Returning for its 39th year, the JCC Jewish Book Festival runs February, 10-15, with events around Metro Vancouver. The Festival once again brings community together with fascinating writers from across Canada, USA, Israel and England. Featured authors’ works reflect the tumultuous world around us, the effects of the rampant anti-Semitism and the conflicting attitudes towards…
Bill Reid Gallery Celebrates Artist George Clutesi in a Year-Long Premiere Exhibition
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition The exhibition is a thoughtful exploration of the life and legacy of George Clutesi; born in 1905 he began creating art at an early age, however the Alberni Residential School survivor didn’t begin exhibiting until the 1940s. Famed West Coast…
The Inaugural Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival Warms Up The Capital City
The first ever Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival is brewing up winter’s favourite beverages from January 20 to February 20, 2024. Participating cafés, eateries, and bakeries all around Victoria are ready to serve unique artisan flavours. One dollar from every hot chocolate sold will go to the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Center. Some of the…
Drink Up The Flavours Of The 14th Annual Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival
Because “Chocolate Makes You Happy”, the 14th annual Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival returns to warm us on the cold winter days, January 13 to February 14, 2024. Since 2011, the ‘Original Hot Chocolate Festival’, presented by CityFood Media, has been brewing delicious chocolate creations. This year, the Festival has grown to 162 creative flavours…
Picks of the Week – January 10, 2024
The second weekend of the year already let’s see what January is adding to our picks of the week! Lights: Still glowing through the winter nights, the illuminations at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s Canyon Lights bringing wonder to the woodland park trails and bridge, continuing until January 21, 2024 Country: Metro Theatre starts the year off with…
International Guitar Night Spans The Globe at Massey Theatre
International Guitar Night (IGN), the world’s premier touring guitar festival, brings together four gifted performers for its 24th anniversary tour stop at Massey Theatre on January 25th. Prepare for an awe-inspiring evening of music, solos, duets, and acoustic mastery featuring the amazing acoustic rock interpreter Luca Stricagnoli (Italy), whose latest invention, a custom triple…
Always…Patsy Cline Shares Music & Friendship, at Metro Theatre
Always…Patsy Cline by Ted Swindley, onstage at Metro Theatre until January 14th, is a heartwarming musical celebration of friendship and music. Presented with First Impressions Theatre which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary by taking its favourite productions on the road. Based on true events, Always…Patsy Cline tells the story through the eyes of Louise Seger, a fan…