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After selling out all of our editions across Toronto and Montreal, it's time we made our way over to the west coast. Everything you’ve heard is right… Yes, our tickets are $15 and Yes, we have a $5 Vodka Bar. We are so much more of a party... we are
The Steveston Vintage Fair is back this summer! Join us in the heart of historic Steveston Village for five unforgettable Sundays filled with vintage treasures, collectibles, upcycled artisan creations and local charm. Shop the curated collections of vintage vendors and soak in the community spirit. Perfect for collectors, and lovers
Gastown Sunday Set returns to transform Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhood into a vibrant, car-free destination on Sundays throughout the summer. Running from July 5 to September 6, the free event series features four rotating activations: Streetside Sessions (July 5, August 9, September 6): A community coffee party with live DJs
Taking place August 1 at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody and August 3 at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam, Celebrate BC has been designed as an affordable, family-friendly celebration that invites residents and visitors from across the province to enjoy two unforgettable days of entertainment, culture, food and community
Drive-In Summer Series 2026: A classic summer tradition, drive-in movie theatres offer a unique outdoor movie experience, allowing audiences to watch films on a large outdoor screen from the comfort of their vehicles while tuning in to the movie audio through their car radios. As traditional drive-in theatres have become
Now entering its sixth year, the Lansdowne Centre Food Garden program continues to support the local community by growing fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are donated to local community organizations and the Richmond Food Bank Society, helping address food insecurity in Richmond. The program also offers free weekly gardening
Join Upstart & Crow for a night of readings and conversation with Pauline Holdstock, author of WHAT ENDURES, and Richard Kelly Kemick, author of DECADENCE. The stories in WHAT ENDURES range through and respond to a clickbait world evolving at terrifying speed, revealing the absurd and ridiculous nature of everyday
Gather your closest (and hungriest) friends to sift through Chef Maribelle Moore's 4-course mystery infused with delicious food-based puzzles. They say never play with your food, but those people never had to solve a murder... In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in
The Wedding Party is a groundbreaking mystery experience like no other; weaving escape room puzzles with live dinner theatre for a show-stopping performance. Featuring 9 performers and a three-course dinner service guests will not just be spectators but become an integral part of how the story unfolds. Duration: 120 minutes
Light Up Chinatown is back, and so are we! On Sat, Aug 8, Same Same But Different Snack Bar returns, and this year, it's a three-way crossover with Dicky's Dumps, Say Hey Cafe & Deli, and Touski joining forces. On the mashup menu: Meatball Dumplings: Say Hey's signature meatball recipe
In celebration of Richmond Pride Week, Richmond Public Library is inviting readers to connect with author, educator, and advocate Mischa Oak at an inspiring book talk and live Q&A! A long-time advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, Mischa will discuss his recent book Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone, an
We're firing up the binchotan for another season of PARTY OF 5. Five chefs! Five signature skewers! One unforgettable evening of great food, thoughtfully paired wine, good tunes, and great vibes! Each ticket includes all five skewers + two 5 oz glasses of wine, with additional wine available for purchase.