adidas 50% sale - All Canadian Apparel

Calling all Canucks and Team Canada Fans, adidas originals at 848 Granville is blowing out there Canadian apparel this week only... 50% off!

Sponteneous Street Hockey Showdowns on Granville Street

Citycaucus.com is reporting spontaneous street hockey games on Granville.

Cool pic from citycaucus, courtesy of John

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Bedo Sale - 50% off

You can’t pass up this deal if you’re looking for a piece to add to your wardrobe: Bedo unisex clothing store at 977 Granville Street has most of the store on sale. For example, everything is 50% off; buy two items, get an additional 15%, buy three items, get 20% off etc. And, now that winter is over (!), winter coats are an additional 15% off.

Win Tickets to Molson Canadian Hockey House @ The Edge

Come find out what everyone is talking about! Dine at The Edge Social Grille and Lounge on Granville Street @ Helmcken and sample the mouth-watering new menu in either the restaurant or heated patio.

Super popular location to watch the games while you get a bite to eat.

While there, enter a chance to win tickets to Molson Canadian Hockey House. Call 604-681-EDGE (3343) for reservations or drop by.

What? No line ups for Olympic Swag Downtown

Depending on what you’re looking for, there’s lots of official Olympic gear for sale at locations without line-ups. For example, the London Drugs on Granville @ West Georgia is awash with mascots, knapsacks and other souvenirs, Staples on Burrard @ Melville has mascots, Canada Post locations have postcards and stamps, Sleep Country Canada on Granville Street near Robson has umbrellas, mascots and hats and Sears has some of the clothing line.


(note: you can also take a picture inside a Bobsled at Sleep Country Canada without the line up you'd have to wait in at VAG)

Colbert coming to Granbille Street

Calling all Iceholes - Stephen Colbert learns how to pour a Guiness @ Irish house @ 4pm today.

photo: Seattle times.

THE BIG PINK

THE BIG PINK
Experimental pop duo from London, England, composed of Robbie Furza and Milo Cordell, performs tunes from debut CD A Brief History of Love, with guests A Place to  Bury Strangers. March 13, 7:30 pm, Venue (881 Granville). Tix $1750 (plus service charges and fees) at www.livenation.com/.

Don't let your feet touch down...

Was walking down Granville street when all of a sudden I came across 2 people dancing.. then 4.. then 8... and before I could close my stunned mouth there was atleast 40 dancers. It was awesome!

Tonight - Activities on Granville for Lunarfest

Feb 13
12:00-6:00 - Lantern DIY
02:45-3:15 - Vietnamese music by Khac Chi Bamboo Music
03:30-4:00 - Chinese Lion Dancing by Lok’s Martial Arts Studio
04:15-4:45 - Japanese Taiko by Chibi Taiko
05:00-5:30 - Lighting Ceremony
05:45-6:15 - Korean Traditional Performance by Korean Traditional Art Society
06:30-7:00 - Taiwanese Ten Drum Art Percussion Group, Taiwan
07:15-8:00 - Lantern Procession by Public Dreams Society

Feb 14
12:00-6:00 - Lantern DIY
06:30-7:00 - Taiwanese Ten Drum Art Percussion Group, Taiwan
07:15-8:00 - Lantern Procession by Public Dreams Society

Circa Resto-Lounge welcomes International visitors

Enjoy live music, international cuisine, beverages, and watch the games at Circa Lounge on Granville Street.

Saturday February 13th, 2010

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim SWE vs SWZ
5:00pm – Ice Hockey Womens’ Pre-Lim CDN vs SLOVAKIA
7:30pm – Freestyle skiing Women’s moguls Final Medal Event

Sunday February 14th, 2010

VALENTINES PARTY

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim USA vs CHINA
4:30pm – Ice Hockey Womens’ Pre-Lim FIN vs RUS
5:30pm – Freestyle skiing Men’s moguls Medal Event

Monday February 15th, 2010

2:30pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim CDN vs SWZ
5:30pm – Speed Skating Mens 500m-Medal Event
7:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim SWE vs SLOVAKIA

Tuesday February 16th, 2010

LATIN/SPANISH FLAVA

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim USA vs SWZ
4:30pm – Ice Hockey Mens’ Pre-Lim CDN vs NORWAY
9:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim RUS vs LATVIA

Wednesday February 17th, 2010

SNOWBOARDING PARTY

2:30pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim CDN vs SWE
5:15pm – Snowboard Men’s Halfpipe Semifinals
7:15pm – Snowboard Men’s Halfpipe Finals Medal Event

Thursday February 18th, 2010

INDIAN LUGE PARTY

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim USA vs NORWAY
4:30pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim SWZ vs CDN
7:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Pre-Lim CHINA vs RUSSIA

Friday February 19th, 2010

SCANDINAVIAN NIGHT

11:30am – Alpine Skiing Men’s Super G-Medal Event
4:30pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim CZH vs LATVIA
7:30pm – Skeleton Men’s Heat 4 –Medal Event

Saturday February 20th, 2010

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim NOR vs SWZ
2:00pm – Curling Women’s Round Robin DEN vs SWZ
4:15pm – Speed Skating Men’s 1500m-Medal Event
7:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Classifications GAME 14

