If you’d like to learn a bit more about food and wine pairing as well as take a cooking class, the BC Liquor Store on Cambie and 39th has some lessons on Duck on December 2nd, 2013. The “Duck Cooking Demonstration” with chef Celine Turenne is from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m and tickets are only $30!…
Category: Lower Mainland Events
10th Anniversary of Central City Brewers + Distillers
If you are thirsty for some craft beer tonight, hop on the sky train and head to Scott Road for this party from 3-7 pm November 29. Shuttles run from Scott Road SkyTrain station every 15 minutes, there are food trucks to cure your hunger and even prizes! GLV Grand Opening of New 65,000 sq….
Food Talks Vol 10, December 3
Still some tickets left for this wine-centric event at The Urban Winery. Learn more about your Province’s wine culture with some of the experts. GLV Food Talks goes WINE Talks for this edition! Our speakers will touch on all aspects of the wine industry including British Columbia and beyond. Each of the speakers will speak on their…
Black Friday (+Weekend) Restaurant Deals in Vancouver
If you are heading out for Black Friday shopping this Friday/Saturday/Sunday, you are in luck. Not only will you save significantly on items from clothing to outdoor sport equipment, but many of the restaurants along West 4th, South Granville, the West End, Yaletown and Mount Pleasant have dining deals for you. We’ll be hanging at…
Greek-Style Roast Suckling Pig ALERT!
Thursday, November 28 at Simpatico Restaurant on West 4th you can enjoy roast suckling pig for dinner! Come hungry! For Greeks roasting pork is a tradition and in fact the original souvlakia was made from pork. Whenever there is a carnival or festival, Greeks roast whole pigs on rotisseries. The meat is served with tomato,…
Wildebeest Hosts Cocktail-Paired Dinner
Now this is sounds delish! GLV Wildebeest partners with The Social Concierge and Absolut Elyx to present exclusive candlelit single-origin dinner On Monday, December 9th, 2013 at 6:00pm, in partnership with The Social Concierge and Absolut Elyx, Gastown’s Wildebeest presents ‘Candlelight Club’, a single origin dinner showcasing the winter bounty of Salt Spring Island. Experience…
Make It Vancouver
Make It Vancouver will be at the this weekend PNE Forum for its largest handmade market yet! With over 250 artists from all over Canada, this is the perfect place to find gifts for everyone on your list. There will be stylish clothing, gorgeous jewelry, fabulous art, adorable baby items, gourmet food and even things…
Canyon Lights Reaches Record-Breaking Heights for 2013
Love the Capilano Suspension Bridge’s light displays and now there is the world’s tallest live Christmas tree! GLV Canyon Lights, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s popular holiday light display is adding some spectacular sparkle for the holidays as it lays claim as the home of the world’s tallest living Christmas tree. Standing 46.4m (152 ft.) tall,…
Charity Herring Sale November 30th
Head out to Steveston for some fish and chips on Saturday Nov. 30 and pick up some herring with proceeds to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. GLV Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer is proud to announce their third annual charity herring sale on Saturday, November 30th between 7am and 4 pm (or until sold…
Welcome to Christmas at Hycroft
Another awesome way to get in the spirit this weekend! GLV A Vancouver tradition for over 40 years! NOV. 21 – 24. If you’re crazy about Christmasyou will LOVE Christmas at Hycroft! If you need a little inspiration to get yourself into the Christmas spirit,you will LOVE Christmas at Hycroft! If you need some fresh new gift and…
Yaletown CandyTown Cocktail Tour
Initially the suggestion of candied drinks held little appeal, but after reading through the list, I think you’ll find they sound, well, sweet! GLV As part of the CandyTown festival, Yaletown restaurants have stepped up with candy-themed cocktails! From 6pm until 9pm on Saturday November 23, go on a self-guided CandyTown Cocktail tour. Just ask your server for the…
CandyTown: Free Outdoor Holiday Festival
What: Come celebrate the kick off of the holiday season with a free outdoor Christmas festival for the whole family in Vancouver’s Yaletown. Who: This event is organized and coordinated by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. When: Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 12:00pm – 9:00pm 12:00pm- 9:00pm – All I Want for Christmas Gift Market – Candy Making at the…
The Parker celebrates the Fall of Autumn
These are two very talented chefs. Vegetarians aren’t the only ones that will scoop these tickets up. Book soon! GLV Vancouver’s finest vegetarian destination presents a 5 course menu with Curtis Luk & Jimmy Stewart. On December 2, 2013 The Parker is excited to present a 5 course dining event for $49 hosted by our very…
West Coast Christmas Show in Abbotsford
Buy Your Tickets Online & SAVE! Click here. FREE Parking Lot Shuttle – Compliments of Shuttle Trolley You will discover hundreds of exhibitors, products and new ideas you won’t find in the malls. Complete your Christmas shopping in one swoop and take a break with a cheese seminar or festive stage presentations by Food network superstar Anna Olson…
Winner Winner Feeds Attendees of The Rain City Chronicles Show
This looks like an interesting event coming up this week; tasty and entertaining. GLV Winner Winner, Ken Tsui and Rain City Chronicles are teaming up in a new culinary partnership, and on November 21st and 22nd, you’re invited to experience Cafeteria. With Templeton High built in 1927 and Strathcona Elementary in 1921, this event will…
Le Parisien to Throw Beaujolais Nouveau Soirée
La Table: Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Dinner on November 21 Le Parisien presents Beaujolais Nouveau on November 21. Beaujolais Nouveau Day is marked on the third Thursday of November with great festivities in France. Under French law, the wine is released at 12:01am, just weeks after the wine grapes have been harvested. Parties are held…
Butter Bake Good #cookbook Signing at Crate & Barrel Oakridge
Cookbook signing happening this Saturday, November 16 from 2-4pm at Crate & Barrel in Vancouver. Celebrated baker Rosie Daykin – founder of Vancouver sweet spot, Butter Baked Goods bakery – will be coming to Oakridge to sign copies of her new book, Butter Baked Goods: Nostalgic Recipes From a Little Neighbourhood Bakery. More than 100…
Coquitlam Centre Celebrates 5th Annual Unwrapped
Don’t miss Coquitlam Centre’s 5th Annual Unwrapped – A Charity Night of Shopping! Arguably the most exciting shopping event of the season – for one night only, come enjoy special offers, discounts, and ‘glam’ stations. Check out the most fashionable holiday-inspired looks and get ready to dazzle during this most wonderful time of the year. Come with…
Eastside Culture Crawl
This weekend artists open their studios to the public for a once a year viewing of some of Vancouver’s best crafts. A great excuse to explore the neighbourhood. GLV Friday, November 15 – 5:00 – 10:00 pm Saturday & Sunday November 16 & 17 11:00 am – 6:00 pm The 17th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl…
Burlesque Long Form
While all Burlesque is challenging, these ladies are going for a full ten minutes. Can’t wait to see those tassels twirl. GLV On November 30th, six of Vancouver’s most celebrated Burlesque performers will take to the Rio stage for Burlesque-Long Form. An artistic challenge set by producer and performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have…
