Feb 01, 2010
- Feb 28, 2010
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Black History Month
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Monday Feb 01, 2010
to Sunday Feb 28, 2010
Link: Black History in Vancouver & BC - Learn More
Every year Canadians are invited to take part in the festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month in February.
This is a time to ce
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Feb 01, 2010
- Feb 28, 2010
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Heritage Month - 2010
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Monday Feb 01, 2010
to Sunday Feb 28, 2010
Link: Heritage Conservation Program
February is Heritage Month, and the 3rd Monday in February is the designated Heritage Day. Heritage Month is an opportunity for people to celebrate Vancouver's unique heritage buildings, landscapes an
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Feb 01, 2010
- Feb 28, 2010
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February is Heart Month
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Monday Feb 01, 2010
to Sunday Feb 28, 2010
Visit the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC/Yukon website at www.heartandstroke.bc.ca for a host of information about heart health, how to get involved with the Foundation, and share your personal exper
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Feb 02, 2010
- Feb 27, 2010
10:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
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MOMENTUM/25 artists, from Past to Present
Arts & Cultural Events
in West Point Grey
Tuesday Feb 02, 2010
to Saturday Feb 27, 2010
Location: 190 W. 3rd Ave. Vancouver, BC
Contact: Jane Richardson 604-875-0029
Reception: Sunday, February 7th, from 2 - 5 pm.
This exhibition by a group of established artists
features two works by each artist: one recent and
one from before 1990.
The exhibition is
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Feb 05, 2010
- Feb 27, 2010
7:30 PM
- 9:30 PM
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Monkey King - The Musical
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Friday Feb 05, 2010
to Saturday Feb 27, 2010
Location: The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts
Contact: (604) 280-4444
Monkey King: Acrobatic dance, driving rock, and
high flying martial arts explode on to the stage in
Monkey King - the musical. Don't miss out, as the
legend comes to life- February 5 to 27 at t
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Feb 06, 2010
- Mar 20, 2010
1:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
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CONNNECT - our community our art our show
City of Vancouver - Events
in Downtown
Saturday Feb 06, 2010
to Saturday Mar 20, 2010
Location: The Gathering Place at 609 Helmcken Street
Contact: Patricia Wiggins at 604-675-2327 604-675-2327
CONNECT our community our art our show is a unique art celebration, a joint art show organized in partnership by Coast Mental Health and The Gathering Place in a typical Vancouver community. Feb
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Feb 06, 2010
- Feb 28, 2010
5:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
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Vancouvers YWCA Hotel 2010 Sport-themed Art Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Saturday Feb 06, 2010
to Sunday Feb 28, 2010
Location: 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver BC
Contact: Arden Sutherland
In conjunction with the 2010 Olympics, the YWCA Hotel will be hosting an art exhibit of sport-themed paintings created by renowned local artist Ken WESMAN. Called We Rock, the exhibit runs from Februa
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Feb 08, 2010
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
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Basics of Plant Propagation (Seeds and Cuttings) (Lecture)
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in UBC Endowment Lands
Monday Feb 08, 2010
Location: 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4
Contact: 604-822-4208
Series: Gardening
Cost $5.00.
Please Note Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea supplied. Fee collected at the door. Please call 604-822-4208 or email the UBC Botanical Garden reception desk in ad
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Feb 08, 2010
6:30 PM
- 8:00 PM
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Public Consultation on Pensions
Community Event
in Downtown
Monday Feb 08, 2010
Location: St Andrews-Wesley United Church 1022 Nelson Street, at Burrard
Contact: Office of the Hon. Hedy Fry 604-666-0135
A Public Consultation, hosted by Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre. Join a panel of experts for a an interactive discussion on Pensions: Securing your Financial Future
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Feb 08, 2010
8:00 PM
- 9:30 PM
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UBC presents Sport & Society
Arts & Cultural Events
in UBC Endowment Lands
Monday Feb 08, 2010
Location: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, UBC
Contact: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
UBC presents Sport & Society - a provocative and
timely five-part speaker series featuring Olympic &
Paralympic athletes who have used their celebrity to
make a global difference. Up first, 'Spo
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Feb 09, 2010
5:00 PM
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Fraserview Park Improvements Open House
City of Vancouver - Events
in Victoria-Fraserview
Tuesday Feb 09, 2010
Location: Fraserview Boys and Girls Club, 7595 Victoria Drive
Contact: Debra Barnes 604-718-5852
Fraserview Park is scheduled for an upgrade in 2010.The Park Board is holding an open house to share the proposed conceptual design for the park and to provide residents and others an opportunity to r
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Feb 09, 2010
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
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Paint the Town Red Family Skate
City Happenings
in Sunset
Tuesday Feb 09, 2010
Location: Sunset Ice Rink, 404 East 51st Avenue, Vancouver BC
Link: Community Living Rooms
Paint the Town Red is an invitation from the Canadian Olympic Committee to join together to cheer our athletes to victory in 2010. Family friendly skates will feature hot chocolate and other fun activ
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Feb 09, 2010
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
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Paint the Town Red Family Skate
City Happenings
in Sunset
Tuesday Feb 09, 2010
Location: Sunset Ice Rink, 404 East 51st Avenue, Vancouver BC
Link: Community Living Rooms
Paint the Town Red is an invitation from the Canadian Olympic Committee to join together to cheer our athletes to victory in 2010. These family friendly skates will feature hot chocolate and other fu
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Feb 09, 2010
6:30 PM
- 8:00 PM
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Public Consultation on Mental Health
Community Event
in West End
Tuesday Feb 09, 2010
Location: St Pauls Anglican Church, 1130 Jervis Street
Contact: Office of the Hon. Hedy Fry 604-666-0135
A Public Consultation, hosted by Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre. Join a panel of experts for an interactive discussion on Mental Health: Ensuring No-one Falls Through the Cracks
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Feb 09, 2010
- Feb 10, 2010
7:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
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Circus Of The Night: A Benefit For Big Brothers
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Lower Mainland Region
Tuesday Feb 09, 2010
to Wednesday Feb 10, 2010
Location: The Grid Lounge: 6555 Hastings Street, Burnaby
Contact: Alicia Bernbaum 604-785-5374
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Public Relations Class of 2010 presents Circus of the Night, an under the big top evening benefit for Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver.
