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Heads Up / West Side

Make Time for a Good Belly Laugh at ‘Seth Fest’, Jan. 23-26 at the Hollywood Theatre

Do the bare trees, soggy ground and early sunsets of January have you feeling bummed? Lighten things up at "Seth Fest".
Opening Soon / Kitsilano

New Bar, Restaurant and Music Venue Heading for Broadway, Early Spring 2023

Michael Brennan of Strathcona's neighbourhood bar, The Heatley, takes some East Side charm to the West Side of Vancouver by teaming up with Christian Chaumont, Justin Cameron and Dan Uhrich to open a new full-service bar, restaurant and music venue on West Broadway.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

‘Their There’ Throws It’s Hat in the Ring for Your New Favourite Brunch Spot

Not to worry, their signature mochi doughnuts and kick-ass coffee are going nowhere - the menu is just being filled out a little...
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Get Cozy with The Stable House Bistro’s Sunday ‘Abendessen’ Menu

There are just three more opportunities to pull up a seat at the Fairview neighbourhood bistro for their traditional German 'supper' menu, created by Sous Chef Marcus Lenk.
Heads Up / False Creek

Granville Island’s Upstart & Crow Book Introduces “Top Shelf” Book and Beverage Soirée

Grab a friend and get ready to see what happens when you blend the comfort of bookshelves with the vibes of a jazz club!
Heads Up / False Creek

The 4th Annual VSBC ‘All Aboard’ Skateboarding Celebration is Happening This Weekend

Weather conditions looking favourable for this weekend's two-day-long inclusive, no-judgment community skateboard event, organized by the Vancouver Skateboard Coalition.

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Heads Up / False Creek

Enjoy All the Cooking Action, at the 13th Annual ‘From Farms to Forks’ Tasting Event

On Sunday, November 6th, guests are once again invited to feast your eyes on BC's finest chefs in action, and meet the local growers and producers providing them with their ingredients for inspiration.
Heads Up / False Creek

Celebrate Latin American Heritage Month on Granville Island, Until Nov. 2

Party your way from Colombia to Brazil with festivities and events celebrating Latin American dance, music, cuisine and culture.
Picking Grapes / Kitsilano

Picking Grapes with Reverie Beall

Today we catch up with AnnaLena's infectiously passionate wine director...

10 Places
Heads Up / West Side

Celebrate Your Favourite Fall Fruit at the 31st Annual UBC Apple Festival

Head on down to The UBC Botanical Gardens October 15th and 16th for a weekend filled with live music, casual shopping and a whole lot of apples!
Heads Up / West Side

Taste the Flavours Of The World at UBC Farm’s ‘Joy Of Feeding’, October 2nd

Expect a multicultural smorgasbord prepared by 12 new and established Vancouver chefs, who will be sharing their cherished family recipes with guests.
1,000 Cool Things About Vancouver / Kitsilano

The Floating Respite Within Easy Swimming Reach of Kits Beach

Kits Beach would be a shoe-in for our 1,000 Cool Things About Vancouver project if it wasn't so damn obvious. This makes more sense.
Heads Up / West Side

New East Vancouver Focused Exhibition Set to Open August 25th, 2022

Artists David Vegt and M W Bowen join forces to present "Habitual" - an exhibition of twenty paintings profiling key East Vancouver artists, makers, community leaders and activists.

Heads Up / False Creek

Head to False Creek this Weekend for the Sea2City ‘Town Choir’ Performance

On the afternoon of Sunday, July 17th, the city of Vancouver will be addressing the impact of climate change and rising sea levels in some creative and inspiring ways, along with three other major coastal cities
Opening Soon / Kitsilano

Take A Look Inside ‘Brasserie Coquette’, Now Open on Arbutus

The team behind South Granville's wine-forward Stable House Bistro and Italian neighbourhood restaurants Fiore and Fiore Famiglia add some French inspiration to their portfolio.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Snag Tickets for Tayo’s Summer-Inspired Filipino Dinner

On Monday, July 11th, head to Farmer's Apprentice for a seven-course Filipino dinner channeling the energy and tastes of the season.
Opening Soon / Kitsilano

A Look Inside Folke, Opening Soon in Kitsilano

Last night we paid a visit to the new wine-forward, plant-based restaurant to take in the transformed room and taste our way through the menu. You can check it out for yourself starting Thursday, June 2nd.
From The Collection / Kitsilano

A Symbolic and Well-Traveled Piece of Luggage Uncovered from the MOV

Stanley Chia, Program Assistant and Museum Interpreter at the Museum of Vancouver, selects an item that triggers thoughts of his own personal journey and current place in the world...
Opening Soon / Kitsilano

New Restaurant ‘Folke’ Starting to Take Shape in Kitsilano

The old Super Hiro Sushi Restaurant (2585 W Broadway at Trafalgar) is on its way to becoming a new plant-based restaurant from Colin Uyeda and Pricilla Deo.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Chef Bardia Ilbeiggi Shares His Recipe for Nowruz Specialty, ‘Sabzi Polo’

Nowruz (the Persian New Year) is coming up quickly, on Sunday March 20th. If your plan for the holiday includes keeping cozy at home, then consider trying your hand at making the recipe for this traditional rice dish.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Chef Bardia Ilbeiggi Shares His Memories of Nowruz

From March 20th (the Persian new year) to April 3rd, Delara will be serving a special seasonal menu featuring dishes typically eaten in Iran over the holidays, and reminiscent of the chef and owner's own past experiences.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Tickets Added for ‘Will Travel for Food, Flight 3: Japan – India’

This edition is all about the in-flight service dining experience as well as the culinary 'destinations'. It has also already sold out once but, now that restaurants are operating at full capacity, some tickets are still up for grabs.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

‘Tayo’ Bringing Collaborative Vibes and Tropical Flavours To A Special Dinner, March 28th

On Monday, March 28th, ‘Tayo‘ will be serving up six courses of real-deal flavours from the Philippines, along with a whole lot of friendly, tropical-inspired energy.
From The Collection / Kitsilano

FROM THE COLLECTION // A Controversial Souvenir and Important Piece of Filipino History

Alyssa Sy de Jesus, Program Assistant at the Museum of Vancouver, shares an historical object from the Philippines that brings up conflicting emotions...
From The Collection / Kitsilano

FROM THE COLLECTION // The WWII Era Produced Guide to a Potentially Victorious Future

Viviane Gosselin, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Museum of Vancouver, selects a historic publication that is still relevant several eras later...

From The Collection / Kitsilano

FROM THE COLLECTION // The Cinematic Relic Serving as an Important Personal Reminder

Dustin Clark, Visitor Experience Lead and Digital Content Specialist at the Museum of Vancouver, highlights a piece of early American-made filmic technology...
Picking Grapes / Kitsilano

Picking Grapes with Melanie Gravel

The seasoned local Wine Director (Nicli, Origo Club, Bishop's) and current General Manager at Delara Restaurant fields our list of wine-related questions...

10 Places
Heads Up / False Creek

Check Out This Public Photo Installation Commemorating 50 Years of Greenpeace

From October 9th to 30th, make your way over to Granville Island to view the new open air exhibition, prominently displayed between the Public Market and Arts Club Theatre.