May 26 2014
THINGS TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK IN GASTOWN
Written by Gastown Admin
Shirakawa by Itoh Dining Opens in Gastown!
Image via Shirakawa
Japanese restaurant company Itoh Dining has opened their first North American restaurant in Gastown! The modern teppanyaki restaurant, Shirakawa, offers an exceptional culinary experience, with a focus on serving quality proteins and organic produce made with traditional Japanese culinary methods. Shirakawa’s menu features Japanese kappo, sushi, and Teppan grilled high-end Kuroge Wagyu Beef from Japan. Here’s a sneak peak of Shirakawa’s mouthwatering dishes. Come visit Shirakawa at 115-12 Water Street, behind L’Abattoir in Gaoler’s Mews Courtyard.
Bruce Eyewear Introduces Rigards
Bruce Eyewear is welcoming a new line to their shelves! Named after the French word “regarder” meaning to look, Rigards is bringing back a time when eyewear was made of beautiful, natural material. All frames are hand-finished and made with genuine horns from water buffalo in Egypt and Ethiopia. The buffalos are not killed for the making of eyeglasses––instead they are used to till the farmer’s fields and the horn is sold when they pass away of old age. Stop by Bruce Eyewear at 219 Abbott St to view this unique eyewear collection!
Goat Money: Vancouver Art in Action
This Sunday, June 1st, join Baron Gallery (293 Columbia St) for an afternoon of art, music, and mimosas for the third installment of Goat Money: Vancouver Art in Action. This vibrant silent auction event raises funds for the continued growth of an independently functioning women’s micro-credit program in the Masaai community of Olkoroi, Kenya.
Every $25 dollars raised = 1 goat. What does this mean? When you buy a donated piece of artwork, it becomes catalyst for the improved autonomy of the women of Olkoroi and surrounding communities. Since goats are commonly raised and traded there, Baron Galley is using goats to measure the progress.
EVENT DETAILS
Gallery open for preview at 1pm
Silent Auction at 2:30pm – 5 pm
Musical accompaniment by Dr. Paul Swingle
For more information or to make a donation: raisegoatmoney@gmail.com
The Blarney Stone Hosts Lobster Dinner
Come join The Blarney Stone on Sunday June 1st for a three-course lobster dinner! Tickets are $28. Stop by The Blarney Stone at 216 Carrall Street to get your ticket!
Havana Club Pre-Grand Prix at Clough Club
This Thursday, May 29th from 6-11 pm, help send Clough Club bartender Sean McCuigan off to Cuba with a bang! Sean is on his way to compete in the global finals of the Havana Club Grand Prix, one of the world’s most revered cocktail competitions in Havana, Cuba. Come to Clough Club and try his three original cocktail creations and Classic Daiquiris with real limes. There will be food and complimentary drinks throughout the night!
Extra Extra Launch Party at Portside Pub
On Thursday May 29th from 10 pm to 2 am, join Portside Pub for the kick-off of Extra Extra, a new weekly night happening every Thursday. DJ Nick Bike (Vancouver Red Bull Thre3style champion 2013) and special guest DJ Zak Santiago are busting out the best party jams from the ’80s and ’90s.
Jacques Greene & Evian Christ Live at Shine Nightclub
Jacques Greene and Evian Christ are coming to Shine Nightclub this Thursday, May 29. In less than two years, Jacques Greene, an enigmatic young house producer from Montreal, has given the current musical landscape progressively deeper ideas of what house is. With a slew of remixes and original releases that haven’t skipped a beat, the talented songwriter has already collaborated with Radiohead, Katy B, and Jimmy Edgar among others.
Weekly Live Entertainment
If you’ve got a sweet spot in your soul for all things psychedelic––you’re going to enjoy this incredible band! Three Wolf Moon will be taking the stage at Guilt & Company this Friday May 30 with their hazy blend of folky, psychedelic rock. Their influences range all over the map from stoner metal to jazz and country, making for a trippy blend that sounds classic, timeless, and is pushing boundaries and exploring new territory with music.
Monday, May 26
Mike Van Eyes at Revel Room
The Van Django Trio at Guilt & Company
Tuesday, May 27
Steve Kozak Blues Trio at Revel Room
Live Music Night at The Irish Heather
Luciterra & Chris Murdoch at Guilt & Company
Wednesday, May 28
The Revellers at Revel Room
Jen Hodge All Stars at Guilt & Company
Thursday, May 29
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 ft. Tonye Aganaba at Guilt & Company
DJ Mike & Guest Zak Santiago at Portside Pub
Jacques Greene & Evian Christ at Shine Nightclub
Friday, May 30
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
Three Moon Wolf at Guilt & Company
Saturday, May 31
The Unusual Suspects with DJ Steel at The Blarney Stone
Brendan Butter & The Stunt Man at Portside Pub
Onelight at Guilt & Company
Live Piano at Jules Bistro
Sunday, June 1
The Do-Rites at Revel Room
Ivan Decker at Guilt & Company
Live Jazz at Pourhouse
Visit the Gastown Events Calendar for more details.