Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam invite you to savour local culinary culture and delicious dishes with the annual Taste of the Tri-Cities happening February 16 to March 10, 2024. This festival of food and drink is designed to highlight amazing restaurants, eateries, pubs, breweries, distilleries and cafes.

Taste of the Tri-Cities Festival of Food and Drink

Of the 76 participating venues, 41 are new! There’s something for everyone, from cozy cafes to upscale dining establishments, and each venue offers a unique experience that reflects the vibrant diversity of the communities.

Participating Locations

Visit your favourite Korean BBQ or doughnut shop, or try new-to-you sushi, craft beer, pizza, tacos, and pub fare.

Whether you’re craving savoury comfort foods or indulgent desserts, you can eat, drink, and enjoy exceptional dine-in and take-out specials, all in support of local restaurants within the Tri-Cities.

Follow Tri-LOCAL on Instagram and Facebook for updates and info this season and if you’re out and about enjoying all the festival has to offer, tag your social posts with #TasteOfTheTriCities to share the goodness.

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Starting February 17th, you can venture into the Hundred Acre Wood and indulge in a whimsical culinary experience with this Winnie the Pooh themed tea at the Westin Bayshore’s H Tasting Lounge.

Winnie the Pooh Afternoon Tea

• Dates: February 17, 2024 through Spring
  • Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
• Location: H Tasting Lounge (Westin Bayshore 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver)
• Booking: Prepaid reservations (2.5 hours in duration) are available on Tock for parties of 1 to 6 people, for $72 per person, plus taxes and gratuity.

Following the success of its fairy-tale themed Once Upon a Time Afternoon Tea last year, the elevated lounge offers a uniquely-themed tea experience, inspired by the charm of A.A. Milne’s classic children’s tale. It’s a favourite of Canadians everywhere, as the character of Winnie was inspired by Winnipeg, a real-life bear that lived at the London Zoo a century ago. It was beloved by Milne’s young son, who renamed his teddy bear, and in the process inspired the creation of a children’s literature icon.

The Menu

Delectable sweet and savoury treats draw from the beloved fictional characters. Snack on Pooh’s Pot of Gold, which swirls cotton candy and honey crystals on popcorn kissed with burnt honey and sea salt; or Eeyore’s Blueberry Blues, Earl Grey-infused berry scones with clotted cream and preserves. Sweets include Piglet’s Big Adventure, a decadent coconut and strawberry dessert; Rabbit’s Radiant Carrot Patch cake with honeycomb dust; and the delightful chocolate, shortbread and ganache sandwich called Christopher Robin’s Surprise. Mr. Sanders’s Honey Smoked Salmon, Owl’s Treasured Terrine and Roo’s Royal Tartlet chicken salad are among the literary savouries.
 
Premium Champagne by the glass and the bottle, plus an array of o5 rare teas, quench your thirst for the adventures of Pooh and friends. Follow H Tasting Lounge on Instagram to whet your appetite.

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A Star Society is set to host its inaugural A Star Gala fundraiser on March 16th. Held at the River Rock Theatre, the event will feature auctions, dinner, dance performances, and special guests DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell.

A Star Society Gala Fundraiser

• Date: March 16, 2024
• Location: River Rock Theatre (8811 River Road, Richmond)
• Admission: Early bird tickets are on sale now for $210
  • Regular price tickets will increase to $260

DJ Kool Herc, known as a Founding Father of Hip-Hop, and his sister, Cindy Campbell, recognized as the esteemed First Lady of Hip-Hop, will share insights into how their intimate gatherings in the Bronx played a pivotal role in igniting a global cultural revolution. The gala aims to raise funds to support A Star Society‘s dance education programs, scholarships, and community outreach initiatives.

“Arts education is often the first to be cut from school programs and we’ve seen a growing need from families for financial support for dance classes. A Star Society spends 95% of its funds directly supporting dancers and proceeds from this gala will contribute to the development of the next generation of artists and innovators–fostering a culture where imagination fuels progress.”

Anita Perel-Panar, co-founder and Artistic Director of A Star Society

About the Society

A Star Society for the Performing & Fine Arts provides financial support for disadvantaged and at-risk children and youth to take our valuable dance programs. These programs motivate students, increase self-esteem, build confidence and create community. Besides excellent training in dance, students can become empowered to actualize their potential, be socially responsible and create positive change.

The society was founded by Anita Perel-Panar and Jheric Hizon of Boogaloo Academy, which hosts classes (from musical theatre, ballet, hip hop, street style, and classical) and camps for kids and youth.

Follow along on Facebook for updates and info.

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It’s the return of the VIFF Oscars Party in Vancouver! On March 10th, audiences are invited to wear their suits and gowns to walk the red carpet at VIFF Centre’s Vancity Theatre.

