Recently, we took the chance to explore the region from a different perspective with Vancouver Water Adventures. The UNESCO Biosphere & Bowen Island Boat Tour is a 4 hour Zodiac tour exploring Howe Sound. Boarding the comfortable 12-passenger “Pearl of the Ocean” Zodiac from Vancouver Water Adventures’ Granville Island base, our guide Graydon gave interesting…
Picks of the Week – August 7, 2024
Another month begins and more entertainment fills the picks of the week Cup: Whitecaps FC advance to the next round of the Leagues Cup taking on Liga MX side Pumas UNAM at BC Place tonight! Cash: Ring of Fire, lets the music of Johnny Cash to take us on a captivating journey of trials and…
Light Up Chinatown! Wrap Up Summer!
The 4th Annual Light Up Chinatown festival illuminates the historic neighbourhood August 24-25, 2024. Produced by the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, the free two-day festival celebrates the long history and culture of the 16 blocks of Vancouver’s Chinatown. From the entertainment hub at 600-block of Columbia Street, Light Up Chinatown! welcomes all of the community for…
Richmond Maritime Festival Celebrates Steveston’s Rich History
Ahoy! The 21st annual Richmond Maritime Festival presented by the City of Richmond, Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society, and Richmond Arts Coalition come ashore, August 24th to 25th. With entertaining activities for all-ages, the free, family-friendly event celebrates the history of Steveston with maritime-themed programming that spans live music, art installations, puppet shows, community…
Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Offers Enchanted Summer
Since 1993, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Enchanted Evenings Concert Series has been a summer staple. The second of this summer’s Enchanted Evenings is dedicated to celebrating Korean Heritage. Enchanted Evenings: Korean Heritage; 5pm to Midnight, Friday August 16. Merge the traditional with the contemporary featuring unique performances by;SORAH, a Vancouver-based Korean Canadian…
Picks of the Week – July 31, 2024
Wrapping up July, we are nearly at the midway point of summer but it’s definitely not heading downhill, picks of the week are heating up! Pride: Vancouver Pride welcomes Canada Pride 2024 with events and activities throughout the week, on Davie Street, Granville Island, VanPride Festival and of course, the marquee Pride Parade on Sunday…
Gateway Theatre Brings ‘Pride Together’ in Richmond with True Voices
Gateway Theatre is celebrating Pride in Richmond with a free evening event on Thursday, August 1st.TRUE VOICES: Pride Storytelling & Tea honors the unique and personal experiences of the local 2SLGBTQI+ community members and their allies. Part of Richmond’s “Pride Together” events, True Voices is more than just a performance; it’s a heartfelt celebration of…