This event is on February 9t
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Feb 10, 2010
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
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The Age of Pretence: Reflections on Post-Modernism
Library Events - VPL
in Downtown
Wednesday Feb 10, 2010
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
Contact: Marketing & Communications Department 604-331-4044
Link: Vancouver Public Library
The 54th Langara College Community Lecture Series & VPL present a lecture by Martin Toren. We consider some of the trends of the post World War II period: for example, the decline in deference to auth
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Feb 10, 2010
1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
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Lets Celebrate Diversity through Art!
City Happenings
in Mount Pleasant
Wednesday Feb 10, 2010
Location: La Boussole Community Centre at 612 East Broadway
Contact: Tanniar Leba, Executive Director 604-683-7337
Two community arts events will showcase and strengthen skills and assets of the local community. Both events will incorporate 2010 Winter Games elements by inviting athletes to share stories of solida
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Feb 10, 2010
6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
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Paint the Town Red Family Skate
City Happenings
in Riley Park
Wednesday Feb 10, 2010
Location: Riley Park Ice Rink, 50 East 30th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Link: Community Living Rooms
Paint the Town Red is an invitation from the Canadian Olympic Committee to join together to cheer our athletes to victory in 2010. Family friendly skates will feature hot chocolate and other fun activ
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Feb 11, 2010
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Greet the World
City Happenings
in Mount Pleasant
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
Location: Main St. from 16th Ave. to 7th Ave.
Contact: Lynn Warwick, Executive Director 604-874-9816
Come and celebrate the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay with historic Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood.
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Feb 11, 2010
Time to be Advised
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Make Your Own Torch: Light Up Your Community!
City Happenings
in Killarney
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
Location: Killarney Community Centre
Contact: 604 718 8205
Link: Torch Relay
Mark your calendars! Vancouver Community Centers are offering free torch lantern making workshops. The City of Vancouver invites you to make your own torch lantern to hold as you watch the Olympic and
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Feb 11, 2010
- Feb 12, 2010
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Olympic Torch Relay Route for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games
Olympic/Paralympic Celebration
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
to Friday Feb 12, 2010
Link: Route & Times Schedule
The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay is a symbol of peace and friendship, and it represents a summons to the 2010 Winter Games. Everywhere the Torch Relay travels, it creates unique opportunities to engage pe
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Feb 11, 2010
- Feb 12, 2010
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Paint Vancouver Red!
City Happenings
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
to Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay route
Link: Community Living Rooms
The City of Vancouver encourages all residents Paint Vancouver Red as we welcome the Olympic Torch Relay on February 11 and 12, 2010. Wear a red sweater, red scarf, red toque, red socks and bring down
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Feb 11, 2010
10:00 AM
- 5:00 PM
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Bamboo Welcome Gates
City Happenings
in Strathcona
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
Location: 50 E. Pender Street, Zodiac Square (Chinatown)
Contact: Sam Carter
This event is from February 11 - 28, and CLOSED ON MONDAYS. Official Installation Ceremony on February 11. Bamboo Welcome Gates is an installation in Vancouver's historic Chinatown during the 2010 Win
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Feb 11, 2010
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
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"art=empowerment: The Spirit of 2010 on The Drive"
City Happenings
in Grandview-Woodland
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
Location: Il Mercato Mall (tentative) & various locations on The Drive
Contact: Nancy Keough or Coreen Douglas 604-251-9828/604-307-5611
This event is from February 11 - March 21, from 1-3pm. Launch: Thursday, February 11.
