Friday, February 28, 2014

The Toque Sessions at CBC Vancouver
7:30pm (rush line begins at 6:30pm)
2014 Studio 1, CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre  
Friday, February 28 - Hannah Georgas and Ryan Guldemond Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond and Hannah Georgas are musical forces to be reckoned with in their own right.  Imagine them together!  An indie music powerhouse. The 5th annual Toque Sessions has all the genres you'll need to satisfy your musical palate. Thursdays and Fridays this winter, we invite you to join us at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre for a FREE concert. Seating is FIRST COME-FIRST SEATED, we are not taking reservations.   A RUSH LINE will be in place for every concert beginning at 6:30 PM outside 700 Hamilton Street.  Seating is limited so please arrive early.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Fresh, local, organic foods & crafts. 60+ vendors, hot food, music! Rain or Shine!

Soil and Manure Sale
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
VanDusen Visitor Centre Circular Driveway off of Oak Street 
Products: Red Label Top Soil from high grade organics and Brown Label Manure, an essential organic mix which will simulate and multiply the natural organisms of your soil. Price: $5 per 20 litre bag

Vancouver Diversity Health Fair
10 am - 3 pm
Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
The Vancouver Diversity Health Fair is the largest event of its kind in Canada and has evolved into one of the most exciting and dynamic multicultural events in the Lower Mainland. Last year, over 3500 people attended the fair.    This free, family-friendly event features over 50 health and wellness related exhibitors, interactive culinary demonstrations, health screenings and onsite tests, spectacular multicultural entertainment and children’s activities.

Bakers Dozen
11 am - 3pm
River District Centre, 8683 Kerr Street, Vancouver
Baker’s Dozen is an indoors baked goods market hosted by River District Centre.  For all five Sundays in March, 13 local bakers will have the opportunity to sell their delicious creations down by the river!  Best of all, admission is FREE!

Canadian Tire Heritage Classic Hockey Celebration
11:30am-1:00pm
Canadian Tire at Cambie & 7th Ave
The Heritage Classic Hockey Game is this Sunday at BC Place. Canadian Tire on Cambie at W.7th is hosting an event to help promote & support this game.NHL Alumni, Trevor Linden, Cliff Ronning & Geoff Courtnall will be on site for signatures. Tons of in-store activities and a special 2 Day Ad.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic Fan Festival 
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
the parking lot outside the Plaza of Nations, 750 Pacific Blvd
On Sunday, Mar. 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. -- before the puck drops for the 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic -- the parking lot outside the Plaza of Nations will transform into the 2014 Canadian Tire NHL Spectator Plaza. Festivities that highlight the event include: autograph opportunities and a live question and answer session with 1994 Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup Final team members Kirk McLean and Cliff Ronning; interactive hockey-themed attractions; a wide selection of officially licensed merchandise and collectibles; a chance to win tickets to 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic game; and much more. Starting at 10:30 a.m., fans can enjoy a musical performance by Side One presented by SiriusXM.

THE 86th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS – LIVE at THE RIO 
Doors 3:00pm / Show 4:00pm 
Rio Theatre  1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
NO Cover – FREE Admission 19+ only with bar service. Please bring 2 pieces of ID. Dress up and have your photo taken as you pose on our very own red carpet. Contests include Oscar trivia, Best Costume, and Best Acceptance Speech. Special Prize for whoever correctly picks the TOP 6 Oscar categories: Actor, Actress, Director, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Best Picture.

Last Friday, at the annual BC Home + Garden Show....

This wall of gnomes was waiting at the entrance. They are pretty cute!



I went after work so was unfortunately unable to watch any presentations. I didn't have much time so I rushed through everything.













 A popular theme this year in decorating seems to be moss. I saw it everywhere.




I was thrilled to see that there was a planted aquarium display. Aquascaping is a very relaxing hobby. Though my aquarium never looked as beautiful as these!



 I loved the decor of the energy efficient house exhibit.

 I want that lounging chair and aquarium.



 Beautiful bedroom!

HURRY – tickets go on sale to the public Monday, March 3  

Show dates May 28 – June 29  
Queen Elizabeth Theatre  

Back by “popular” demand.  Variety calls WICKED “a cultural phenomenon” and it continues to break box office records across North America. Winner of over 50 major awards  including a Grammy® and three Tony® Awards.  WICKED is “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York Times).  

