April 7 2014
THINGS TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK IN GASTOWN
Written by Gastown Admin
Spring 2014 Gastown Shop Hop
Join us in celebrating Spring 2014 fashion at the semi-annual Gastown Shop Hop taking place on Thursday, April 10, between 5-9 p.m. This social-shopping event unites 44 shops and 15 restaurants for an incredible night of fashion, dining, and in-store specials. For one night only, Gastown’s premier boutiques are extending their shopping hours to showcase the latest Spring fashions and to mingle with the city’s most stylish shoppers.
Eyeland Framemakers Grand Opening Event
Join Eyeland Framemakers in celebrating their 20-year anniversary and grand opening at their Gastown location. Look out for fabulous guest designers and Stella & Dot trunk shows to take place from April 10th-13th.
Blacktail Forest Opens in Gastown
Image courtesy of Scout Magazine
There’s a new restaurant in the neighbourhood! Gastown’s new eatery, Blacktail Florist, has opened the doors to their dreamy space decorated with neutral wood, geometric vitrines and floral arrangements. The menu by Chef Jimmy Stewart––former Top Chef Canada contestant––features handpicked foraged edibles and innovative dishes using B.C.’s finest ingredients. Check out Blacktail Florist at 322 Water Street, open Wednesday to Sunday.
Aveda Institute Hosting Celebration for Clean Water
Aveda Institute is hosting an annual Celebration for Clean Water on Saturday April 12, from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Hosts Sharad and Nisha Khare will take you through a fun evening with signature cocktails, savory appetizers, live DJ music, fabulous silent auction items, and an exciting fashion show. All proceeds will go towards WaterCan’s clean water projects, helping underprivileged people in Eastern Africa gain access to clean water.
Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door and include one wine tasting ticket.
Stüssy Livin’ General Store Collection Available in Gastown
Stüssy launched Stussy Livin’ General Store in Tokyo, Japan three years ago. Everyday products that could be found in a ‘general store’ are designed and curated by Stüssy, in the hopes of adding to an enriching living space and lifestyle. Check out the General Store collection at Stussy’s Gastown location at 49 Powell Street.
Branchez Live at Shine Nightclub
Modern producer, Branchez will be playing live at Shine Nightclub on Friday April 11. The New York City native has been making waves in both the electronic music and hip-hop communities with his soulful brand of “big room hip-hop”.
After breaking onto the scene with his self-released track “Treat You Right,” he solidified his place among this year’s top new acts with his massive single “Shake” – featured in the Skrillex BBC Essential mix.
Weekly Live Entertainment
Elisa Thorne of Ladybird | Image courtesy of elisathorne.com
This Sunday, Ladybird will be taking the stage at Guilt & Company. Elisa Thorne and Britt Macleod will cover jazz and contemporary favourites with striking vocals and harp arrangements. More of Gastown’s live music listings below.
Monday April 7
Mike Van Eyes at Revel Room
Terminal Station at Guilt & Company
Tuesday April 8
Steve Kozak Blues Trio at Revel Room
Live Music Night at The Irish Heather
Pandora & The Locksmiths at Guilt & Company
Wednesday April 9
The Revellers at Revel Room
Jen Hodge All Stars at Guilt & Company
Thursday April 10
DJ Take 5 at Milano Expresso Lounge
Live Music Night at The Irish Heather
The Sheets with DJ Lickity Split at The Blarney Stone
Ground Up at Guilt & Company
Friday April 11
DJ Take 5 at Milano Expresso Lounge
The Unusual Suspects with DJ Steel at The Blarney Stone
Live Piano at Jules Bistro
Brendan Butter & Relly Rels at Portside Pub
Jonny Healy, Catherine Hiltz, and Daniel Ruiz at Guilt & Company
Saturday April 12
The Unusual Suspects with DJ Steel at The Blarney Stone
The Stunt Man & Relly Rels at Portside Pub
Brother Below at Guilt & Company
Live Piano at Jules Bistro
Sunday April 13
The Do-Rites at Revel Room
Ladybird at Guilt & Company
Live Jazz at Pourhouse
Visit the Gastown Events Calendar for more details.