Today, February 19th, Lunar New Year is celebrated around the world welcoming in the Year of the Goat (or Ram). Asian families will be visiting and paying homage to family, feasting, and taking part in traditional events with Dragon and Lions dances, parades and much more. In Vancouver, we’re lucky to have a diverse and dynamic…
Picks of the Week – February 18, 2014
Moving into the last half of February, spring is nearing (at least on the West Coast) so we find people leaving their cocoons behind to venture out more. Good thing there’s lots to do in the picks of the week: Film: Until Saturday, the 18th Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival brings the outdoors inside…
The 2015 BC Lions Schedule Revealed
Last week, the CFL has released its 2015 season. The BC Lions will be entering their 58th CFL season and after an up & down 2014 season its hoped this year sees an improvement. Even though the Leos have reached the playoffs for the last 18 seasons, the semi-final loss to Montreal, was a disappointment, especially…
Tasting Plates East Village coming March 11th
Take a trip to the East Village with Tasting Plates on March 11th. Your travelling taste buds will thank you for it as they venture through the village. The neighbourhood surrounding Hastings and Nanaimo streets is home a diverse selection of tastes. Tasting Plates East Village early bird tickets are on sale now, just $29…
Friday Find: JUSTEA
JusTea is a Vancouver tea company that is aiming to create a sustainable, economic and social environment for Kenyan tea farmers. Kenya exports more black tea than any other country and most of that is grown by small-scale farms who earn less thank $2 per day selling to the mass market. JusTea works with the…
Vancouver TheatreSports League earns laughs
Looking for laughs? Vancouver TheatreSports League is in the midst of its 27th Annual Valentine’s Massacre bringing Improv teams from around the continent to compete for bragging rights of being the best improv team. The Massacre performances take place every night this week, with shows at 7:30 and 9:15pm and the Grand Finale on Sunday…
4th Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge is on!
The 4th Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge is underway! Fourteen restaurants have created their own unique tastes on the truly Canadian dish of cheese curds, fries and gravy. From Breakfast Poutine to savoury beef stroganoff topped Poutines to sweet Churro based dessert Poutine, you won’t be bored of these unique chefs dishes. Head out, order the Poutine creations…