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Emily Carr Set For Alumni Art Sale This Weekend On Granville Island, October 1+2

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Emily Carr University of Art + Design is hosting its annual Alumni Art Market on campus this weekend and you should check it out. From the architecture-focused work of Mira Song to the light hearted illustrations of Joni Taylor, browsers can expect a little bit of everything — prints, ceramics, canvases, clothing and more — from sixteen different artists. The lineup this year looks super dynamic and thoughtful. Whether you pull the trigger on a new piece of art or not, the range of work will make your extended exploration of Granville Island all the more interesting and enjoyable. See you there!

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 Oct. 1 – Oct. 2 | 11am to 4pm | Concourse Gallery (1399 Johnston St. on Granville Island) | DETAILS

It’s Official: Strathcona Beer is Branching Out to the North Shore

Strathcona Beer Company is stretching its reach, expanding beyond its namesake neighbourhood with a second location on the North Shore, which opened earlier this week, on Monday, September 23rd.

Steel Your Nerves for the Return of the “Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse” This October

For six nights only, Strange Fellows Brewing is embracing its morbid past by once again becoming 'Dead Fellows Brewhouse'.

For Italian-Style Autumn Comfort, Join Bar Corso’s Wine Pairing Dinner on Oct. 8th

As the evenings get cooler, there’s something innately comforting about a well-crafted meal paired with great wine - and next month the Commercial Drive restaurant has got you covered, with a six-course dinner inspired by the flavours of Piedmont and Tuscany.

Chef Jefferson Álvarez Announces October Pop-Up Dinner Series, ‘Cacao 2.0’

Bring on the tasty tropical vibes: this October Chef Álvarez is making his long-awaited comeback, with two highly coveted Sunday evening dinner dates locked in, on October 6th and 13th.