Sunday February 21st, 2010

INTERNATIONAL SUPPER CLUB

12:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim RUS vs CZH
1:45pm – Alpine Skiing Men’s Giant Slalom 2nd Run –Medal Event
4:40pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Pre-Lim CDN vs USA

Monday February 22nd, 2010

12:00pm –5:00pm Ice Hockey Women’s Payoff Semi Finals
2:00pm – Ice Hockey Women’s Classifications

Tuesday February 23rd, 2010

APRES SKI ALPINE PARTY

2:00pm – Freestyle Skiing Women’s Ski Cross Finals
4:30pm –7:00pm Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs

Wednesday February 24th, 2010
12:00pm,4:30pm,7:00pm Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs QuarterFinals

Thursday February 25th, 2010

11:00am – Ice Hockey Women’s Playoffs BRONZE Medal Game
3:30pm – Ice Hockey Women’s GOLD Medal Game
6:00pm – Freestyle skiing Men’s Aerials Final

Friday February 26th, 2010

MEN’S ICE HOCKEY SEMI-FINALS PARTY
12:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs SEMIFINALS
3:00pm – Curling Women’s GOLD Medal Game
6:30pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs SEMIFINALS

Saturday February 27th, 2010

COMMONWEALTH PARTY

1:45pm – Alpine Skiing Men’s Slalom Finals
3:00pm – Curling Men’s GOLD Medal Game
7:00pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs BRONZE Medal Game

Sunday February 28th, 2010

CLOSING PARTY – HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA

12:15pm – Ice Hockey Men’s Playoffs GOLD medal Game
5:30pm – CLOSING CEREMONY

Get a Free Gift @ Parasuco Jeans

Get a free gift with $150 purchase only at Parasuco Denim 630 Granville St, Downtown Vancouver. (Valid only during the Olympic Period)

Take 5 Café T Collector Pins

Uniting Canadians and Visitors to Vancouver Alike this Winter with Delicious Coffee, Gourmet Food and Collectors Pins!

Visit Take 5 Café Granville or Pacific Centre locations and purchase a Collector Pin. Uniquely shaped like a coffee cup featuring latte art this metal keepsake pin is individually priced at $5 (includes tax).

Enjoy a Maple Chai Latte while you visit!

Take 5 Café ™ - 429 Granville Street 604.697.9090
Take 5 Café ™ - Pacific Centre 604.697.9060

www.take5cafe.com
Follow us on Twitter: @Take5CafeBC

I saw Trevor Linden at the Royal Canadian Mint Pavillion. Oh and BLING BLING!

SFU is transformed into a gorgeous exhibit for Canadian Coins. See the Olympic Medals (and touch them with white gloves), learn how coins are made, collect the Vancouver 2010 circulation coins ( a new one every day) and see the Mint's World famous 1 million dollar gold coin.

Cute kids showing off their photos and lucky loonies at the Royal Mint Grand Opening today. Trade in your dirty old loonies for a shiny new lucky one. Also get your photograph taken in the booth on the 1st floor (free).

There was also a hockey shoot out with Trevon Linden, the winner received tickets to the Gold Medal Men's Hockey Game. (my photo ops were poor sorry!)

See more pictures at my Twitpics: http://twitpic.com/photos/downtownvan

Pop Quiz: What is this?

Answer: Public art on display on Granville Street, right now for Lunarfest, runnning until the end of the games. See this at Granville at Georgia. 

You'll love a Cinnamon Heart Latte!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Take 5 Café™ Granville or Pacific Centre and enjoy a Cinnamon Heart Latte and a Valentine’s Heart Sugar Cookie! These sweet heart inspired items will be available through February 2010.

OH NOES! Apolo!

Gorgeous Apolo Ohno of the US short track speed skating team and Dancing with the Stars fame was seen inside Parasuco Jeans on Monday. 

BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB

BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB

The Georgia Straight presents alt-rockers from San Francisco playing tunes from upcoming CD Beat the Devil’ Tattoo. March 17, doors 8pm, show 9:30 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $25 (plus service charges and fees) at www.livenation.com/.

K’NAAN & TINARIWEN

K’NAAN & TINARIWEN

As part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, performances by Somali-Canadian rapper and south Saharan poet-guitarists. Feb. 25, Orpheum Theatre (884 Granville). Info 1-800-TICKETS,

The Yale Blues Festival 2010

The Yale Hotel welcomes the world during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  During this time of celebration, The Yale Hotel endeavours to bring you a sample of the finest talent that British Columbia has to offer.  Vancouver, a melting pot of cultural diversity, is a hub for nurturing and producing internationally recognized musicians and entertainers.  In the spirit of the Games, The Yale Hotel in partnership with Shore 104.3 FM proudly presents Vancouver Blues Festival 2010 from February 5-28.  

This musical exhibition of more than 75 stellar acts will showcase the finest talent over a period of 24 consecutive days.  Vancouver Blues Festival 2010 will feature award-winning icons such as Jim Byrnes, David Gogo, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne and local favourites such as Powder Blues, Billy Dixon’s Soul Train Express, Shaun Verreault and more!  We invite you to join us at our legendary establishment for an unforgettable night of live blues, R&B, soul, funk, and jazz!  Enjoy!

