Today is one month from the 10th anniversary of Japan’s 3.11 triple disaster. A magnitude 9.0 megathrust earthquake hit the eastern region of Japan on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 with a resulting tsunami and nuclear following in the aftermath. Opening today, February 11, The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC host the powerful group…
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Picks of the Week – February 3, 2021
It’s already February, the majority of Groundhogs didn’t see their shadow yesterday so looks like we’re in for an early spring…here on the west coast that means it’s right around the corner! Let’s see what will entertain us until it arrives. PuSh: PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh) is in the midst of PuSh Rally, a free online series…
Bill Reid Gallery welcomes Indigenous History in Colour
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is a gem of a gallery tucked away in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Canada’s only public gallery devoted to contemporary Indigenous art of the Northwest Coast is readying to open its latest exhibition tomorrow. The Western Canadian premiere of Indigenous History in Colour runs from February 3,…
Ready, Set, Dine Out!
It’s the tastiest time of the year! One week from today, Dine Out Vancouver Festival returns for its longest run ever. From February 5th to March 7th, over 330 restaurants (most ever) will serving multi-course menus at set prices starting from just $15. The participating restaurants have now published their Dine Out Vancouver Festival menus…
Coming in Hot…Chocolate! Hot Chocolate Vancouver returns.
Hot Chocolate Vancouver returns for its 11th annual celebration of Hot Chocolate! From January 16th to February 14th, explore a world of flavours presented by the participating vendors across the city. Bringing a smile to your face (even if it is behind a mask) with the warmth of a hot chocolate is just the antidote…
Take a Vacation to Nowhere with Fairmont Vancouver Airport.
I’m sure we could all use a vacation getaway about now, but public health guidelines suggest otherwise. Fairmont Vancouver Airport is coming to the rescue with its one of a kind Vacation to Nowhere stay package. Until May 1stm would-be holiday-makers can satisfy their travel cravings with this unique partnership with Fairmont Mayakoba. Located in…
Dine Out Vancouver will return for its longest Festival
Get your appetite ready! Dine Out Vancouver Festival, Canada’s largest food and drink celebration, is returning this February. Extend for its longest run ever, this 2021 edition brings 31 days of feasting and food related fun from February 5 to March 7, 2021. As the pandemic and associated restrictions roll on, the hospitality industry has…