Victoria Tea Festival: The sixth annual festival will be held on Feb. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Victoria Conference Centre's Crystal Garden. The festival will feature an international collection of black, oolong, green, white and herbal teas for sampling. Tea experts and purveyors will be on hand to discuss the traditions and trends in tea, as well as the health benefits and serving suggestions. Tickets are $20 ($25 at the door) and are available by calling 1-250-370-4880. Info: www. victoriateafestival.com.
Dine Around Comox Valley: A month-long annual event that celebrates local cuisine will run until March 18. A total of 25 Comox Valley restaurants will partake in the campaign by creating threecourse, prix fixe meals - each available to diners for $15, $25 or $35. For information about the restaurants and accommodations participating in this year's Dine Around Comox Valley, visit www. discovercomoxvalley.com.
Oscar Party: Hamilton Street Grill will host a night of Academy Awards festivities Sunday, Feb. 26, 4-6 p.m. at 1009 Hamilton St., Vancouver. Indulge in gourmet popcorn, classic retro canapés and cocktails while viewing the awards on large flat screens. Prizes, games and contests will fill in the commercials, and for those who like to dress up, there's a prize for best Hollywood costume. Tickets: $20. Reservations and info: 604-331-1511 or www. hamiltonstreetgrill.com.
The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival fundraiser will run from Feb. 27-March 4. This year's theme will be wines of Chile and a global focus on cabernets with 180 participating wineries from 15 countries. There will be 64 events offered over a course of seven days with tastings and seminars at the Vancouver Convention Centre West and Vancouver restaurants, hotels and venues. Tickets and schedule of events: www.playhousewinefest.com or 604-873-3311.
