Granville Street is where the world came to Mix it up during the 2010 Olympics. We're carrying this same spirit into the summer with a slew of summer events including dance, music, food and drink. Come visit Vancouver's Street and get the details here.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

ShopGranville May 30th: Sanafir Restaurant

A last minute addition to the ShopGranville Day: Sanafir Restaurant is hosting a special tasting menu for only $30.00 a person. Guests will enjoy about five courses including such favorites as togorashi seared tuna and Punjabi style butter chicken... (Mmm...butter chicken).

This is a great way to share and enjoy their modern day bazaar! An amazing deal, no?

Sanafir opens at 5PM on Saturday and is located at 1026 Granville Street.

Check out www.sanafir.ca for more info about the restaurant.

TONIGHT VanStyle Fashion Show at The Caprice & Ticket Giveaway

Tonight come to Caprice Nightclub for the opening night of the VanStyle event!

There will be a fashion show featuring clothing from Puma, Bedo, Mantique and Parasuco, modeled by our Canadian Olympians (proceeds from the event benefit the local charity Contributing To the Lives of Inner City Kids - CLICK).

There will also be amazing dances from Harbour Dance, great gift bags (!), food and drink, and music. See Olympian athletes rock funky hairstyles by Chop Shop and makeup by M.A.C. If you're a fashionista or lover of all things beauty and fashion related, then you don't want to miss this event!

When: Tonight, May 28th 2009 at 9 PM

Where: Caprice Nightclub

Tickets: $30.00 - available at the door.

AS A THANKS FOR READING - We are GIVING away TWO tickets to the fashion show tonight - email us at shopgranville@shopgranville.ca BEFORE 3PM.

Check out www.vanstyleevent.com for more details and a full list of events happening this weekend.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

SHOPGRANVILLE DAY - MAY 30TH!



There’s a special deal on Granville Street starting this Saturday May 30. Prix fixed menus, 10-70% off sales, and freebies, like a free latte when you buy some ridiculously nummy cheesecake, or complimentary wine with meal. 35 businesses involved including PUMA, FLUEVOG, Mantique, Sterling, Payless Shoes, and FutureShop.

NOTE: FREE 2 hour street parking on Granville street from Davie to Nelson. (I know! free downtown parking?! It’s real and it’s spectacular. Our little secret.)

and now.. for the deals..

400 block Granville Street
  • Trees Organic Coffee- Free latté when you buy a slice of the best cheesecake in town

500 block Granville Street
  • Ingledew’s - 20% off everything in the Store

600 block Granville Street
  • Parasuco Jeans - 30 % off regularly priced merchandise
  • Sterling Shoes - Up to 20% off on new arrivals

700 block Granville Street
  • Shoe Warehouse - Buy one, Get 2nd 50% off. Equal/lesser value.2 for $60
  • Helly Hansen - 30% off everything in the store (except LIFA).
  • Zennkai Salon - Buy 2 Retail Products Get 1 FREE (of equal / lesser value)
  • BEDO – 25% off regular price merchandise, 10% additional off sale merchandise
  • Mantique – 15 % off entire stock all weekend!
  • Future Shop - Save up to 20 % off select merchandise.

800 block Granville Street
  • Burger King - 2 Whoppers for $5.00
  • Payless Shoes - $10 off any purchase of $30 or more on all shoes and handbags!
  • Shuraku – Three course Prix Fixe Dinner for $25 (with Sake pairing add $15)
  • Puma - Save 25% off the entire store all weekend!
  • Fluevog shoes - 10% off regular priced merchandise.
  • David Gordon Shoes - 25% off all inventory 
  • Hart & Sole - from 10% to 70% off everything.
  • Mavi – 25% discount off any regular price Mavi in-store merchandise.
  • Underworld Skateboard Vancouver - 15% off entire store and more!
  • McDonalds - 99¢ Big Mac® and a 69¢ cone

900 block Granville Street
  • Roxy Burger – 20% off all food until 9:00pm
  • Harbour Dance - $ 5 Intro to Hip Hop class on Saturday, May 30th @ 2:45pm
  • Doolin’s Irish Pub - 25% discount off food until 4pm.

