Dine Out Vancouver 2012 will take place from Jan. 20 to Feb. 5. Eat your way through 17 days of culinary events and choose from hundreds of restaurants dishing up three or more courses at $18, $28 or $38 per person plus pairings to the Wines of British Columbia and Kronenbourg 1664 (at an additional charge). Check www.tourismvancouver.com to view and book menus. Bravo! For Dine Around & Stay in Town: More than 50 of Victoria's restaurants will participate in the 12th year of this event from Feb. 17 to March 16. Along with offering three-course menus in three price categories, $20, $30 and $40 per person, food lovers are invited to take advantage of accommodation packages also offered and stay in town. Prices for participating hotels, resorts and bed and breakfasts start at $69. Coinciding with Dine Around & Stay in Town is Bravo! Victoria. This promotion offers reduced prices for various arts performances taking place during this same period. A complete list of restaurants and hotels is online on Jan. 16 at www.tourismvictoria.com/ dine.
Victoria Tea Festival: The sixth annual festival will be held on Feb. 18, noon-5 p.m. and Feb. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Victoria Conference Centre's Crystal Garden. The two-day festival features an international collection of black, oolong, green, white and herbal teas for sampling. Tea experts and purveyors will be on hand to discuss the traditions and trends in tea, as well as the health benefits and serving suggestions. There will also be workshops and lectures. Hundreds of teas, accessories and tea food pairings will be for sale. Tickets are $20 ($25 at the door) and are available by calling 1-250-370-4880. Info: www.victoriateafestival. com.
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Canadian Concert Series: An annual event with an opportunity to see some of Canada's top talent while sipping award-winning wines and enjoying a view of the South Okanagan Valley at Tinhorn Creek's outdoor amphitheatre. Premiering May 26, the series will feature up-and-coming Canadian talent every month and ends with a recognized Canadian performer to close the season. The Boom Booms will open the festival. On June 23, Acres of Lions will perform and July 28 will see Redeye Empire. Said the Whale caps off the four-part series on Aug. 25. All concerts start at 7 p.m. Tickets to the series are now on sale and only 500 tickets are available for each show. Prices are as follows: The Boom Booms, $25; Acres of Lions, $25; Redeye Empire, $35 and Said the Whale, $40. Season passes, which provide one ticket to each concert, are available for $100. Tickets: www.store.tinhorn.com/ wineshop/concerts or 1888484-6467.
