Arts Umbrella presents the 2017 Expressions Theatre Festival, an annual event celebrating the next generation of gifted young artists from the organization’s Pre-Professional Theatre Program, running May 18 to 27, 2017, at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. From the witty satire of Urinetown: The Musical to the playful compilation The Complete Works of William Shakespeare […]

For one day only, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice will host families from all over the Lower Mainland at the Best Day Ever Blanket Fort at TELUS Garden. The event will take place on Saturday, May 13th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. This child and family-friendly event celebrates the different ways Canuck Place families savour life, and […]

Guest post contributed and written by Jen Murtagh From April 19-21 I had the privilege of attending WNORTH – a boutique-style conference focused on providing a forum for women who are aiming for, or already on, a senior executive leadership track. The conference is held at the incomparable and stunning Nita Lake Lodge, nestled on […]

Celebrate the mothers in your life on the weekend of May 13th & 14th by treating her to some of these events and activities around Metro Vancouver. Mother’s Day Events in Metro Vancouver Portraits Annual Mother’s Day Portrait Studio at Lougheed Teas Coquitlam: Mother’s Day High Tea Mother’s Day High Tea & Fashion Show Mother’s […]

Patrick Street Productions presents Warren Kimmel and Katey Wright in A Little Night Music, May 11-21, 2017 at the Anvil Centre Theatre in New Westminster. Katey Wright & Warren Kimmel. David Cooper photo. A Little Night Music When: May 11-21, 2017 Where: Anvil Centre Theatre (777 Columbia St, New Westminster) Tickets: Available online now starting […]

May Events in Metro Vancouver 2017 – Activities and event throughout Metro Vancouver including Mother’s Day, Victoria Day Long Weekend, and more!

What is a best day ever for a child at Canuck Place? A life-changing adventure, a chance to express their creativity or living a day without pain. Charlie Anne and Cherie Celebrate Best Days Ever Charlie-Anne is an eight year-old girl who loves creating art, going on nature walks with her mom, and taking trips […]

Huka Entertainment has announced the 2017 artist lineup for the fourth instalment of Pemberton Music Festival, which will take place on Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16 in Pemberton: Pemberton Music Festival Lineup 2017 CHANCE THE RAPPER * MUSE * A TRIBE CALLED QUEST MAJOR LAZER * HAIM *RUN THE JEWELS * MARSHMELLO * […]

BC’s 41st Provincial General Election is coming up on May 9, a date that all eligible voters should have circled on their calendar, like I did, until I realized that I have a travel assignment during that time. Not to worry! There are lots of ways to vote in BC. I have put together this […]

The Cascade Room is hosting a Howling Moon Craft Cider Dinner to coincide with BC CiderWeek 2017 (April 28 to May 7th). The five-course dinner, featuring dishes from Cascade Room’s Executive Chef Tim Evans, has been expertly paired with craft ciders from Howling Moon, a cidery based in Oliver, BC. Howling Moon Craft Cider Dinner […]