Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir presents the final concert of their season, The Return of Soul Gospel, May 25th at Christ Church Cathedral. Good Noise will be joined by award-winning gospel singers Dawn Pemberton and Warren Dean Flandezin a high-energy celebration of gospel music that will have audiences raising the roof with pure joy and adoration. “Our 15th season has…
DOXA Awards 2019
The DOXA Documentary Film Festival wrapped up for another year last weekend with a closing night screening of Hepi Mita’s Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen. After screening 82 films from around the world the adjudicators determined the recipients of the 2019 DOXA Awards. The three awards were presented prior to the closing screening and went…
Picks of the Week – May 15, 2019
It’s that time again, the unofficial kick off to Summer; Victoria Day, May Long, May Two-Four, whatever you might call this long weekend there’s no doubt you’ll find something entertaining to pick from… Dance: The Scotiabank Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! series brings its season to a close with a performance of African dance by…
Chan Centre brings the world to 2019/2020 Concert Series
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC has announced a diverse, global selection of performances for its 2019/20 series. The nine concerts at Chan Shun Concert Hall will welcome extraordinary talent from around the world, including an icon of Americana, the height of jazz royalty, and a compelling Norwegian songstress. Also announced is the 2019/20…
Jazz and Strings with Surrey City Orchestra
This weekend, the Surrey City Orchestra (SCO), led by conductor Stuart Martin, presented an evening filled with the sounds of jazz and music from film. The Surrey City Orchestra strings were joined by the Miles Black Trio: Miles Black on piano, Jodi Proznik on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums. Cellist Harold Birston arranged the…
Vancouver Foodster Best Taco Challenge 2019
Tuesdays aren’t the only day we dream about Tacos so Vancouver Foodster’s Best Taco Challenge is helping us find a new favourite taco for every day of the week. The Best Taco Challenge runs May 16 – June 9, 2019 at restaurants around Metro Vancouver! Vancouver Foodster has challenged chefs to create their taco however…
5 Mother’s Day Picks for 2019 That Aren’t Brunch
This Sunday, much of the world celebrates Mother’s Day. While each country & culture has its own traditions, here in North America, the 2nd Sunday in May usually includes brunch, flowers & family. While a family meal with the matriarch is common, you might be looking for a different option to celebrate Mom. Here’s a…