It’s BC Craft Beer Month, so here’s our highlights of the jam-packed calendar this October. Visit BCCraftBeerMonth.com for the full run-down of events all over the province.
The Business of Craft Beer
Hear from some of the best in BC's booming local craft beer industry about the future of the industry.
Where: Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
When: Friday, Oct. 14, 9am–5:30pm
Tickets: $109 at BCBusiness.ca
BC Beer Awards and Festival
The crown jewel in BC Craft Beer Month. Come rub elbows and drain pints with the best brewers in BC. Pro tip: The after party is at 12 Kings, so don’t lose your wristband, or you won’t be able to get in.
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 4-9pm
Tickets: SOLD OUT!
Beerlesque VI
Craft beer and burlesque, together at last! This titillating burlesque show features Burgundy Brix, April O'Peel, Veronica Wax, Voracious V, and Scarlett Delirium, and is emceed by the one and only Purrfessor, with musical interludes by the Spillionaires.
Where: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 6–10:30pm
Tickets: $49 at TicketZone.com and include 10 four-ounce drink samples.
Hot Glass Cold Beer
Taste great beer from some of Vancouver’s best craft breweries while you watch amazing glassblowing demonstrations by local artists. Tickets include a handblown taster glass designed, made and signed by glass artist Scott McDougall.
Where: Terminal City Glass Co-op, 1191 Parker Street, Vancouver
When: Saturday, Oct. 29
Tickets: $55 at TerminalCityGlass.com
–Compiled by Robert Mangelsdorf
