The annual World Naked Bike Ride takes place Saturday June 15, 2013 and will no doubt catch a few Vancouverites off guard. Over 70 cities will be participating in this annual display of nakedness.

This week, we cover the best patios in Vancouver’s West End. These patios take advantage of the beautiful scenery of English Bay and offer exquisite dining experiences. These patio hot spots have been chosen for individual reasons, but all the patios on this list make perfect resting spots after an adventurous day at the beach.

Happy Planet recently launched the “Grow For Good” campaign and online photo contest – designed to encourage consumers to ‘grow’ a greater appreciation for fresh food and for the younger generation to develop a curiosity about where food comes from – by starting their own Happy Planet juice carton herb garden.

The 29th annual World Partnership Walk takes place on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Lumbermen’s Arch in Stanley Park. Starting Sunday, over the course of the next three weeks, thousands of Canadians in 10 cities around the country will be taking steps to end global poverty. Over the past 28 years, the Walk, an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, has raised over $75 million, of which 100 per cent goes directly to the cause – not one cent is spent on admin costs. Rain or shine, this amazing event will happen in Vancouver. Here are some highlights of what to expect.

Journeying onward through the 10 best ice cream spots in Vancouver  (gelato and frozen yogurt included in the list), we find ourselves on Commercial Drive at Dolce Amore. This bright and colourful gelato shop is a favourite in this neighbourhood, where Italian heritage is never in short supply.

Downtown Vancouver at dusk.

Vancouver has a new vegan clothing line.

It’s vibrant, unique and in line with current trends and, most importantly, it’s eco-friendly and animal-cruelty free.

Launched in 2012 by Vancouver based designer Caitlyn Kellar, Bambii clothing was spawned out of Kellar’s passion for art and love for animals, people and style.

On June 10, 2013, clubZone will present the 10th annual Vancouver Nightlife Awards (VNA’s) at the Commodore Ballroom. This special event will honour excellence in the nightlife industry by awarding the best nightlife venues, events and professionals. 50 per cent of the voting is determined by an industry panel and 50 per cent is based on public voting prior to May 31st.

Swing into spring! The Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Classic is back in just a few short days. Don’t miss your chance! More than just golf, the Charity Golf Classic features the excitement and drama of the annual Golf Ball Drop spectacle. You’ll want to see this. A crane will make it rain over 5000 balls hoisted into the sky by Phoenix Truck and Crane Service. Be there for the exhilaration when your ball could win the grand prize of $10,000!