With all the smoke darkening the skies, it’s a perfect time for Ce Soir Noir 2018 (This Black Night) to return to Vancouver. The free public picnic descends on a new location, Creekside Park for its fourth year, this Thursday, August 23th. Created by artists George Vergette and Graeme Berglund invites people to don all-black and…
Author: Jay Minter
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2018 opens September 6
The 2018 edition of Vancouver Fringe Festival is onstage from September 6th to 16th, bringing 11 days of theatre for everyone. Since 1985, Vancouver Fringe Festival has consistently produced “Vancouver’s Best Arts Festival” (as voted by Georgia Straight readers), with the mission to cultivate artists and audiences to create an open and vibrant independent theatre community….
Fit more summer in a Honda Fit
Summer is blazing, get your errands done in a flash then make a break for it and get out to the country like we did recently for a day trip to Cultus Lake Marina the Honda Fit is a perfect fit. I recently had the opportunity to drive the peppy subcompact Honda Fit EX-L Navi for…
Tasting Plates South Granville September 12th
Before summer ends, take a stroll on South Granville Rise as Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates South Granville edition visits the neighbourhood. Savour the flavours of the ‘hood’s diverse eateries. During the tasting extravaganza restaurants in the area along Granville Street, between 12th and 16th Avenues, will open their doors to bring patrons a Tasting Plate…
Picks of the Week – August 15, 2018
Mid-August and the annual smokey overlay above the city is upon us, there’s lots of entertainment to keep you indoors and out of the poor air. Jericho: It’s the final weekend of Ensemble Theatre Company Summer Repertory Festival the trio of plays at Jericho Arts Centre: Dark Road by Ian Rankin, A Few Good Men by…
Hit the water with Cultus Lake Marina
Hot summer days beg for a trip to the shore, Vancouver is lucky to have Cultus Lake, a hub of water recreation just a up the highway. At just under 90 minutes from downtown Vancouver to Cultus Lake Marina, it’s a quick getaway, but the aquatic oasis feels like a world away. Whether your overnighting…
Harmony Arts’ Night on the Pier Crowns Top Mixologist
Last week Harmony Arts Festival presented its 3rd Night on the Pier, a celebration of cocktail culture. Under the late-day heat of the setting sun, Ambleside Pier was filled with visitors seeking thirst quenching cocktails. Nine of Metro Vancouver’s top mixologists poured their original cocktail creations for guests to sample and enjoy, alongside small bites from…