Long before that girl arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood.  The other is ambitious and very popular.  How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete – and completely satisfying – musical in a long time”. (USA Today).        

On May 28th Broadway’s biggest blockbuster flies back in Vancouver for a five week engagement.  ORDER NOW to get the best choice of dates and seating locations before tickets go on sale, Monday, March 3!

Friday, February 21, 2014

BC Home + Garden Show -  $15.00, $12.00 online
Fri 12pm - 9pm, Sat 10am - 9pm, Sun 10am - 6pm
BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
The BC Home + Garden Show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, inside and out. With big names like Bryan Baeumler, star of HGTV’s Leave It To Bryan, plus more than 425 exhibitors and a slew of exciting new features, there’s real advice, real inspiration and real experts at every turn.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Fresh, local, organic foods & crafts. 60+ vendors, hot food, music! Rain or Shine!

Seedy Saturday - by donation
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
VanDusen Botanical Garden, Floral Hall, Admin Bldg. 
 A celebration of heritage varieties and organic gardening featuring more than 30 growers, seed companies and exhibitors, Heritage Seed Swap.

Soil and Manure Sale
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
VanDusen Visitor Centre Circular Driveway off of Oak Street 
Products: Red Label Top Soil from high grade organics and Brown Label Manure, an essential organic mix which will simulate and multiply the natural organisms of your soil. Price:  $5 per 20 litre bag

Vancouver ZoomerShow - $8 or Free Tickets online
Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 5pm
Vancouver Convention Centre Hall A, 1055 Canada Place
Now entering its sixth successful year, the ZoomerShow is Canada’s largest consumer show and lifestyle expo for men and women 45+. Explore hundreds of way to live big. Travel, money, health and fitness, retirement and reinvention – if it’s new, if it can show you how to live big, it’s at the ZoomerShow. Don’t just watch… get moving  Dance to the music you grew up with, learn new ways to get in shape, We’ll get you going at the ZoomerShow. Get Your free tickets here.

BC Home + Garden Show -  $15.00, $12.00 online
Fri 12pm - 9pm, Sat 10am - 9pm, Sun 10am - 6pm
BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
The BC Home + Garden Show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, inside and out. With big names like Bryan Baeumler, star of HGTV’s Leave It To Bryan, plus more than 425 exhibitors and a slew of exciting new features, there’s real advice, real inspiration and real experts at every turn.

Vancouver Travel Expo
12pm - 4pm
East Building, Hall B Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Place Vancouver
Exclusive deals, massive savings expert advice, book on the day. Informative presentations showcasing the most popular features of a selection of travel operators. “Ask the Expert” and gain insider advice and tips from leading travel experts and suppliers.

Cress by Marissa Meyer Book Signing
2:00pm
Chapters Metrotown, Burnaby
Meet Marissa Meyer as she signs the third book in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, Cress. The plot to overthrow Queen Levana continues and while Scarlet, Cinder and Cress may not have signed up to save the world, they may be the only hope the world has.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

BC Home + Garden Show -  $15.00, $12.00 online
Fri 12pm - 9pm, Sat 10am - 9pm, Sun 10am - 6pm
BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
The BC Home + Garden Show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, inside and out. With big names like Bryan Baeumler, star of HGTV’s Leave It To Bryan, plus more than 425 exhibitors and a slew of exciting new features, there’s real advice, real inspiration and real experts at every turn.

Vancouver ZoomerShow - $8 or Free Tickets online
Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 5pm
Vancouver Convention Centre Hall A, 1055 Canada Place
Now entering its sixth successful year, the ZoomerShow is Canada’s largest consumer show and lifestyle expo for men and women 45+. Explore hundreds of way to live big. Travel, money, health and fitness, retirement and reinvention – if it’s new, if it can show you how to live big, it’s at the ZoomerShow. Don’t just watch… get moving  Dance to the music you grew up with, learn new ways to get in shape, We’ll get you going at the ZoomerShow. Get Your free tickets here.

