Mid-August boasts and boosts plentiful summer entertainment picks of the week Cash: On stage until August 25th, Ring of Fire, lets the music of Johnny Cash to take us on a captivating journey of trials and triumphs, love and redemption at The Arts Club Theater Company Granville Island Stage Food: Celebrating its 15th Anniversary Vancouver Foodster has…
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Latincouver’s Carnavalito on the Road Celebrates Latin American Culture in Langley September 7th
Carnavalito On The Road, a free-to-attend cultural festival is coming to Douglas Park in Langley on September 7th. Hosted by Latincouver, the non-profit organization that unites Latin Americans and Latin enthusiasts in BC, echoing the flavours and energy of Latincouver’s annual Carnaval del Sol, this event offers a vibrant celebration of Latin American cultures with…
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…
Light Up Chinatown! Wrap Up Summer!
The 4th Annual Light Up Chinatown festival illuminates the historic neighbourhood August 24-25, 2024. Produced by the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, the free two-day festival celebrates the long history and culture of the 16 blocks of Vancouver’s Chinatown. From the entertainment hub at 600-block of Columbia Street, Light Up Chinatown! welcomes all of the community for…
Richmond Maritime Festival Celebrates Steveston’s Rich History
Ahoy! The 21st annual Richmond Maritime Festival presented by the City of Richmond, Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society, and Richmond Arts Coalition come ashore, August 24th to 25th. With entertaining activities for all-ages, the free, family-friendly event celebrates the history of Steveston with maritime-themed programming that spans live music, art installations, puppet shows, community…
Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Offers Enchanted Summer
Since 1993, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Enchanted Evenings Concert Series has been a summer staple. The second of this summer’s Enchanted Evenings is dedicated to celebrating Korean Heritage. Enchanted Evenings: Korean Heritage; 5pm to Midnight, Friday August 16. Merge the traditional with the contemporary featuring unique performances by;SORAH, a Vancouver-based Korean Canadian…
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…