Enchanted Evenings: Join Wild Rice Modern Chinese Cuisine and Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden for a dinner and concert every Friday until Aug. 31. A special three-course preconcert dinner will be available at Wild Rice, 117 West Pender St., followed by an evening of music at 7: 30 p.m. in the garden located at 578 Carrall St., Vancouver. Dinner price: $21. Concert tickets: $25/$20. Concert line-up info: www. vancouverchinesegarden.com. Reservations: 604-662-3207, ext. 209.
North Shore Green Market is a showcase of local Canadianmade products, unique foods, art, jewelry and entertainment. North Vancouver locations and hours: Maplewood Farm, 405 Seymour River Pl., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Civic Plaza, 141 West 14th St., Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lynn Valley Square, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Shipbuilders Plaza, 138 Victory Ship Way, Fridays, 5-10 p.m. Info: www.canamade.com.
Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market will run every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 27, at the East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487.
Ambleside Farmers' Market will run every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 28 in the parking lot behind the police station on Bellevue Avenue and 13th Street in West Vancouver. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487.
Celebrity Chef Cooking Class: The Arts Club Theatre Company will hold the last of its spring 2012 classes on July 18 at 6 p.m. with Tom Lee. The intimate four-course dinner will be held at a private residence in Vancouver. The three-hour interactive class will demonstrate professional techniques, and guests will have the opportunity to discover the latest trends in food and wine. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at 604-687-5315, ext. 248. Info: www.artsclub. com. Funds raised go to the theatre company.
Al Fresco Okanagan: Okanagan Crush Pad will team up with Joy Road Catering to host a winemaker's dinner at God's Mountain Estate, Summerland Thursday, July 19 at 6: 30 p.m. Dinner will be made from the best ingredients from foragers and local farmers, as well as fruit picked on the estate. Guests will dine with Okanagan Crush Pad winemaker Michael Bartier and enjoy a menu created around the wines. Tickets are $115 and are available at www. joyroadcatering.com.
CedarCreek Estate Winery Sunset Concert Series: Andrew Allen will perform July 19 and Chantal Kreviazuk will perform Aug. 2 at CedarCreek's Vineyard Pavilion, 5445 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna. The gates will open at 6: 30 p.m. with the concerts starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 for Andrew Allen and $95 for Chantal Kreviazuk and are available at www. selectyourtickets.com. There will also be concert dinners for $60 (plus purchase of tickets). Dinner tickets: Marsha Morrish, 1-250-764-8866, ext. 102. Proceeds from the series will benefit Kelowna's Rotary Centre for the Arts. Info: www. cedarcreek.bc.ca.
Longtable Dining Series: Araxi restaurant will hold al fresco dinner events July 21 and Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. at Rainbow Park in Whistler. The evening will start with a cocktail reception featuring wine tastings and a dedicated vodka station. A farm-to-table four-course menu with wine pairings will follow. A farmer's market will also be on site. Tickets are $175 and can be purchased at 6049324540 or [email protected]. A portion of the ticket sales will go to The Chef's Table Society of B.C. Edible Canada Market Dinner Series feature multi-course, seasonally inspired dinners prepared right in front of your eyes and paired with select B.C. and Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson of Charcut, Calgary, will be featured Wednesday, July 25. Cost: $150. An al fresco summer dinner will also be featured Wednesday, July 25. Cost: $125. Dinners will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at Edible Canada at the Market, 1551 Johnston St. on Granville Island, Vancouver. For more information visit the website at www.ediblecanada. com. Reservations: 6045580040.
Hart House Summer Garden Parties: Each evening will start with a casual wine tasting with offerings from the featured region. Guests may purchase a bottle or two from the specially selected wine list to pair with the al fresco dinner that follows, which is served on the estate lawn overlooking Deer Lake. Dinner will be accompanied by live music. Schedule: July 25, An Evening in Provence and Aug. 22, Spain Fiesta. All parties start at 6 p.m. and cost $52. Reservations: 6042984278. Hart House is located at 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.
