What To Do In And Around Vancouver This Week
It’s full on summer, even if the weather indicates otherwise, and once again Vancouver has so much to offer. Here’s a couple of things that popped up on our radar.
Burb Pop-Up
Burb, a BC-based cannabis retail and apparel brand, is hosting a Launch Party and Pop-Up Shop this weekend to celebrate the launch of their new collection in collaboration with Six Hundred Four at 151 Cambie Street.
The Launch Party | Friday, July 12 | 8pm – late
- First look at Burb’s new collection.
- Attendees will have a chance to win the new, limited-edition Slide, a premium heavyweight hemp-based sandal.
- Music by DJ Crooksy.
- Drinks courtesy of Pabst Blue Ribbon.
- Burb cannabis accessory gift with purchase.
- Limited capacity, please RSVP.
The Pop-Up | July 13-14 | 11am-7pm
- Shop the new collection!
The French Table Celebrates Bastille Day
Herve Martin, your host and owner of The French Table has assembled a special dinner on Sunday, July 14th in honour of Bastille Day. Come join us for a festive celebration to liberté.
APPETIZER
Traditional Vichyssoise or Caesar salad with our famous Hermitage dressing
MAIN COURSE
Grilled New York steak with béarnaise sauce and pommes frites or Sockeye salmon with sautéed scallops and tarragon beurre blanc
DESSERT
Fresh local raspberry tart or Chocolate opera cake
$41 per person, plus tax and gratuities.
Call 604-689-3237 or use the contact form here to reserve your table
Toast to the Coast at The Vancouver Aquarium
This summer, step out and support the oceans as you enjoy gourmet bites and sip signature blends
Date & Time July 12, 2019 – 7 p.m. – midnight
Location The Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise initiative
Tickets General Admission – $150
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It’s the 13th annual Toast to the Coast, an event like no other. From humble beginnings as a wine-tasting experience in 2006 to the unique culinary adventure which it is today, they’ve come a long way.
For the first time ever Toast to the Coast will take place at the height of the summer allowing us to open up more of the Vancouver Aquarium’s incredible outdoor space to guests.
Sunlight shimmers across the otters’ domain, sea lions call to one another in the gathering dusk and sparks rise into the night.
You will enjoy gourmet dishes from top Ocean Wise® Seafood restaurants, as well as signature drinks from B.C. wineries, breweries and cocktail makers. Forego the formality of the sit-down dinner and wander through the Vancouver Aquarium’s unforgettable galleries. Then further unwind at an electrifying after-party with dancing and late night nibbles.
Throughout the evening you’ll have the opportunity to bid on exciting items and experiences during our silent auction as well as participate in our raffle for the chance to win top-tier prizes! Food and beverage samples are included with the ticket price.
All proceeds support Ocean Wise’s vital research, education and direct action programs that improve the health of our oceans. Purchase tickets now.
Bugs Bunny at the VSO
Combine all the elegance of a night at the symphony with the guilty pleasures of Saturday morning cartoons at the VSO’s Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II. Your favourite 2D stars, including Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Tweety Bird, and Wile E. Coyote will be projected on the big screen while their original scores are played live. Watch out for falling anvils.
When: Friday, July 12 7:00 p.m. & Saturday, July 13 2:00 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum
Cost: From $35
More Info: vancouversymphony.ca
Discover the Glories of the Kingdom of Thailand in downtown Vancouver!
The cultural festival, now in its sixth year, returns to the Vancouver Art Gallery north plaza this July 13 -14, 2019. There you will find some of the best local Thai restaurants serving up their most delectable dishes and cool refreshments. Enjoy colourful stage performances all weekend long, featuring traditional and contemporary Thai dancers and musicians, as well as fashion shows, Muay Thai kickboxing, and more. Learn the ancient art of fruit and vegetable carving, and the secrets of Thai cuisine with live cooking demonstrations. Relax in the spa with a luxurious Thai massage, and browse unique products imported from Thailand. Don’t forget to enter the draw for your chance to win the Grand Prize from Thai Airways, as well as many other amazing prizes and giveaways from participating vendors.
There will also be live music from the local Thai community, such as The Sound of Thailand, a dedicated group playing traditional Thai musical instruments. For more contemporary musical genres, don’t miss Wong Thai, a band formed by the Thai Consulate’s very own Consul-General, and a group of local rockers from Thai community.
Hip Hop Trivia Night at Juke Fried Chicken
Juke Fried Chicken hosts Hip Hop Trivia Night on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 pm. Teams of up to six are invited to take part in five rounds of questions on all things hip hop. There’s food and drink specials and prizes too! Sign up as an individual or a team of up to six via email (info@jukefriedchicken.com), Instagram or Facebook to guarantee a spot, or simply walk-in night-of.
When: Third Tuesday of every month
Where: Juke Fried Chicken – 182 Keefer Street, Vancouver
Disco Dumplings at Burdock & Co
This weekly series features a savoury dumpling menu, DJ Chris Allen spinning vinyl, and a flashy disco ball setting the mood. Plates are $10 and guests can choose from an assortment of decadent dumplings including nettle and ricotta with wild greens and pork and burdock with charred chili sauce.
When: Mondays at 8 pm (walk-ins only; reservations on Mondays will only be accepted until 6:30 pm)
Sunday Seafood Boil Series at Boulevard
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will officially be hosting its popular series of summer seafood boils for 2019. This epic feast is enjoyed outside at a communal table, and features fresh-caught lobster, jumbo prawns, clams, mussels, and Dungeness crab.
When: Sundays from June 30 to August 25
Where: Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar – 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Price: $68; buy online
