When Kerrisdale’s Cyclone Taylor Arena opened its doors 75 years ago, nobody suspected it would play host to some of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll. Even today, it seems hard to imagine that the ...

Vancouver’s trio of Fairmont hotels proves you can never have too much of a good thing. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, ...

Sounds Good is a monthly roundtable where we ask Straight staff what their ears are plugged into. We’ve got a pretty diverse ...

The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa turned big 4-0 this year, meaning it’s officially old enough to regale us with tales of its glamorous past. The boutique luxury property—which became part of the ...

Stanley Park’s Bright Nights Train will not, in fact, be jingling all the way. Yes, despite Taylor Swift-level competition to get tickets for the tiny train, most people are going to be unable to ...

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. It’s the last weekend before Christmas (AKA: your final chance to snag those perfect holiday gifts ...

The Legendary China Cloud Studios presents a new monthly "Shotgun" style standup comedy show. What does that mean? No official host! Five pro comedians work their freshest material, introducing the ...

I went out with a guy I met through a friend & had a dinner at a nice restaurant....we decided to leave & take a cab back to my apartment in Yaletown & as he got his cellphone out to call a cab, I ...

Foundation is returning for its thirteenth edition, called Open Radius, over the 2025 May long weekend. Taking over the PNE Centre Grounds, the electronic music festival is being headlined by John ...

The Labyrinth of Light continues this tradition, creating a serene and contemplative space using over 600 pure beeswax ...

Rossland’s Blizzard Music Festival returns January 22 to 26, bringing a lineup of rock, folk, hip-hop, and electronica, to the mountain town. Now in its 14th year, the festival syncs perfectly with ...

Chinatown and Strathcona are vibrant hubs for last-minute holiday shopping, offering a unique mix of traditional charm and ...