Best of the West: North Shore restaurants and B.C. wineries attempt to create the perfect combination at Best of the West 2013 scheduled for Aug. 7 at Ambleside Pier. Info: harmonyarts.ca/best-of-thewest.
Rare: An Evening of Seafood and Art, an event presented by Fresh St. Market, as part of the Harmony Arts Festival, will feature casual dining with ocean fare and art, Aug. 8, 6-9 p.m., at Lawson Creek Studio in West Vancouver. Tickets: $75, 604-925-7270.
Pirate Pak Day fundraiser: On Aug. 14th White Spot is bringing back the Adult Pirate Pak for the sixth annual Pirate Pak Day fundraiser. For each kids and adult Pirate Pak sold on Aug. 14, White Spot will donate $2 to the Zajac Ranch for Children, a B.C. charity that gives kids and young adults with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities a summer camp experience. Since 2008, White Spot has raised more than $200,000 for Zajac Ranch.
Civic Plaza Farmers Market: A weekly market with fresh produce, baked goods, jewelry and more, Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m. at 141 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 778-995-9461.
Dundarave Village Farmers' Market features fresh, locally grown or homemade products will be available every Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the 2400-block Marine Drive, West Vancouver. The market will also include crafters and entertainment. Info: [email protected].
Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. The market features conventional and organic produce, vendors, crafters and more. For more information visit the website at artisanmarkets.ca or call 604-318-0487.
Thursday Night Market: A gathering of Lower Mainland food trucks Thursdays, 5-10 p.m. until Oct. 10 at Shipbuilders' Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. The market will feature a variety of food, local music, and handcrafted goods.
Shipyards Night Market: A combination of foods, local music, a farmers market and handcrafted goods Fridays, 5-10 p.m. at Lonsdale Shipyards, 15 Wallace Mews. Info: northshoregreenmarket.com.
