Le Burger Week
It’s back! Le Burger Week — the Montreal-based, week-long celebration of the best and most outrageous burgers — returns to Vancouver for seven days of deliciousness. Launched in 2012, the annual, cross-country event has brought burger lovers together, who head to participating local restaurants to sample their special creations just for the fest and vote on their favourites.
When: Sept. 1 to 7
Where: Participating Vancouver restaurants
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TAIWANfest
This all-ages Taiwanese festival on Labour Day weekend features storytelling, crafts, performances, films, exhibits and food. TAIWANfest highlights the culture the Philippines this year, celebrated in the opening party and concert, and in fun events and attractions such as Jeepney rides. Live cooking demos, music, dance and lots to eat await.
When: Sept. 1 to 3
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza, 750 Hornby St.
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Phoenix at the Commodore
Catch these French alt-rockers when they take the stage at the Commodore Ballroom. The band’s syth-pop style has evolved over their seven full-length album releases, including their most recent, 2017’s Ti Amo.
When: Sept. 3,doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St.
Cheese and Meat Festival
There are few food partnerships that work as well as cheese and meat, so it makes perfect sense to have an entire event dedicated to them both, together. Back for its third year, the Cheese and Meat Festival returns to Vancouver with a day full of the obvious: cheese and meat. And lots of it! Multiple vendors will load up your charcuterie board (yours to keep) with samples of meats, cheese and accompaniments (think pickles, olives, etc.) along with chocolate, all paired with wine, beer and spirits.
When: Sept. 1, tastings at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., seminars at 1:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Where: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews
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Punjabi Market Tour
How well do you know Vancouver’s storied Punjabi Market? Go on a guided tour hosted by a passionate local who will introduce you to the market’s sights, sounds and tastes. Give bhangra dancing a go and get a temporary henna tattoo during the tour. You’ll also get shown some lesser-known gems and taste some delicious eats.
When: Sept. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Punjabi Market, 6655 Main St.
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