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Hey all,

The weekend is almost here. We’re all excited at The Burrard Bulletin because it gives us more time to do some of the wonderful events and happenings in Vancouver.

Here’s our handcrafted curated list of things to do and places to go.

Short version: Slow Food Dinner Theatre, Hot Chocolate Festival, plus Live Event Listings.

Hot Ticket: Comedian Nate Bargatze Playing Rogers Arena

Nashville-born stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze brings his “Be Funny” tour to Rogers Arena on Sunday, Jan 28, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Bargatze hosted Saturday Night Live last October and has recorded several specials for Netflix and Amazon Prime. One of the hottest acts in comedy, The Atlantic dubbed Bargatze “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up” for a profile they did on his career. Host of The Nateland Podcast, the comedian has appeared numerous times on Conan and Jimmy Fallon and, earlier this year, sold out his show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets for the Lower Bowl show at Rogers range from $70.50 to $171.10.

Slow Food: Sheraton Surrey Serving Dinner Theatre Package

Partnering with Dine Out Vancouver, the Royal Canadian Theatre Company is presenting “Slow Food” Dinner Theatre at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey on Saturday, Jan. 27 (dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.) and Sunday, Jan. 28 (brunch at 11:30 a.m. – show at 1 p.m.) with food served buffet style followed by a production of Wendy MacLeod’s comedy, “Slow Food.” Individual tickets cost $101, or an entire table can be reserved for $732 ($91 per person). To see the menu and reserve tickets, go to the company’s website at rctheatreco.com.

Koko Monk Chocolates Unveiling Special Flavor Profiles for Festival

For each week of this year’s Hot Chocolate Festival, Vancouver’s Koko Monk Chocolates has created several special concoctions that will only be available for a limited time. From Jan. 25 to Feb. 3, their 2883 West Broadway location is unveiling “The Magician,” a vegan drink featuring walnut butter oat milk dark hot chocolate with an optional touch of bourbon. At the same time, the 1849 West 1st location is presenting the “Red Sparrow,” featuring red shiso and strawberry white hot chocolate with cinnamon. This year, the month-long festival is featuring over 160 hot chocolate drinks specially prepared at 105 locations around Greater Vancouver. The festival runs until Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day).

Hidden Gem Travel: Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Ancient and modern cultures merge in the Mexican “Pueblo Magico” (Magic Town) of Loreto. Founded in 1697 by Jesuit missionaries, Loreto was the first colonial settlement on the Baja Peninsula. Four hours north of La Paz on the east coast of Baja, the surrounding area is nestled in the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range and looks out over the Sea of Cortez. There is much to do in this world-class beach destination, with its mix of authentic local culture, Spanish colonial history, and unspoiled desert and marine ecosystems. Descendants of goats brought over by conquistadors still munch on the hillsides. Dubbed the “Aquarium of the World” by Jacques Cousteau, the Sea of Cortez has incredibly diverse marine life, and much of it is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The all-inclusive resort, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto by Danzante Bay, has an 18-hole golf course designed by Rees Jones. TPC Danzante Bay was named the World Golf Awards’ Best Golf Course in Latin America (2019) and Mexico (2021). American, Alaskan, and WestJet airlines all operate seasonally to Loreto International Airport.

Live & Direct: Upcoming Event Schedule

=> Martin Sexton, Kay Meek Arts Centre, Jan 26

=> The Trews, Commodore Ballroom, Jan. 26

=> Lydia Loveless, Wise Hall, Jan. 28

=> Mean Girls, QE Theatre, Until Jan. 28

=> Cold War Kids, Vogue Theatre, Feb. 2

=> Colin James and the Little Big Band, Commodore Ballroom, Feb. 2 and 3 (night two sold out)

=> Brent Butt, Kay Meek Arts Centre, Feb. 3

=> The Kills, Commodore Ballroom, Feb. 6

=> Tourist, Hollywood Theatre, Feb. 6

=> City and Colour, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Ruby Waters, Rogers Arena, Feb. 8

=> Feist, Commodore Ballroom, Feb. 12, 13 and 14