BC Events

Join us and be the first to sip and savour Naramata Bench’s Spring Wine Releases. On April 28, this delicious evening of wining and dining will bring together B.C.’s best wineries and sustainable seafood restaurants. Taste Ocean Wise offerings, meet top B.C. winemakers, and bid on silent auction items including exclusive Naramata wines and wine experience packages. All proceeds will benefit Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program. This is a 19+ event.

Renowned locavore chef David Gunawan and his team at Farmer’s Apprentice are pitching in to help a nearby farm and supplier to the farm-to-table restaurant, Shalefield Organic Gardens, raise the funds to rebuild damages incurred from the February blizzard by hosting a benefit dinner on Monday, May 1. Farmer's Apprentice will donate 75 per cent of the proceeds from the evening — which features seatings at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and a menu comprising ingredients sourced primarily from Shalefield — to farm owners Brian Patterson and Yolanda Versterre as they work to get things growing for the 2017 summer season and beyond.

Dine to Make a Difference is a night of dinner and dancing in support of The Centre for Child Development. The Centre has helped children reach their potential for over 60 years. With a Kentucky Derby theme, the Champagne Reception starts at 6:00 pm followed by dinner and the evening program. Bring your appetite, dust...

Good quality Japanese style items, Spring Plants and delicious Japanese Food. Vendor tables available. To reserve a table or to donate items (plants must be in pots) please contact one of the Auxiliary Committee members. Donated items may be left at the desk from April 25.

Thursday May 18th is the third annual National Caesar Day, a day when Canadians from coast-to-coast celebrate Canada's Cocktail. Last year, Canadians consumed more than 398* million Caesars and this year that number is expected to increase as Canadians commemorate Canada's 150th birthday. This year, more than 300 bars and restaurants across the country are celebrating National Caesar Day, which falls every year on the Thursday before the May long weekend. For more information about National Caesar Day, visit the home of the Caesar: mottsclamato.ca/en/national-caesar-day * Provided by Mott’s Clamato 2016 sales data

The evening will be devoted to robust feasting and drinking. Legendary whiskey ambassador Matt Jones will lead the alcohol portion of the festivities with generous samples of the entire Jim Beam whiskey line, plus Maker’s Mark. The dinner, presented buffet-style, will feature an 80 lb. whole roasted pig, in addition to sausages, roast beef, turkey...

Burdock & Co is staging a collaborative dinner - combining the renowned skills of Owner/Executive Chef Andrea Carlson and Masayoshi Baba, executive chef of acclaimed eponymous Japanese eatery Masayosi. Held on Tuesday, May 30th and inspired by the colours and playfulness of spring, paying homage to the simple beauty of cherry blossoms (sakura) and the abundance of spring spot prawns. Choose from 2 seatings: 6:00pm (with 2.5 hour seating time) or 8:30pm Tickets for dinner: $99 (plus tax and gratuity) Beverage pairing available for purchase the evening of. Due to the nature of the menu, substitutions will be limited. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions please contact us prior to purchasing your tickets so we can be sure we're able to accommodate you.

An opportunity to experience a classic East Coast style lobster dinner, without leaving the West Coast! Join us at the Port Moody Station Museum to enjoy an afternoon of delicious lobster and potatoes, as well as classic Newfoundland music and dancing. A favourite among new and returning visitors, this event is a good time for everyone - guaranteed! Be sure to reserve a spot. Ticket sales begin on Monday, May 22nd. Cost of Admission: $35 - Lobster, Potato Salad, and Dessert $15 - Hot Dog, Potato Salad Purchase a ticket by contacting the museum at: info@portmoodymuseum.org OR 604-939-1648

Enjoy visiting with Good friends while enjoying Scrumptious Strawberries with Tasty Tea. Scones and sandwiches will also be served. Please come join us at All Saints Anglican Church located 3 blocks south of the Royal Oak Skytrain Station. Please enter Hall by the red door off the south parking lot.

Curbside Fresh Market is open for summer, bringing lower cost, locally grown, fresh produce to areas of Vancouver that have limited access to affordable fresh fruit and vegetables. Visit on Facebook for more details @curbsidefresh

Pull up a chair and take a seat at The Long, Long Table at Civic Plaza on June 27th, 2017, for a unique dining experience with our community. Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in style. Enjoy a five course meal highlighting Canadian heritage from coast to coast through food.

Curbside Fresh Market is now open for the Summer, bringing lower cost, locally grown, fresh produce to areas of Vancouver that have limited access to affordable fresh fruit and vegetables. Visit us at @curbsidefresh on FB for more info.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by Canada Place for Canada Day Long Weekend! If you recorded your own report you can download it here!

68th Annual Canada Day BBQ. Open fire lamb roast, family friendly, Beer Garden, games, crafts, ice cream, live music, pet minding, shuttle to and from ferry. free entry. Wonderful Old-Fashioned fun!

Celebrate Canada Day in Burnaby at Swanguard Stadium with an evening of activities, music and fun! With Special Guest Headliner Steven Page

Local flavours are here for a short time and then they are gone! Tuck away some of that tasty bounty as delicious jams and crunchy pickles. We will be using local seasonal produce and you will be taking away two jars of tastiness to share at home while learning the basics of preserving. Registration required.

Local flavours are here for a short time and then they are gone! Tuck away some of that tasty bounty as delicious jams and crunchy pickles. We will be using local seasonal produce and you will be taking away two jars of tastiness to share at home while learning the basics of preserving. Registration required.

This year for National Ice Cream Day foodora teamed up two of their restaurant partners to bring Vancouverites a new Instagrammable frozen treat: ‘‘The Twisted Poke Bowl.’ Created by Marble Slab Creamery and Melu Juice, The Twisted Poke Bowl is made with birthday cake ice cream, frozen blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, Melu’s house made cacao sauce...

This year for National Ice Cream Day foodora teamed up two of their restaurant partners to bring Vancouverites a new Instagrammable frozen treat: ‘‘The Twisted Poke Bowl.’ Created by Marble Slab Creamery and Melu Juice, The Twisted Poke Bowl is made with birthday cake ice cream, frozen blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, Melu’s house made cacao sauce...

It’s time to get out to have fun in the sun. Tickets for Chef Challenge are now on sale, so buy yours ASAP, as we will sell out! Chefs from Open Kitchen, AMS Conferences and Catering, BierCraft, Koerner’s Pub, and Land and Food Systems will go head to head on July 20 for the Fourth...

Come out and support your local KidPreneurs at our Summer Entrepreneur Camp Lemonade Stand Challenge – Friday, July 21st at 11am! All profits go towards a local community charity!

These natural cocktails, also known as shrubs, are a sweet and sour sipping or drinking vinegar. Made from a mixture of either fruits or vegetables and herbs, they are a base for cooling summer drinks with the addition of something bubbly. The acidity in these unique cocktails makes it well suited as an apéritif and warming winter beverages when dried fruits and spices are added. You will do some taste testing along the way and will be able to take away several versions from the class. Ages 16+. Registration required. $18.50 per person.

The Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest will be on July 29th from 4-10pm presented by the Downtown New West BIA and Save-On-Foods. Admission for this event is FREE. We are accessible from 2 skytrain stations. We’re the largest in Canada, with over 150 vendors and 1 million hits across the media landscape. Featuring your favorite...

Ready for an evening of ooh la la? You’re invited to join Grey Goose Brand Ambassador, Guillaume Jubien and Parisian Chef, Justin Kent for an extraordinary French Picnic Dinner inspired by the finest French ingredients and the World’s Best Tasting Vodka. Each pair of tickets, seated in groups of four, is an invitation to enjoy...