Events in and Around Vancouver

Fall is coming fast here in Vancouver, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the harvest!

Old Fashioned Wednesday at Prohibition

Cozy up at Prohibition to celebrate one of the world’s most famous whiskey cocktails, the Old Fashioned, every Wednesday between now and November 23. Each week, both traditional and creative interpretations of the classic cocktail will be on special for $10 CDN, alongside live bluegrass music and all-American food features such as wings and truffle fries.

Two feature Old Fashioned cocktails will be on special every week, showcasing bourbons from Collingwood, Woodford, Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack and Jack Daniels 150th anniversary edition. Special cocktails include the World’s Best Bourbon Old Fashioned with Woodford Bourbon, gomme, Angostura Bitters, lemon and orange swath and Hoshizake ice cubes; and the Inception Old Fashioned, inspired by Prohibition’s signature Inception Negroni. Wednesday (8:30pm until 12:30am) 604.673.7088 or visit prohibitionrhg.com

Sour Days of Summer arrive at The Blackbird on September 22nd

For craft beer fans, sour beers will remembered as the taste of summer 2016.  Whether the sours were lambics, goses, wild yeast-fermented ales, or sour fruit beers, these tart brews were the must-drink beers of the year.

The Blackbird Public House will bring this delicious summer to a close with “Sour Days of Summer”, a celebration of sour beers, on September 22nd.  Breweries like Parallel 49, Phillips, Driftwood, Fuggles & Warlock, and Moody Ales will be on hand pouring their signature sour beers this one night only event. Each $30 ticket includes  a 4oz sample of each sour beer being poured. Full pints will also be available for purchase while quantities last.

The sour beers start pouring at 6:00PM and the event runs until 9:00PM when the last sour days of summer come to an end. Tickets for this event are available at www.eventbrite.com www.donnellygroup.com

Sunday Supper Series at La Pentola – September 25

Forest floors are sprouting beautiful mushrooms and we can’t get enough of them. Join La Pentola for their supper series featuring a multitude of locally foraged fungi and a local Venison. Chef Travis McCord and his team will feature a BC raised deer and some super interesting creations using giant puff ball mushroom, colorful lobster mushroom and the delicate cauliflower mushroom. Imagine the richness of a sausage stuffed Quail, a mouth watering agnolotti with cacao and marsala butter, braised wild boar belly, a gargonelli with rabbit and pancetta ragu and venison neck agnolotti. The feast is paired with medium to hearty wines from Spain, Portugal and Northern Italy. $65 per person. $45 for wine pairing Call 604.642.0557   

High Tea On The High Seas With Pacific Yacht Charters – Sunday, September 25, 2016    12:30pm and 4:00pm seatings

Join Pacific Yacht Charters for an elegant afternoon aboard the Pacific Yacht to celebrate the Vancouver visit of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Sip Prosecco, or the Queen’s favourite – Gin on the Rocks – and enjoy traditional Dockside High Tea fare prepared by Pacific Yacht Charters Executive Chef Mardy Ra and team.  Savoury and sweet delights await including tea sandwiches, devilled eggs, roast mushroom pastries and a selection of dainty freshly baked pastries. It’s a chance to bring out your fancy hats, fascinators, Morning coat  or even your kilt and sporran. $75.00 per person – Seatings available at 12:30pm or 4:00pm

Includes: High Tea delights, one glass of Prosecco or sherry, live streaming video of the Royal Visit events in Vancouver, entertainment, and more celebrations!

Reservations required. Please call Carisa, Pacific Yacht Charters, at 604-689-1227 or email info@pacficyachtcharters.com

Fancy a Cuppa? Elevenses served in Loden lobby September 24 to October 1

The Loden Hotel will raise a teacup and adopt the oh-so-British tradition of Elevenses in the lobby from Sept. 14-Oct. 1. Bunting sporting the British flag will be draped from the lobby walls, and guests are invited to pose for a Royal selfie with a life-sized cutout of Will and Kate.

Each day during the Royal visit, from 11am to 2pm, polite conversation will be made about the weather and pinky fingers will be extended over hot cups of TWG Tea and proper British biscuits. When it comes to bedtime, knackered guests can embrace their inner Brit by requesting a London turndown service, which includes a room with a touch of British décor, a souvenir Brown Betty teapot, British TWG Tea and English sweets.

Feast on the Fraser Sept 23 Opening Night

Feast on the Fraser is kicking off on September 23rd, 2016 in the River Market! For only $45 you can get a taste of the next 9 days to come – including food from Wild Rice Bistro, El Santo, Longtail Kitchen, MATCH Eatery, Tre Galli, and your choice of a drink from Steel & Oak or Pacific Breeze Winery. With delicious food, drinks, and live entertainment, this night is a mini Feast on the Fraser under one roof!

Feast on the Fraser is a 10 day culinary experience showcasing the Best in New Westminster’s food, culture, arts, and entertainment. For more information visit www.feastonthefraser.com. This event is brought to you by Tourism New Westminster and flavoured by the Fraser Valley.