#NoFilter at Vancouver Theatre Sports League

One of the best things to do on Granville Island is laugh till your sides ache. If you haven’t got comedians for friends, then don’t worry! The Vancouver Theatre Sports League is here for you. Their latest Improv show, #NoFilter, is an interactive experience that livestreams actual audience social media. There were adorable cats, internet…

#VAFF20 Amazing Asian-Canadian Films

The Vancouver Asian Film Fest (VAFF) celebrated its 20th anniversary last weekend, and Vancouver Bits and Bites were delighted to walk the red carpet along with them. The schedule was packed with panels, shorts, and feature films, all centered around the theme “homecoming”. Alice and I got the chance to see four films and a collection…

Italian Wine and Cheese at Porto Cafe

Here in Vancouver, we’re blessed with fantastic wine. I say this from the point of view of a college student on a budget, so when I say fantastic, I mostly mean affordable, varied, and easy to appreciate. But last Tuesday I got the chance to sample some truly amazing wine, in every sense of the word….

Mulan the Musical

Mulan the Musical was in Vancouver for just one day, and despite the weekend storm forecasts, the crowd that filled Queen Elizabeth theatre was lively and happy to be there. A little primer for those who missed our Mulan ticket giveaway: Mulan the Musical tells the story of a woman who has been the stuff…

VIFF Shorts Part 2: Greyhounds, Hostels, and Palestine

The weather’s getting chilly, people are getting flu-y, which means it’s time to get cozy. There’s nothing better than good films and hot coco when the October chill starts fogging your breath up. I’m back with three more short films from the 35th Vancouver International Film Fest! Today’s themes are Disquiet in Paradise, Fragments of my…

Mulan the Musical Comes to Vancouver for 1 Day Only! #Contest

Mulan the Musical is in Vancouver for just one day, and VBB is giving away 4 tickets to one lucky reader! This isn’t a Disney Fairytale -In all the 1,600 years since the tale of Mulan has existed, it’s never been told like this: with a dynamic mix of Chinese drum music, kung fu, and…

Vancouver International Film Festival Shorts!

Fall is here, and with its chilly arrival we get sweaters, hot drinks, and the Vancouver International Film Festival! Now in its 35th year, VIFF is showing a series of short films to go with the usual array of international features. The shorts are sorted into four overarching themes, and I got the chance to…