VIFF Oscars Party in Vancouver

• Date: Sunday March 10, 2024 at 2:30pm
• Location: VIFF Centre Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour St, Vancouver)
• Admission: Early bird tickets on sale until February 25 for $35 (Regular $39)
  • Ticket price includes a first drink and free popcorn all night

The VIFF Oscar Party will be screening many Academy Award nominees in the run-up to the award ceremony, including Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall, Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, and J.A Bayona’s Society of the Snow. An annual showcase of Oscars Shorts also returns, screening nominees in short-form animation, documentary and live-action filmmaking. Screening times can be found here.

Fashion guru Steven Schelling and actor-writer David C Jones will provide live in-person commentary and emcee Oscars trivia, games and competitions. There’ll be photo opportunities on VIFF’s own red carpet, whilst contests include VIFF’s best dressed awards, with prizes for swankiest outfits and best cosplay in honour of favourite nominees. VIFF’s Oscars bingo is an invitation to predict the winners – with the grand prize being a pass to the annual Vancouver International Film Festival this fall.

Burgers are also available to preorder, supplied by local Indian spot Rollzzy. Prosecco, cocktails, beer, and soft drinks will be available to purchase at VIFF Centre’s licensed bar. 

Follow VIFF on Facebook for updates on their Oscars party in Vancouver, screenings, and more.

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Heritage Week in BC is an annual event that celebrates and commemorates heritage across the province, taking place February 19 to 25, 2024. This year’s theme invites you to dig deeper into your community’s past and explore the many layers and stories that your unique community holds.

Heritage Week in BC

Communities across the province will participate by hosting events and activities that highlight the many layers of heritage that make up their communities.

Vancouver

“Diaper Hill” and Other Heritage ems of the Rupert-Renfrew Neighbourhood
Italian Cultural Centre (3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver)
Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Laura Saimoto, heritage activist and community historian, will give a lecture and lead a discussion on the Rupert-Renfrew neighbourhood of East Vancouver.

Walking Tour | Water, Muck, and Trains: The Shrinking Shoreline of False Creek
False Creek Vancouver
Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Join Vancouver Heritage Foundation with John Atkin and learn something new about the many layers of the place you call home.

Places That Matter Community Fair
Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street, Vancouver)
Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
An all-ages community fair with door prizes, table displays, shopping, crafts, and scavenger hunt as you learn about the many stories and people that connect us to the places that matter in our communities.

Coquitlam

Black History Month Celebration
Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam)
Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Celebrate Black History Month at Mackin House through food, stories, music, books, and art. 

The Shape of Our Memories Exhibit Opening Reception
Coquitlam heritage at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam)
Sunday February 25, 2024 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
This exhibit partners local artists with Coquitlam Heritage’s collection of artifacts to create new pieces of art. Enjoy new work from visual artists: Carl Baird, Faria Firoz, James Groening, Karl Hipol. And enjoy a musical performance by Kelsi James.

North Vancouver

Layer by Layer Treasure Hunt
Organized by: North Van Arts
February 19 to 25, 2024
Follow the clues along the North Shore Spirit Trail and explore the layered heritage of this place. Once the answers are found, enter the secret word to enter the North Shore Culture Contest.

Burnaby

TAIKEN: Generations of Resilience
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby)
February 20 to 24, 2024
Explore Japanese Canadian history and continuing heritage on the walls of the upper level at the Nikkei Centre.

Richmond

Heritage Week at Steveston Tram
Steveston Tram (4011 Moncton Street, Richmond)
February 19 to 25, 2024
Travel back in time with a visit to Steveston Tram, at the entrance to the historic fishing village of Steveston. Discover the connections between the Interurban Tram system connecting this industrial village with the rest of its growing urban surroundings. 

Heritage Week at Britannia Shipyards NHS
Britannia Shipyards NHS (5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond)
February 20 to 25, 2024
Discover history in your own backyard with a visit to the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site this Heritage Week 2024.

Delta

Heritage Week: Delta Archives & Gallery Tour
Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre (4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta)
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm
Join the Delta Archives this Heritage Week and learn about the layered and complex history of Delta and its citizens through a joint archive and gallery tour. 

Heritage Week: Listen Up! An Oral History Listening Event
Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre (4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta)
Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Delta’s Archives houses one of the largest collections of oral history interviews in the lower mainland and is rich with community members stories. 

Heritage Week: Quilting Squares with the Boundary Bay Quilters Guild
Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre (4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta)
Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Members of the Boundary Bay Quilters Guild will be at the Discovery Centre with their sewing machines to help you make a quilt block. Visitors will be able to try their hand and perhaps discover the “Joy of Quilting” for themselves.

Heritage Week: Delta Treasures Viewing
North Delta Centre for the Arts (11425 84 Avenue, Delta)
Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Learn more about Delta’s storied history with a viewing of our Delta Treasures videos and a Delta specific documentary. These videos highlight important stories and artefacts that are important to Delta’s history and community members.

Follow the events calendar where new activities are being added regularly. Take some time this week to learn something new about the many “layers”of the place you call home.

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