1000 block Granville Street
  • Chop Shop -$5.00 off all Haircuts for walk-in’s

1100 block Granville Street
  • The Refinery - Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with food purchase all day!
  • SIP resto-lounge - Special three course menu pre-fix menu $26 all weekend!
  • Twisted Fork – ‘early-bird’ $25 three course meal for the entire evening

1200 block Granville Street
  • Stratosphere – complimentary blow-drys

* Please see store for more details. While supplies last. At Granville Street locations only.


Tuesday, May 19, 2009

May Special at Breathe Spa

During May, Breathe Spa (464 Granville Street) is holding a special promotion: enjoy one of 2 hour facials, a pedicure and a manicure and receive the manicure for free. A value of $260.00 for only $210.00!

Visit www.breathespa.net for more details.

May Days at Tom Lee Music

This is WEEK 3 of May Days at Tom Lee Music, so if you haven't already been in to check out the merchandise better do so now!

Just to recap, Tom Lee Music will pay the GST on featured brands of guitars, keyboards, drums, recording, pro audio and DJ.

Here's the brands you can expect to find deals on this week: Roland, Takamine, Boss, Numark, Akai, PreSonus, Taylor, Rane, Zildjian, Gretsch, Squier, and Apogee. Visit www.tomleemusic.ca for more details.


Friday, May 15, 2009

International Fluevog Day is Today!!

You might be asking, what is International Fluevog Day? Fluevog Day is essentially the best parts of every special day and holiday rolled into one...the love of Valentine's mixed with the celebrations of New Year's and the fellowship of St. Patrick's day. And on that day, as Fluevogians put it: "Remember to cherish your friends, park your car, serve and be served, value your soul, leave small prints, and be Fluevogian - oh and show off your Fluevogs."

International Fluevog Day in the past couple years has really taken off -Rhode Island is now considering passing laws that will make May 15th a state holiday and Rod Stewart himself has called up John Fluevog, the founder of John Fluevog Boots & Shoes, to wish him an International Fluevog Day.

What will you get on IFD? Well, this year customers can enjoy free shipping on web orders on May 14th and 15th and if you are near a store on the 15th stop by for the festivities and receive 15% off regular price merchandise. At 5:15 there will be refreshments, balloons, outfits, loud(er) music and costumes along side fellow like-minded Fluevogians.

Check out http: www.fluevog.com or stop by 837 Granville Street.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Ralph Lauren Children's Shop at the Bay

Come celebrate the opening of the new Ralph Lauren's Children's Shop at the Bay Downtown. Enjoy music, balloons, a chance to receive a complimentary photograph with the Polo Bear, and more.

And, while checking out the Spring 2009 collection if you buy any polo kids product at regular price get the 2nd at 50% off!

When: Monday May 18th, 2009 from 1PM- 4PM

Where: The Bay Downtown, 4th floor



Pink Martini Night at Ceili's Pub

TONIGHT, Thursday May 14th, Ceili's Pub is holding Pink Martini Night. From 6PM to 9PM enjoy a complimentary pink martini and the opportunity to win prizes while learning about the Weekend to End Breast Cancer.

Don't miss out on hearing about a great event and what YOU can do to help! For more details call 604-697-9199.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

May Days at Tom Lee Music Week Two

Don't forget that Tom Lee Music is holding May Days: for each week in May customers can save the GST on featured brands of guitars, keyboards, drums, recording, pro audio and DJ.

Take a look at the poster below to see what brands you can save on this week:

Caprice 6 Year Annivesary Party

The Caprice presents their 6 year anniversary party: Amazon The Lost City

Where: Caprice Nightclub

When: Thursday, May 14th, 2009; Doors open 9M - 3Am

Enjoy complimentary drinks and VIP entrance with invite before 10:30 pm.


The Granville Room

...is having 2 for 1 share plates! 7 days a week from 4-7PM only. Music by DJs She, Mork & Clinton Marshall playing on Friday and Saturdays.

Stop by 957 Granville Street today or for more info you can visit: www.granvilleroom.ca.

Upcoming Concerts

Here's a list of some upcoming concerts happening on Granville Street:

The Veronicas: Come hear their newest hit, Touched, live in person. The Australian band will be playing June 27th, 2009 at 881 Granville Street at 7PM. Tickets are $15.00.