The Spirit of 2010 on The Drive is a multi-venue art show featuring 200 pieces of original art incorporating the
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Feb 11, 2010
2:00 PM
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Vancouver Pride House Opening Ceremony
City Happenings
in West End
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
Location: 1170 Bute St. and 1033 Davie St.
Contact: Jennifer Breakspear, Executive Director 604-684-5307
An open and welcoming venue hosted by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LBGT) community to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness throughout the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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Feb 11, 2010
2:45 PM
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Olympic Torch Arrives at Vancouver City Hall
Olympic/Paralympic Celebration
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
Location: 453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver
Link: 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
The 2010 Olympic Torch will arrive in Vancouver on February 11, arriving at Vancouver City Hall at 2:48 pm. At 6:30 pm, a celebration will take place at Live City Yaletown featuring live entertainment
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Feb 11, 2010
5:00 PM
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Olympic Torch Arrives in Vancouver
City Happenings
in Downtown
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
Location: David Lam Park (Pacific Boulevard between Drake and Homer St)
To mark the flames historic arrival in Vancouver, an Olympic Torch Relay Celebration is being planned by the City for the evening of February 11. The celebration will be held LiveCity Yaletown at Davi
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Feb 11, 2010
5:00 PM
- 11:00 PM
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LiveCity Yaletown
City Happenings
in Downtown
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
Location: David Lam Park, Vancouver, BC
Link: LiveCity Vancouver website
During the 2010 Winter Games, the City of Vancouver, with support from the Government of Canada, is hosting LiveCity Vancouver - two exciting and distinct outdoor celebration sites (LiveCity Yaletown
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Feb 11, 2010
- Feb 12, 2010
8:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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One Love Haiti Fundraiser
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Downtown Eastside
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
to Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: 1489 East Hastings warldorf Hotel
Contact: james 604-805-7302
Youth Initiative Canada, Black Dot Roots & Culture Collective,Foundation Radio, Make Poverty History Coalition vancouver, African Stages;(more partners will be updated soon)
Invite you to a fundrai
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Feb 11, 2010
- Feb 12, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Chivas Presents: The Chivas Lounge Pre Games Party
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Thursday Feb 11, 2010
to Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Timka (Buddha Bar NYC), DJ Skai (Cocoonclub Frankfurt), Bobby James (Live Drummer), Kosta (Live Sax), Aerial Acrobats, MC Charles Zuckerman.
SPECIALS: Complimentary Chivas Cocktai
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Feb 12, 2010
Time to be Advised
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Vancouver Pride House
City Happenings
in West End
Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: 1170 Bute St. and 1033 Davie St.
Contact: Jennifer Breakspear, Executive Director 604-684-5307
This event is from February 12 - 28.
An open and welcoming venue hosted by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LBGT) community to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness throughout the 2010 Oly
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Feb 12, 2010
Time to be Advised
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Passing the Torch in Chinatown
City Happenings
in Strathcona
Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: 500 Block of Columbia St. (Columbia & Keefer)
Contact: Diamond Liu, Executive Manager 604-632-3808
Join the Chinatown BIA and celebrate the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.
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Feb 12, 2010
- Feb 28, 2010
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Community Living Rooms during the 2010 Winter Games
City Happenings
Friday Feb 12, 2010
to Sunday Feb 28, 2010
Location: Vancouver Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses
Link: Community Living Rooms
Vancouver community centres and neighbourhood houses will be creating a Community Living Room with a 50" plasma television where neighbours can gather to view the 2010 Winter Games. Each site will ho
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Feb 12, 2010
- Feb 28, 2010
Time to be Advised
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VANCOUVER 2010 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
International Sport Events
Friday Feb 12, 2010
to Sunday Feb 28, 2010
Link: 2010 Olympic/Paralympic Winter Games Schedules
Approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) the daily Competition Schedules give a day-by-day account of sporting activities over the 17 day
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Feb 12, 2010
7:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
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Mascot Mania - Celebrating the Games
City Happenings
in West End
Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: Alexandra Park (Bidwell and Burnaby streest across from the Inukshuk)
Contact: Lyn Hellyar, Executive Director 604-696-0144
Join the West End BIA and celebrate the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.
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Feb 12, 2010
9:00 AM
- 9:30 PM
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CommUnify Unity at Tupper Secondary
City Happenings
in Riley Park
Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School
Contact: William Zhang, Chairperson or Mary Dolan, Teacher Sponsor 604-713-8233
The students of Sir Charles Tupper Secondary are hosting participatory arts and sports activities to celebrate the 2010 Winter Games. Included will be a Canadian Citizenship ceremony as well as a Chi
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Feb 12, 2010
- Mar 21, 2010
9:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
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Experience Winter at UBC Botanical Garden during the Games (Feb 12-28 & Mar 12-21, 2010)
Community Event
in UBC Endowment Lands
Friday Feb 12, 2010
to Sunday Mar 21, 2010
Location: 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4
Contact: 604-822-4208
Activities:
Daily drop-in tours 11am-12pm*
Winter scavenger hunt with treats*
Childrens winter activity sheet*
Canopy Walkway tours
Canadian and locally made gifts featured in our Shop In the Gar
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Feb 12, 2010
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Film Festival/Award Winning "Let's Play Boccia!"
