In-Store Tastings & Events

  • FRIDAY MAY 1: Bar Tender Vol 3. feat Sara Graorac

    6-9pm

    free / drop-in / no rsvp req'd

    Sara Graorac is a visual artist based in Vancouver BC. In addition to her art practice, she is trained in somatics, and is embarking on the study of herbalism. She brings many facets to life and her work.

    Bar Tender is our ongoing series where a guest chooses the music - and we create a special non-alc drink menu inspired by their thoughts on plants and drinks.

  • SATURDAY MAY 2: Design talk feat. Claire Saksun & Sara Graorac

    10am - 11am

    Free, no rsvp req'd

    In conjunction with Design Victoria 2026 we are presenting Claire Saksun (Designer) and Sara Graorac (visual artist) in conversation. Both had a huge hand in the design of the Softer Drink Shop space. Come hear about their ideas and creative process.

    Softer Drink will provide free pu’er tea service.

    Seating very limited. Standing room available but also limited.

Past Events

  • FRI MARCH 27: Massey Wines Portfolio Tasting

    4-7pm

    drop-in / no rsvp req'd

    Rich Massey is a vital importer of rare and exciting natural wine in BC, and his agency's non-alcoholic portfolio is just as thrilling. Domaine des Grottes, Arensbak, Dr. Amarno, Ghia...

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    Come try the good stuff!

  • SAT APRIL 4: brain bath

    [out of store]

    presented by pacific rhythm:

    sound bath, ambient music, sets by Khotin, and dj set by Apiento. (test pressing), with tea service by softer. :)

    this is happening in Vancouver, BC, Canada on April 4.

    see resident advisor for tickets 

  • THURS APRIL 9: Bar Tender Vol 2

    5-8pm
    [initially announced for March 22 - postponed]

    join us for v2 of Bar Tender, an after hours social event at Softer featuring music and non-alcoholic drinks. This edition with records chosen by Saleh, drinks featuring persian tea service


    no rsvp required / drop in stay however long you want

  • Sakura with Suribachi - March 12th 5pm - 8pm

    Join us as we welcome Yuki, local herbalist and producer of the popular Suribachi Herbal line of oxymels. She will be channeling her love of cherry blossoms through her expertise in herbal drinkmaking as well as traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Expect a celebration of the seasons and a burst of blossoming flavour experiences.

    Pre-order required to secure sweet treats by Paradise Sweets.

    Otherwise, no RSVP required - drop-in and order drinks a la carte. :)

  • FRIDAY JANUARY 23rd - 4-7pm - Non-alc wine tasting with Somm Zero

    Who better to learn from than the importers themselves? Somm Zero is an Okanagan based agency that imports quality non-alc wine from small specialist producers, such as Divin, Moderato, and Zeno. Alex 1 of 3 founders, is a fount of knowledge and experience. Come taste some of the most exciting products in the non-alc wine world right now.

  • November 30

    Public Assembly @ Upcycle Collective

    Feat. Hussain Bokhari & Flippy DJ. Day 3 of concerts presented by Lamp Post Victoria & bo_meets_world. Maybe you’ll find a keg of fizzy yerba mate or some pu’er tea… something for your mind, your body, your soul...

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