GLOBAL: Hotel Xcaret Arte is slated to open in Mexico’s Riviera Maya on July 1. The hotel is the first of Group Xcaret’s properties and will feature 900 suites, seven restaurants, a spa, five immersive cultural experiences—dubbed “Casas”—and expansive event space. Two convention centers will be able to accommodate 1,140 and 2,065 people, respectively. The hotel is located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea approximately 45 minutes from Cancun, and decor will be inspired by the art and culture of the surrounding Mayan region.
CALGARY: The 18th edition of the Calgary Underground Film Festival is taking place as a two-part hybrid event this year. From April 23 to May 2, the online portion will include 30 features, plus virtual panels and industry events. A weekend of drive-in screenings will take place June 3-5. The lineup will be announced in early April.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: The only women’s business association on Prince Edward Island (PEI) is hosting a virtual event on March 8 in honor of International Women’s Day. The free gathering, called Choosing to Challenge, will feature Senator Diane Griffin and PEI Coalition for Women in Government executive director Sweta Daboo, and it will be moderated by PEI Business Women’s Association executive director Margaret Magner.
TORONTO: Canada’s first nighttime, drive-thru Easter Parade is taking place April 3 from 4-11 p.m. at Eglinton Go Station’s south parking lot. As Part of Beaches Easter Weekend celebrations, the one-kilometer journey will feature a variety of floats showcasing community groups and musical entertainment, plus a distanced petting zoo, a small-scale antique car show, decorative lights and the Easter Bunny. Guests must register in advance on Beaches Easter Parade’s website.
VANCOUVER: The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival will take place March 27-28 in Chilliwack Coliseum. Admission is free and attendees will order via drive-thru format. Three more dates and locations will be revealed soon; guests are encouraged to follow the festival on social media for the latest updates.
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