In honour of BC Day on August 1 2016, Hello BC is helping to organize a day of Instameets around the province as a way to celebrate the holiday. What’s an Instameet? An Instameet is a gathering of photographers and Instagrammers who come together, at a pre-set time and place, to take photos and upload them to Instagram. Visitors and…
Tasting Plates West End coming August 24th
jminteGet ready for a tasty summer’s night stroll on Tasting Plates West End, coming August 24, 2016. This edition of Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates, explores the flavours of Vancouver’s West End from Davie to Denman to Robson Streets. The diversity of the West End food and drink scene will be on display through establishments like;…
Firecracker! Explosive Comedy at VTSL
Vancouver Theatresports League (VTSL) has brought out the big guns this summer with their new show; Firecracker! Dynamite Ladies. Explosive Comedy. Making its debut last night at the Improv Centre on Granville Island, Firecracker! is the VTSL’s first all-female show. The VTSL cast has always included many different female performers, Firecracker! highlights these funny…
Tasting Plates – Fraserhood recap
Last night, the weather was perfect for a sweet and savoury Tasting Plates YVR walk through the Fraserhood, around Fraser Street between King Edward and Kingsway. Starting at one of the city’s most unique speciality shops, Main Street Honey Shoppe has everything that you could think of, made from honey. Liquid local honey, royal jelly,…
Picks of the Week – July 20, 2016
Drawing closer to the start of Pride Week in Vancouver, we see more fun events coming up in the picks of the week; Bites: Tonight, grab your fork and head out to experience Tasting Plates – Fraserhood, and find out what’s good to eat around the Fraser Street ‘hood Hello: Wednesday and Thursday finds the…
What’s old is new at Fairmont Empress Hotel
The iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel is a staple of any visit to Victoria, BC, whether it’s taking a photo in front of the famed facade, having afternoon tea, visiting the spa or staying overnight in the century old grande dame. The stately property recently changed ownership and the new owners have set about to renew…
TUTS – West Side Story
Theatre Under The Stars has returned to Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park for its 76th season, with West Side Story and Beauty And The Beast alternating nights until August 20th. West Side Story, is filled with so many iconic songs by Leonard Berstein (score) and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics), that the story, based on Romeo and…