Events and Entertainment

According to the City of Vancouver, Vancouverites threw away approximately 351,000 tonnes of garbage in 2015. Photo: asimwaqif.

The Jazz Epistles were South Africa’s first jazz band to record an album and achieve international success. Blending the sound of township dancehalls with American jazz, the music of The Jazz Epistles was both innovative and brave.

Laura and Ed Thompson pose for a photo with their children Stephen, left to right, Claire and Jane in this undated handout photo.

Vancouver Public Library and V.I.A. have teamed up to help you discover new reads, hidden book gems and surprising literary finds. Check back every couple of weeks for the latest reading recommendations from the experts at Vancouver’s library.

Photo: Megaphone Magazine Facebook Megaphone Magazine will host its third annual Big Sell on February 6th.

The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is one of Vancouver’s signature cultural events. For 14 years now, the PuSh Festival has brought international artists in the performing arts— theatre, dance, music, multimedia— to Vancouver stages.

Take a break from the news cycle and help us celebrate the things we covered this week that are making Vancouver Awesome with a capital “A.”

Tilray Canada Inc. has signed on to supply Shoppers Drug Mart with medical marijuana Medical marijuana users should prepare to point and click if they want to buy B.C. cannabis products from Shoppers Drug Mart. Vancouver Island’s Tilray Canada Inc.

With swoon-worthy décor, culinary favourites, iconic music and family and friends gathered in celebration, it’s no wonder weddings are considered one of life’s most special events.

For over a quarter-century, The Wellness Show has Vancouverites a full weekend of programming and one-stop access to information, products, and experiences all aimed at improving our bodies, minds, and spirits.