Live & Work

THINGS TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK IN GASTOWN

A non-exclusive list of weekly events to keep on your radar.

Enjoy Free Live Music at Make Music Vancouver

Gastown is hosting the fourth edition of Make Music Vancouver this Wednesday, June 25^th, 5pm-10pm. This free music festival showcases over 100 bands performing all musical genres live on Water Street. Come join the street party!

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Tricker’s for Haven Exclusive Collaboration

This summer, Haven has collaborated with renowned British footwear specialist, Tricker’s, to introduce an exclusive capsule collection. Since 1829, Tricker’s has been producing some of the best men’s footwear using meticulous bench made production techniques with premium materials. Haven worked closely with the family owned operation to rework and customize two models from Tricker’s extensive archive. Visit Haven (52 E. Cordova St) to shop this limited edition collection.

Cake, Prizes, Specials at Army & Navy’s 95^th Birthday Party

Army & Navy is celebrating their 95^th birthday on Saturday June 28^th from 10am-5pm! Come visit their Gastown store (36 W. Cordova St) for complimentary cake, prizes, and 95-cent specials on select items!

The Blarney Stone Serving World Cup Breakfast

Come by for a hearty breakfast of champions and cheer on your favourite team! The Blarney Stone is featuring a special breakfast menu from 9am- 11am during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Salt Cellar Series is Back for the Summer

Salt Cellar Series is back for the summer! Join Salt Tasting Room in their cellar as they celebrate amazing wine at their 30-foot communal long table. Each Salt Cellar event will feature a different winery paired with artisanal cheeses, local charcuterie and local condiments Salt is proud to serve.

Thurs, June 26^th – Bosa Foods & Worldy Wines
Thurs, July 10^th – Women & Whisk(e)y
Tues, Aug 12^th – Sandhill Winery

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View Susan Point’s Works on Paper

June 28th – Jul 19th
Spirit Wrestler Gallery
47 Water Street

Spirit Wrestler Gallery invites you to view this landmark exhibition and to meet one of the great living treasures of Northwest Coast art.

Susan Point has been a prolific graphic artist and has released several limited prints each year for over 23 years. She has explored both traditional Coast Salish design and addressed contemporary issues in her work: these include environmental concerns, the contemporary role of women within the culture, and cultural preservation, while using a variety of printmaking techniques.

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The Portside Pub Hosts Michael Jackson Dance Party

This Wednesday June 25^th, The Portside Pub is hosting a Michael Jackson Dance party to commemorate the five-year anniversary of the King of Pop’s passing. Get ready to bust a move! The Portside Pub will be playing Thriller – the greatest album of all time – front to back.

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Jimmy Edgar Live at Shine Nightclub

Shine Nightclub presents Detroit producer and wayward star-child, Jimmy Edgar this Friday June 27th. Known for his unique take on jacking house and electro funk, Jimmy Edgar has recently been splitting his time between the US and Berlin, exploring transcendental meditation and the boundaries of sound.

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Weekly Live Entertainment

Photo credit: Brutally Beautiful

On Tuesday June 24^th, Luciterra and Chris Murdoch will join forces for their signature full-length performance at Guilt & Company. This dynamic match of fusion belly dance and circus is quickly growing into one of the hottest shows on the West Coast.

Monday, June 23

Drew Rouse at Guilt & Company

Tuesday, June 24

Steve Kozak Blues Trio at Revel Room

Live Music Night at The Irish Heather

Luciterra Bellydance at Guilt & Company

Wednesday, June 25

The Revellers at Revel Room

Jen Hodge All Stars at Guilt & Company

Thursday, June 26

Mike Van Eyes at Revel Room

DJ Take 5 at Milano Espresso Lounge