What Up In Vancouver This Week
Fall is upon us and I’ve been pulling the coats out of the back of the closet and keeping an umbrella close this past week. The weekend seems to be calling for rain, so I’ve sussed out a few things for you to do inside this week.
Vancouver Interior Design Show – September 20-23
Check out some of our local designers and more at IDS this weekend. Individual designers, artists, makers and design-centric brands are all coming to Vancouver to showcase their current works, concepts and products. In addition to experiencing installations and features, there will also be opportunities to hear from some of the design world’s most notable and talented personalities and connect with a long list of world-class designers that either call Vancouver home, or call on Vancouver for inspiration. TICKETS
Oktoberfest Comes Early from September 21 to October 7 at Bells and Whistles
When the clock strikes midnight in Munich on Friday, September 21 at 3 p.m., the Fraserhood hotspot Bells and Whistles will usher in 17 days of celebrations and transform into a Bavarian-inspired beer hall to host ‘Wünderbar: An Oktobeerfest Pop-Up’ until Sunday, October 7. Hoist a stein and mark the annual beer-centric celebration with Oktoberfest-themed attire, décor and food and drink specials, such as warm pretzels with tangy honey mustard, currywurst (seared Two Rivers Meats bratwurst, crispy fries, curry ketchup), an Oktoberfest platter (crispy pork schnitzel, Two Rivers bratwurst, rosemary bacon, braised housemade sauerkraut, German potato salad, mustard and pickles) and apple strudel soft serve (caramel apple compote, pie crust).
At the bar, Bells and Whistles will delight fans of classic German-styled beers such as Dunkel and Hefeweizen by featuring local and import brews like Alberta’s Fahr Brewing Hefeweizen, Vancouver’s Strange Fellows Pilsner, and Oktoberfest beers from Munich’s Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr, Ontario’s Beau’s Brewing, Delta’s Four Winds and New York’s Brooklyn Brewing.
For more information on Bells and Whistles or to stay up to date on its latest developments, visit bellsandwhistlesyvr.ca, become a fan of /bellsandwhistlesyvr on Facebook or follow @bellsandwhistlesyvr on Instagram.
Vancouver Ribfest September 21-23, 11 am–9 pm
Are you ready to get sticky? The 1st Vancouver Ribfest at the Plaza of Nations (750 Pacific Blvd across from BC Place on the water) will be serving up the slow-cooked, mouth watering, finger licking, lip smacking beef & pork ribs, juicy bbq chicken, delicious pulled pork, and beefy brisket. Come for BBQ and stay for the live music, beer garden and the “Best Rack” Competition. #ribfest #wegotthemeat #freeentry
Make It – September – September 21/22
Make It is turning 10 years old this September! To celebrate, we’re hosting a throwback-style Make It at the Croatian Cultural Centre September 21-22. Lots of your long-time favourite Makies will be there, and (of course) we’ll have great tunes, a bar, and some fantastic food trucks. We’ll also have some amazing door prizes! We’re so grateful to the local community for supporting us and our hard-working Makies all these years. Thank you for making the last decade incredible 💖
We’re now accepting applications so apply now: https://bit.ly/2MDX21t
Get your Early Bird tickets right now for just $3 (save $2!) here https://bit.ly/2AXdWq7. Admission at the door is $5; children under 12 are free. Your admission is good for the whole show, with unlimited re-entry 🙂
Top Latte Artist in Vancouver – September 21
It’s not just coffee this Friday at the Top Vancouver Latte Artist Competition, they’re promising beer and food as well, plus it’s FREE. This the final competition and the baristas will be judged by a panel of four coffee experts. Kafkas, 120 – 577 Great Northern Way, Vancouver; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. TICKETS
Wild Salmon Caravan Launch Saturday September 22
COAST SALISH TERRITORIES – The Wild Salmon Caravan will launch its fourth annual journey in downtown Vancouver Saturday with a festive and colourful parade, an Indigenous Salmon Ceremony and performances to welcome the returning wild salmon. The parade will highlight the beauty and splendor of salmon with Indigenous Grandmothers in full regalia as well as Water People (like Mermaids) on multiple local floats and related costumes, banners and flags. The parade starts at 10 am from the 700 block of Granville and travels to the Roundhouse Community Centre.
Opening ceremonies will follow with Coast Salish acknowledgements and a Wild Salmon Ceremony with 13 Matriarchs. Performances will include The Melawmen Collective, Just, Tawahum Justin Bige, Earle Peach, Kalilah Rampenen and speakers.
The Caravan will visit several Salish communities next week on its way to the Adams River.
What: Fourth Annual Wild Salmon Caravan
Where: 700 block Granville to the Roundhouse When: Saturday, Sept. 22 10 am parade start Opening Ceremonies/performances until 3:30 pm
More info: wildsalmoncaravan.ca or Wild Salmon Caravan on Facebook
AND COMING NEXT WEEK…..
Tasting Plates by Vancouver Foodster September 26
The all Vegetarian edition of Tasting Plates series will see you visiting some of the favourite restaurants in downtown Vancouver between Yaletown and the Westend. This evening vegetarian tasting extravaganza is on Wednesday September 26 from 6pm until 10pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. TICKETS
