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1. Artstarts
Carrying bags of Homesense goodies, I should have just kept walking. Really, the only reason I was trekking down Richards was to check in on Lucy Mae Brown's (whose lights had been on a few days ago). But I stopped in my tracks, intrigued by the idea…More »
2. Brunch à la Galerie - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 1L6
(604) 737-2363
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
What? Us, only one of two tables here on a beautiful Sat morning? Alright, I'll drink a beautifully large americano to that and chase it with a perfectly accompanied Benny, no problem.
Sunlight streaming through the windows, paintings lining the…More »
3. Backstage Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 687-1354
Categories:
Music Venues,
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I hadn't been Backstage in a while, and after hanging out with some friends I commented about how it felt different. More modern, less grimy, more comfy, less dark and dated. Ah, the renovated some time ago.
I still haven't eaten here, but the beer…More »
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2/22/2009
Feeling Lounge-y on a cold night? Stop in for a drink and you're likely to hear an open mike or a… Read more »
4. Biltmore Cabaret
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J7
(604) 676-0541
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Trust a dive-look outside paired with red wallpaper (circa 1975) and possibly a broken AC to have an awesome assortment of beer on tap and in the bottle!
Straining my eyes I tried to read the bottle labels, but alas - I didn't recognize any of…More »
5. Drive Dance Centre
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6
(604) 762-4232
Category:
Dance Schools
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Okay -only share this amongst your nearest and dearest. The Drive's Burlesque classes are more giggles and winks than you can shake your booty at.
This is not a pole dancing studio. They have all sorts of classes - like the "popping" class that…More »
6. Era Design
Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y5
(604) 688-2714
Category:
Jewellery
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Perhaps I can't afford shopping here (with the exception of very special occasions) but the magnetic poll towards sparkly vintage pieces had me at hello!
Custom jewelry, Canadian made diamonds plus a sparkling case full of Edwardian and Art Deco…More »
7. Framing & Art Centre
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
(604) 732-3097
Categories:
Home Decor,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I'm a procrastinator - and when my beautiful water colour painting of a landscape from way, way, way up north had collected 2 years worth of dust in its plastic cover, I decided it was time to get it framed.
Hesitant to go anywhere because of my fear…More »
8. Grace Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5T 3B7
(604) 839-5780
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
By day, you could walk or drive by it and swear it's an abandoned space. An almost blank canvas if you will. But come nightfall, and the space comes is rich with colours.
A launch pad for artists new to the scene and the host for art inspired…More »
9. Object Design - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 683-7763
Category:
Jewellery
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I'm wishing...I'm wishing...for the one I love...to buy me...to buy me... something pretty from here! (if you were in my head right now - you'd be hearing the Snow White Wishing Fountain song)
Beautiful jewelry pieces by local artists, helpful…More »
10. Portobello West Fashion + Art Market
Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
The last Sunday of every month the Railway Station is home to some of the coolest designers and crafters that you can find in the city. Jewelry, clothing, art, baby attire, pottery, accessories and (yes!) they even have guys stuff too. It's a bit…More »
11. Red Galleria
Having walked by several times on my way to the Whip, usually in the evening, I pondered the wonders that lay behind those after-hours-closed-iron-gates.
Gorgeous tables, sculptures -- art. Well, everything looks like a work of art here! These are…More »
12. Dressew Supply
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H6
(604) 682-6196
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhood: Downtown
A lesson in shopping Dressew for the art/crafting-ly challenged.
Lesson 1: Notions and fabrics must be recorded on different receipts because notions are taxed with both GST and PST while fabrics are just GST (until HST takes over of course)
Lesson 2:…More »
13. DeSerres
Vancouver, BC V5M 2E1
(604) 681-7351
Categories:
Home Decor,
Art Supplies
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
There I was, looking lost, trying to fathom how to create what I could see in my mind's eye and having no luck!
Usually, I suffer through, trying to figure it out on my own -- but the store was quiet and I was pressed for time -- so I asked. And a big…More »
14. Staples Business Depot
Vancouver, BC V6B 3M1
(604) 602-5959
Category:
Office Equipment
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Do they really follow their perky and relieving "That Was Easy" slogan?
After this past week, I dunno. Renting a projector should be easy in theory. But in practice the whole process was pretty difficult: inflexible and rigid rules coupled with…More »
15. The Buzz Café & Espresso Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B 2W6
(604) 732-9029
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
In the past number of months, I've found myself soaking in the speedy and free wi-fi at The Buzz on an evermore frequent basis.
I think it's because:
-that free and fast wi-fi can't be beat
-enough plugs
-49th Parallel coffee that is tasty and fresh
…More »
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12/6/2009
Rats, I actually thought I was going to score FTR here! It's been on my list of places to try out… Read more »
16. Independent Flixx - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M1
(604) 682-3344
Category:
DVD & Video Game Rental
Neighbourhood: West End
Aisle upon aisle of endless entertainment. The wall of foreign films sorted according to country is an easy place to spend an evening, never mind the sheer joy of renting something to take home.
For a moment I fantasized about working here. Just…More »
17. W2 Community Media Arts
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside
Definitely DTES meets west side here. The first time I came to this space in October, I had to ask multiple people if I was in the right spot. The W2 could confuse you since right now, it lives in what was an old heritage house across the street from…More »
18. Newsmall & Sterling Studio Glass
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S6
(604) 681-6730
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Look inside the warm window, watch as the craftsmen (and women) work at their art. Mesmerizing. From rolling, blowing, flaming and kilning, blobs of nothing turn into beautiful vases, flowers, pendants, glasses and more.
Inside the store, many…More »
19. Vancouver Playhouse Theatre
Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1
(604) 665-3035
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Downtown
If you know the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, you know the Playhouse, they live side by side. But unless you've been to the theatre here, you might not know what awaits inside.
The theatre itself is mid-size, not large like the Orpheum, but not small like…More »
20. Blim
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T6
(604) 872-8180
Categories:
Art Supplies,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Smack in the middle of Chinatown, just a few doors down from Fortune Sound Club, Blim has all of the bedazzlement this street could use. Funky neon sweaters, tights and retail up front, a workshop set in behind complete with lots of tables and…More »
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