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SALONTEA Grand Opening on South Granville

May 7, 2012 – 10:01 am No Comment |

Walk into Tracy Stern SALONTEA and immediately be dazzled by its high ceilings, bright accents, splashed against the store’s shiny white tile walls. It feels like you are in an adorned salon or boutique, as its design and interior decor is decorative, fresh and contemporary.

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Harajuku Lovers – Super G Fragrance

August 26, 2011 – 11:00 am | No Comment |
Harajuku Lovers – Super G Fragrance

An energizing fruity floral that will make you feel like the force of Harajuku is with you, Super G is a modern-day superhero fighting to bring super kawaii to you all the time.

Blueprint’s FUCK CANCER Fundraiser at Celebrities (August 26)

August 24, 2011 – 8:01 pm | No Comment |
Blueprint’s FUCK CANCER Fundraiser at Celebrities (August 26)

This Friday, head to Celebrities Nightclub (1022 Davie Street) for a fundraising event by Blueprint x FUCK CANCER (yes, that’s the name of a charity). In addition to the ordinary club nightlife of drinking and dancing, there will also be a silent auction with all proceeds going to FUCK CANCER.

2011 Aritzia Warehouse Sale (Sept. 1 to 5, 2011)

August 22, 2011 – 12:26 pm | 3 Comments |
2011 Aritzia Warehouse Sale (Sept. 1 to 5, 2011)

It’s that time of year again, the 2011 Aritzia Warehouse Sale is happening from September 1 to 5, 2011 at the old Storyeum location at 142 Water Street in Gastown.

Starbucks – Fruit & Cheese Box ($1-off coupon)

August 21, 2011 – 8:00 pm | No Comment |
Starbucks – Fruit & Cheese Box ($1-off coupon)

My friend had this Starbucks “Fruit & Cheese” box for lunch last week. She described it as “Lunchables” for grown-ups – with three types of cheese (Brie, Gouda and Chedder), 9-grain crackers, nuts and dried fruit nibbles, and sliced green apple.

The Fair at the PNE 2011 (August 20 to September 5)

August 20, 2011 – 11:57 pm | One Comment |
The Fair at the PNE 2011 (August 20 to September 5)

Vancouver’s annual summer fair at The PNE is open now until Monday, September 5, 2011 from 11am until late (weather permitting). Gate price tickets are $20/adult. However, there are several special-offer days at the PNE…

Footo Delights – Grand Opening (Aug 18 to 20)

August 19, 2011 – 7:24 am | No Comment |
Footo Delights – Grand Opening (Aug 18 to 20)

FOOTO (“Fresh Out Of The Oven”) Delights (820 Homers Street at Robson) is having their grand opening event from August 18 to 20th. Stop by for samples of pastries and take advantage of grand opening specials on lunch and croissants. Print out this flyer to get a free goodie bag with their signature pastries.

Main Street – Summer Sidewalk Sale (Sat. Aug. 20th)

August 15, 2011 – 9:34 am | No Comment |
Main Street – Summer Sidewalk Sale (Sat. Aug. 20th)

Main Street shop owners Adhesif Clothing and Forsya Boutique have teamed up to organize a day of free family fun from 11am to 7:30pm on August 20th on the corner of Main and East 6th Avenue.

Steveston Dragon Boat Festival (Sat. Aug. 20, 2011)

August 14, 2011 – 11:54 am | No Comment |
Steveston Dragon Boat Festival (Sat. Aug. 20, 2011)

The second annual Steveston Dragon Boat Festival will be a day of family-friendly fun, entertainment and paddling for paddlers and spectators.