Back in 1972, The Blarney Stone opened its doors in the Town and Robinson Block in Gastown, a cornerstone heritage buildling in Historic Gastown. Back in those days, The Blarney Stone was the first true Irish pub of its kind to open in Vancouver. Since then, this 19th century relic has been restored and revitalized. It's a space with old world charm and new world amenities (a wicked sound system and flat screen televisions, to name a few). All in all, The Blarney has come a long way, so this weekend, you're invited to spend Saturday and Sunday celebrating it's 40 years of Irish (and Gastown) pride. With so much going on all day and night, you might find it hard to leave.

Bike to Work Week is rolling up on May 18th (until June 3rd). Meet this week's feature bikers in Gastown - the media-savvy, video, and digital strategists from m2o digital agency check them out here). 

Bikes in hand, we headed to the rooftop of their office in the Gold House Hotel, one of the neighbourhood's renowned heritage sites at 68 Water Street.

Take your mother (and your grandmother too!) out for brunch this Sunday. It looks like it's going to be a perfectly sunny and warm day this Sunday, so where better to walk around? Be sure to check out Inform's pop-up jewelry exhibition after you eat. And if you haven't picked up a gift yet, have a look at some of Gastown gift inspirations.

Some amazing, easy and totally original last minute gift ideas for Mom! These big-hearted gifts are just small enough to fit inside of envelopes.

The best things come in small packages.

Ever wonder why those cherries and fruit tasted so good at Salt Tasting Room, Judas Goat, and The Irish Irish Heather?

It's because they are supplied by Scott Hawthorne, part-owner of Salt Tasting Room and Judas Goat, from his B.C. orchard. We talk to Scott about his B.C.-local, land-friendly produce from his very own Picker Shack Orchard in Naramata, B.C. and much more.

A non-exclusive list of things you should definitely add to your to-do list this week.