JUNE/ONGOING

Whistler Multicultural Festival (June 13): At the Whistler Public Library and Florence Peterson Park, 4 pm – 8 pm. Culture, music, food and dance will be on display. The festival is open to the public and free of charge. Visit whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com.

Whistler Farmers’ Market (June 15 – Oct. 12): The Whistler Farmers’ Market returns to the pedestrian streets of the Upper Village Market Stroll every Sunday this summer, featuring local produce, tasty artisan foods, local artists, and entertainment. The market is open twice a week. Times: 11 am – 4 pm Sundays / 3 pm – 7 pm on Wednesdays. Visit whistlerfarmersmarket.org. Tough Mudder (June 21 – 22): Tough Mudder is a hardcore 10 to 12 mile obstacle course with military-style obstacle courses designed to test participants physically and mentally. The race will be held at Whistler Olympic Park. V i s i t . toughmudder. com/events/ vancouver.

Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake (Jun 27 – Aug. 31): The Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake features one to four day workshops from beginner to advanced level instruction in oil, acrylic, watercolour, painting, sketching and life drawing. Register online, artswhistler.com or call 604-935-8410.

Bearfoot Bistro World Oyster Invitational & Bloody Caesar Battle (June 29): Witness the best oyster shuckers from around the world at this legendary Bearfoot Bistro event. Bartenders from the Pacific North West will also compete in a ‘Bloody Caesar Battle’. A charity fundraiser for Playground Builders, it will be held at the Whistler Golf Course practice range this year. Tickets are available at the Bearfoot Bistro, 604-932-3433 ext. 1 or visit bearfootbistro. com.