Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market will run every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until October 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.caor 604-318-0487.
Ambleside Farmers' Market will run every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until October 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.caor 604-318-0487.
Japanese Cooking Classes will take place Thursdays, May 10, 17 and 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by an Osaka Supermarket tour Wednesday, June 6 from 10 to 11 a.m. Classes will include hands-on teaching, recipes and all the ingredients. Classes will be held in Edgemont Village, North Vancouver. Fee: $150 per person. Registration and exact location: Kimiko, 604-727-5331 or [email protected].
Cooking for a Cause: King Pacific Lodge and the Gitga'at First Nation will host a celebration marking the launch of their co-founded charitable organization, Guarding the Gifts, Friday, May 11, 7-10 p.m. at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Richmond. The evening is intended to draw attention to the risks the Northern Gateway Pipeline Project poses to the First Nation Gitga'at people and the Great Bear Rainforest. Tickets are $300 or $1,000 for a pre-reception cruise and main event. Info: www.cooking-fora- cause.ca.
Fire Up the Grill: M&M Meat Shops will celebrate its 24th annual Charity BBQ Day Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at locations across Canada. Franchisees and volunteers will be flipping burgers and hot dogs to reach this year's goal of raising $1.5 million for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Locations: www.mmmeatshops.com.
Surfing the Wave of Sustainability: Quails' Gate winery in the Okanagan will present a special Ocean Wise dinner Saturday, May 12, 6 p.m. at its Old Vines Restaurant. The four-course dinner will feature 100 per cent sustainable seafood paired with premium wines from Quails' Gate Winery. Tickets are $99 and can be reserved at 1-250-769-2514 or [email protected].
Wild BC Spot Prawns: The spot prawn season will kick off with the original festival followed by other festivals throughout the province. Dates: Cowichan Bay Harbour, Vancouver Island, May 12 and 13; The Cove Resort, West Kelowna, June 2 and Willingdon Beach, Powell River, June 16. Costs and refreshment availability vary between festivals. Info: www.wildbcspotprawns.com.
Cooking Class: Cooking instructor Maureen Goulet of Ambrosia Adventures will host a cooking class Tuesday, May 15, 6:45-9:30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. Chef Sudkanya Nyangnangwai from the Thai House Restaurant will teach the secret of how to combine the right ingredients for some classic Thai recipes. Cost: $69.50. Info: www.ambrosiaadventures.comor 604-218-2084.
Bertani Wine Dinner: La Terrazza restaurant in conjunction with Grady Wine Marketing will present an evening celebrating the world class wines of Bertani Wednesday, May 16 at 1088 Cambie St., Vancouver. Tickets: $128.88. Reservations: 604-899-4449 or www.laterrazza.ca.
