The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival returns April 1st to April 30th in Washington State, in the La Conner and Mount Vernon area, just a quick drive from the border. Skagit Valley Tulip Festival During your visit, you can drive to various tulip, daffodil and iris fields and events or do a cycling tour. There are […]
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The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to present George F. Walker’s Dead Metaphor from Saturday, April 2 to Saturday, April 23, 2016. Where: The Firehall Arts Centre (280 East Cordova, Vancouver) When: Previews April 2nd at 7:00pm; April 3rd at 3:00pm; April 5th at 7:00pm; April 6th at 1:00pm. Performances April 6th to 23rd at […]
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The nominees for the 33rd annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards have been announced and tickets are now on sale for the gala awards evening on June 8th. 87 outstanding women in Metro Vancouver have been nominated, recognized for their contributions to their workplace, industry, and community. Nominees for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards […]
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The city is hosting the very first Vancouver Tree Week, coming up April 2-10, 2016. There will be walking tours and special events, along with community tree sales that will help the city grow its urban forest and reach its goal of planting 150,000 trees by 2020. Vancouver Tree Week The Stanley Park Ecology Society, […]
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BC’s largest Earth Day celebration, Party for the Planet, returns to the Surrey City Hall Plaza on April 23rd. This year’s festival headliner is 2016 JUNO nominee for Breakthrough Artist of the Year Scott Helman. Surrey Party for the Planet Scott Helman leads a lineup of free family entertainment that includes Vince Vaccaro, family entertainers […]
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Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents a poignant tale of hope and understanding in Vancouver with the premiere of Going Home Star. This heartrending ballet pays tribute to the experiences of residential school survivors and opens up an important dialogue about truth and reconciliation. Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (600 […]
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The lineup for FVDED in the Park in Surrey was announced this morning, including Jack Ü (Skrillex and Diplo) & Zedd as headliners. FVDED in the Park Lineup Announced Where: Holland Park in Surrey When: July 2nd & July 3rd, 2016 Proudly presented by Blueprint, in partnership with Live Nation Canada, the festival features over […]
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This Spring Break at the Richmond Olympic Experience (The Rox), kids get in FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket, between March 21st and 28th! Richmond Olympic Experience This Spring Break Every child that attends also receives a free mini sport ball, and free skating at the Richmond Olympic Oval with paid ROX ticket […]
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The City of Port Coquitlam is hosting the 6th annual Easter Carnival at Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Join in for an afternoon of family fun that includes egg dying, festive art creations, an Easter egg hunt, face painting, and carnival treats. Where: Leigh Square (2248 McAllister Ave, Port Coquitlam) When: Saturday, March 26, 2016 […]
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East Vancouver has been called the Craft Beer Capital of Canada however all around the province, distilleries are catching up when it comes to producing craft spirits. BC Distilled is Canada’s premier craft and micro-distillery festival, raising a glass to BC’s burgeoning distillery industry. The third annual festival, happening on Saturday, March 26th, will feature […]
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