Granville Island is usually a bustling hub of activity for locals and visitors as they take in the shops, artisans’ galleries, and restaurants. During the COVID-19 era, Vancouver’s busiest attraction is anything but busy, however it remains an essential location for Vancouver and the neighbourhood to get fresh, local groceries and produce. While not all…
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May The 4th Virtual Family Night at HR MacMillan Space Centre
Tonight, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre welcomes you go join in on its first virtual family night to celebrate a galaxy far, far away – “May the 4th Be With You”. Could there be a planet in our galaxy where a cloud city could exist? How would a double star system affect life on our…
Picks of the Week – April 29, 2020
Moving close to the second month of COVID-19 restrictions, we’re still finding ways to keep ourselves entertained and supporting the Arts, while staying at home. Let’s see what’s in this week’s picks. Photos: It’s your last days to view the Capture Photography Festival, program online and outdoor. Museum: the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), has closed its doors due to…
Van Dusen Botanical Gardens Reopens
After voluntarily closing March 16th due to COVID-19 precautions, Van Dusen Botanical Gardens is getting ready to reopen May 1st, perfectly timed to let the public enjoy the spring blooms. Starting this morning at 9amcurrent members of the Gardens are welcome to reserve a time to visit the Garden. After many weeks of staying home, Van…
Vancouver Opera Virtual Opening Night
Last night, audiences would have gathered in the anticipation of the opening night of Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera, the centrepiece performance of the Vancouver Opera Festival, presented by BMO. Vancouver Opera was forced to cancel this season’s performances due to the need to maintain physical distancing in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. They wanted…
Outdoor Music Festivals 2020
This time of year is usually building with anticipation of the coming season’s outdoor music festivals. However with the cloud of COVID-19 and physical distancing restrictions hanging heavy over us, most of the annual festivals will not be returning this summer. While a few have not announced cancellations or changes, you can be sure that…
Picks of the Week – April 22, 2020
Holding the line and staying indoors, we’re onto another week of finding entertaining picks to keep us indoors or physically distant from others. Earth Day: Join the H.R. MacMillan for the first-ever Virtual Cosmic Nights: Earth Day YouTube live stream and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Tune in during the live stream for…