City of Vancouver - Events
in Renfrew - Collingwood
Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 2Y3
Contact: Cheryl Palidda 604-257-8388
Canada Vancouver Short Film Festival - official selection Best Female Director in A Professional Short Film. This film offers a glimpse into the lives of three Canadian Paralympics athletes. "Let's Pl
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Feb 12, 2010
11:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
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UBC presents Sport & Society
Community Event
in UBC Endowment Lands
Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC
Contact: Ticket Master 604-280-3311
UBC presents Sport & Society - a provocative and
timely five-part speaker series featuring Olympic &
Paralympic athletes who have used their celebrity to
make a difference in the world. The seco
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Feb 12, 2010
11:00 AM
- 7:00 PM
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containR
City Happenings
in Downtown
Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: Shaw Tower, 1067 West Cordova St: downtown exterior plaza across from Vancouver Conference Centre
Contact: Kari McQueen-Project Manager 604-683-5425
This event is from February 12 - March 21, from 11am-7pm daily.
Dont miss this exciting Public Art Event. A winter sports performance and dance mobile film festival screened in reconfigured, recycl
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Feb 12, 2010
11:00 AM
- 9:00 PM
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LiveCity Yaletown
City Happenings
in Downtown
Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: David Lam Park, Vancouver, BC
Link: LiveCity Vancouver website
During the 2010 Winter Games, the City of Vancouver, with support from the Government of Canada, is hosting LiveCity Vancouver - two exciting and distinct outdoor celebration sites (LiveCity Yaletown
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Feb 12, 2010
12:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
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Keeping it Reel
City Happenings
in Downtown Eastside
Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: Lifeskills Centre, Cordova St. Oppenheimer Park
Contact: Allison Laing, Facilitator 604-678-8278
This event is from February 12 - March 12, from 12-4pm.
A series of short videos on Olympic and Paralympic themes and City of Vancouver values. The premiere showings will be timed to coincide with
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Feb 12, 2010
4:30 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Community Living Room for 2010 Winter Games
City of Vancouver - Events
in Renfrew - Collingwood
Friday Feb 12, 2010
Location: Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
Contact: Cheryl Palidda 604-257-8388
As part of the City of Vancouver's Community happenings during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympics Winter Games, Renfrew park Community Centre will hosting a Community Living Room where we will
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Feb 12, 2010
- Feb 13, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Corona & Mexico Presents: The Olympic Opening Party
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Friday Feb 12, 2010
to Saturday Feb 13, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Timka (Buddha Bar NYC), DJ Tyson V (Lobby/ginger62), Zuzu (Live Drummer), Goldenlight Dancers, MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy them here: http://bit.ly/4B
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Feb 13, 2010
- Feb 18, 2010
11:00 AM
- 11:00 PM
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LiveCity Yaletown
City Happenings
in Downtown
Saturday Feb 13, 2010
to Thursday Feb 18, 2010
Location: David Lam Park, Vancouver, BC
Link: LiveCity Vancouver website
During the 2010 Winter Games, the City of Vancouver, with support from the Government of Canada, is hosting LiveCity Vancouver - two exciting and distinct outdoor celebration sites (LiveCity Yaletown
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Feb 13, 2010
- Feb 27, 2010
11:00 AM
- 12:30 AM
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LiveCity Downtown
City Happenings
in Downtown
Saturday Feb 13, 2010
to Saturday Feb 27, 2010
Location: Georgia and Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC
Link: LiveCity Vancouver website
During the 2010 Winter Games, the City of Vancouver, with support from the Government of Canada, is hosting LiveCity Vancouver - two exciting and distinct outdoor celebration sites (LiveCity Yaletown
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Feb 13, 2010
12:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
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LunarFest 2010 Lantern-Making and Lantern Procession
City Happenings
in Downtown
Saturday Feb 13, 2010
Location: Granville Pedestrian Corridor (between Georgia & Robson)
Contact: Pamela McKeown 604-879-8611
Celebrate the Lunar New Year by exploring and participating in arts and cultural activities on site. Be sure to bring your own lanterns or join our public lantern-making workshops from 12 6pm. Then
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Feb 13, 2010
2:30 PM
- 3:00 PM
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Olympic Polar Bear Swim
Community Event
in West End
Saturday Feb 13, 2010
Location: English Bay Beach
The world is coming to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 12 so there will be a Polar Bear Swim on Saturday, February 13 at 2:30 p.m. in English Bay. Vancouver is the original home of
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Feb 13, 2010
6:00 PM
- 11:00 PM
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Chicken and Egg Dance
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Kensington - Cedar Cottage
Saturday Feb 13, 2010
Location: Capri Hall - 3925 Fraser Street at King Edward
Contact: Roberta LaQuaglia 604-879-FARM
A perennial-favourite family event that benefits
local food organizations returns this year on
February 13. This time around, a trio of non-
profits bring an evening of good old-fashioned
coun
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Feb 13, 2010
- Feb 14, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Beefeater 24 Presents: London Calling: Victory Party for Womens' Moguls Freestyle Skiing
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Saturday Feb 13, 2010
to Sunday Feb 14, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Erick Decks, DJ SKLA , Zuzu (Live Drummer), Brahm (Live Drummer), Goldenlight Dancers, MC Charles Zuckerman.