The Dan Band: Lead performance artist, Dan Finnerty, and his band cover diva pop staples.Playing at June 27th, 2009 at the Commodore Ballroom at 8PM, tickets are $21.50.

Diana Krall: Come check out the Grammy award winning jazz vocalist play live, joined by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. May 13-14 at the Orpheum Theatre at 8PM. Tickets are $13.00.

Spotlight: Twisted Fork Bistro

The Georgia Straight has given Twisted Fork Bistro some love on their 'Recently Recommended: In On The Plate' series. Here's what they had to say:

"The 1100 block of Granville certainly isn't one of Vancouver's more soulful addresses, which makes it all the more remarkable how easily Twisted Fork Bistro - despite its shoestring-budget interior - transcends the nastiness outside. On the menu, there's an affection for French bistro classics, but the kitchen isn't slavish about it. Escargot, duck confit, and steak frites are all well executed, and the prices are among the best you'll find in the city for this kind of thing" (Georgia Straight May 7-13th).

Stop by today and check it out for yourself - Twisted Fork Bistro is at 1147 Granville Street.

Friday, May 8, 2009

TONIGHT: So You Think You Can Dance Winner at Caprice Nightclub

If you love So You Think You Can Dance (the Canadian version obviously), then you don't want to miss this. Caprice Nightclub presents Pinup Saints: the dance troupe/band that season 1 winner of SYTYCDC Nicholas "Nico" Archambault has since joined.

Pinup Saints are in town to promote their latest album, Golden. But, if the singing part isn't your cup of tea, there's no doubt that going for the dances and choreography alone will be worth it. The show is held at Caprice Nightclub, doors open at 8PM and tickets are $30.00.

Archambault describes the show as "high-energy...it's very, very risque and provocative. It's like a rock show meeting a dance company" (taken from 24 hours article). Reminds me of a certain dance performance....the Jazz Funk with Lisa anyone? If tonight's performance is anything like it then you are in for a treat. Here the video:

Sears Super Sale

Starting TODAY May 8th to May 10th, 2009 Sears is having a major sale. All women's fashions are up to 40% off. Plus get 50% off all regular priced jewelry, 40% off spring outerwear, 40% off swimwear (stock up on those bathing suits now), 30% off all women's regular priced footwear, and more.

Stop by Sears in Pacific Centre today to check it out or visit www.sears.ca. Mother's Day isn't over yet...have YOU got your gift for Mom?

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Ladies Night at Sip Resto Lounge

Best......promo........ever....! Why can't it be Wednesday every day!?

Sip Resto Lounge (1117 Granville Street) is holding Ladies Night every Wednesday. For every lady that enters Sip receive your first appy and glass of wine on them. Drink features also include: $5.25 martini's, $5.75 Chambulls and $6.25 Vodka Redbulls. Music by DJ Meesh, Jesse James & DJ Skilla.

If you're like me and the deals/specials that get you most excited are alcohol related, then make Sip your Wednesday night plans! I am seriously SO excited about this.

For more details click here. Click on the poster below to enlarge.

15% off Scarlet Lingerie Online

If you're feeling too lazy to visit in person or you live outside the city you may want to check out an online promo Scarlet Lingerie (460 Granville Street) is having: 15% off everything (before tax and shipping) through to May 16th. For more details and to check out the promo click here.

Contemporary Saturdays at Holt Renfrew

Now until the end of May Holt Renfrew is holding 'Contemporary Saturdays'. Each Saturday come check out a must-see mix of fashion, food, music, and fun on the Women's Contemporary Floor.

Here's a list of what you can expect each week - book your Saturday off now!

May 2, 2009 (PAST EVENT)
DJS + Denim = what more could you ask for? How about delicious hors d'œuvres served by C Restaurant!

May 9, 2009
Have your photo taken at Holts' Photo Booth!

May 16, 2009
Stop by for this day's special gift with purchase: personalized t-shirts from
Ayden Art Gallery.

May 23, 2009
We've got DJ Ricco spinning and complimentary makeup touch-ups... plus... you never know what kind of PERFORMANCE might pop-up!

