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Don’t Miss the Fortune Food Fair In Chinatown on Sunday, January 26th

There’s a tasty little Chinese New Year-themed pop-up happening at Chinatown’s Fortune Sound Club on Sunday, January 26th from 11am to 4pm.

Conveniently located just a hop/skip from the official parade route, the Fortune Food Fair is a gathering of 7 local vendors offering everything from bao and dumplings to wonton and kimchi. The vendor lineup includes Katz Pozole, Nanay’s Kitchen, Wara Thai Eatery, DD Mau Chinatown, salty_cabbage_kimchi, Dicky’s Dumps Wonton Station, Wize Monkey & Maria Gamboa’s Palayok. Reasonable prices. Good times. All are welcome. Bonus: exclusive Lunar New Year tees and hoodies created by delicious food enthusiast (and all-time favourite graphic design hero) RHEK!

Fortune Sound Club
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
147 E Pender St.
604-569-1758

Tickets for the 2024 ‘Noir Fest’ at Averill Creek Vineyard Go On Sale This Friday!

Do you really love Pinot Noir? Arguably, the best way to take your relationship up a level is by trying as many variations as possible - and one fun, intimate, and highly recommended way to begin to do just that is by attending this entirely Pinot Noir-centric wine festival, the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd.

BC Seafood Festival Hits Mount Washington June 21st to 23rd

This year’s BC Seafood Festival is not just a series of events; it's a full tribute to the Comox Valley, the powerhouse of British Columbia’s shellfish industry. Plan a whole weekend around it—there’s camping, fresh seafood, stunning views, and great people.

‘Copy Machine Manifestos’ Zine Exhibit Opens at the VAG This Weekend

The milestone exhibition runs May 12th through September 22nd. However, if you want additional “seen it first” bragging rights, plus an excuse to get all spiffied up in your best duds, then take note: VAG is throwing one of their fancy Art Party events this Saturday night (May 11th).

The Narrow Re-Opens After Forced Closure, with 10 Years Less ‘Skank’

Don't worry: I'm happy to report that it's still The Narrow you know and love.