
November 22 2015
THIS WEEK IN GASTOWN
Written by Gastown Admin
THIS JUST IN:
Shebeen, Gastown’s go-to whiskey spot tucked behind the Irish Heather, was recently named one of the ‘Top 10 International Irish whiskey bars,’ in the 3rd annual Irish Whiskey Awards. Shebeen tied for the gold medal with Scholars Lounge in Rome.
Get A Free Lunch
Try to read this without your mouth watering. Launching Tuesday, November 24, the Rainier will be temporarily transformed into the KRAVE Kanteen Pop-up.
Couples who sign up, they will be treated to a glass of wine each, a bottle of S.Pellegrino and a tasty spread to share, including KRAVE Jerky mac & cheese, KRAVE Jerky charcuterie and KRAVE Jerky flat bread – all on the house.Space is still available for lunch or dinner from November 24 – 27, all you have to do is sign up on the event website!
Eat Italian Gas Station Food, Also for Free
Salt Tasting Room has partnered with local favourite, Urbani Foods to give you a taste of what it’s like to take an Italian road trip. Inspired by the gas stations in Italy, menu items will include things like Venetian Tea sandwiches, fresh sausages and Arancini balls, which will be free with a glass of wine or beer flight.
In North America, “gas station food” isn’t exactly a byword for quality, but such is not the case in Italy.
Alfa Romeo not included.
Learn How To Make Cartoons For A Living
This Thursday, November 26th, VFS is holding a free animation workshop at their Cordova campus. It’s an open house for anyone interested in making a career in animation.
You’ll get to meet folks who have worked on movies like Guardians of the Galaxy and Harry Potter to Iron Man 3, and have any of your pressing questions about making it in the animation biz answered.
Get Lost In Bobbie Burgers’ Art
On Wednesday the 25th, Inform Interiors will be celebrating their window display featuring the work of Bobbie Burgers. If you wanna attend the event,
RSVP to info@informinteriors.com to secure your sport. Bobbie’s Bau-Xi Gallery exhibition will run from November 19th to December 3rd at Inform.
Embrace Bad Ideas at Guilt & Co.
This Tuesday, November 24th, The Bad Ideas Cabaret curated by Jeff Gladstone, are bringing their special brand of Rockabilly-Noir Cabaret to hallowed underground of Guilt & Co.
Jeff Gladstone & The Bad Ideas are a Vancouver-based band that’ll make you feel like you’re in the middle over your very own noir film. They blend elements of Blues, Swing, Film Noir and Old West into a live theatrical musical experience.
Doors are at 7 p.m., show’s at 9:30pm. Pay-What-You-Can.
Monday
Robin Layne Marimba @ Guilt & Co.
Tuesday
Steve Kozak @ Revel Room
Live Irish Music @ Irish Heather
Sweet and Hot Wednesday w/ Jen Hodge All Stars @ Guilt & Co.
Wednesday
The Revellers @ Revel Room
Thursday
Mike Van Eyes @ Revel Room
Live Piano Nights @ Jules Bistro
Live Irish Music @ Irish Heather
#GroundUp feat. Talkbox vs. Vocoder @ Guilt & Co.
Friday
The Sheets @ The Blarney Stone
Best Night Ever CD @ Guilt & Co.
Saturday
Saturday Night Live w/ The Compliations @ The Blarney Stone
Purple Soul @ Guilt & Co.
Sunday
Live Piano Nights @ Jules Bistro
Sunday Jazz @ Pourhouse
The Do-Rites @ Revel Room
Roundhouse Radio presents: Guilt & Co. LIVE w/ Vanessa Moodley @ Guilt & Co.