The 13th annual Richmond Maritime Festival is serving up a salty stew of music, artists and wooden boats this weekend. The free, family festival, presented by Port of Vancouver, attracts more than 40,000 visitors to the Britannia Shipyards on the Steveston waterfront each summer. Richmond Maritime Festival Dates: Saturday, August 6th & Sunday, August 7th […]

It’s time for The Cinematheque’s annual summer celebration of the giddy, gloomy, seductive glories of Film Noir! This year’s Noir season includes nine vintage noir gems, five of which The Cinematheque has never screened before (Kiss of Death, Johnny O’Clock, Thieves Highway, The Reckless Moment, and Underworld U.S.A.). Film Noir at The Cinematheque Celebrating one […]

Pirate Pak Day at White Spot is coming up this month as BC enjoys its favourite burger meal that supports an amazing local cause. Adults throughout the province can feel like a kid again when they enjoy an Adult Pirate Pak to support White Spot’s seventh annual charity initiative. Pirate Pak Day at White Spot […]

Immerse yourself in a virtual experience this summer with MIRAGE at Metropolis at Metrotown. Launching in June, this exciting visual, audio and digital experience runs until September 5, 2016. MIRAGE has been custom designed for Metropolis at Metrotown using state of the art projection technology and a mirrored ceiling and floor. Summer Installation at Metropolis […]

Vancouver International Airport (“YVR”) is hosting its first-ever YVR Community Chill Out on August 13th at Flight Path Park in Richmond. This free family event will feature fun activities for all to enjoy, including the YVR Passport Challenge, where you can visit YVR’s community partners’ booths to get your Chill Out Passport stamped to win […]

For the first time, Vancouver’s most stunning beach vista, Second Beach in Stanley Park, is being transformed into a music & art event produced by The Social Concierge. Oasis Beach Club on September 9th will benefit Canuck Place children and the families who love them. Oasis Beach Club Experience and define what it means to […]

Having recently posted about some of the top summer date night activities — that won’t cost you a thing — I came across a wonderful outdoor event that is bound to entertain. For the third year, the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is hosting a free, family-friendly summer evening of live music inspired by the classics and […]

The Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival is coming up August 26th to 28th at Maffeo Sutton Park on the waterfront, with special performances at The Queens downtown. I met Gerold Haukenfrers, president of the Nanaimo Blues Society, and musician Lazy Mike on my last trip to Vancouver Island’s blues capital. I made Lazy Mike work pretty […]

World famous SuperChefs are on their way to Surrey! The New York show will be at Central City on Friday and Saturday offering an unforgettable experience for local children. The SuperChefs and Central City are partnering to offer kids an unforgettable opportunity to discover how much fun they can have in the kitchen while learning […]

Watch the Perseids meteor shower, the annual show of shooting stars that is one of the most popular celestial events in the world, with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada on August 13th in Aldergrove. You can bring the family to this viewing event, enjoy activities and refreshments, and even camp out for the night! […]