Oysters and Muscadet Supper; Yaletown Prepares for Annual Candytown Festival

YALETOWN— Loathe as we are to use the 'C' word, Yaletown's Christmas CandyTown festival is back on November 23 from noon till 9p.m. Horse-drawn carriages, craft activities, ice sculptures and yup- Santa photo ops are go - along with the All I Want For Christmas... gift market which will include Big Red's Poutine, Coquettish Cupcakes, Maple Sugar Shack, The Pie Hole, BeaverTails Pastry and many more. [VanCityBuzz]

RILEY PARK— Curious Oyster and Racine Wine Imports are hosting an evening of Loire Valley Muscadet, oysters and rustic breads, butter, and charcuterie from Oyama Sausage Co on November 13. Tickers are $60 and include four wines picked specially by vignerons Jo Landron (Domaines Landron) and Marc Ollivier (Domaine de la Pépière) with an open oyster bar and brasserie-inspired snacks. Reserve your ticket online. [Eaterwire]