This Sunday, January 22nd, marks the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, those born in 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, are celebrating ‘their birth sign year’. The fourth of all zodiac animals, legend has it the Rabbit was proud—arrogant even—of its speed, looking down on the other slower animals. (reminiscent of The Tortoise &…
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Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is Back Bigger & Tastier Than Ever
This January 14 to February 14, the 13th annual Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is brewing up and a bigger and better festival than ever. As the first city-wide celebration using hot chocolate to support small business and keep us warm on winter days. Presented by CityFood Media, this year’s Festival finds 143 flavours at…
Little Willy, Huge Laughter! Ronnie Burkett’s Daisy Theatre returns to The Cultch
Ronnie Burkett’s Theatre of Marionettes newest production, Little Willy, brings the Daisy Theatre back to the Historic Theatre until January 29th. Little Willy, finds the marionette Daisy Theatre (within the Historic Theatre) attempting a loose…very loose…adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. From the opening number of burlesque star Dolly Wiggler kicking off with…
A Free Event Launches New Art Book, What Are Our Supports?
Launching January 21st, a new art book, What Are Our Supports? examines how simple and essential daily gestures can transform more than just the art world. Independent curator and writer Joni Low launches the anthology at 2pm on Jan. 21st at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. What Are Our Supports?, co-edited with art historian…
Dine Out Vancouver Festival Turns 21!
Dine Out Vancouver Festival comes of age as it returns for it’s 21st year! Celebrate with Canada’s largest food and drink event, January 20th to February 5th, as the Festival highlights flavours from around the world at more than 350 restaurants across the city, with delectable multi-course meals and unique culinary experiences. Dine Our Vancouver…
Canada Sevens 2023 is Bigger Than Ever!
We are just two months away from the return of Canada Sevens, one of Vancouver’s most exciting sporting weekends of the year! The annual rugby sevens tournament, part of the World Rugby Sevens Series, returns to BC Place Stadium, March 3-5, 2023, with the biggest Canada Sevens tournament yet! Both Canada Men’s and Women’s teams…
Picks of the Week – January 4, 2023
Here we are in the first week of the New Year! I hope you’ve all enjoyed your festivities, how ever you enjoyed the Holidays, I hope 2023 brings much happiness and entertainment. Egypt: Continuing until January 14th, the Canadian premiere of National Geographic’s Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience commemorating the 100th anniversary of one of the greatest…