The holiday season has arrived! ‘Tis the season of giving and gifting, and everyone love to find something unique or handmade for themselves or to give to loved ones. As Circle Craft Market opens for the 50th year, it kicks off another season of Christmas Craft Markets and Fairs curating great local holiday finds. Crafters,…
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The 28th Eastside Culture Crawl opens the doors to the Eastside Arts District
The 28th annual Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival welcomes art lovers to the Eastside Arts District from November 14-17. Hosted by the Eastside Arts Society (EAS), visitors are invited to experience the diversity of artists and creators around the District as both established and emerging artists throw open their studios, workshops,…
Picks of the Week – September 11, 2024
And just like that, we’re moving into mid-September and turning the page on new season of entertainment and picks Four Seasons: The Arts Club Theatre Company’s season begins with opening night of Jersey Boys – the musical true story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until October 20th Shakespeare: Rounding…
Come Toward The Fire surrounds The Chan Centre for Performing Arts this Saturday
This weekend, The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia and Musqueam present the third annual Indigenous festival, (Come Toward the Fire). Saturday September 14th from 12pm – 7pm, the free family-friendly festival fills The Chan Centre and its surrounding area with activities culminating in finale performances inside the Chan Shun Concert Hall at…
Exploring a UNESCO Biosphere with Vancouver Water Adventures
Recently, we took the chance to explore the region from a different perspective with Vancouver Water Adventures. The UNESCO Biosphere & Bowen Island Boat Tour is a 4 hour Zodiac tour exploring Howe Sound. Boarding the comfortable 12-passenger “Pearl of the Ocean” Zodiac from Vancouver Water Adventures’ Granville Island base, our guide Graydon gave interesting…
Alliance Française Vancouver Unveils New Cultural Facility Amid 120th Anniversary Celebrations
Vancouver is getting a new arts and culture hub thanks to the Alliance Française Vancouver (AFV). After nearly a decade of planning and preparation, the new, state-of-the-art cultural facility, at 6161 Cambie Street, will host its official opening ceremony on August 14, 2024. The $24-million, 30,000-square-foot community hub will serve as a bastion of francophone…
Vancouver Foodster Celebrates 15 Years with Vancouver Culinary Fest!
Since July 2009, Vancouver Foodster, by writer, editor, creator Richard Wolak, has been an online food guide bringing readers reviews, news and insider tips to the culinary and hospitality scene in greater Vancouver, across Canada and around the world. Celebrating its 15th Anniversary Vancouver Foodster has a host of tasty events happening over the rest…