People always ask me what’s happening in Vancouver so I thought maybe I’d provide some updates once in a while to some of the stuff I think is going to be a good time. You might or might not agree but that’s the great thing about Arts & Entertainment, there’s something for everyone! So here’s…
Category: Lifestyle
Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden
The first and largest classical Chinese garden outside of China, Vancouver’s Dr Sun Yat Sen Gardens are part museum, part cultural education and part botanical garden all within a walled oasis on the edge of Chinatown. Named for the “Father of Modern China” the Dr Sun Yat Sen Gardens are an authentic representation of a…
Earth Hour 2011
First conceived in 2007 by the World Wildlife Fund and the Sydney Morning Herald, as a way to highlight the need for action on climate change, Earth Hour saw 2.2 million residence of Sydney Australia turn off non-essential lights for one hour. Other cities and countries adopted Earth Hour in 2008 and now in it’s…
Top Vancouver Attractions for Spring Break
As Spring is upon us and students are out on Spring Break, parents are probably seeking out family activities to occupy and entertain the little ones. While a trip to Disneyland might be on everyone child’s wishlist there is still plenty of fun to be had locally to make everyone happy. Leave the hustle and…
Dining Out For Life 2011
During a long week it’s always nice to take a break and go out for dinner, this week it’s even better because you can ‘give’ while you get grub! Go out Thursday March 24, 2011 and participate in Dining Out For Life, an annual fundraising event to benefit people living with HIV/AIDS. Visit one of the participating restaurants restaurants from…
Top 10 Theatre (musical/play) Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts
In our continuing series of Top 10 Do’s & Don’ts we come to Theatre, although similar to going to the movies Theatre does have it’s own etiquette so everyone enjoys the show. 1. DO arrive on time, you may not be allowed to enter the auditorium if you’re late. 2. DON’T need to be overdressed,…
CelticFest Vancouver
Coinciding with Saint Patrick’s Day the annual celebration of Celtic heritage, CelticFest Vancouver brings Celts from all country’s, not just Ireland, to downtown Vancouver. With a wide range of ticketed and free events on offer throughout the downtown core from March 16 – 20, 2011 CelticFest is Western Canada’s largest Celtic Festival. Dozens of concerts,…