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1. 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 »
2. Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
Is it weird that I think it's weird that they didn't play commercials or music before the show? Maybe I just haven't been to a movie in a long time and this is the new rage - silence.
I know - who wants advertisements right? But the theatre felt…More »
3. Summer Night Market
I have been a number of times, and the Richmond/ Summer Night Market vibe definitely depends on your state of mind when you make the trek, grab some parking and start your strolling.
This time I was all about the giggles as I went with a couple of…More »
4. La Bohème
Important notes - where this food stand can be found:
La Boheme makes the rounds through the summer.
-Portobello West (the last Sunday of every month)
-Trout Lake Farmers Market (Saturday's)
-Kitsilano Farmers Market (Sunday's)
How much do I wish that…More »
5. Social Bites
How it works:
-Reserve a spot online.
-Get directions to stranger's apartments/houses
-Buy your own bottle of wine (or two bottles of wine)
-Go with other strangers to the homes of strangers and eat a first course
-Go with other strangers to the homes of…More »
6. Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
(604) 689-8232
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown
If you get a chance to see an event in action here, jump on it. According to most sources, it's booked up for at least the next year, and it's well deserving! I was at the public opening last weekend, and it was quite the show: balloon animals, guys…More »
7. UBC Farm Market
I must remember to wake up earlier! The eggs were sold out at 9:18 this morning!
My first time at the market this year and my-oh-my how happy the market makes me! It's early in the season so there is not as much selection, but I still managed to fill…More »
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3/19/2009
This is THE only reason I wake up earlier than 10 am on a Saturday morning in the summer. The… Read more »
8. Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver, BC V6A 1L3
(604) 689-0926
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
So, the area?! Well it might be well beyond the border of the scuzzy fringe that sends tourists retreating into Gastown, but armed with a friend, my phone and boots that would kick your ass--I was headed for the season launch of the Eastside Cultural…More »
9. Waterfront Theatre
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Although bringing drinks into the theatre is forbidden (unless you're sneaky like me and can conceal a coffee in the sleeve of your shirt), the space offers decent leg room, comfortable seats and sound acoustics.
The best part though is the steep…More »
10. Vogue Theatre
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
(604) 331-7900
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
It's an institution with history. It's hard not to feel excited when there's a an air of excitement buzzing about - a concert, a play, or in the case of my last visit, case some stand up comedy.
The theatre layout is beautiful. Even from the upper…More »
11. River Rock Casino Resort
The curved escalator was just about as good as this casino gets! No, I'm being too harsh. When a good name is in town, the theatre is a good venue, not amazing, but solid. And now you can bring drinks in so no more chugging them down outside!
What…More »
12. Rocky Mountaineer Station
Vancouver, BC V6A 2L8
(604) 606-7200
Category:
Transportation
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
In the last month alone, I've seen this space transformed into the Boobalicious carnival complete with burlesque dancers, the Portobello West Art and Fashion market and the Hopscotch Festival. I love how a space can be so easily transformed when…More »
13. 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 »
14. The Party Bazaar
Vancouver, BC V6A 2X3
(604) 873-5241
Categories:
Costumes,
Event Planning & Services
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
You're helpful, you're reliable. But you're also expensive and aloof. With all of your funny and fun items, you'd think you'd ham it up a bit more. But, beggars can't be choosers, and until my many tickle trunks are overflowing and I no longer need…More »
15. Your Dollar Store With More
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 669-6031
Category:
Dollar Store
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I have some interesting needs - sometimes it's eye patches, hooks and hats others it's rubber duckies, fuzzy dice and bouncy balls. And almost always I find at least some of what I'm looking for.
I understand that some of these silly things will be…More »
16. Fujiya Japanese Foods
Vancouver, BC V5L 3J8
(604) 251-3711
A bigger sunomono salad than I have ever seen at a restaurant and a shrimp california roll filled me up for lunch while I decided upon a smorgasbord of udon, soba and ramen noodles for my cupboards and freezer... yes freezer, they have fresh frozen…More »
17. 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 »
18. W2 Storyeum
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Downtown
What is it about dark, underground raw spaces that sends my spine a tingling and my heart afire? I think it's the memories of awesome parties past, shaken with the anticipation of what could be coming next.
This space is larger than life! It has a…More »
19. ING Direct
Vancouver, BC V6C 2X1
(604) 732-1028
Category:
Banks & Credit Unions
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I'm a TD girl, so I have no input on ING's services or their people. But, I was lucky enough last week to see their office at a little reception that was being held in the lobby. I was pleasantly surprised by what a cool looking, albeit orange-y…More »
20. The Improv Centre
Vancouver, BC V6H
(604) 738-7013
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Comedy Clubs
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
The last memory I have of improv involves Junior High School a lot of awkward silences. Luckily, this experience was nothing like those times!
Entering the space, you wouldn't think much of it. Glass doors, a box office and a non descript door leading…More »
21. District 319 Theatre
Vancouver, BC V6A 2S9
(604) 899-1077
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
The plush red chairs, the ability to drink and watch a film... And not just any film, Canadian indie flicks!
Putting movies aside, this space is a dream. A huge bar, great seating, exposed brick, a huge space adjacent, even the neighbourhood... the…More »
22. Capilano Golf & Country Club
The one and only time I'll ever be able to come here, thanks to friends who had their gorgeous wedding reception here this past weekend. But why the only time? Well, unless another wedding invite graces my mail box, there's no way I could get in. To…More »
23. The Beaumont Studios
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J5
(778) 371-9629
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
A roam through the dark upstairs (it was night time), peering into the various studios and perusing the art lining the walls was one vibe. Partying on the mail level (bar, disco ball, DJ, dance floor) was another. Marrying the two parts of my love…More »
24. Rennie Collection at Wing Sang
You have no idea what treasures both modern and historical live behind the unassuming doors facing Pender. But a couple of clicks on their website will unlock an hour long tour, complete with a peek at an old school room, a trounce down the old…More »
25. Jewel Ballroom & Catering
Vancouver, BC V6H
(604) 568-7377
Categories:
Venues & Event Spaces,
Caterers
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
As a venue space, The Jewel Ballroom is good in the raw space, blank canvas category. It's a little dated, but it is also hidden in a building, adding to it's mystique. The foyer to the building isn't very telling or chic, but there is a grand piano…More »
26. Vancouver Aquarium
It's so hard to not give the Vancouver Aquarium five stars, but I'm having a tough time getting past my thrifty self with this. It's $21 for an adult. Twenty-one. I'm all for supporting them, but I think I'd go more if only it wasn't such a wallet…More »
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