SPECIALS: Complimentary Beefeater 24 Cocktail for every guest
Ticke
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Feb 14, 2010
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Valentine's Day
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Sunday Feb 14, 2010
Named in honour of the Catholic saint, Valentine's day now widely celebrates love of partners, family members and friends with the exchange of cards, gifts, and candy. INFORMATION SOURCE: www.history.
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Feb 14, 2010
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Chinese / Vietnamese / Korean New Year
Holiday/Celebration/Observance
Sunday Feb 14, 2010
Mayor and Council recognize and celebrate this holiday each year with special festivities at Vancouver City Hall, including a special lion dance performance.
The first day after the new (dark) moon
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Feb 14, 2010
12:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
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LunarFest 2010 Lantern-Making and Lantern Procession
City Happenings
in Downtown
Sunday Feb 14, 2010
Location: Granville Pedestrian Corridor (between Georgia & Robson)
Contact: Pamela McKeown 604-879-8611
Join us on Valentines Day to celebrate all things romantic and the Lunar New Year by exploring and participating in arts and cultural activities on site. Be sure to bring your own lanterns or join ou
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Feb 14, 2010
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
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Nature & the Single Girl (and Guy!)
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Stanley Park
Sunday Feb 14, 2010
Location: Stanley Park Nature House at Lost Lagoon
Contact: Roger 604-718-6522
Think your partner isn't romantic? Think everyone is in a couple but you? We will take a look at both nature's most romantic creatures and biggest scallwags! Come on this walk through through the park
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Feb 14, 2010
- Feb 15, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Moet & Chandon, Hennessy Present: Victory Party for Mens Moguls Freestyle Skiing
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Sunday Feb 14, 2010
to Monday Feb 15, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Timka (Buddha Bar NYC), DJ Tyson V (Lobby/ginger62), Bobby James (Live Drummer), Christina (Singer), Goldenlight Dancers, MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy
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Feb 15, 2010
- Feb 16, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Dom Perignon Presents: Victory Party for Mens Downhill Alpine Skiing
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Monday Feb 15, 2010
to Tuesday Feb 16, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Skai (Cocoonclub Frankfurt), DJ SKLA (Lobby/ginger62), Jack (Live Drummer), Kosta (Live Sax), MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy them here: http://bit.ly/8j9
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Feb 16, 2010
9:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
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Celebrating Sustainability and the 2010 Winter Games
City Happenings
in Mount Pleasant
Tuesday Feb 16, 2010
Location: Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Contact: Julia Clark 604-713-4627
This event is from February 16 - 18, from 9am to 3pm.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School will take part in a 3-day adventure around Sustainability. Our school wide event focuses on different aspects
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Feb 16, 2010
- Feb 18, 2010
3:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
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Mt. Pleasant Community Festival
Community Event
in Mount Pleasant
Tuesday Feb 16, 2010
to Thursday Feb 18, 2010
Location: Florence Nightingale Elementary School, 2740 Guelph Street
Contact: Heather Robertson 778.319.4391
It's a free festival for the whole community. Come and enjoy face painting, balloon sculpting, street performers, food, and games as a way of celebrating our community together. Visit www.togetherinca
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Feb 16, 2010
- Feb 17, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Vitaminwater Presents: Victory Party for Womens Snowboard Cross
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Tuesday Feb 16, 2010
to Wednesday Feb 17, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Erick Decks (Hamburg/Germany), DJ Ecos, Bobby James(Live Drummer), Tom (Live Sax), MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy them here: http://bit.ly/83yZ7N
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Feb 17, 2010
5:00 PM
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Spirit of Place Projects Official Opening Ceremony
City Happenings
in Strathcona
Wednesday Feb 17, 2010
Location: Chinese Cultural Centre-2nd floor gallery and Zodiac Square, 50 E. Pender Street
Spirit of Place: Beijing, Vancouver, London
Young Artists Olympic Themes Exhibition. All are welcome to attend, but must RSVP.
