Bunny Bliss Meditation At The Bunny Café February 26

1 Feb

You are invited to the Bunny Café Vancouver on February 26th for Bunny Bliss Meditation.  An experienced instructor will take you through a series of gentle movements and share techniques to connect you with your breath.   The event will also feature bunny snuggles and feeding veggies to the bunnies on hand.  Over the course of the hour, you will meditate for 30 – 45 minutes. The event kicks off at 7:00 pm.  Beginners are welcome. Cost is $30 and you can book your spot online at Bunny Cafe Vancouver.

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Gourmet Warehouse Lines Up Delish Cooking Classes This The New Year

16 Jan


Gourmet Warehouse has lined up another round of great cooking and baking classes this New Year. If you haven’t already experienced one of their classes, it is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with some like-minded food lovers. If you have participated, you know it’s a great way to pick up some knowledge and great tips in the kitchen. Added bonus is that after each cooking and/or baking class all the participants are offered a 10% discount for purchases made the day of your class. We have set out a few of their upcoming classes that caught our eye.  For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering visit Cooking Classes. Heads up if you see a class you like, we encourage you to book your spot, classes do regularly sell out.

COOKIES WITH LIZZY: EAT YOUR HEART OUT – February 4, 2024

Chef Lizzy Wong from Butter Baked Goods with be on hand to teach you how to decorate cookies for that special occasion. Chef Wong will be using classic Royal Icing Techniques for this class. Specifically, you will learn about consistencies, colour, piping and much more so you have some showpiece cookies for Valentine’s Day. On arrival, you will be greeted with a mimosa as well as baked goods and small bites to nibble on during class. Plus, each participant will leave beautifully decorated cookies to take home.

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• Doughnut Heart.
• Heart Pizza
• Ice Cream Heart

OPA! A NIGHT IN THE GREEK ISLANDS –
March 13, 2024

Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu is back to host this popular cooking class in which you will learn about the vibrant flavours from this part of the Mediterranean. These includes some traditional favourites such as Spanakopita, Ling Cod Souvlaki and Baklava. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below:

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• Spanakopita, Traditional Greek Spinach Pie with Barrel Aged Feta, Leeks and Herbs, Dressed Watercress.
• Roasted Halloumi with Coriander Honey and Pistachios, Crispy Pita.
• Ling Cod Souvlaki with Wild Oregano and Herb Marinade, Roasted Lemon Potatoes, Greek Salad with Olives, Tzatziki.
• Walnut Baklava with Sweet Cream.

FREE & FLAVOURFUL: GLUTEN FREE & DAIRY FREE DELIGHTS –
March 26, 2024

Learn to make flavourful dishes with Chef Alan Pavlakovic while accommodating dietary restrictions. Chef Alan will teach you tips and techniques so that you are not compromising taste or texture by eliminating gluten or dairy from your cooking repertoire. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below:

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• Nu Waldorf Salad, Sweet Apples, Creamy Herb Dressing, and Candied Walnuts.
• Aleppo Beef Stuffed Peppers with Smoked Paprika Cashew “Cheese” Sauce.
• Chicken and Salumi Risotto with Porcini and Asparagus.
• Avocado Chocolate Mousse.

To see all the classes being offered and or to register, we invite you to visit GourmetWarehouse.ca.

Photo Credit: Gourmet Warehouse

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The 14th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival January 13 to February 14

7 Jan

The Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival kicks off January 13th and runs till February 14th in various locations around Metro Vancouver. For 2024, there are a total of 105 locations participating in the event which will offer some 162 different types of hot chocolate. Organizers have created a great virtual map so you can see all the spots participating as well as an alphabetical listing which sets out which locations are offering vegan, dairy free and gluten free options. In East Van, you’ll see a number of spots clustered in Mount Pleasant and in the Main Street/Riley Park area. In SE Vancouver, you will find a new participant Boketto Tea Bar located in River District which is a great little spot if you haven’t been. You will also find hot chocolate offerings in the Grandview Woodland area at To Live For Bakery & Cafe and Mah Milk Bar. Be sure to check out the map and some of the delish offerings and support these great local spots.

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Illusionist: Paul Romhany Performs Enchantments Unveiled at the York Theatre February 10, 2024

28 Dec

Paul Romhany an award winning magician takes the stage at the York Theatre February 10, 2024 to perform Enchantments Unveiled.   Paul Romhany has brought his shows to 125 countries and has won the prestigious Grand Master of Magic award. He states to have one of the most original acts in the world today.

You are invited to step into a world where reality blurs and wonder and humor take center stage. The first half of his show features mind blowing magic and mind-reading blended with comedy, while the second half is a magical tribute to Charlie Chaplin. Paul has spent a lifetime developing his act and is considered the best Chaplin impersonator in the world. He has blended comedy, music, and magic to create one of the most original, hilarious, and charming acts in the world.  To grab your tickets for the show, visit The Cultch.

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Sip & Paint Party At East Van Brewing January 21, 2024

26 Dec

You are invited to unleash your inner artist with the Sunshine Team Paint Nite Vancouver.   They will be hosting a 2 hour sip and paint party at East Van Brewing Co. 1675 Venables Street on Sunday, January 21, 2024.  You will be provided all the supplies along with instructions and guidance.   You will, of course, get to take your masterpiece home with you. Tickets are $39 and available through Eventbrite.

