The BC Water & Waste Association presents Drinking Water Week from May 13th to May 19th across BC. It’s a province-wide initiative to raise awareness about how we get our drinking water in BC. Photo credit: Matzuda on Flickr – Submitted to the Miss604 Flickr Pool From the organizers: “We want British Columbians to learn […]

Vancouver Farmers Markets are returning for the summer with some only taking a short break from their winter market season. The first to open will be Trout Lake Farmer Market this weekend but here is a complete listing, thanks to EatLocal: Photo credit: Stephen Rees & satanoid on Flickr Photo credit: jezzfoodieme & TheVancouverGuy & […]

Tonight marks the opening performance of BC Ballet’s season closer, Bliss, created by the company’s Resident choreographer José Navas. Donald Sales and Alexis Fletcher. Photo credit: Chris Randle. This has been my first year seeing virtually every performance by the company and I must say that it’s been an absolutely transcendent experience. I admire BC […]

Broadway Across Canada is bringing Mary Poppins, the live musical, to Vancouver this summer. The songs we remember from childhood, the impressive dance numbers, and a high level of energy is set to dazzle audiences of all ages. The national cast of Mary Poppins. © Broadway Across Canada Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs […]

Fraîche Restaurant in West Vancouver presents a Wednesday Wine Series and their next event will feature a 5-course meal and the wines of the Okanagan’s own Okanagan Crush Pad. Winemaker Michael Bartier Photo credit: Trudel Photo. Fraîche recently won gold at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards and Chef Alvarez is known for using local ingredients […]

Vancouver and Richmond Night Markets are re-opening for the season this month with shopping, entertainment, and the hottest street food around. With three night markets now in the area (including a new market in Richmond) I thought that an overview was in order. Photo credit: Pat Z – Submitted to the Miss604 Flickr Pool. Photo […]

Surrey’s Canada Day celebration, one of the largest in the country, is once again jam-packed with free activities, entertainment, games, fireworks, and tons of Canadian bands. The line up has just been announced and it includes headliners the Sam Roberts Band. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr Chevron Stage Sam Roberts Band, Hannah Georgas, The […]

Circus West presents Blue Sky Circus this week at the PNE Gardens. Through accrobalance, juggling, and movement it tells the story of a group of young stargazers guided into space by mystical astral forces. “Zodiac inspired characters, including Sagittarius, Libra, Aries and Scorpio, guide the Stargazers on their way. Soleil, the sun character, weaves mayhem […]

Good times in a field return this summer with Live at Squamish, happening at the Logger Sports Grounds and Hendrickson Fields August 24th to 26th. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr for Miss604.com Tickets have been released and the all-star line-up was announced a few weeks ago with Saturday night headliners The Tragically Hip, and […]

It’s not only #MusicMonday (a weekly theme) on Twitter, it’s also Music Monday across Canada and will see over half a million students lift their voices in song this morning. “Our most important goal with Music Monday is to celebrate the galvanizing power of music in Canada and demonstrate how that power is rooted in […]