Free Mexican Market Takes over Robson Square in Downtown Vancouver this Saturday

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A little taste of Mexico will be transforming UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street) in Downtown Vancouver this weekend with Market Mexico, a free outdoor Mexican-inspired market being set up on Saturday, September 16 from 11:30am to midnight.

This all-day market will provide an immersive Mexican cultural experience with food, drinks, music, film, arts, crafts, and shopping. With almost 20 local food vendors taking part in the event, you’re going to want to come to this cultural experience with an empty stomach!

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Free Mexican Market Takes over Robson Square in Downtown Vancouver this Saturday

Celebrate Tacofino’s #Tacoversary and Raise Money for Vancouver’s Potluck Café Society

Tacofino_FishTaco_LREating tacos is always a great idea, but this month you can chow down on delicious, super-sustainable Ocean Wise tacos and know that you’re helping out those in need too. Tacofino is marking the first anniversary of its flagship Gastown location by serving up a taco-tastic fundraiser deal. On Saturday, Jan. 30 between 11 a.m. and midnight, Tacofino’s Burrito Bar at 15 West Cordova St. will offer their famous Baja-style fish tacos at half-price ($3 per order), with all proceeds donated to Potluck Café Society, an outreach program in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) that creates jobs for people with barriers to employment and provides healthy food options. Continue reading:
Celebrate Tacofino’s #Tacoversary and Raise Money for Vancouver’s Potluck Café Society