Joy of Feeding (June 30 at UBC Farm)
This coming Sunday, head out to UBC Farm and satiate your appetite courtesy of 16 home cooks of different ethnic backgrounds offering you tastes of their family comfort foods at this third annual international food fair and UBC Farm fundraiser celebrating culture and cooking. Enjoy multicultural beats and entertainment while you eat. Don’t wait to purchase your $50 ticket – this event always sells out and scores you a recipe book featuring each cook’s story and family recipe to enjoy for years to come.
Opening soon: Homer Street Cafe (898 Homer Street)
After undergoing a full overhaul of their 104-year-old space, Executive Chef Marc-Andre Choquette and Restaurant Chef Tret Jordan and team are almost ready to welcome patrons to their rotisserie cafe and bar in Yaletown. Serving everything from brunch to late-night bites and a seasonal menu heavy on fresh, locally sourced ingredients ,this space is stunning and inviting. Definitely worth checking out. For more info visit them online.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival (until June 30, various venues)
Be sure to catch the final weekend of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival that has all but taken the city by musical storm. One of the city’s largest festivals, Jazz Fest features hundreds of artists playing various venues around town over a two-week period, with heavy hitting names such as Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Macy Gray and more. Don’t miss your chance to get your groove on; learn more and purchase tickets here.
Canada Day on Granville Island (July 1, 1689 Johnson Street)
Grab your reds and whites and celebrate Canada Day on Granville Island alongside thousands of other Canadians. There will be plenty of entertainment, arts and foods (courtesy of the MELA Pavilion). Get in on the festivities and score a tattoo, take in free jazz performances and check out the 14th annual Canada Day parade. Top off all the fun by scoring yourself a seat in the sun at one of the island’s many restaurant patios. For complete Canada Day details, click here.
Central City Brewing Summer Cask Festival 2013 (13450 102nd Avenue)
Tickets are now on sale for yet another of Central City’s award-winning cask festivals that features more than 30 casks from BC and northwest breweries. They’ll be featured along with plenty of live music, an open patio and more. Tickets are $30 for this event, including a custom tasting glass, three drink tokens and a guaranteed good time (extra tokens are only $1). Plan your day accordingly and leave the car at home – there will be plenty of public transit available for festival goers. For more info, click here.
Food Cart Fest (June 30, 215 W. 1st Avenue)
If you missed last Sunday’s official kick-off to the ever-popular Food Cart Festival, now at a new and larger location, be sure to head down this coming Sunday for your foodie fix. With a record number of participating trucks on hand, variety is the spice of life. Celebrate the city’s vibrant culinary landscape, cultural diversity and sense of community, and enjoy entertainment, music and plenty of mingling. For info visit them online.
Photo courtesy Homer Street Cafe/Jonathan Cruz