For more information about Spirit of Place Projects
visit: spiritofp
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Feb 17, 2010
- Feb 18, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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JetSetCrew Presents: Victory Party for Mens Snowboard Halfpipe
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Wednesday Feb 17, 2010
to Thursday Feb 18, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ SKLA(Lobby/ginger62),DJ Dickey Doo, Zuzu (Live Drummer), Kosta (Live Sax), Goldenlight Dancers, MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy them here: http://bit.ly/5
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Feb 17, 2010
9:30 PM
- 11:45 PM
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Second City Communications: The Official Winter Sports Comedy Show
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Lower Mainland Region
Wednesday Feb 17, 2010
Location: Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Contact: Lisa Lawlor 604-569-1144
The irreverent satirists at Second City Communications have created a special show poking fun at winter sports and the Olympic movement. Current and previous star athletes will be making special guest
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Feb 18, 2010
8:00 PM
- 11:00 PM
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Second City Communications: The Official Winter Sports Comedy Show
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Downtown
Thursday Feb 18, 2010
Location: Vogue Theatre
Contact: Lisa Lawlor 604-569-1144
The irreverent satirists at Second City Communications have created a special show poking fun at winter sports and the Olympic movement. Current and previous star athletes will be making special guest
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Feb 18, 2010
- Feb 19, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Ice Tropez Presents: Victory Party for Mens Hockey Canada vs Switzerland
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Thursday Feb 18, 2010
to Friday Feb 19, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Erick Decks (Hamburg/Germany), DJ Skai (Cocoonclub Frankfurt), Bobby James(Live Drummer), Aerial Acrobat, MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy them here: http:
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Feb 19, 2010
8:00 PM
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JUSTE POUR RIRE VANCOUVER
Arts & Cultural Events
in Fairview
Friday Feb 19, 2010
Location: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2750, Granville Street
Contact: 604-736-9806
The Centre culturel francophone and the
Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad are
proud to launch Juste Pour Rire
Vancouver on February 19th with Francois
Massicotte.
With his new one-man show, al
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Feb 19, 2010
- Feb 20, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Canadian Luge Assoc Presents: Victory Party for Mens & Womens Luge
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Friday Feb 19, 2010
to Saturday Feb 20, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT:EDJ SKLA(Lobby/ginger62),DJ Leanne, Jack(Live Drummer), Kosta (Live Sax), Goldenlight Dancers, MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/6nn
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Feb 20, 2010
2:00 PM
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Kinesphere
City Happenings
in Kitsilano
Saturday Feb 20, 2010
Location: Place de la Francophone main stage on Granville Island
Contact: Rachel Cruz 604-681-5268 Ext. 271
February 20 & 21, at 2pm.
Kinesphere is a music and dance creation performed by up to 30 dancers and musicians from Arts Umbrella and the Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach program. This project will c
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Feb 20, 2010
8:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
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Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra presents Olympic celebration concert
Arts & Cultural Events
in Shaughnessy
Saturday Feb 20, 2010
Location: Shaughnessy Heights United Church
Contact: Jennifer 778-230-4027
Join the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra for our Olympic celebration concert.
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Feb 20, 2010
- Feb 21, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Heineken Presents: Victory Party for Mens 1500M Speed Skating
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Saturday Feb 20, 2010
to Sunday Feb 21, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Erick Decks (Hamburg/Germany), DJ Skai (Cocoonclub Frankfurt), Bobby James(Live Drummer), Christina (Singer), Tom (Live Sax), Aerial Acrobat, MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-
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Feb 21, 2010
12:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
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Explore Sundays - St Roch
Community Event
in Kitsilano
Sunday Feb 21, 2010
Location: 1905 Ogden Avenue in Vanier Park
Contact: Visitor Services (604) 257-8300
Explore Sundays are an opportunity to take part in a special guided visit of a unique part of the Museum not normally open to the public. A guided tour of the engine room and main hold of RCMP Arctic
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Feb 21, 2010
7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Listen! Laugh! Enjoy! stories for adult listeners
Arts & Cultural Events
in Kitsilano
Sunday Feb 21, 2010
Location: 1805 Larch/ 2nd Ave, Kits
Contact: Mary Gavan 604-683-1575
Heatful & Hurtful: stories of LUST,
one of the Seven Deadly Sins series.
