The Moon Martini Bar & Restaurant Opens in Gastown October 23
The Moon Martini Bar & Restaurant opens in Gastown on October 23, with two distinct experiences under one roof: a social martini bar and seasonal, borderless restaurant built around an open kitchen.
Conceived as a place to land, The Moon is an escape from the everyday, and one to return to time and time again – whether settling in for a chef-guided dinner, a few plates from the à la carte menu, or a martini to start or end the night.
From Paris, with Love: Holiday Gifting at L’Appartement
Canadian, female-founded Kitsilano boutique brings French flair to the winter season. Leave the hectic, hurried pace of holiday shopping in the past. At L’Appartement, winter carries an invitation to slow down, browse with intention, and discover beautiful things to give – and perhaps a few to keep.
A Parisian Apartment, Reimagined in Kits: L’Appartement Opens June 17
This June, a new address in Kitsilano opens its doors. L’Appartement, a boutique inspired by the feel of a Parisian apartment, arrives on June 17, 2026, bringing a curated edit of European and French womenswear, accessories, jewellery, and footwear to Vancouver.
Arts Umbrella Launches 2025 Spring Fundraising Campaign with Call for Essential Donor Support
Nearly 75% of the not-for-profit’s students access multidisciplinary arts education at no cost