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.