The party features BBQ, a diverse bar, DJs, circus performances, party games and more! This year, the proceeds from the bar (and 3 amazing meat draws) will be donated to City Councillor Chuck Puchmayr’s charity: A Beef With Hunger.This organization raises natural, grass-fed cattle for the food bank and local recovery houses in New West. Help…
Category: Lower Mainland Events
Curious Oyster Catering Event
To revel in one of the loveliest Vancouver summers on record, Curious Oyster Catering Co. presents their latest signature Curious Event. On August 18, 2013, they invite you to join them for Salt & Soil, an alfresco party celebrating the seasonal harvest at Tessa Wetherill’s stunning half-acre organic vegetable and flower urban farm. Tickets will include a selection of canapés,…
Farm to Fork Pop-Up Dinner
Farm 2 Fork is set to host their 2nd “pop-up” style dinner event at Arthur Erickson’s iconic Waterfall Building on September 12th. Inspired by the best restaurants in the world, Chef Nicolas Hipperson and his team will create a delectable seven course tasting menu showcasing a world of flavours while staying true to their deep…
Brooklyn Brewery at The Queen’s Republic
EAST MEETS WEST IN DONNELLY GROUP x BROOKLYN BREWERY COLLABORATION DINNER In celebration of the Donnelly Group’s 30 Days of IPA, development chef Alvin Pillay will be joining forces with Brooklyn Brewery’s house chef Andrew Gerson to create a four-course pairing menu that will feature a selection of Brooklyn Brewery beer styles at The Queen’s…
The True Heroines present “So Long Summer”
THE TRUE HEROINES GO INTERACTIVE BY INCORPORATING YOU, THE AUDIENCE INTO A BRAND NEW SHOW AT THE ANZA CLUB – 3 8th Ave West. IT’S THE SAME CABARET YOU KNOW AND LOVE, WITH A TWIST…SO COME ON OUT ON AUGUST 28th @ 8:00 pm FOR A UNIQUE NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT. Get your tickets at Brown…
Spirited Charcuterie: Gin Meets Meats
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013 Time: 6:30-8:00 Location: Long Table Distillery When we started talking about the art of curing meats and sausage and gin, it became clear we needed to pair up with Oyama Sausage Co’s and manager, Jerome Dudicourt. Afterall, he’s a French pastry chef, wine consultant and above all, a self-proclaimed gin lover. He’s been…
Ahoy! Adult Pirate Pak available August 14 to support White Spot’s annual camp fundraiser for special needs kids
Pirate Pak Day has raised over $200,000, sending more than 100 campers to Zajac Ranch for Children Arrrr mateys! Canada’s longest-running restaurant chain is bringing back special edition Adult Pirate Paks on August 14, giving the young-at-heart a chance to feel like a kid again – all while helping a worthy cause. In honour of…
Les Dames Dine Around
Les Dames d’Escoffier presents A Chefs’ Table Dine Around – Wednesday, August 14th This Wednesday the region’s largest concurrent dinner party takes place in twenty locations across BC. From Vancouver to Victoria, White Rock to Kelowna, over 20 restaurants, vineyards, gardens and cooking schools have donated one table of 4 to 8 seats and a…
Le Cordon Bleu in Vancouver Sunday August 11, 2013
Le Cordon Bleu welcomes everyone, who is interested in culinary education, to a free event in Vancouver, BC. Interested in the culinary arts? Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Institute will be hosting a free Open House and Chef Demo event in Vancouver – all are welcome! VANCOUVER: Sunday, August 11, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00pm…
Get on Deck for motionball’s® Port & Starboard Sunday Brunch to support the Special Olympics Canada Foundation®
On Sunday, August 25, 2013, motionball will host Vancouver’s swankiest day-time fundraiser, Port & Starboard, presented by Air Miles®. An upscale Hamptons-style Sunday brunch, Port & Starboard will draw in guest to celebrate a memorable afternoon with motionball celebrities – athletes from Special Olympics Canada. motionball aims to raise approximately $75,000 through ticket sales, donations…
Bottles & Bangers at Vancouver Rowing Club
12th ANNUAL BOTTLES & BANGERS TASTING EVENT Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents the 12th annual Bottles & Bangers Tasting. All proceeds from this “Tasting-in-the-Park” event is to benefit the Vancouver Rowing Club’s Amateur Sports Program. To date Liberty has raised $104,428 for this program. An evening of great wine featuring selections from the southern hemisphere…
Chinatown Night Market Dumpling Challenge
Chinatown Night Market Dumpling Cook Off Chinatown Night Market Friday, 16 August 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT) Vancouver, BC THE BEST OF THE BEST MATCH UP AGAINST EACH OTHER TO MAKE THE ULTIMATE MORSEL OF FOOD CRITERIA: SOMETHING WRAPPED IN SOMETHING ONLY ONE DUMPLING TROPHY – designed by local artist Diane Espiritu…
Gramercy Grill Luau
August 15th Pig Roast & Luau $25 per person for the pig roast, salad buffet & family style served authentic Luau Dishes http://gramercygrill.ca/
The Long Table Series at the Irish Heather is Back with Sunday Roasts and Meatless Mondays
What will you be bringing to the table this summer? Summer is in full swing and is being served up hot at the seasonal edition of The Irish Heather’s popular Long Table Series. Every Sunday & Monday night at 7:00pm, Gastown’s favourite gastropub hosts up to 50 people at their 40-foot long communal table, for…
TD Vancouver Chinatown Festival
Aug 10 & 11, 2013 100 Block of Keefer Street and 500 Block of Columbia Street TD Vancouver Chinatown Festival, the largest multicultural summer celebration in the neighbourhood. The festival, in its 14th year, will be held on August 10 and 11. It is organized by the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Association (VCBIA) and highlights…
Vancouver Celebrates Old-World Elegance at Deighton Cup
Great Gatsby style takes over Hastings Racecourse Aug 9-11 Deighton Cup Weekend at the Races returns to Hastings racecourse August 9-11, 2013. Southern charm and Vancouver cool mark “the” see-and-be-seen fashion and social event of the summer. Celebrating its 5th anniversary, Deighton Cup is a chance for Vancouverites to show off their Sunday best and rediscover old-world leisure in the form of…
From Farms to Forks 4
From Farms to Forks Gala will be held on October 6th at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts on Granville Island. Celebrate this year’s harvest with BC’s top chefs, farmers, and mixologists for an evening filled withcanapés, wine, delicious plates, and desserts. The night will also feature a silent auction with items even the choosiest of foodies will want…
Midsummer Night Dinner at Campagnolo
Midsummer Night feast on Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30PM. A bounty of the season’s freshest ingredients will be served, sourced that day from the Main St. Station Farmers Market and a variety of small farms and producers unique to Campagnolo. You will be lavished with fresh summer produce from small artisanal farms including Sapo Bravo…
Baconfest at Urban Digs Farm Burnaby
August 5 – A piggy potluck and pork roast featuring THE RE-UP BBQ serving mouth watering tender smoked pulled pork on a bun. Bring your most creative bacon dish to share – delectables in the past have included bacon stuffed things, bacon vodka, bacon rice-crispy squares, bacon muffins, bacon wrapped anything – use your imagination and be prepared to…
Campbell Valley Wine Tour – Langley
DAY TRIPPING AND WINE TASTING IN CAMPBELL VALLEY Who needs to drive four plus hours to visit wine country when you can spend just 45 minutes and tour the best of the Fraser Valley wineries located amongst the rolling hills of South Langley’s Campbell Valley? Saturday, August 10th is the day to explore; visit Backyard Vineyards, Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery, Township 7 Vineyards…
