Five events to check out at this year’s Vancouver Writers Festival—including a tribute to Stephen King!

Author Tanya Talaga is a guest curator at this year’s Vancouver Writers Festival.

This year’s Vancouver Writers Festival takes place Oct. 21-27. The week-long festival welcomes over a hundred authors, many taking part in panels and special events in various venues on Granville Island. Here are a few that stand out.

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Five events to check out at this year’s Vancouver Writers Festival—including a tribute to Stephen King!

Your October Guide to Wellness Events in Vancouver

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As the leaves turn to fiery shades of red, orange and gold, Vancouver’s crisp autumn air is that perfect temperature that makes it perfect for going to and from wherever it is you’re exploring in the city. Inside or outside, the month of October has some #VeryVancouver activities and events to help keep you active, healthy and cozy!

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Your October Guide to Wellness Events in Vancouver

Could this be the most wholesome event of the year in Vancouver?

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Are you ready for an afternoon of cuteness in the name of literacy? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a “Canine Library” this Saturday, September 14th from 1 to 3 pm.

The free event will allow participants to “check out” a dog and read the dog their favourite poem during a 15-minute session – leaving plenty of time for some belly rubs and back scratches as well.

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Could this be the most wholesome event of the year in Vancouver?

Vancouver Wellness Events Guide – September 2019

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Although autumn’s around the corner, there’s still a few weeks left for you to enjoy some summer in the city. Get your step on (day or night), find your zen, or feast on amazing food–here’s our round-up of September’s health and wellness events!

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Vancouver Wellness Events Guide – September 2019

11th Annual Garlic Festival in Vancouver features unique, garlic-inspired dishes from local chefs

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Do you like garlic? Like… really like garlic? This is one event that Dracula is going to want to miss! (Had to get a vampire joke in there somehow…)

This Sunday, August 18, 2019, you’re invited to celebrate the “stinking rose” at the 11th annual Garlic Festival in Richmond! With locally grown garlic for sale, kid-friendly activities and entertainment, and some delicious food with recipes that are heavy on the garlic, any fan of garlic are not going to want to miss this legendary, annual event.

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11th Annual Garlic Festival in Vancouver features unique, garlic-inspired dishes from local chefs

Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend

Summer is all about the outdoors, and sunscreen or raincoat, it’s a weekend to shine. The Vancouver Mural Festival has taken over with a giant street party, there’s a blues festival at Deer Lake, a celebration of Japanese pop culture (wear your cosplay), an airshow, wrestling at a brewery, a Chinatown Festival… And some indoor events as well, if you’d prefer a roof.

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Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend

Get funky at the free outdoor Public Disco Laneway Series this summer in Vancouver

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Vancouver’s favourite travelling street party is back this August and September with three upcoming events that are free, licensed, and all ages!

Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to have an amazing time courtesy of the Public Disco. These events work to connect participants through music and dancing in unique public spaces on August 10, 31, and September 29.

Unlike the disco parties of yesteryear, the public disco is a fun and funky all-ages good time in an outdoor public setting – so everyone is invited!

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Get funky at the free outdoor Public Disco Laneway Series this summer in Vancouver

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