Friday, February 14, 2014

2014 Lucky Loonie Coin Exchange
Fri 11am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 12pm - 5pm
Royal Canadian Mint, 752 Granville Street, Vancouver
Hold the Olympic spirit in your hand. Show your support for Canada athletes as they go for gold in Sochi, with the new 2014 Lucky Loonie from the Royal Canadian Mint.  Visit the coin exchanges at the Royal Canadian Mint Boutiques - celebrate achievement with the 2014 Lucky Loonie.  752 Granville Street from 11 to 5 on February 14 and 15 and from noon to 5.

The Toque Sessions at CBC Vancouver
7:30pm (rush line begins at 6:30pm)
2014 Studio 1, CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre  
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings - Back in 1996 Blackie and the Rodeo Kings was a one-off side project by three great solo artists Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing and LEe HARVeY OsMOND (Tom Wilson) 2014 finds them releasing their eighth studio album, South. The 5th annual Toque Sessions has all the genres you'll need to satisfy your musical palate. Thursdays and Fridays this winter, we invite you to join us at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre for a FREE concert. Seating is FIRST COME-FIRST SEATED, we are not taking reservations.   A RUSH LINE will be in place for every concert beginning at 6:30 PM outside 700 Hamilton Street.  Seating is limited so please arrive early.

Winterruption 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014 - Sunday, February 16, 2014  
Granville Island, Vancouver
Granville Island is gearing up to celebrate its ninth annual Winterruption, a truly unique Vancouver winter festival! New this year, join a “Meet Your Makers” tour showcasing Granville Island spirits including the Liberty Distillery. The Vancouver Fringe Festival presents the hilarious comedy "Hockey Night at the Puck and Pickle Pub" at Studio 1398.  Family fun is front-and-centre with performances by Charlotte Diamond, mask making workshops and parading through the streets with our ever-popular stilt dancers. Axe Capoeira’s high-flying acrobatics, invigorating Brazilian music and dazzling costumes will delight all ages. Discover artists' exhibits, local food, French films and Pop up Dances around every corner of the Island all weekend long!

Edible Canada House: Festival Under the Bridge - $25
fri 6pm–1am, sat 11am–1am, sun 11am–midnight 
Under the Granville Street Bridge behind Edible Canada 
Experience the Canadian Olympic buzz with large screen TVs showing the Olympic Winter Games, beer, wine, Canadian comfort foods, live DJs, bands, and local art.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Fresh, local, organic foods & crafts. 60+ vendors, hot food, music! Rain or Shine!

Sustainable Seafood Walking Tour
Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 11:00am - 12:00pm 
Granville Island Public Market - Meet at Triangle Square across from the Public Market Sat 11am
Free Looking for a delicious and entertaining way to spend your Saturday? Explore Fisherman’s Wharf, market shops, and enjoy a cooking demo with your star chef! The David Suzuki Foundation and SeaChoice will feature the ocean-friendly seafood choices on the Island, and help you recreate mouth-watering dishes at home. Presented by David Suzuki Foundation and SeaChoice | davidsuzuki.org

2014 Lucky Loonie Coin Exchange
Fri 11am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 12pm - 5pm
Royal Canadian Mint, 752 Granville Street, Vancouver
Hold the Olympic spirit in your hand. Show your support for Canada athletes as they go for gold in Sochi, with the new 2014 Lucky Loonie from the Royal Canadian Mint.  Visit the coin exchanges at the Royal Canadian Mint Boutiques - celebrate achievement with the 2014 Lucky Loonie.  752 Granville Street from 11 to 5 on February 14 and 15 and from noon to 5.

Winterruption 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014 - Sunday, February 16, 2014  
Granville Island, Vancouver
Granville Island is gearing up to celebrate its ninth annual Winterruption, a truly unique Vancouver winter festival! New this year, join a “Meet Your Makers” tour showcasing Granville Island spirits including the Liberty Distillery. The Vancouver Fringe Festival presents the hilarious comedy "Hockey Night at the Puck and Pickle Pub" at Studio 1398.  Family fun is front-and-centre with performances by Charlotte Diamond, mask making workshops and parading through the streets with our ever-popular stilt dancers. Axe Capoeira’s high-flying acrobatics, invigorating Brazilian music and dazzling costumes will delight all ages. Discover artists' exhibits, local food, French films and Pop up Dances around every corner of the Island all weekend long!

