Winterruption (February 14 to 16, Granville Island)
Granville Island is gearing up to celebrate its ninth annual Winterruption, a truly unique Vancouver winter festival.?New this year, join a “Meet Your Makers” tour showcasing Granville Island spirits including the Liberty Distillery. The Vancouver Fringe Festival also presents the hilarious comedy “Hockey Night at the Puck and Pickle Pub” at Studio 1398. Discover artist exhibits, local food, French films and pop-up dances around every corner of the Island all weekend long.
The Wellness Show (February 14 to 16, Vancouver Convention Centre)
Don’t miss the return of this year’s Wellness Show that promises to be bigger, better and healthier than ever. Featuring hundreds of vendors, fitness and lifestyle professionals, seminars and presentations, it’s a definite stop for those looking to lighten up and feel better this year. Check out demonstrations, catch top BC Chefs on stage, meet cookbook authors and plenty more. Tickets are $14.50 and more info can be found here.
Edible Canada’s ‘Festival Under the Bridge’ (February 14 to 16, Granville Island, Market Square)
Relive the excitement of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Edible Canada House as part of Winterruption on Granville Island, Feb. 14-16. Enjoy classic Canadian fare from Savoury Chef, beer from Granville Island Brewing, televised Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic events, live bands, family entertainment and more. Details at EdibleCanada.com. @ecfest2014 #ECHouse.
Northwest Comedy Fest (February 13 to 22, various venues)
If you’re looking for laughs, NorthWest Comedy Fest is definitely worth checking out. As Vancouver’s newest comedy festival taking over various venues for a week of fun, catch stand-up favorites, newcomers and pop-up performers. The festival features special screenings, improve and podcasts, and is headlined by none other than Pee Wee Herman (who will be hosting The Best of the Fest). Other comedic greats such as Natasha Leggero and Bobby Lee will also have you howling. Learn more about this inaugural event and grab tickets to shows here.
Coming up: BC Home+Garden Show (February 19 to 23, BC Place Stadium)
The BC Home + Garden Show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, inside and out. With big names like Bryan Baeumler, star of HGTV’s Leave It To Bryan, Mike Holmes Jr and sister Sherry Holmes alongside more than 425 exhibitors and a slew of exciting new features, there’s real advice, real inspiration and real experts at every turn. Satisfaction guaranteed – or the cost of admission is on us. For tickets and more information, click here.
Coming up: Mindful Meat at River Market (Feb 22nd 810 Quayside Drive)
Factory farming, mislabeled organics and GMOs are just a few of the issues troubling our food system, and with daily news reports on the topic, eating sustainably is more confusing and complicated than ever before. The subject will be on the table at River Market, when Urban Digs Farm presents Mindful Meat, an interactive evening exploring sustainable tables and ethical eats. Catch a screening of American Meat, chat with food industry pros and partake in discussion while enjoying bites from Re-Up BBQ, Longtail Kitchen and craft beer from Coal Harbour Brewing Co. For more information, click here.
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