We’re heading into the final weeks of August, in Vancouver that means the Pacific National Exhibition will open soon (often meaning some rain will follow) but that’s not the only thing happening in the picks of the week… Roar: Tonight, the BC Lions host Montreal Alouettes for a Thursday night game at BC Place Rose:…
Field Camp at Pandora Park, Vancouver
For one night only this weekend, Pandora Park, in Vancouver’s Hastings Sunrise neighbourhood, will host a unique camping experience. Field Camp: An Imagined Wilderness is an evening of activities; songs, stories, crafts, films and a wrap an night of sleeping under the stars. Inspired by the Czech tradition of tramping, a century old activity of a…
Know Show 10th Anniversary (video)
The 10th Anniversary of Know Show took place at the end of July 2016. Canada’s premier lifestyle and fashion trade show, buyers and media flocked to Vancouver Convention Centre to find out what’s coming for Spring/Summer 2016. The show is more than just business, it’s a lifestyle – from Breakfasts to BBQs, haircuts to hiphop,…
Tasting Plates Chinatown – August 26th
There’s just a couple of days left to get your early bird tickets for the next Tasting Plates adventure, Chinatown. One of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods, it has exploded with new restaurants, cafes and diners lately. Now is your chance to wander through the historic streets, see what’s new and have a taste of the flavours…
Friday Finds: Clearly eyewear
I know it’s been around for a number of years and I’d heard good things but until recently I’d had no personal experience with Clearly (formerly Clearly Contacts). I can now see why my friends and reviews have been so positive. When looking for a gift of prescription sunglasses lately, I ventured into the Clearly shop…
Tasting Plates Commercial Drive – recap
Last night, a gang of hungry foodies and their friends descended on The Drive for Tasting Plates – Commercial Drive. Checking in at Federico’s Supper Club, tasting platers began their annual exploration of East Vancouver. Over the course of the night, the Italian legacy of the neighbourhood shone through with many plate reflecting a Mediterranean heritage Starting the…
Picks of the Week – August 12, 2015
Moving into the middle of August and dispite the “Back to School” ads and Halloween decorations popping up at Costco, the picks of the week are here to keep your summer moving Taste: Tonight, Tasting Plates Commercial Drive will find hundreds of foodies and friends descending on The Drive. Tickets are available at check-in to…