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This Weekend’s Must-Do Is Sunday’s “Salt & Soil” With Curious Oyster

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Have no plans for this Sunday? Good! Head out to Farmer’s on 57th (West 57th Ave) for Curious Oyster’s highly anticipated Salt & Soil, “an alfresco party celebrating the seasonal harvest at Tessa Wetherill’s stunning half-acre organic vegetable and flower urban farm.” Tickets include canapés, good times, freshly shucked oysters and live music by celebrated local songwriter Bob Sumner. There are only 100 tickets to this evening event (6pm start), and they are going fast. Score yours here.

Roll Up Your Sleeves and Reconnect with Food, Land, and Community at UBC Farm This Summer

UBC Farm has released its summer workshop schedule, with hands-on classes and guided outdoor experiences that connect people to food, nature, and each other.

The Garden Adds a Long-Overdue Wine Bar Energy to Strathcona

The Garden in Strathcona has expanded into evening service, adding wine, cocktails, and a menu of share plates to its familiar café-and-retail setup.

THIS Gallery’s $200 Art Show Opens Friday, May 15

More than fifty artists. Every work priced at $200. THIS Gallery’s upcoming fundraiser exhibition turns small-scale sculpture into something energetic, accessible, and worth showing up for.

Casa Molina Is Throwing a Proper Spanish Party This Sunday

Paella pans, hand-carved jamón, vermut, gin & tonics, and laughter drifting between tables. Casa Molina is turning two this Sunday and throwing a full-day Spanish taberna-style party to mark it.