Edible Canada House: Festival Under the Bridge - $25
fri 6pm–1am, sat 11am–1am, sun 11am–midnight 
Under the Granville Street Bridge behind Edible Canada 
Experience the Canadian Olympic buzz with large screen TVs showing the Olympic Winter Games, beer, wine, Canadian comfort foods, live DJs, bands, and local art.

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Fifty Shades of Grey Author Book Signing
WRISTBANDS: 10AM 
BOOK SIGNING: 2PM  
Chapters Robson
Be amongst the first 300 people to get a wristband to attend the first Canadian book signing with E.L. James, bestselling author of The Fifty Shades Trilogy. The first 100 of the 300 customers to purchase ONE (1) E.L. James hardcover book at Chapters Robson on the day of the event will receive a special wristband for front of the line priority access. All wristbands will be distributed beginning at 10:00 am on Sunday, February 16th at Chapters Robson, 788 Robson St.  Event Guidelines: • 300 wristbands will be distributed beginning at 10:00 am on Sunday, February 16th at Chapters Robson, 788 Robson St. • The first 100 customers to purchase ONE (1) E.L. James hardcover book at Chapters Robson on the day of the event will receive a special wristband for front of the line priority access. • ONE (1) wristband per person. 
 
Bakers Market
11am - 3pm
Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver
The Baker's Market is back...mark your calendar for February 16, 23, March 2, 9, April 20, 27 & May 4 at Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre. The Baker's Market welcomes  baking enthusiasts, pastry students, mommies & budding entrepreneurs who are keen on selling sweet & savoury baked goodies to the local community.

2014 Lucky Loonie Coin Exchange
Fri 11am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 12pm - 5pm
Royal Canadian Mint, 752 Granville Street, Vancouver
Hold the Olympic spirit in your hand. Show your support for Canada athletes as they go for gold in Sochi, with the new 2014 Lucky Loonie from the Royal Canadian Mint.  Visit the coin exchanges at the Royal Canadian Mint Boutiques - celebrate achievement with the 2014 Lucky Loonie.  752 Granville Street from 11 to 5 on February 14 and 15 and from noon to 5.

Winterruption 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014 - Sunday, February 16, 2014  
Granville Island, Vancouver
Granville Island is gearing up to celebrate its ninth annual Winterruption, a truly unique Vancouver winter festival! New this year, join a “Meet Your Makers” tour showcasing Granville Island spirits including the Liberty Distillery. The Vancouver Fringe Festival presents the hilarious comedy "Hockey Night at the Puck and Pickle Pub" at Studio 1398.  Family fun is front-and-centre with performances by Charlotte Diamond, mask making workshops and parading through the streets with our ever-popular stilt dancers. Axe Capoeira’s high-flying acrobatics, invigorating Brazilian music and dazzling costumes will delight all ages. Discover artists' exhibits, local food, French films and Pop up Dances around every corner of the Island all weekend long!

Edible Canada House: Festival Under the Bridge - $25
fri 6pm–1am, sat 11am–1am, sun 11am–midnight 
Under the Granville Street Bridge behind Edible Canada 
Experience the Canadian Olympic buzz with large screen TVs showing the Olympic Winter Games, beer, wine, Canadian comfort foods, live DJs, bands, and local art.

Last weekend, the annual CIBC Lunarfest was held at in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery to celebrate the coming of Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse.




There was a lot of hustle and bustle upon entering the Lunarfest tent. Tea tasting, painting, pottery, and other activities were available to do.





Past the activity stations, we had to wait in line for the Lantern Palace show to begin.


I wasn't really impressed with this year's lanterns. As much as I appreciate the large scale lanterns, I missed the little ones that were made by the public. Instead, we were treated to a little skit that involved a family of four horses who journeyed through many countries searching for a missing white Lion dancer. It was really made for kids because I rolled my eyes throughout the whole thing. I did the elephant lantern though. 






 Funny - Darth Vader mask.



Besides the lanterns, there was this 15-foot-tall inflatable rocking horse on display outside. It's apparently suppose to invoke happy memories of childhood. Never had a rocking horse so it wasn't effective for me but I suppose it could be seen as whimsical?

Did anyone else go? What did you think of this year's display?