This Week In Gastown

 

Happy Canada Day!

2019 Vancouver International Jazz Festival Presents: Live at The 2nd Floor at The Water Street Cafe Gastown Laura Crema/Bill Coon Trio Laura Crema/Bill Coon Trio Live at The 2nd Floor Gastown Water Street Cafe MONDAY, JULY 1 7 – 10:00 PM Exquisite Vancouver vocalist Laura Crema is joined by two of Canada’s musical treasures: Juno nominated guitarist Bill Coon and virtuosic bassist Paul Rushka. Playing originals and pieces from the jazz, blues, folk, and Brazilian songbooks, they create a tapestry of beautiful sound while nurturing a playful sense of musical interaction. Vancouver Jazz Fest. Presents – Adam Robert Thomas Guilt & Co MONDAY, JULY 1 Doors 7pm/Show 9:30pm Pay-What-You-Can Adam Thomas performs a diverse array of music from favourite radio hits of this year all the way back to music from the jazz and big band era, and a wide array of classics in between. His unique sound combines elements of soul, jazz, indie and top 40 music. Aside from his own compositions, his performing song book includes hits by artists such as Sam Smith, Drake, Norah Jones, Coldplay, Al Green, Radiohead, Stevie Wonder and many others, all covered with sweet soulful taste. BOURBON & BINGO WEDNESDAYS Lamplighter Pub WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 8 PM Hosted by Danny Mac. $5 Parallel 49 Craft Lager + $5 Jim Beam. Every Wednesday at 8PM. RESERVE YOUR SPOT The Poor Boy Trio Pourhouse THURSDAY, JULY 4 7 – 10:00 PM The Poorboy Trio’ is a swing blues group led by Huggybear Leonard &  Dave ‘Double D’ Dykhuizen. In addition, there’s a very steady rhythm section consisting of the talented  Pat Darcus on double bass or the dynamic Martin Eade on drums! Performing blues, soul, Canadiana, and jazz with traditional blues harmonica by Leonard and the multi-faceted sizzling guitarist -Double D. The trio trips through a variety of wires born in the cusp of the rock era influenced by rhythm and blues . They are a weekly feature and favourite at Pourhouse Vancouver in Gastown for 8 years running and the band is featured weekly/monthly at other venues as well in the Lower Mainland. They are also sometimes known as Leonard and the Lab Rats – the sister band of the Poorboy Trio. Friday Night Jam at TCB The Charles Bar FRIDAY, JULY 5 11 – 3:00 AM Playing the best throwback RnB HipHop & Pop with a touch of future classics! DJs 23, Maiyah, iFun, Relik & guests on rotation. Hosted by Angelo & Ramir! Email 90percent90s@gmail.com for list or to reserve space for your party! Well Travelled Walking Tour: Gastown Herschel Supply Co. SATURDAY, JULY 6 2 – 3:30 PM Welcome to Gastown, we’re excited to host a walking tour made for explorers, design-lovers, visitors and locals alike. Join us at the Herschel Supply Gastown store every Saturday this summer to discover the art, architecture and stories that define the historic Gastown neighborhood. FREE Walking Tours include: – Modern and historic architecture highlights – Design and art from galleries to alleyways – Incredible photo ops – Prizing courtesy of Herschel Supply Company Welcome to Gastown, Enjoy Your Stay. #WellTravelled Meet at Herschel Shop on Water Street by 2pm sharp. Please RSVP here. EAST COAST KITCHEN PARTY The Portside Pub SATURDAY, JULY 6 5:45PM – 3:00 AM Every Saturday we’re steerin’ this ship East to give you the closest experience you can have to being on the East Coast without boarding a plane Featuring: Live Music by The Mike Cody Band 5.45pm-8.45pm FREE lobster with EVERY food purchase $5 Keith’s Beer $5 Screech Newfoundland Rum Buck-A-Shuck on West Coast oysters or $2 East Coast oysters and of course that East Coast hospitality Followed by GOOD MUSIC DJs 10pm-3am Book a table today by emailing sarah@theportsidepub.com

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