May 30, 2009
Style your heart out with FASHION Magazine representatives. Check in with Concierge at (604) 681-3121 for more event details.

As you can see, it looks to be a lot of fun...so make Holt Renfrew a must stop on your Saturday morning shopping run! Who knows what kind of treats you're in for....



Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Granville Street Mother's Day Finds...

With Mother's Day just around the corner (this Sunday May 10th), here's a list of gift ideas on Granville Street that will be have you in your mom's good books for a while to come...

Breathe Spa: Located at 464 Granville Street, it's a little slice of quiet paradise away from the big city bustle. Treat your mom to one of their many packages, including facials and pedicures. And, during May Breathe Spa is putting on a special: enjoy a facial and pedicure and receive a manicure for free. See store for more details and price. Or, if your Mom is the kind of lady who likes to do her own spa treatments at home be sure to check Breathe's range of high-quality indulgent products.

Winners: Speaking of home spas, Winners has in tons of spa/bath packages that are both luxurious and affordable and with so many selections you may just have to spring for two sets.

Trees Coffee: The best cheesecake in Vancouver is a sure fire way to win over your mom's heart, and stomach, this Sunday. Try the Mother's Day Special, strawberry rhubarb. Located at 450 Granville Street.

Ideal Jewelry: They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, so why not check out Ideal Jewelry (734 Granville) for a sparkly gift to give. Right now Ideal is having a closing down sale - expect to find sales on selected inventory.

The Bay: Having a series of Mother Day's specials including beauty products, perfumes, jewelry, and more from May 5th to the 10th.

Mother's Day Brunch at Twisted Fork Bistro: A mother's day gifting staple is brunch. Treat your mom to an amazing brunch at Twisted Fork Bistro - a quaint French inspired bistro where classic French flavors and dishes are made simple and affordable. Have heard there is a line-up for brunch so better make sure you get there early! Try the Banana stuffed brioche French toast sprinkled with cinnamon and icing sugar with a side of maple syrup. Yummy! Check out their website for more details www.twistedforkbistro.ca


Mother's Day Exclusive! Today Only at the Bay...

The Bay is having a special promotion TODAY ONLY, Wednesday May 6, to thank all mothers out there "for never losing your cool".

Women's Jones New York Luxe Cotton Sweaters are on sale, reduced to a mere $39.99 from regularly $99.99. A great deal, no? And, all women's Jones New York Lux Pima T-Shirts are $29.99 down from $49.99.

If you're worried about what to get your mom for Mother's Day (this Sunday, don't forget), make sure to visit the Bay. What mom wouldn't love a new sweater or t-shirt?

May Days at Tom Lee Music

For each week during May Tom Lee Music will be paying the GST on the purchase of featured brands of guitars, keyboards, pro-audio, recordings, drums, brass, wind and stringed instruments.

The first week is from May 4th - May 10th. Check out the poster below for a list of all the brand names you can save on. It may be time to put down that Rockband guitar....and pick up a real one.

Visit www.tomleemusic.ca for more details (and a chance to win a $1000 bucks by entering online) or stop by 929 Granville Street. Don't forget to stay tuned each week for more featured brands!

Click on the image below to enlarge.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Latin Fiesta at the Dance Centre

On May 14th join the Dance Centre as they hold their annual fundraising event, "Summer Dances". This year's theme is Latin Fiesta and will showcase the dancing and food of South America. Guests will enjoy food and refreshment, see performances of tango, salsa, samba and capoeira, and participate in both live and silent auctions all while meeting fellow dance enthusiasts and arts supporters.

The event takes place on May 14 2009 at 6PM at the Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street). Tickets are $100.00 each. For more details or to book online click here.

So, if you can't actually make it to South America this summer then you can certainly visit it through the Dance Centre's "Summer Dances".

Here's a video from So You Think You Can Dance Canada featuring a capoeira dance.

Friday, May 1, 2009

Wednesday Nights at The Cellar

Have you been down lately?

Every Wednesday night The Cellar Nightclub (1006 Granville St) hosts live local bands. Come out and support your fellow Vancouverites while rocking out to good tunes.

Click on the image below to enlarge.