Whole Lotta Shakin’ from Swing to Rock – Vancouver – January 11-12, 2019 Brought to you by London Drugs Vancouver Sympony Orchestra Pops, multi-instrumentalist Dave Bennett and his quartet trace the musical path from the golden age of swing through the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, including chart-topping hits by Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis…
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Calendar of Events – September 2018
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – Chilliwack – August 22 – September 16, 2018 (or sooner!) Explore over 5 acres of sunflowers in 17 different varieties. Get lost among the 3 acres of giant Mammoth sunflowers reaching up to 12 feet tall. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along one of their many paths through 1.5 acres of Suntastic…
Calendar of Events – August 2018
Powell Street Festival – Vancouver – August 4-5, 2018 The 42nd annual Powell Street Festival takes place August 4 & 5, in Oppenheimer Park and surrounding areas to celebrate the Japanese-Canadian community, arts and cultural heritage. The Powell Street Festival is the largest Japanese Canadian festival in the country and the longest running community arts celebration…
Top 3 Deals & Steals: April 30 – May 6, 2018
Each week, experience our top 3 deals & steals that have been selected for you, whether it be shopping, food, or just tips on how to save some money! This week we look at fun things to do in the upcoming month – what is there to do now that the weather is getting nicer…
Celebrate Canada 150 – July 1st in BC
Last minute planning for Canada Day? If you’re looking for something to do to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, whether locally or within BC, check out our list of what’s happening on July 1st, 2017. Happy Birthday Canada! Vancouver – Canada Place’s Canada Day will be the place to be to enjoy the largest celebration in…
Truck Stop Concerts – Quirky Beer and Live Music All Summer!
Living in Vancouver, it’s hard to dislike beer. With all the craft breweries in the city and province, there’s a draft for everyone’s unique tastes. But only one of those breweries throws a kickass concert series every year for the East Van crowd to rock out. Red Truck has always been one of my favourites (hoppy and…
The Keg Concert Series – AC/DC
Going to The Keg is always memorable. I can’t think of a time that I’ve had a bad meal nor drink there. I’ve gone to the Keg in three different provinces in Canada and they’re always consistent in offering good food and great hospitality. So when they approached to review their partnership with Live Nation…
The Libra Room
For my sister’s birthday, we decided to go out for dinner at The Libra Room. We went on a week night, so the restaurant wasn’t particularly busy. There was live jazz pianist playing. The Libra Room on Commercial Drive is the place to be for live music every night while having dinner or drinks. As…
Hard Rock Casino Media Preview #VanRockCity
The new Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam opens tomorrow and it’s Canada’s first. With more than 950 state-of-the-art slot machines, a 1,100 seat theatre and seven dining spots, this is gonna be Vancouver’s new hot spot. The Hard Rock Cafe brand evokes passion, inspires memorable experiences and ignites just a bit of rebellious youth. Of…
Muzik & Eats at The Kozmik Zoo
I’m back!! After a few months hiatus, I’m back on the social scene covering the latest restaurant events! A couple weekends ago, I went to The Kozmik Zoo (formerly Hennessy Dining Lounge) at 53 W. Broadway to check out a live music event started by a new collaborative indie music website Vancity Voice (www.vancityvoice.com). The…
Mary in Vancity 