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Merry Christmas, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noël, Feliz Navidad, Frohe Weihnachten

24 Dec

Merry Christmas

Frohe Weihnachten

Buon Natale

Joyeux Noël

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Natal

Maligayang PaskoSretan Božić

Vrolijk kerstfeest

Wesołych Świąt

Καλά Χριστούγεννα

East Van Dumpling Fest Crawl January 17, 2024

15 Dec

As part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival, Vancouver Foodster aka Richard Wolak, invites you to join him on a self-guided tour to experience some delicious dumplings.  The East Van Dumpling Fest Crawl is set for January 17, 2024 with a starting point at Grandview Park at 6:00 pm. From there you will visit a variety of restaurants and be offered a Tasting Plate of dumplings at each stop. They have quite the variety of eats lined up including Chinese dumplings, Italian gnocchi, Nepalese momos, Mexican tamales, Japanese gyoza and more. This is a great way to check out a variety of different spots with other like minded folks.   Tickets for this event are now available with early bird pricing available until December 24, 2023 at $69 per person. After that, tickets are available for $79 per person until January 14, 2024. Not only would this be a delicious event to attend, it would make a great gift of experience for the food lover in your life.  Tickets are available through Eventbrite. 

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Blind Date At The Tightrope Theatre December 5 – 23

5 Dec

When you go to the theatre, you don’t exactly expect to be the star of the show, but in this show you may be.

Tightrope Theatre invites you to the ultimate holiday treat a Blind Date with Mimi. Come experience the exhilaration and excitement as Mimi picks out a blind date from the audience. This is a fly by the seat of your pants show combining improv, theatre and is part social experiment. No two shows are the same which is half the fun. The show has had sold out runs in New York, London’s West End and Toronto and it’s first night in Vancouver is sold out. If you are looking for some laughs and a fun night out, check out Blind Date at the Tightrope Theatre, 2343 Main Street. Tickets are $34.93 and available through Eventbrite.

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Seasonal Ornament Making With Laura Vanderlinde November 30 to December 14

21 Nov

Looking to get crafty this holiday season? If you are interested in making your own Christmas ornaments, you may wish to check out this upcoming workshop led by Strathcona potter, Laura Vanderlinde.   You are invited to create your own designs with techniques that will be taught during the course of the workshops.   Bring only your imagination and clay which is purchased on the first day of your class.   This class runs during the day on Thursdays beginning November 30th at 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and going until December 14th.   Cost is $114 not including clay.   To register, visit www.vanrec.ca.

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Tugboat Landing Artisan Market December 2 & 3, 2023

20 Nov

Have you made your way down to the walking trails along the Fraser River in SE Vancouver? This generally sleepy hollow was pretty unknown until Wesgroup Properties started to develop on the lands East of Kerr below Marine Drive now known as River District. Add to that the pandemic brought many new people seeking new places to walk in the City. If you haven’t checked it out yet, Tugboat Landing is a sweet community at the foot of Victoria Drive at East Kent Avenue South.  It was formerly an industrial area that housed tugboats at the landing of Victoria Drive on the Fraser River, hence the name. It was redeveloped into a community of condos and townhomes that enjoy river front living.  The area is located on a public walkway and cycle path just steps away from Gladstone Park and less than a mile West of the now ever growing River District development.

On December 2nd and 3rd, here you will find the 7th Annual Tugboat Landing Artisan Market.  This is a boutique artisan market that happens at 2010 East Kent Avenue at the foot of Victoria Drive. They have another great line up of vendors that make it fun and easy space to shop for gifts in an inviting and cozy space.

They will have lots of returning vendors including Ladner Artisan Chocolates, Guava Jelly with handpainted infant wear and t-shirts as well as Mad Laboratory Distilling with their small batch spirits. If you a love dogs, they’ve got 3 vendors with items that will keep your dog warm/dry (ScouterWear), styling with pet accessories (Furever.Eco) and fed with delicious dog treats (Barks & Biscuits). Ava Luna Creations is also back with beautiful handmade artistic soaps perfect for gift giving.   

If you are looking for some edible items, last year’s fav Evie + Charlie is back with ready-to-bake cookies in a variety of delicious flavours. East Van Jam will be on hand with sweet & savoury spreads. If you love hot sauce, Toon’s Sauces is back with a few flavours for the foodie on your holiday gift list.

Bower Fibre Goods is back again with beautifully crafted textiles and ILiveInEastVan will be on site with a selection of totes, t-shirts and well as sew-on reflective patches. Knit Collective is also back with cozy designs to keep you warm as well as some very sweet plushies for the wee ones. Oopsiedaisy Ceramics is also back with some very fun whimsical designs which are sure to make you smile. New to the market this year is Little Wood Turning with beautiful handcrafted wooden designs, Marigold Collective with handmade scarves, blankets, jewellery and more from Women’s Fair Trade Co-operatives, Cao Leather Goods joins them with handcrafted leather pieces and PAMJY Candles with eco-friendly candles and diffusers. As always, they will have lots of great items on hand that are perfect for gift giving.

Last year, this boutique artisan market was deemed a Hidden Gem and 1 of 17 Happening Holiday Markets by Destination Vancouver. It’s a cozy inviting space away from all the crazy crowds. Stop by for hot cocoa or coffee and some sweet treats while warming up in front of the fireplace.  Food and drink will be available by donation with all proceeds going to BC SPCA and SAINTS (Senior Animals In Need Today Society) Rescue. Market hours will Saturday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free. To learn more, visit them online at Tugboat Landing Artisan Market, or give them a follow @tugboatlandingartisanmarket on Instagram.

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