What To Do In Vancouver This Week
It’s full on fall and the wind is howling, almost signalling that it’s time to cozy up inside under a blanket by the fire. But we’re not that easily scared off and a little wind won’t keep us from getting out and enjoying Vancouver and all it has to offer. Here’s a few things to motivate you to bundle up and head out the door.
The Opera – La Traviata
This is the first production of the 2019-2020 season at Vancouver Opera and it is glorious! I could have watched the whole production just for the costumes alone. If you are new to opera, this is the show that will get you hooked, while those familiar with this story will be delighted with this interpretation. There’s only one more show this Sunday from 2:00 pm — 5:00 pm (3h) at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre so act fast! Buy Tickets here!
La Traviata, a glorious work that deserves to be revisited time and again, was last performed eight years ago at Vancouver Opera. This perennial favourite has been given a brand-new look and features a terrific cast. And, in an unprecedented collaboration, five Canadian opera companies have joined forces to produce lavish sets and costumes inspired by the decadent music hall scene of 1920s Paris. Violetta, a famous Parisian courtesan who is consumed both by love and a life- threatening illness, is sung by Canadian Emily Dorn. Tenor Andrew Haji, who delighted audiences as Nemorino in last year’s production of L’Elisir d’amore, is the love-struck Alfredo.
Canadian conductor Yves Abel, whose international career spans more than twenty years—including appearances at the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House and the Vienna State Opera—makes his Vancouver Opera debut.
Vancouver Home Show
The Vancouver Home Show is full of design experts, and we’ll be checking out what’s new on that front, but how about we just focus on the culinary stage for now, where we are most at home. We’re going to catch our fellow Les Dames d’Escoffier Dame, Down Doucette from Douce Diner (pictured above), on Saturday at 2:30pm and pals Dennis Peckham and Bruno Feldeisen will also be worthy of your time.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
12:30pm Maude Renaud-Brisson, Independent Wine Consultant
Exploring the diversity of BC wines
2:30pm Dawn Doucette, Douce Diner / Top Chef Canada Competitor
Elevated Eggs Bene: How to create a restaurant worthy dish at home!
3:30pm Dennis Peckham, Notch 8 – Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Top Chef Canada & Chopped Competitor
Notch8 at Home – Using regional fare to create new favourites from prized classics
5pm Drew DePatie, Mastro® and San Daniele®
Entertaining made easy with Mastro® and San Daniele®
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
11am Drew DePatie, Lilydale®
Recipes in under 30 minutes with Lilydale® chicken and turkey
12:30pm Bruno Feldeisen, Judge – The Great Canadian Baking Show
Gourmet desserts for the home chef
2pm Dennis Peckham, Notch 8 – Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Top Chef Canada & Chopped Competitor
Notch8 at Home – Using regional fare to create new favourites from prized classics
3pm Kate Allan, Holistic Nutritionist, Kate Naturally
Whole foods to fuel your body
Taste of Yaletown – Until October 27
Taste of Yaletown allows diners to explore Yaletown’s top eateries at discounted prices during this yearly festival. You will find menus offered at $35 • $45 • $55, happy hour specials and a special BC Wine Tasting at Swirl Wine Store. More info here. https://yaletowninfo.com/event/taste-of-yaletown/
Our pick? Provence Marinaside
$45 with $21 Wine Pairing
Smoked Fish Cake or Spiced Lamb Stuffed Tomato
Bouillabaisse, Daube De Boeuf or Seared Steelhead
Dessert – Your choice
