® Best of Vancouver

Culture winners

Best movie-theatre concession

  1. Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway
  2. Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver, 900 Burrard
  3. Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas, 2110 Burrard St.

Best local TV weatherperson

  1. Mark Madryga (Global)
  2. Kristi Gordon (Global)
  3. Russ Lacate (CityTV)

Best local sports radio host(s)

  1. Matt Sekeres and Blake Price (TSN 1040)
  2. Bro Jake and Dave Pratt (TSN 1040)
  3. B-Mac, Donnie & The Moj

Best local blog

  1. Miss 604
  2. Vancouver is Awesome
  3. Bored in Vancouver
  4. Scout Magazine

Best Live Performing Arts Venue

  1. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 650 Hamilton
  2. Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe
  3. Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables
  4. Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Rd., UBC

Best local modelling/talent agency

  1. Trisko Talent Management, 270–1140 Homer Street
  2. Lizbell Agency, 216-309 West Cordova Street
  3. John Casablancas International Model Management, 150-220 Cambie Street

Best local dancer

  1. Crystal Pite
  2. Brenna McLaud
  3. Christopher Wong

Best pickup bar (f seeking m)

  1. The Roxy Cabaret, 932 Granville
  2. Bimini Public House, 2010 W. 4th
  3. Cambie Pub, 300 Cambie Street

Best gay bar

  1. Celebrities Nightclub, 1022 Davie
  2. PumpJack Bar, 1167 Davie
  3. 1181 Lounge, 1181 Davie Street

Best lesbian club event/bar

  1. Hershe Bar, 398 Richards Street [Red Room]
  2. Celebrities Nightclub, 1022 Davie
  3. Cobalt - Man Up, 917 Main

Best multiplex movie theatre

  1. Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver, 900 Burrard
  2. Cineplex Odeon International Village, 88 W. Pender
  3. Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas, 2110 Burrard St.

Best single-screen movie theatre

  1. Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway
  2. Cineplex Odeon Park Theatre, 3440 Cambie Street
  3. Dunbar Theatre, 4555 Dunbar

Best public art installation in the past 12 months

  1. Trans Am Totem - Marcus Bowcott
  2. Gumhead - Douglas Coupland
  3. Giants - OSGEMEOUS

Best party-boat cruise

  1. Salsa Cruises
  2. Harbour Cruises & Events
  3. White Boat Party
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