Friday, February 7, 2014

Say Hi Vancouver
All Day
Everywhere in Vancouver
It's that simple, wear a name tag Feb 7 and Say Hi to people you see every day. Why? We see the same people everyday... in the coffee shop, on transit, at work, even in our own neighborhoods... and we have little or no connection to most of them. We live our lives beside each other, an invisible barrier separating us - subtle yet powerful. A simple name tag can break through this barrier, giving permission to Say Hi! Even if for just one day it will be worth it! Don't have a name tag? Use a sticky label, cut a square of paper and pin it to your shirt, use a grease pencil and write it on your cheek... be creative and have fun with it!!  Get your Say Hi Vancouver name tags here - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jdddy2ul0sd6r7i/-aJNK58JBd

CIBC Lunar Fest
Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00am – 7:00pm
Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza
Experience the Lunar New Year celebration at Downtown Vancouver like no other. For thousands of years, horses had journeyed through many places on earth including some of the most beautiful places in Asia. To celebrate Canada’s Asian heritage, LunarFest is proud to present a brand new experience with lanterns – Lantern Palaces – and let the star horses take us on a journey to see the historical Asia. Lanterns, drum performances, tea, dumpling festival, rocking horse.

Red Bull Illume Vancouver
Fri, Sat at Sunset (appx. 5:30pm) - 10:00pm
Jack Poole Plaza at Convention Center West, Vancouver BC
A collection of the world’s best action sports photography will illuminate Vancouver’s Jack Poole Plaza at Convention Center West from January 31 – February 8, 2014. Showcasing the most exciting action and adventure sports photography from around the world, the Top 50 images of the 2013 Red Bull Illume contest will be on display outdoors each night after dusk on illuminated 2m x 2m light boxes. 

The Red Bull Illume exhibit will be completely free and open to the public. An international traveling exhibit in itself, Red Bull Illume’s Vancouver stop will be the only one on Canadian soil. 



Chinese New Year Sky Lantern Release at Spanish Banks West
7:00pm
Spanish Banks West, Vancouver (far west end of Spanish Banks)
Several hundred lanterns will be launched into the night sky on Friday, February 7 at the far west end of Spanish Banks in Vancouver. The event begins at 7 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to come down to the beach and watch the spectacle in the sky. For those who are looking to also participate in the event, 100 per cent biodegradable lanterns can be purchased on-site from the organizers for just $5.00 while supplies last. 

The Toque Sessions at CBC Vancouver
7:30pm (rush line begins at 6:30pm)
2014 Studio 1, CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre  
It's one thing to hear Hannah Epperson's lovely music, it's another to see her weave so much musical magic with just a violin and her voice.  Find out how she does it and prepare to be enchanted.
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, February 8, 2014

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

Meet Your Maker: Chocolate Tour & Tasting - $10
12:00 PM to 2:00 
30th and Ontario Street in the East Parking lot and Plaza of Nat Bailey Stadium
2nd Annual Meet Your Maker: Chocolate Tour & Tasting at the Winter Farmers Market! Participants will sample chocolate from three uniquely different chocolatiers and learn about chocolate from bean to bar, the art of hand tempering and more. Tours run at 12pm and 1pm just in time for Valentine's Day! Meet the Makers: Becks D'Angelo - Take A Fancy Chocolate and Sweets, Koko Monk, Takanori Chiwata - Coconama Chocolate Co.

CIBC Lunar Fest
Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00am – 7:00pm
Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza
Experience the Lunar New Year celebration at Downtown Vancouver like no other. For thousands of years, horses had journeyed through many places on earth including some of the most beautiful places in Asia. To celebrate Canada’s Asian heritage, LunarFest is proud to present a brand new experience with lanterns – Lantern Palaces – and let the star horses take us on a journey to see the historical Asia. Lanterns, drum performances, tea, dumpling festival, rocking horse.
 
Red Bull Illume Vancouver
Fri, Sat at Sunset (appx. 5:30pm) - 10:00pm
Jack Poole Plaza at Convention Center West, Vancouver BC
A collection of the world’s best action sports photography will illuminate Vancouver’s Jack Poole Plaza at Convention Center West from January 31 – February 8, 2014. Showcasing the most exciting action and adventure sports photography from around the world, the Top 50 images of the 2013 Red Bull Illume contest will be on display outdoors each night after dusk on illuminated 2m x 2m light boxes. 

The Red Bull Illume exhibit will be completely free and open to the public. An international traveling exhibit in itself, Red Bull Illume’s Vancouver stop will be the only one on Canadian soil.

HWKRS MRKT at East Van Studios  - $10
6:00pm - 1:00am
East Van Studios, 870 East Cordova Vancouver
Hawkers Market is a monthly recurring underground evening food marketplace in Vancouver.  We support local vibrant food entrepreneurs and give them a place to conduct pop up food stalls (or hawker stands) to sell their food or products. They are chefs, artisans and dreamers and they know their food!  Expect a diverse selection of things to eat at the market and take home to try. The market acts as a dining, shopping and social experience.  Hawkers Market takes place from 6pm until late, along with the food, music, lights and mingling with people. On February 8th they will be accepting bitcoin payments for 33 Acres beer with mobile payment partners Hashco.re.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

CIBC Lunar Fest
Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00am – 7:00pm
Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza
Experience the Lunar New Year celebration at Downtown Vancouver like no other. For thousands of years, horses had journeyed through many places on earth including some of the most beautiful places in Asia. To celebrate Canada’s Asian heritage, LunarFest is proud to present a brand new experience with lanterns – Lantern Palaces – and let the star horses take us on a journey to see the historical Asia. Lanterns, drum performances, tea, dumpling festival, rocking horse.

Monday, February 10, 2014 - Happy Family Day!

Trout Lake Community Centre Family Day
11am - 3pm
3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Live music, dance, performances, instructor demos, family skate, figure skating demos, community folk dance, art for kids, pottery, cooking demos, cake, BBQ, historical display, free books and more