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Heads Up / West Side

The 7th Farmhouse Fest is Expanding to Include an All-New ‘Natural Wine Fair’, August 13th

Fans of funky wines will be pleased to know this year's event includes an extra day dedicated to exploring the world of natural wine, adding up to a full weekend of sunshine [knock on wood], snacks and good drinking!
Heads Up / False Creek

Much Anticipated “Together at SoBo” Cookbook Launches on Granville Island Tonight!

Local food lovers, this is not a drill! As far as book launches go, this is shaping up to be one helluva delicious and memorable one...and shockingly, tickets are still available!
Heads Up / West Side

Lock in Your 2023 Farmhouse Fest Tickets the Moment They Drop, April 21st

Days spent eating and drinking outdoors under the sunshine are in the not so distant future. Take a moment to think warm and sunny thoughts, and prepare to make the most of the season ahead by hooking yourself up with tickets to the celebration of saisons.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Get In Tune with the Season, Omakase Style, at the Folke X Maest Food Dinner

The end of April is perfect timing for local plant based chef Tomoko Tahara to join forces with chefs Uyeda and Deo for a “spring field" themed Omakase style dinner.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Kitsilano’s ‘Their There’ Dims the Lights and Turns Up the Volume This Weekend

There's a new evening hustle at 2042 West 4th Avenue. Starting immediately, Their There is offering extended hours and an evening “house party vibe” complete with low-key disco, dimmed lights, a late-night snacks menu, and good drinks.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Fresh Changes & New Menus at Maenam are Just Around the Corner

Some serious "spring cleaning" has been happening at the longstanding Kitsilano restaurant, leading up to the unveiling of some exciting developments, both aesthetically and on the menu, starting next week (Tuesday, April 4th)...
Heads Up / False Creek

Upstart & Crow is Throwing a “Buzzworthy” Book Launch and Cocktail Party, April 27th

The little bookshop is throwing an event combining a few of our favourite things: books, cocktails, and rad, creative women. Having a bit of forethought to block the date off of your calendar is probably a good idea...
Opening Soon / Kitsilano

Late-60s Counterculture Inspired ‘The Painted Ship’ Opens Softly in Kits March 2nd

Michael Brennan, Christian Chaumont, Justin Cameron and Dan Uhrich took possession of the space near the corner of Broadway and Macdonald in the Fall of 2022. A few months and a serious amount of scrubbing, sanding, painting and re-wiring later, the restaurant, bar and venue is ready to open doors...
Vancouverites / West Side

Celebrating One Year in Mackenzie Heights: Nine Questions with Gallerist, Mónica Reyes

We took the opportunity to find out more about the gallery and its second West Side neighbourhood setting...

5 Places
Heads Up / West Side

Fuel Up with the Farmer’s Apprentice End-of-the-Week Midday Feast

Starting February 3rd, the West Side restaurant will be offering Basta Barbecue & Wine lunch, every Friday and Saturday from noon until 4pm.
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.

2 Places
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...