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Vancouver Market dusts off vintage finds at WISE Hall

And four other reasons Vancouver is awesome this week
From vintage clothing and musical instruments to nicknacks and housewares, there’s something for eve
From vintage clothing and musical instruments to nicknacks and housewares, there’s something for everyone at the Vancouver Market, March 17 at the WISE Hall. Photo iStock

The Vancouver Market

Calling all vintage shoppers: The Vancouver Market is holding their inaugural event this weekend at WISE Hall. They’ll have 35-plus vendors selling and showing off their vintage clothing, musical instruments, homemade goods, knick knacks, jewelry, housewares and more. Food trucks will be there to fuel your shopping, and since it’s St. Patrick’s Day, you might even spot a leprechaun.

When: March 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: The Wise Hall & Lounge, 1882 Adanac St.

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Dining Out for Life

Now in its 25th year, Dining Out for Life is a one-day fundraising event in which more than 40 restaurants across the province contribute 25 per cent of their entire food sales to A Loving Spoonful, to help locals living with HIV/AIDS. You’ll find many of your favourites participating, from Whistler to White Rock, including spots like Forage, Ask For Luigi, Bells and Whistles, Nook, Wildebeest, Mary’s On Davie, Pizzeria Farina, Burgoo, Hy’s, Maenam and many more.

When: March 20

Where: Participating restaurants in Metro Vancouver

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#Breakthecycle spin classes

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Two special edition spin classes happening this weekend at Ride Cycle in Yaletown aim to keep you fit while supporting the Downtown Eastside community. Sign up for a seat to spin and #BreaktheCycle; proceeds from the special classes will go to Employ To Empower, a non-profit that offers training, work experience and support to help homeless individuals in the DTES transition into stable, long-term jobs. Plus there are some perks for spinners taking part in the special classes. Tickets are available online, and you can add donations onsite.

When: March 16, 2-3 p.m. and March 17, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Ride Cycle, 881 Hamilton St.

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Free Solo at the Rio Theatre

The Rio screens the gravity-defying, Oscar-winning doc Free Solo.

Catch a screening of this awe-inspiring Oscar-winning documentary film. From filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin comes Free Solo, a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of the free soloist climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world's most famous rock... the 3,000-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park... without a rope. Gulp!

When: March 15, 3:45 p.m. and March 17, 3:30 p.m. (additional screenings March 22-23)

Where: The Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway

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Macaron Day 2019

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Let’s celebrate Macaron Day! On March 20, bakeries around the world will offer special deals on macarons, often with a charitable component. The treat may hail from France, but we have many macaron masters right here in Vancouver who turn out some absolute gems. To mark the day, patisseries offer special pricing on macarons, often with some or all of the profits going to support a charitable cause. You’ll find such deals at places like Thierry, Soirette, Ladurée, TWG Tea and Bon Macaron.

When: March 20

Where: Participating Vancouver bakeries, while supplies last

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