Featured Vancouver Storytellers
Details: www.vancouverstorytellers.vcn.bc.ca
$7 at door; Sunday February 21st
1805 Larch/
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Feb 21, 2010
- Feb 22, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Canada Ski Cross Presents: Victory Party for Mens Ski Cross
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Sunday Feb 21, 2010
to Monday Feb 22, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Eric Carver (Lobby/ginger62), DJ Tyson V (Lobby/ginger62), Bobby James (Live Drummer), Kosta (Live Sax), Goldenlight Dancers, MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can
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Feb 22, 2010
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
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Sports and Biodiversity (Lecture)
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in UBC Endowment Lands
Monday Feb 22, 2010
Location: 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4
Contact: 604-822-4208
Februarys education theme at UBC Botanical Garden is biodiversity and sports. How does nature inspire sports? What natural materials are used in equipment? Join Daniel as he discusses sport within the
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Feb 22, 2010
- Feb 23, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton Presents: Victory Party for Mens & Womens Skeleton
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Monday Feb 22, 2010
to Tuesday Feb 23, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Skai (Cocoonclub Frankfurt), DJ Dickey Doo, Zuzu (Live Drummer), Kosta (Live Sax), MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy them here: http://bit.ly/8vt7q4
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Feb 23, 2010
- Feb 24, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Canada Ski Cross Presents: Victory Party for Womens Ski Cross
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Tuesday Feb 23, 2010
to Wednesday Feb 24, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Eric Carver (Lobby/ginger62), DJ Leanne, Jack (Live Drummer), Tom (Live Sax), MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy them here: http://bit.ly/7WD4xa
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Feb 24, 2010
6:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Stewards of Children Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Lower Mainland Region
Wednesday Feb 24, 2010
Location: Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Crescent, Langley, BC
Contact: Cortney Needham 1-888-440-1343 Ext. 223
Little Warriors is a national charitable organization,
based in Canada, focusing on the education and
prevention of child sexual abuse.
Little Warriors is offering the Stewards of Children
pro
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Feb 24, 2010
- Feb 25, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Lesley Stowe's Raincoast Crisps & Le Vieux Pin: Victory Party for Mens Ski Jumping
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Wednesday Feb 24, 2010
to Thursday Feb 25, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
PRESENTED BY SKI JUMPING CANADA & LESLEY STOWE'S RAINCOAST CRISPS & LE VIEUX PIN
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Skai (Cocoonclub Frankfurt), DJ SKLA (Lobby/ginger62), Bobby James (Live Drummer), Goldenlight Dan
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Feb 25, 2010
7:00 PM
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DOXA Monthly Film Series: "SALUTE"
City Happenings
in Kitsilano
Thursday Feb 25, 2010
Location: Fifth Avenue Cinemas, 2110 Burrard St.
Contact: 604.646.3200
Salute is a journey back to the 1960's to examine what has now become one of the most famous Olympic moments in history. Gold Medallist Tommie Smith and Bronze Medallist John Carlos made a simple gest
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Feb 25, 2010
- Feb 26, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Team Italia: Italian Luxury
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Thursday Feb 25, 2010
to Friday Feb 26, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
PRESENTED BY FERRARI MASERATI OF VANCOUVER & STILE WINES & PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Tyson V (Lobby/ginger62), DJ Dickey Doo, Bobby James (Live Drummer), Tom (Live Sax), Aerial Acrobat,
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Feb 26, 2010
- Feb 27, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Belvedere Vodka, Biathlon Canada Presents: Victory Party for Mens & Womens Biathlon
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Friday Feb 26, 2010
to Saturday Feb 27, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Skai (Cocoonclub Frankfurt), DJ Eric Carver (Lobby/ginger62), Zuzu (Live Drummer), Kosta (Live Sax), Aerial Acrobat, MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy them
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Feb 27, 2010
11:00 AM
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Welcome to Our World: a public celebration
City Happenings
in Downtown
Saturday Feb 27, 2010
Location: ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards Street (at Robson), Vancouver BC
Events will take place at 11 am & 1 pm.
Welcome to Our World is a project that brings a professional artist into a local school for workshops over a 3-month period, resulting in the production of gra
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Feb 27, 2010
1:00 PM
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Welcome to Our World: a public celebration
City Happenings
in Downtown
Saturday Feb 27, 2010
Location: ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards Street (at Robson), Vancouver BC
Events will take place at 11 am & 1 pm.
Welcome to Our World is a project that brings a professional artist into a local school for workshops over a 3-month period, resulting in the production of gra
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Feb 27, 2010
- Feb 28, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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Mercedes-Benz & Veuve Clicquot Presents: Victory Party for Mens Slalom Alpine Skiing
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Saturday Feb 27, 2010
to Sunday Feb 28, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Skai (Cocoonclub Frankfurt), DJ SKLA (Lobby/ginger62), Bobby James (Live Drummer), Christina (Singer), Goldenlight Dancers, Aerial Acrobat, MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$5
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Feb 28, 2010
11:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
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LiveCity Downtown
City Happenings
in Downtown
Sunday Feb 28, 2010
Location: Georgia and Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC
Link: LiveCity Vancouver website
During the 2010 Winter Games, the City of Vancouver, with support from the Government of Canada, is hosting LiveCity Vancouver - two exciting and distinct outdoor celebration sites (LiveCity Yaletown
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Feb 28, 2010
- Mar 01, 2010
9:00 PM
- 2:00 AM
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JetSetCrew Presents: Victory Party for Mens Gold Medal Hockey
Arts & Cultural Events
in Downtown
Sunday Feb 28, 2010
to Monday Mar 01, 2010
Location: Canvas Lounge, 99 Powell Street
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Leanne, DJ Ecos, Zuzu (Live Drummer), Jack (Live Drummer), Kosta (Live Sax), MC Charles Zuckerman
Tickets are $30-$50 and you can buy them here: http://bit.ly/8fU8TL
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Mar 01, 2010
- Mar 31, 2010
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Purple Day is March 26 & March is Epilepsy Awarness Month
Community Event
Monday Mar 01, 2010
to Wednesday Mar 31, 2010
Contact: Laura or Judy, Executive Director 604-853-7399
Join us in wearing purple on March 26, 2010 to support epilepsy awareness worldwide. Visit our website at: www.purpleday.org.
