{"id":34823,"date":"2016-06-22T12:27:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T19:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=34823"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:17:23","slug":"whats-good-june-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-june-22\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s Good June 22 +"},"content":{"rendered":"

What to do in Vancouver this week<\/h2>\n

The sun may not be shining bright, but there’s a lot to do both inside and out. It’s another busy week in Vancouver!<\/p>\n

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Wine Wednesday at Provence Marinaside<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wine Wednesdays have become \u2018a thing\u2019 \u2013 a wonderful way to get over the mid-week hump and slide into the weekend. Yaletown\u2019s Provence Marinaside<\/a><\/strong> has always been a favourite gathering spot on Wine Wednesdays with its gorgeous patio overlooking the False Creek Marina, its impressive wine list<\/a><\/strong> (145 wines-by-the-glass, 48 on tap) plus Tappy Hour<\/a><\/strong> with wine and food specials from 3-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Just when you thought Wine Wednesdays couldn\u2019t get any better than this, Provence Chef\/Owner Jean-Francis Quaglia has brought a new dimension to guest enjoyment by adding music to the experience. From 4:30 \u2013 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday, enjoy the contemporary Jazz\/Latin Jazz\/Blues sounds of the Hip Pocket Quartet<\/a>. Hip Pocket is composed of Adam Rohrlick (electric guitar\/ tenor saxophone), Kristian Alexandrov (keyboards), Brent Gubbels (acoustic bass) and Joel Fountain (drums\/ vocals).<\/p>\n

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MANGIA VANCOUVER! Pasta Boy Peter makes Homemade Pasta\u00a0June 25<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.bookstocooks.com\/events\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Joy of Feeding – June 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 25, 2016\u00a0<\/strong>5 – 8 pm |\u00a0Rain or shine!<\/p>\n

15 COOKS. 15 COUNTRIES. ONE DELICIOUS DAY.<\/strong>
\nThis unique inter-generational, international food festival and annual fundraiser for UBC Farm celebrates home-cooked dishes from around the world. Vij\u2019s<\/a>, Terra Breads<\/a>, the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts<\/a> and UBC Food Services<\/a> bring together fifteen home cooks of different cultural backgrounds\u2014from Egypt to Switzerland to Turkey and beyond\u2014to offer a taste of their favourite recipes. Showcasing culinary traditions from around the world, Joy of Feeding was created by Chef Meeru Dhalwala of Vij\u2019s and Rangoli restaurants to celebrate whole foods, culture and cooking.<\/p>\n

COST:\u00a0<\/strong>$55 for guests 13 and over\u00a0Beer and wine will also be available for purchase.\u00a0Meet the cooks, and learn more about the event.<\/a>\u00a0UBC Farm<\/a>,\u00a03461 Ross Drive,\u00a0Vancouver, BC\u00a0(See Map)<\/a>\u00a0kirsten.armour@ubc.ca<\/a>\u00a0or 604.827.5831.<\/p>\n

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Fanny Bay Oysters Opening – June 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening June 23, 2016\u00a0at 762 Cambie Street\u00a0in Downtown Vancouver’s Stadium District, Fanny Bay Oyster Bar will bring a bounty of fresh, tide-to-table fare to the heart of the city, offering seating for 50 (including 16 at its oyster bar) and a full bar, as well as a shellfish market where patrons can purchase top-quality, take-home catches such as live, shucked, fresh and frozen oysters and clams, scallops, shrimp and prawns. Part of the Taylor Shellfish Family of Farms, Fanny Bay Oyster Bar will offer lunch, dinner and weekend brunch as well as daily happy hour specials.
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2nd<\/sup> ANNUAL GIN FESTIVAL\u00a0<\/strong>June 15th<\/sup> – June 29th<\/sup>2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ginapalooza<\/a>, a uniquely Canadian, multi-city gin festival, celebrates for the second time in Vancouver on June 15th <\/sup>thru to June 29th<\/sup> 2016. Having launched first in Toronto, then in Montreal and Calgary, Ginapalooza now moves westward to celebrate in Vancouver throughout this spring\/summer season.<\/p>\n

For two weeks, locals and tourists alike have the opportunity to navigate the streets of Vancouver to satisfy their palate with more than 40 signature GinapaloozaVAN cocktails.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve taken 14 of Vancouver\u2019s top cocktail venues and paired them with 14 of the most incredible local, national and internationally renowned gin brands to create some of the greatest gin cocktails consumers will ever taste.<\/p>\n

There will be ongoing prize giveaways; Ginaplooza\u2019s signature Gin Sip & Socialize<\/em> pop-up tastings; a nationally held contest to win the Grand Prize Trip for Two to Tour Beefeater\u2019s Distillery in London UK; and, the opportunity to bid on artwork to raise #YMMFire Funds in support of Albertans affected by the wildfires.<\/p>\n

Simply pick up a complimentary G-PASS at any of the participating venues starting on Wendesday, June 15th<\/sup> 2016 and follow the signature G-PATH for an experience that\u2019s truly gin<\/em>spirational!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is GINAPALOOZA?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Uniquely Canadian, Ginapalooza is the first of its kind in the world!<\/p>\n

A nationwide, multi-market festival that celebrates the spirit of gin paired with supporting local artisans, emerging businesses and entrepreneurs!<\/p>\n

Ginapalooza was born out of a desire to support Canada\u2019s exceptional gin distillers along with internationally renowned gin brands; support emerging artists; and, kick-off the spring and summer seasons with a celebration that brings the nation together – one cocktail and a cheers at a time.<\/p>\n

The focus is simple: entertain, educate and connect communities across Canada through the art of the craft and the spirit.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve taken 14 of Vancouver\u2019s most sought-after gin brands, paired them\u00a0with 14 of Vancouver\u2019s most popular venues, and shaken up more than 40 signature, never-before-tasted, gin cocktails\u00a0crafted by a select handful of Vancouver\u2019s most-talented bartenders!<\/p>\n

Just follow our\u00a0HOW-TO-PALOOZA<\/a>\u00a0instructions to enjoy an\u00a0experience that\u2019s truly\u00a0gin<\/em>spirational!<\/p>\n

WHERE TO GINAPALOOZA<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

14 of Vancouver\u2019s Most Popular Cocktail Venues:<\/p>\n