DID YOU KNOW:

The history of the legendary Yale Hotel dates back to the mid 1880’s, where it originally served as a Canadian Pacific Railway bunkhouse during Vancouver’s early development.  In 1886, a raging fire destroyed many of the structures in Vancouver’s central area, leaving The Yale Hotel untouched by its blazing flames.  

Following this devastation, The Yale Hotel became a gathering place for members of the community.  Refurbished in 1889, The Yale Hotel was renamed The Colonial, which became known for its wild nightlife activity.  In 1911, The Yale Hotel reverted back to its original name and in the early 1980’s became the focal point for live blues in Western Canada showcasing legends such as B.B. King, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy.

Taste the Olympic Spirit - YEW Restaurant + Bar Introduces a February Full of Fresh, Fun Flavours

Oh Canada! The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games have taken over the city and YEW restaurant + bar (Georgia at Granville) is celebrating with some fresh and fun new dishes. YEW restaurant + bar has created an entire calendar of food and beverage inspirations.

Bring your appetite, or four or five friends to help you dive into our one pound Olympic Burger, this one has to be seen to be believed. Boasting a very generous serving of Kobe and Alberta Beef, Sautéed Chanterelle Mushrooms, Double Smoked Canadian Tyroler Bacon, Tomato Chili Jam and Agassiz Farmhouse Cheddar all nestled between the buttery Brioche bun. A side of crunchy Yam fries completes the dish.

Inspired by the five famous interlocked rings the Olympic Salad has it all. A healthy, energizing combination of veggies, protein, carbohydrates, color and crunch all tossed in a vitamin loaded dressing made with fresh orange juice, yuzu and ginger. It's a salad made up entirely of rings - Grilled Squid, Leek, Anelli Pasta, Radish, Green Onions Olives and Crispy Shallot Rings.

YEW's Master Mixologist Presents: Four New Reasons to Pull Up a Seat at the Bar

The Energy Boost Cocktail features the best local espresso from Vancouver's 49th Parallel and Van Gogh Espresso Vodka to keep you cheering; the Apple Cider pairs Triple Jim's Organic Apple Cider from the Okanagan Valley with a Jack Daniels kick to keep you warm; the 2014 Russian Breakfast Cocktail is exclusive to Saturday, February 27th and is a nod to the next hosts of the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Finally, the Olympic Torch Cocktail is sure to draw attention, prepared hot and poured over dry ice, this smoking-good cocktail is only available for purchase to guests whose home country has captured a gold medal that day - so bring your passport!

What does Canada Taste Like? Try our Maple Leaf Menu

The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games is amping up excitement all over the city. Everything is little bigger, a little brighter and February's No Passport Required menu is no exception. Dubbed the Maple Leaf Menu, this month's three-course, prix-fixe menu pulls out all the stops.

An exceptional value for $45 CDN, the menu features the best ingredients and flavours from Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. From Foie Gras Torchon, Braised Bison Cannelloni and Qualicum Bay Scallops to Duck Tourtiere, Crispy Skinned Salmon and Seared Ribeye Steak, mix and match your favourite flavours from across the nation and finish with a true Olympic Indulgence. To honour the world's best hockey teams we've created a delicious Olympic dessert - a Dark Chocolate Coffee "Puck," Muscavado Mirror "Ice" and Cracker Jack Ice Cream.

For reservations call 604-692-4939 or click here to make an online reservation. 

Meet the Mascots

So cute... A bunch of people got to meet the mascots at the launch of the lunarfest.



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Thursday & Friday Night Live @ Trees Organic Coffee House

From Feb.4th - Feb.26th on Thursdays and Fridays, Live Music at Trees Organic Coffee House (450 Granville), starting at 8pm.

More info: http://treescoffee.com/event

Forum to host SuperBowl Party on Granville Street

The new Forum Sports Bar on Granville Street is opening it’s doors for the first time this Sunday for a big Super Bowl 2010 Party!

Sitting where the old Buffalo Club once was, Forum Sports Bar is the latest addition to the Granville Street Entertainment District. Catering to all sports, Forum will be airing all pay per view games, fights and all the UFC events on four 120″ projector screens andfifteen 58″ high def flat screen tvs through out the venue

Forum’s official opening is scheduled for sometime in March but there is a chance to get the first glimpse of the new Granville Street Sports bar this Sunday! Tickets have been given away to family and friends but, if you head down early, you can try your luck at snagging a spot. Doors will open at noon for the tailgate party and kick off is at 3pm.

Enter to win 6 tickets to this event http://ow.ly/13T39

IAM Collective’s Wall of Sound Sessions

IAM Collective’s Wall of Sound Sessions will be held @ Tom Lee Music Hall; 3rd Floor (929 Granville) on Feb 6th from 12pm to 5pm. It includes Live performance, recording, songwriting, promotion, branding and tour support by top industry professionals. The price is $20 for 1st 100 tickets. $40 after. For Tickets or event info: www.iamcollective.ca/events or 778-998-6873