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Theatres, venues and the festive happenings therin.
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1. Got Craft?
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B6
(604) 253-1181
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Each year Got Craft fills the hall with crafty vendors and the crowds come. My face hurt from smiling so much at all the cute and clever crafts. It was totally CUTE OVERLOAD !!
Boiled wool animals and ornaments, typewriter key necklaces, carved wooden…More »
2. Make It!
Vancouver, BC V5N 4E4
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Festivals
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
What could be better than a room full of inspiration ?!
Do you want to keep your gift buying 'off the grid' ? Well, the Make It show is the perfect opportunity to do that. It's like a veritable smorgasbord of art & craft. There's just no shortage of…More »
3. St. James Hall
Vancouver, BC V6K
(604) 739-9373
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Beautiful architecture and great acoustics!
The performance we attended was a near sell out and created a bit of a bottleneck in the foyer but this intimate venue was perfect for the type of show we saw; Caravan Rhythms presentation of Bassekou…More »
4. Croatian Cultural Centre
Vancouver, BC V5N 4E4
(604) 879-0154
Categories:
Venues & Event Spaces,
Social Clubs,
Community Service/Non-Profit
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Wow. Nice big hall.
The Make-it craft fair fit nicely, if not a teensy bit tightly. I guess bumping bumsies isn't so terrible though. It was totally worth it to visit all the booths of fantasticly creative craftisans. (Yeah I just made up a word,…More »
5. Waterfront Theatre
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Waterfront is a nice enough little venue on Granville Island. There's parking nearby and the waiting line is partly covered.
With a couple of hundred seats or so and no real bad seat in the house, this small theatre is okay in my books.
It's funny…More »
6. Performance Works
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
(604) 687-3020
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
It's been many years since I caught a play in this sweet, mixed use space but on Saturday, Fair Trade Vancouver had a Holiday Vendor Showcase at this location.
As I walked around the room checking out the many vendors, I also looked down at the old…More »
7. Fair Trade Vancouver's Holiday Vendor Showcase
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
(604) 687-3020
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
This was an Intimate assembly of Fair trade/ Direct trade organizations exhibiting their wares.
We got a wholesome vibe right upon entering, where we were offered coffee samples from Level Ground, a roaster from Vancouver Island that deals directly…More »
8. Havana Theatre
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X4
(604) 253-9119
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
This is a very casual and intimate theatre at the back of the popular restaurant Havana on the drive. Get there early and then get in line at the back after browsing in the gallery room.
The space has a lot of potential and was well used for the…More »
9. Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre
Our first show here in the Vancouver area, we have had the privilege to see Habib Koite once again at this lovely and intimate theatre on the Capilano University campus. Our fourth time seeing H.K. and this experience had a more personal feel to it…More »
10. Fringe Festival
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
(604) 257-0350
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Local Flavour,
Cinema
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Fun festival full of charm and wonderfully talented people!
The atmosphere is energizing and festive. Everyone's mood seems to be lifted, wandering around Granville Island, the hub of the Festival.
Buskers and musicians performing out front to the…More »
11. Winter Farmers Market
Vancouver, BC V5L
Category:
Farmers Market
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I love the variety at this little farmers market in front of Wise Hall on Adanac in East Van, with indoor and outdoor vendors selling everything from honey to potatoes and mushrooms to Maple syrup.
There's a friendly community vibe going on.
The Crepe…More »
12. Vancouver Chinatown Night Market
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 682-8998
Categories:
Shopping,
Specialty Food
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Strathcona
We're not much for night activities so we got super lucky driving past Keefer Street when I spotted this small night market.
I had just been saying how I've not been to the giant Richmond night market and lamenting on how far it was as the Vancouver…More »
13. Winter Farmer's Market at Nat Bailey Stadium
If that many people are willing to work on a freezing cold, but sunny and crisp Saturday, then how can I complain?
It was burr-ific!
The Roaming Dragon was there, as was the GoGo Java truck; This one woman espresso-mobile is a rockin' with the…More »
14. Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
(604) 689-8232
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown
Recently I attended the BC Home & Garden Show at the Newly expanded Convention Center West. The old building is pretty nice, but there's no way anyone can experience this west building with out being impressed. It's massive, for one thing. The…More »
15. Mount Baker Theatre
If a venue can be described in human terms, this place is like visiting a friends nice old aunt. The only thing missing is a cup of tea. This is one of those historic, classic old places with insane detailing and woodwork and amazing light fixtures.…More »
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North shore businesses and attractions. (33)Yo! The north shore is NOT the north pole. It's a only hop over the bridge or a ferry ride away. The quality of shops, cafe's and restaurants is worth the ride or trip. |
Tail waggers welcome here (17)Vancouver places where pooches Yelp. |
Free Stuff! (20)Things to do around Van. that won't bust yer budget. |
Connect the dots on a coffee shop journey. (47)I love a good cappuccino made from a quality bean and respectfully treated. I've visited a lot of cafes in Vancouver and all the way south to San Luis Obispo California.Also eastward from BC to Ontario. I love a good cup, good service and ambiance is very important to me too. These are my faves. |
Fi*ve st*rs of awesomeness (13)I like to savor my stars & so I don't give out 5 very often. I'm just like that. |
Gluten Free/ Dairy free eats. (59)Places that offer G.F. and D.F. items.*Warning: I am NO vegan! |
Come on over to the VEV ! (20)The Vancouver East Village (dot ca) that is. There's so many small independent businesses over here. What we all call 'hidden gems' and some not so hidden, like Campagnolo Roma and the Red Wagon. Yup! those are in the VEVFollow @VanEastVillage on Twitter too. |
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