Vancouver Foodster has the perfect way to beat the heat this summer with the Iced Summer Drink Challenge. Running from July 5th to 28th, Vancouver Foodster has challenged cafes and restaurants around Metro Vancouver to create their best iced drink for the summer. There’s plenty of variety so get out and try any or all…
Carnaval del Sol fills Concord Pacific Place with Festive Family Fun
Returning for an 11th year, Carnaval del Sol, the Pacific Northwest’s largest Latin-themed festival, takes over Concord Pacific Place, Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th. A celebration of the diversity and dynamism of Latin American culture, Carnaval del Sol features a vast array of music, dance, visual arts, fashion, sports, plus food and drink….
Picks of the Week – July 3, 2019
As we move past the long weekend, the season is in full swing, and Summer holidays bringing even more entertainment to the city for this week’s picks Festival: The 9th Annual Indian Summer Festival opens tomorrow, bringing locally and internationally renowned artists to venues around the city until July 14th. Musical: Adapted from Roald Dahl’s…
Howard Jones brings us Life In One Day
Howard Jones – Rickshaw Theatre – June 28, 2019 British singer/songwriter, Howard Jones filled the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver for a night filled with hits. Celebrating 35 years since the release of his debut album, Jones’ setlist varied between simple stripped-down tunes performed with a electric piano, and full-blown dance hits, with the full force…
6 Canadian Food Inventions To Help Celebrate Canada Day
Happy Canada Day! While you’re out celebrating the nation’s birthday let’s take a look at a few Canadian foods that will make you proud of the place we call home. McIntosh Red: long before Apple Inc debuted their Macintosh computers, Canadian John McIntosh cultivated the Canadian apple in 1811, perfect for a Canada Day Apple…
6 Spots for 2019 Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day 2019 is here to wrap up the first long weekend of summer, with plenty of great fun to help celebrate your Canadian Pride. Here’s a selection of celebrations from around Metro Vancouver: Canada Day at Canada Place : The hub of Metro Vancouver’s celebrations starts with a citizenship ceremony at 10am then entertainment and…
Corey Hart Never Surrenders
Corey Hart with Glass Tiger – Rogers Arena – June 25, 2019 Corey Hart wrapped up the Never Surrender Tour at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. His first tour after over two decades away from the music spotlight was supported by Glass Tiger, themselves celebrating the 33rd anniversary of their debut album. As the early audience…