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Mar 02, 2010
9:30 AM
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Transportation and Traffic
Council/Committee Meeting
Tuesday Mar 02, 2010
Location: Council Chamber
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Mar 02, 2010
2:00 PM
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Regular Council
Council/Committee Meeting
Tuesday Mar 02, 2010
Location: Council Chamber
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Mar 03, 2010
11:00 AM
- 5:00 PM
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2010 ATCs in Vancouver
City Happenings
in Mount Pleasant
Wednesday Mar 03, 2010
Location: Galleries and Shops along 600 Block of East 15th Ave.
Contact: Dawn Livera, Project Manager 604-293-1634
This event is from March 3 - 7, from 11am to 5pm. 2010 ATCs in Vancouver is an artist trading card exhibition that encourages artists of all styles and abilities from all over the world to exchange mi
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Mar 03, 2010
12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
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Socrates: the Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living
Library Events - VPL
in Downtown
Wednesday Mar 03, 2010
Location: Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Alice MacKay Room
Contact: or Langara College 604-331-4044
Link: Vancouver Public Library
This dictum encapsulates the philosophy that Socrates was brought to trial for practicing. At the trial he claimed he should be treated as an Olympic victor for practicing it, but instead he was put t
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Mar 04, 2010
9:30 AM
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City Services and Budgets
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Mar 04, 2010
Location: Council Chamber
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Mar 04, 2010
2:00 PM
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Planning and Environment
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Mar 04, 2010
Location: Council Chamber
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Mar 04, 2010
7:30 PM
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Chauffeur's Permit Appeal
Council/Committee Meeting
Thursday Mar 04, 2010
Location: Council Chamber
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Mar 05, 2010
7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
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Owl Prowl with Al Grass
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in Stanley Park
Friday Mar 05, 2010
Location: Stanley Park Dining Pavilion -- 2nd Floor
Contact: Robin 604-681-9453
Join renowned birder Al Grass for an evening with the owls in Stanley Park. An indoor presentation will be followed by a walk to Beaver Lake to listen for these secretive and nocturnal creatures. Regi
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Mar 06, 2010
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Spring Garden Tips (Course)
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in UBC Endowment Lands
Saturday Mar 06, 2010
Location: 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4
Contact: 604-822-4208
Plan your garden activities for the spring season. Topics covered will be spring clean-up, soil improvement, lawn care, planting and general garden maintenance. Bring a soil sample for a general asses
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Mar 06, 2010
- Mar 14, 2010
1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
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Spring Break at the Vancouver Maritime Museum
Youth Events
in Kitsilano
Saturday Mar 06, 2010
to Sunday Mar 14, 2010
Contact: Visitor Services (604) 257-8300
Spring Break Family Crafts - March 6 -14 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Visit during Spring Break and enjoy family crafts each day. Activities include pirate hats, flags and treasure chest maps. Free with admiss
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Mar 06, 2010
2:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
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Community Happenings Festival
City Happenings
in Kitsilano
Saturday Mar 06, 2010
Location: Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC
Link: Community Living Rooms
Join us for this series of FREE festivals that will highlight Vancouvers commitment to sport, culture and sustainability. Each Community Happenings Festival will feature family friendly activities suc
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Mar 07, 2010
9:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
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Basketry Northwest Naturals Basket (Course)
Workshop/Seminar/Forum/Expo
in UBC Endowment Lands
Sunday Mar 07, 2010
Location: 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4
Contact: 604-822-4208
Weave a basket with a selection of materials found in the Pacific Northwest, such as red cedar bark, willow bark, wild cherry bark, west coast sweetgrass and beargrass. A variety of weaving techniques
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Mar 07, 2010
10:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
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The Power of Movement
Fundraiser & Charity Events
in Mount Pleasant
Sunday Mar 07, 2010
Location: Heritage Hall
Contact: Emily Shandruk 604-714-5569
Please visit www.powerofmovement.ca and join us on March 7th for this FREE yoga session. You will be a part of the largest yoga fundraiser in support of Arthritis IN THE WORLD!
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Mar 07, 2010
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
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Renfrew Ravine Nature Walk
Community Event
in Renfrew - Collingwood
Sunday Mar 07, 2010
Location: Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
Contact: Cheryl Palidda 604-257-8388
Enjoy a pleasant, easy walk to look at the fuzzy world of lichens and mosses. Magnifying glasses optional. Dress for the weather. Meet at Renfrew Park Community Centre-library side entance. Registrati
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