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Wine, Music, & Picnic Dinners Make For Enchanted Evenings In Chinatown

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The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden began it’s Enchanted Evenings summer concert series last Friday with an al fresco performance by Chinese-Western musical fusion ensemble Silk Road Music. Scout contributor Luis Valdizon attended and took the shots above and below. They’ve really shaken things up this year with reservable seats, gourmet picnic dinners (order in advance for $10-$29), plus wine and beer. There are four more Enchanted Evenings concerts this summer and each will have a unique feel and tempo. It’s Tomoe Arts on July 17th, Jim Byrnes on July 24th, the Vancouver Piano Ensemble on Jul 31st, and Deanna Knight and the Hot Club of Mars on August 7th. The shows cost $25 each. Doors open at 7pm for each concert at 578 Carrall St.

    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.