October has almost come to an end and that means Craft Beer Month in BC is also wrapping up. I’m a bit late to the party on this post but there are still some great craft beer events happening around town that you might want to check out. October 28, 2011 – See Full Listings […]

The Peak Performance Project, for the development of new and emerging BC music artists, announced their Top 5 Artists for 2011 this afternoon. Narrowed down from a field of twenty finalists, the placement of the Top 3 will remain a mystery until the grand finale event in November. Top 3 (in alphabetical order) The Boom […]

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.” – Amelia Earheart. Photo credit: Robert Darwoon Musicians and artists come together for many great causes and in Vancouver next […]

Disney On Ice presents Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 in Vancouver next month in Vancouver. This finale in the Academy Award-winning Toy Story film series will have everyone’s favourite characters like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of the toy box crew from Andy’s room taking to the ice. A few new lovable (and […]

ET Canada is in Vancouver this week doing three shows live from Jack Poole Plaza in Coal Harbour. The first day of the show was yesterday and they’ll be broadcasting again today and tomorrow with our local correspondant Erin Cebula. Photo credit: Rick Graham/Tourism BC They are hoping to get viewers out to the live […]

The Heart of the City Festival will host more than 100 events at over 30 locations in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside from Wednesday, October 26 to Sunday, November 6, 2011. I’ve been flipping through the extensive online schedule and noticed that events range from art shows and history walking tours to hip hop, jazz, and poetry. […]

The Women in Leadership Foundation is presenting the 4th annual Superwomen and Friends Gala the evening of November 5, 2011. The Women In Leadership Foundation (WIL) creates inspirational programs that bring women together in developing their leadership skills and creating positive change in the future of women’s leadership in Canada. This red carpet event at […]

The Vancouver Public Space Network (“VPSN”) presents the annual Halloween SkyTrain Party this Friday, October 28, 2011 at Waterfront Station. Photo credit: Miss Barabanov on Flickr The rules are simple: Show up at 7:45pm, purchase your fare, and follow the conductor down to the train where you’ll party it up on a the SkyTrain with […]

Hot on the heels of my post about a poutine crawl around Vancouver, you can follow up with dessert at the Cupcake Bike Ride. What Join others as you cycle from one cupcake shop to another around Vancouver When Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 1:00pm Cost None for the ride itself but you can purchase […]

Vancouver is known for its abundance of sushi and coffee joints along with cupcake shops, unique diners, and locavore cuisine but the Quebec-classic poutine is bursting onto the scene. A staple at Fritz European Fry House and La Belle Patate, more restaurants are adding the french fry, cheese curd, and gravy-covered combo to their menus. […]