The Easter Seals Drop Zone challenge is returning to downtown Vancouver for its 5th year this September. Participants are challenged to raise at least $1,500 for Easter Seals which will then give them the opportunity to rappel down the face of a 20-storey office building. Despite my small fear of heights I have signed up […]

Sushi, Sake & Summer is an upcoming fundraiser hosted by Edible British Columbia that will benefit the Vancouver YWCA’s Crabtree Corner facility. Where Public Market Courtyard behind the Granville Island Public Market When Saturday July 25, 2010, 8:15pm until 10:15pm Photo credit: stu_spivack Emceed by Global TV’s Sophie Lui, the event will feature legendary celebrity […]

There are so many places from where you can catch the Celebration of Light fireworks in Vancouver. From a blanket at Vanier Park, a bench near Jericho Beach, on the grass at English Bay, or a patio if you’re lucky enough to get a reservation. This year there’s another option that will not only give […]

Update: The August 7th screening is postponed due to rain. There will be free outdoor movies in Surrey every Saturday night in August. The Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association will be hosting these evening events at Holland Park and have partnered with the Surrey Library on a theme for the films, “read the book, see […]

Updated July 18th, 2010: Yesterday John and I attended the opening day of the 3rd annual Fusion Festival at Holland Park in Surrey. Once again it was packed with pavilions (offering food selections from over 30 countries) and four stages (one more than previous years) featuring performers from across the globe. After the welcoming ceremonies, […]

Last night the Vancouver Folk Music Festival kicked off its weekend of music and entertainment over at Jericho Beach. Photo credit: the sand is neon Performances today include Alex Cuba, Jim Byrnes, and Sarah Harmer along with workshops on seven different stages. World beats, songwriting, drumming, and more are complimented with food options, beach blankets, […]

Translink is celebrating its second annual I Love Transit Week with a meetup event tomorrow night for all transit enthusiasts. It’s our yearly chance to celebrate transit—because while there are many things we don’t like about transit, there are still many things that we do like! So come out for some food, fun and games […]

The third annual Fusion Festival happens in Surrey this weekend with two full days of entertainment, activities, pavilions, shopping, and food choices from over 25 countries. John and I have covered this event each year and it’s always a good time. Live entertainment will take place on four stages: the Concord Pacific World Music Stage, […]

Chicago Blackhawks’ center Colin Fraser is bringing the Stanley Cup to his hometown of Surrey, BC today. It’s tradition for each member of the winning team to tour their hometowns and show off their prize. This afternoon the City of Surrey has setup a special event for the Fraser’s arrival with the Cup at Central […]

International Bod Days Festival is Sunday July 25th at Burns Bog. This annual event, now in its 19th year, includes food, entertainment, and interactive tours of the largest domed peat bog on the west coast of North America. Photo credit: badfreeway on Flickr The festival will take place at 10388 Nordel Court (at Planet Ice) […]