Q. They’re out here with their phones: some shooting up at the blossoms, some twirling below, some angling their freshly washed cars for the perfect cover shot. Others drag out their easels, brushes, and watercolours for a longer visit with the sakura. ‘Here,’ for us, is Vancouver. In which other

Q. Opera is drama central. Come for it, and expect a drubbing. Quiet, I say. Keep quiet. Wise words from ‘The Magic Flute’s’ Tamino. Which operas have been particularly popular over the 21st Century? 🎭 A. In looking at Operabase’s analysis of professional performances from 2000 to 2025, we see..

Q. Sure, Sure, Pi. Everyone’s talking about the fact that it’s your day. 3.1415926535 cheers to you. But, how about you share a bit of the stage with your co-celebrant: the potato chip. Happy National Potato Chip Day. 🎈 Just how much do we like this crispy delight? . A.

Q. March 20th, the first day of Spring, is soon upon us. Where do we see famous painters bring spring to life on the canvas? . A. Sandro Botticelli. Primavera. 1480-85 . Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os. Still Life with Flowers in a Greek Vase: Allegory of Spring. 1817 .