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= Recommendations for people visiting the Mozilla office in Vancouver. = | |||
Many of these are compiled in this '''[https://foursquare.com/clarkbw/list/vancouver-in-a-nutshell FourSquare list].''' | Many of these are compiled in this '''[https://foursquare.com/clarkbw/list/vancouver-in-a-nutshell FourSquare list].''' | ||
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* Haircuts | * Haircuts | ||
** For ladies, [http://www.yelp.ca/biz/lisas-chop-shop-vancouver Lisa's Chop Shop] is down the road, cheaper than most, and great, especially if you have dyed hair and like | ** For ladies, [http://www.yelp.ca/biz/lisas-chop-shop-vancouver Lisa's Chop Shop] is down the road, cheaper than most, and great, especially if you have dyed hair and like rockabilly music. Ask for Jen, who is lovely. | ||
** For mostly men but they do women too: JD's barbershop is close. Unpredictable results if you don't have a specific person. | ** For mostly men but they do women too: JD's barbershop is close. Unpredictable results if you don't have a specific person. | ||
* Spa | * Spa | ||
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* Sauna | * Sauna | ||
** Hastings Steam http://www.hastingssteamandsauna.com/ | ** Hastings Steam http://www.hastingssteamandsauna.com/ | ||
= Recommendations for people visiting Vancouver before/after All Hands = | |||
== Things to do outside == | |||
* bike/walk/run around the Seawall | |||
* Grouse Grind https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind | |||
* BCMC trail https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/bcmc-trail/ | |||
* kayaking in False Creek or Deep Cove | |||
* drum circle at 3rd beach - Tuesdays? https://www.facebook.com/groups/650597208338757/ | |||
* Kits Pool - https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/kitsilano-pool.aspx 137m heated, outdoor, satlwater pool beside the ocean | |||
== Neighbourhood adventures == | |||
* breweries in Mount Pleasant - Brassneck, Faculty, R&B, Main Street Brewing, 33 Acres, Red Truck | |||
* Tara add walking tour of favourite places on Main Street | |||
== Cultural things == | |||
* artist run centres https://guides.ecuad.ca/c.php?g=644587&p=4520104 | |||
* MOA | |||
* VAG | |||
* VPL - central branch downtown, Children's library pop up book reference collection, rooftop garden | |||
* Bard on the Beach https://bardonthebeach.org/2019/the-taming-of-the-shrew "2007 ‘spaghetti western’ version of The Taming of the Shrew – one of Bard’s most beloved productions – is the inspiration behind this hilarious Wild-West love story, where two fierce kindred spirits finally meet their match in each other" | |||
== Events == | |||
* Vancouver Canadians Minor League Baseball http://www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t435 - home games every day June 14-20 (games are either at 1pm or 7pm), fun, family friendly, inexpensive, absurdly long hot dogs and sushi mascot races--what more could you want? https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2018/08/10/vancouver-canadians/ | |||
== Nightlife == | |||
Check [https://www.straight.com/ The Georgia Straight], aka The Straight, for music listings. | |||
=== Live music venues === | |||
* Imperial | |||
* Fortune Sound Club | |||
* The Fox | |||
* The Biltmore | |||
=== Clubs === | |||
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== Things to eat == | |||
Scout Magazine has pretty reliable reviews, including a [https://scoutmagazine.ca/guides/ Best of... list]. | |||
* Richmond Night Market https://richmondnightmarket.com/ - one block from Bridgeport Station on the Canada Line, in addition to many tasty types of meat-on-a-stick, Asian street food, it's also a good place to buy cute socks and cute smart phone cases | |||
===Breakfast=== | |||
* Yolks | |||
* Cafe Medina - get there early | |||
* Oakwood | |||
* Jam - long waits, big portions | |||