A city can never have too many live music venues. They are the places artists must have at their disposal if there is to be any form of supported musical expression. Vancouver has lost some of its best venues over the past years, yet as they say: “when one door closes another one opens”, …
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Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery? Always. Here’s a rundown of the current happenings within Gastown. Gastown dominates The Golden Plate Awards and The Best of Vancouver It’s that scrumptious time of the year! Yes, it’s pie season and turkey trots and halloween candy galore …
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It’s that scrumptious time of the year! Yes, it’s pie season and turkey trots and halloween candy galore but also time for the delicious results of The Georgia Straight Golden Plate Awards. The foodies have spoken and declared the winners. Once again, Gastown has placed within most relevant categories, taking home 8 first places …
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Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery? Always. Here’s a rundown of the current happenings within Gastown. The Praguery finds a home in Gastown Now that Labour Day has come and gone, and the magic of summer seems to float away on a gentle puff of …
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Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery? Always. Here’s a rundown of the current happenings within Gastown. Thursday is the new Saturday with Gastown Thursday Nights Next event is August 29, 5.30pm-9pm This month brings the third and final night in our new summer event series: …
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And just like that, it’s July 25th and time for another round of Gastown Thursday Nights. More music, more performances, more shops, restaurants, events, sales, bubbly drinks, free stuff, extended happy hours, late night shopping, and a great night spent in one the best neighbourhoods in the city. Here’s the ultimate list of who’s …
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As Canada’s oldest, still running cycling classic (and one of North America’s most historic and prestigious road cycling events, today Gastown welcomes thousands of energetic fans and cyclists to the neighbourhood for an exciting day filled with food, drink, celebration and racing. The Grand Prix is a super fast paced race called a “Criterium”. …
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Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery? Always. Here’s a rundown of the the current happenings within Gastown and the latest newcomers to call the neighbourhood home. Thursday is the new Saturday with Gastown Thursday Nights Next event is July 25 5pm-9pm This month brings our …
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Everything happening on June 27 for Gastown Thursday Nights kicking off at 5pm *Pop-up tattoo artist at Filson **Thai Dance class at Lemongrass House (free drop in from 5 to 8 pm) *Fascinator making workshop at Cappelleria Bertacchi Italian Hatcrafter (this workshop has a fee and is a three-hour commitment). *Protecting and caring for your …
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Father’s Day is this Sunday June 16. It doesn’t have to look a certain way, nor does it need to be something over the top. Perhaps most Dads say: “Don’t worry about me” and cast off the day as just another Sunday. What Father’s Day can be, is an opportunity to spend some …
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