It’s nearly the middle of July, the peak of summer is upon us. My Picks of the Week include food, music, festivals, theatre and more. Richmond: Get out and explore the dining options around Richmond with Tasting Plates – Central Richmond edition tonight. Game Show: The Price is Right Live continues through this weekend at…
Join @VanFoodster Tasting Plates Lonsdale
Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates Summer Series continues with the final of three editions on July 23rd taking a tour around the Lonsdale area. From 6pm to 9:30pm Tasting Plates patrons will descend on the area from 1st to 15th in North Vancouver to get a bite of what each of the restaurants are serving up…
Winemaker’s Dinner at The Fairmont Empress
This Friday, July 11th, The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria will welcome renowned artist Robert Bateman and Summerhill Pyramid Winery for a 5-course winemaker’s dinner. Benefitting the Robert Bateman Centre’s education program the dinner will offer guests the first opportunity to sample Summerhill’s new organic 2010 vintage “Grasslands” red wines. The collection of three 100% organic…
Music at The Urban Tea Merchant
Experience the “Taste of Music” this July at The Urban Tea Merchant. After a long work week, what’s nicer with a cup of iced tea, or a tea-infused cocktail than the soothing sound of music? Take in their new summer line-up of tea service – food, cocktails and new blends while in the peaceful Alberni…
Cher Dressed to Kill Tour hits Vancouver #D2KTour
Cher – Rogers Arena – June 27, 2014 Last weekend, a full house at Rogers Arena was ready to ‘turn back time’ as Cher brought her Dressed To Kill concert tour to Vancouver in support of her 25th studio album “Closer to the Truth”. After Cyndi Lauper warmed up the crowd with an energetic opening…
Babes & Bathers at Vancouver Maritime Museum
Just in time for the summer beach season, Vancouver Maritime Museum has launched their latest exhibition. Babes & Bathers is a look back the history of the swimsuit. From the introduction of woolen swimming costumes in the late 19th century through its many changes to the technical lightweight swimsuits of today. Drawing from the collection…
Cyndi Lauper opens Cher’s Dressed to Kill Tour
Cyndi Lauper – Rogers Arena – June 27, 2014 Opening the night for Cher’s Dressed to Kill concert, Cyndi Lauper had the audience in their seats early at Rogers Arena so not to miss the effervescent pop star. An legend in her own right, Ms Lauper was a great warm up before the Cher spectacular to…