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Hot Entertainment: The Sporting Life

Soccer ball photo copyright Mikdam/Dreamstime

Tennis Canada takes on France in the Davis Cup, at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (Feb. 10 to 12).

Soccer Goooaaalll! That’s what the eight teams are shooting for in CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Soccer, at BC Place Stadium (Jan. 19 to 29).

Basketball An evening watching the Harlem Globetrotters perform? It’s a slam dunk, at Rogers Arena (Feb. 24).

Hockey Luongo, Kesler, the Sedins and the rest of the Vancouver Canucks have the home-ice advantage for several games, at Rogers Arena.—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: Goooaaaallll!

Photo copyright Mikdam/Dreamstime

Catch a fast-paced Vancouver Whitecaps soccer game at Empire Field this summer. Join in a rousing chant of “We’re blue, we’re white, we’re f***ing dynamite. Vancouver! Vancouver!” as the home team takes on the Columbus Crew (Jul. 6), the Real Salt Lake (Jul. 16) and David Beckham’s LA Galaxy (Jul. 30). On Jul. 18 enjoy the just-for-fun game against the UK’s Manchester City FC.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Entertainment: Soccer Fever

Vancouver Whitecaps soccer team. Photo by Bob Frid courtesy Whitecaps FC

This much-anticipated season marks the first time the Vancouver Whitecaps get to play against the best of the best. The Caps now rank as a Major League Soccer (MLS) team, justifying their big move to the impressive new BC Place Stadium later this year. Cheer on captain Jay Demerit and his all-star line-up as they take on the likes of Montreal Impact (May 4), San Jose Earthquakes (May 11) and New York Red Bulls (May 28).—Dylan Martin

Hot Shopping: Let’s Get Physical

The new Adidas store on Granville Street

Sports fanatics and athletic types get their fix at the new Adidas store. Only a couple doors down from its other downtown location—which focuses on urban street apparel—this spot stocks everything from high-tech running gear to soccer jerseys and jackets. Also in store: the sought-after Stella McCartney collection.—Jennifer Patterson

September Hot Date: Play Ball!

BC Lions photo by Caroline Toth

BASEBALL Take me out to the old ballgame: the Canadians wrap up their season at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium (Sep. 3 to 5).

HOCKEY Luongo, the Sedins and the rest of the Canucks return for pre-season games at Rogers Arena (Sep. 22, 25, 28).

SOCCER The Whitecaps men’s team plays two home games at Swangard Stadium (Sep. 5, 24).

FOOTBALL The Lions face their competitors outdoors, in their temporary home of Empire Field (pictured; Sep. 11, 18).—Sheri Radford

Hot Date: Play Ball!

Vancouver has a variety of spectator sports during the summer. Photo copyright Ranplett/iStockPhoto.com

Sports fans, get ready to make some noise.

BASEBALL When do these guys sleep? The Vancouver Canadians play 16 home games at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium this month—plus 13 away games.
FOOTBALL The BC Lions take on the Calgary Stampeders (Aug. 7 and 27) at the Leos’ temporary home of Empire Field. The team’s permanent home, downtown’s BC Place, is closed for renovations while a swanky new retractable roof is installed.
SOCCER The Vancouver Whitecaps men’s team faces the Austin Aztex at Swangard Stadium (Aug. 29).—Sheri Radford

Hot Shopping: FIFA Fans

Cute charms by Thomas Sabo celebrate soccer

In the spirit of the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa (Jun. 11 to Jul. 11), Thomas Sabo has created a collection of soccer-inspired charms. Just think how cute you’ll look as you cheer your team to victory while sporting these sterling silver collectables. Available online at www.thomassabo.com.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Dining: Top Tapas

Tempting tapas, such as boquerones en vinagre (L) and pulp a la gallega (R), at Cafe Barcelona. Photo by KK Law

While West Coast small plates have ruled for a decade, true tapas—the domain of Spain only—are on the rise. Enter Café Barcelona, an authentic retreat in the heart of Granville’s entertainment district, which is now the go-to place for pintxos. Work your way through tastes such as boquerones (white anchovies), manchego and quince paste, garlic prawns, Basque sausage, patatas bravas and piping-hot croquetas. Save space for almond-filled Tarta de Santiago—and sample at least a couple of Spanish wines, cava or sherries. As for the big-screen TV, it’s there for Réal Madrid or Barça (soccer) games. “The only reason we have it!” says co-owner Beatriz Gil.—Tim Pawsey

September Hot Dates

Word on the Street

The Word on the Street

SEPTEMBER 27

From tiny tots to great-grannies, readers of all ages enjoy this annual festival celebrating the written word. Meet your favourite author, watch performance poetry and complete a giant word-search puzzle. The best part? The whole day is free—except for all those new books, magazines and comics you’re sure to buy.

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Go, Team, Go!

Sports fans have plenty to cheer about in Vancouver this month.

1 HOCKEY Gearing up for the 2010 Winter Games, women’s teams from Canada, the US, Sweden and Finland compete for the Hockey Canada Cup. Plus, the Vancouver Canucks play several pre-season games.

2 SOCCER The Vancouver Whitecaps men’s team finishes off the 2009 season.

3 BASEBALL The Vancouver Canadians play the last few home games of the year.

4 FOOTBALL The BC Lions take on Montreal (Sep. 4) and Toronto (Sep. 19).

Canadian Tenors

The Canadian Tenors

SEPTEMBER 26

The nattily dressed crooners have entranced the world with their deft blend of pop and classical music. Now the lads are using their talent to raise money for the African town of Bulembu, which has been devastated by HIV/AIDS. Don’t miss their benefit concert at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Wayne Brady

Funny Business

Looking to tickle your funnybone? Carol Burnett, Tom Arnold, Pauly Shore and many other funny folks are appearing at the Global ComedyFest (Sep. 17 to 27). Improv heats up at both the Vancouver International Improv Festival (Sep. 29 to Oct. 3) and Vancouver TheatreSports League (ongoing). Also bringing on the yuks are Wanda Sykes (River Rock Show Theatre; Sep. 4) and Wayne Brady (pictured; Red Robinson Show Theatre, Sep. 18; and River Rock Show Theatre, Sep. 19).