
May 5 2014
THINGS TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK IN GASTOWN
Written by Gastown Admin
Kanaka Opens in Gastown
It’s going to get more tropical in Gastown! The surf-inspired Tiki bar/lounge, Kanaka, has opened below the Blacktail Florist at 322 Water Street. Stop by and have a tropical night out with refreshing, exotic cocktails and late-night snacks.
Cork & Fin Launches New Menu
Great news, seafood lovers: Cork & Fin has launched a new menu and seafood charcuterie program. Try out their Earth vs. Ocean charcuterie and new mouthwatering seafood plates at 221 Carrall Street.
Six Acres Monthly Brewmaster Series
It’s on! Six Acres has introduced a new monthly brewmasters series, showcasing their favourite breweries combined with delicious food pairings. This month, they are featuring Central City’s Pilsner paired with pan-seared scallops, corn and wasabi peas. Come visit Six Acres at 203 Carrall Street and enjoy this month’s pairing at their cozy patio.
Notturno Features New Cocktails
Bring on the cocktails! Notturno has released a new batch of tropical-inspired cocktails for the month of May. Try ‘May the Firth Be With You,’ a mix of scotch, absinthe, wormwood tincture syrup, lemon juice, and egg whites.
Delroy Edwards Live at Shine Nightclub
On Friday May 9th, Shine Nightclub welcomes Delroy Edwards. The Los Angeles beatmaker combines house while incorporating 80s electro, acid, and Detroit techno.
Weekly Live Entertainment
Brief Encounters is coming to Gastown this week from May 8th-10th. This amazing interdisciplinary show has been thrilling audiences over the course of 20 episodes. For the 21st volume, Brief Encounters goes back to its Gastown roots and squeezes it’s big show into the intimate Guilt & Company. Ten artists of various disciplines are randomly paired and given a mere two weeks to build a performance. The results are always riveting!
Monday, May 5
Mike Van Eyes at Revel Room
Tishomingo String Band at Guilt & Company
Tuesday, May 6
Steve Kozak Blues Trio at Revel Room
Live Music Night at The Irish Heather
The Sexy Funny Burlesque Show at Guilt & Company
Wednesday, May 7
The Revellers at Revel Room
Jen Hodge All Stars at Guilt & Company
Thursday, May 8
DJ Take 5 at Milano Expresso Lounge
Live Music Night at The Irish Heather
The Sheets with DJ Lickity Split at The Blarney Stone
Brief Encounters at Guilt & Company
Friday, May 9
DJ Take 5 at Milano Expresso Lounge
The Unusual Suspects with DJ Steel at The Blarney Stone
Live Piano at Jules Bistro
Flipout & Brendan Butter at Portside Pub
Brief Encounters at Guilt & Company
Delroy Edwards at Shine Nightclub
Saturday, May 10
The Unusual Suspects with DJ Steel at The Blarney Stone
DJ Marvel & The Stunt Man at Portside Pub
Brief Encounters at Guilt & Company
Live Piano at Jules Bistro
Sunday, May 11
The Do-Rites at Revel Room
Amanada Wood at Guilt & Company
Live Jazz at Pourhouse
Visit the Gastown Events Calendar for more details.