March 30, 2017 has officially been proclaimed “Red Robinson Day in Vancouver”, in honour of Canada’s original rock and roll deejay. From emceeing for both the Beatles and Elvis Presley, to bringing the music of Buddy Holly to Vancouver’s airwaves, and even launching the career of Michael Bublé – Robinson is a true rock and […]
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The 6th Annual CAN Family Festival at Jack Poole Plaza is coming up on April 9th. The day’s festivities will kick off with a fundraising walk and the lighting of the cauldron to commemorate April as Autism Awareness Month. CAN Family Festival Where: Jack Poole Plaza, Downtown Vancouver When: Sunday, April 9, 2017 10:30am to […]
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On Thursday, March 30, 2017, Dining Out For Life returns for its 23rd year in support of people living with HIV/AIDS in our community. Dining Out for Life From Whistler to White Rock and across the Lower Mainland, DOFL’s restaurant partners will contribute 25% of their food sales to A Loving Spoonful. Over 50 restaurants […]
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Outsiders, author S.E. Hinton will be making an appearance in Vancouver on April 1st thanks to Kidsbooks. S.E. Hinton is Coming to Vancouver Where: West Point Grey United Church (4595 West 8th, Vancouver) When: Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 3:00pm Tickets: FREE event! Arrive early to secure your seat […]
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Back by popular demand, Hungry For Happiness is going LIVE on April 8th and 9th 2017 in Vancouver with founder Samantha Skelly, who will lead the two-day body and self-love experience. Hungry for Happiness LIVE Where: Hillel BC Society (6145 Student Union Boulevard, UBC) When: Saturday April 8th & Sunday April 9th 9:00am to 4:00pm […]
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Big things are happening all around the country for Canada 150 celebrations this year including the world’s largest film festival — ever! National Canadian Film Day 150 (“NCFD 150”) is a massive one-day, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema in honour of our nation’s sesquicentennial. In partnership with REEL CANADA, the Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) […]
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Hop on the Stanley Park Easter Train for an egg-citing Easter ride through Stanley Park. After the train ride, purchase carnival strip tickets so your kids can enjoy fun activities. Stanley Park Easter Train Enjoy a carnival style event with the themed train rides, Easter Bunny and egg hunt, mini golf, bouncers, face-painting, plant a […]
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Renowned folk group Anda Union will captivate Canadian audiences for the first time at the Chan Centre on March 26th, with their stirring, mystical sounds from Inner Mongolia. Playing rare traditional instruments, including the horse head fiddle and the two-string lute, the nine-member group blends haunting throat singing and stunning harmonies to conjure visions of […]
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There’s two times the tulip festival fun in the Fraser Valley this spring, with the return of the legendary Tulips of the Valley Festival and a well-deserved encore for the Abbotsford Tulip Festival. Tulips of the Valley Festival, Chilliwack Tentative Opening Date: April 18 to April 30, 2017 Where: 41310 Yale Rd, Chilliwack Tickets: Coming […]
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Vancouver’s own USL team, Whitecaps FC 2, returns to UBC and in Langley for their 2017 season. Their matches are fun excursions for any fan or family, with future stars battling it out on the pitch while fans enjoy a festival atmosphere in the stands. Theme days this year include the popular Bark at the […]
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