Third Annual Science of Cocktails Raises $276,695 Towards Science World Field Trip Bursary Fund

In just three years, Science of Cocktails has become a go-to event for Vancouverites who are intrigued by the chemistry, biology and physics behind modern cocktails and the food pairings that complement them. And this year, some 1500 ticket holders packed Science World to sample creations from more than 25 bar stations curated by award-winning bartenders along … Read more

BELLS AND WHISTLES DRAFTS LINEUP OF LOCAL AND MONTREAL-BASED BREWERIES FOR SERIES OF ‘TAP TAKEOVER’ EVENTS

  Bells and Whistles — the exciting new casual dining and beer hall concept from the Gooseneck Hospitality team behind Wildebeest, Bufala and Lucky Taco — is joining forces with an award-winning array of local and far-flung Canadian breweries for an exclusive series of events and tap takeovers taking place throughout February and March. Bells … Read more

The Dance Centre presents the Discover Dance! series

Mandala Arts and Culture Thursday March 15, 2018 at 12 noon Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St (at Granville), Vancouver Tickets $14/$12 students, seniors and children from Tickets Tonight 604.684.2787 www.ticketstonight.ca Info: 604.606.6400 www.thedancecentre.ca   The Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! noon hour series features the complexity and beauty of the classical Indian dance style … Read more

Lineup of leading Chefs announced for 2018 Curry Cup

Few tickets remain to the event. Get yours  here.   On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, The Chefs’ Table Society of BC’s fifth annual Curry Cup returns to Heritage Hall (3102 Main St., Vancouver). $69 (+ taxes & a fee) gets you a ticket which includes delicious samples of curry from … Read more

Date Night at Provence Marinaside for a “Sweet Sixteen” Celebration

  For a limited time Provence Marinaside is offering a 16% discount on dishes that have been on their menu since 2002. This offer runs from February 21 to the end of March. Last night hubby and I were invited to celebrate the Sweet Sixteen Anniversary and have dinner at Provence Marinaside. It was a … Read more

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at popular Pig Out Festival

  Join 1,000 food and wine fans in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country on May 5, 2018   Enjoy all the flavours of Mexico at this year’s Pig Out Festival, held in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 (1-4pm).   Celebrating its seventh year, Pig Out draws over 1,000 people to the incredibly … Read more

VANCOUVER OPERA ANNOUNCES 2018-2019 SEASON AND 3rd ANNUAL VANCOUVER OPERA FESTIVAL

  Vancouver Opera announces their 2018—2019 Season & Festival – with a full season of fanciful delights opening with an Art Nouveau-inspired comedic operetta, Lehár’s The Merry Widow (Die Lustige Witwe), and concluding with a “Fairytales & Fables” themed 2019 Vancouver Opera Festival featuring Gounod’s devilishly exciting masterwork, Faust.   The Vancouver Opera Honorary Festival … Read more

Oaxacan Vocalist Lila Downs to Inspire with Songs of Female Empowerment at the Chan Centre

  Back by Popular Demand, Grammy-winner to Perform Works from 2017 album Salon Lágrimas y Deseo The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) welcomes back Mexican-American vocalist Lila Downs, who will share her eclectic and vibrant blend of boleros, jazz, rock, blues, and more on March 10, 2018 … Read more

ALL-FEMALE CHEF LINE-UP UNITE FROM OKANAGAN & ALBERTA FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DINNER

On March 8, International Women’s Day is being marked with a special 5-course collaborative fundraising dinner by The Paisley Notebook at Tantalus Vineyards in Kelowna. All profits from the second annual dinner will be donated to Foundry Kelowna/Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna, Karis Support Society and Slow Food Canada.     This year’s celebration will bring together the culinary talents of Aman Dosanj (The Paisley Notebook, Kelowna), Leah Massey (Biera, Edmonton), Erin Pickering (Nicole … Read more

Hart House Celebrates BC Wine Icon with 50-Year Dinner

    On Friday, March 16, 2018, Hart House will host a very special dinner honouring one of BC’s foremost wine visionaries, Dr. Harry McWatters. Guests at the event will enjoy wines from three McWatters labels paired with a sumptuous four-course dinner.   It is no exaggeration to say that McWatters is a legend in the … Read more