La Taqueria 's Tacos After Dark Fundraiser; Whole Hog Feast With Forage's Chris Whittaker

YALETOWN — Dining all famiglia-style is back at La Pentola della Quercia on Sunday July 27 at 6p.m. Join a communal table and eat with new friends on a culinary journey through the Sicily with a 10+ course menu featuring 'local Albacore tuna, calamari, and fried zucchini blossoms, alongside house made pastas and free range meats.' Tickets are $55 per person, reserve early as seating is limited. Call 604 642-0557 or email.  [EW]

ALDERGROVE — Forage's chef Chris Whittaker is hosting a four-course whole hog feast at the Fraser Common Farm on Sunday August 3. The day begins at 3p.m. with sparkling wine reception and a farm tour, then you'll help forage for your meal from a chef-provided list, before sitting down to a long table dinner with beverages supplied by R & B Brewing and Backyard Vineyards Winery. Tickets are $75 per person and funds raised will go to help Fraser Common Farm install a permanent outdoor community water station. [EW]

DOWNTOWN — On Thursday, La Taqueria Cambie is hosting Loteria, a fun fundraiser in aid of the Canadian Cancer Society from 8.30p.m. "Come and play the traditional Mexican game, Loteria (basically, just like bingo) with 100% of the funds raised from the game, going to The Canadian Cancer Society. We'll do a NEW ROUND every 5-10 minutes, with live mariachi band, $3 beer and 10% off tacos all night long. $5 for one game, $10 for three games, $3 per game for more than 3. Bring all your friends early! We'll have some amazing prizes including something from our friends at 33 Acres Brewing Company! Use hashtag #TacosAfterDark to talk about and share the event with your friends."[EW]