The recently opened Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market on Cambie Street, in downtown Vancouver gives me a bit of hometown pride. Growing up in the Comox Valley, it’s great to see a new locale from one of my local hometown companies. One of the best things, for me who does not eat oysters,…
Eric McCormack – 2 Nights Only Concert
Next weekend, Eric McCormack brings two nights of music and storytelling to the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, in support of Prostate Cancer Canada. “The Concert I Never Gave… (except for, like 2000 times in my bedroom)” is the Emmy-winning star of “Will & Grace” and “Perception”, charity tribute to the memory of his parents, who both died…
Pride Picks of the Week – July 27, 2016
The peak of summer is upon us and with the BC Day Long Weekend means a packed line-up of pride picks of the week, here’s just a few of the events this weekend Bingo: Join Carlotta Gurl and Mina Mercury when they host Pride Bingo For Life supporting Vancouver Friends For Life followed by Pride…
Join an Instameet to #ExploreBCDay
In honour of BC Day on August 1 2016, Hello BC is helping to organize a day of Instameets around the province as a way to celebrate the holiday. What’s an Instameet? An Instameet is a gathering of photographers and Instagrammers who come together, at a pre-set time and place, to take photos and upload them to Instagram. Visitors and…
Tasting Plates West End coming August 24th
jminteGet ready for a tasty summer’s night stroll on Tasting Plates West End, coming August 24, 2016. This edition of Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates, explores the flavours of Vancouver’s West End from Davie to Denman to Robson Streets. The diversity of the West End food and drink scene will be on display through establishments like;…
Firecracker! Explosive Comedy at VTSL
Vancouver Theatresports League (VTSL) has brought out the big guns this summer with their new show; Firecracker! Dynamite Ladies. Explosive Comedy. Making its debut last night at the Improv Centre on Granville Island, Firecracker! is the VTSL’s first all-female show. The VTSL cast has always included many different female performers, Firecracker! highlights these funny…
Tasting Plates – Fraserhood recap
Last night, the weather was perfect for a sweet and savoury Tasting Plates YVR walk through the Fraserhood, around Fraser Street between King Edward and Kingsway. Starting at one of the city’s most unique speciality shops, Main Street Honey Shoppe has everything that you could think of, made from honey. Liquid local honey, royal jelly,…