photo: montecristomagazine.com Lumas Happy Hour! Wednesday July 27th 5pm-7pm 305 Water Street Lumas is celebrating their summer art event this week with refreshments, snacks and live music from Army of Smiles. There will be special promotions on some of the in house pieces – perfect for decorating your space with style. RSVP – [email protected] and let them know how many friends you’re bringing. All art lovers welcome! Chef-Lee-Cooper-2-1024x682 photo: fooddaycanada.ca L’Abattoir Celebrates Food Day Canada with Special Menu by Chef Lee Cooper. L’Abattoir is one of 250 restaurants across Canada that will participate in Food Day. This Saturday July 30th, come celebrate the best in Canadian culinary excellence, artisanal creations and all things deliciously edible that come north of the border. L’Abattoir is arguably one of the most solidly creative and award-blessed restaurants in British Columbia. This Saturday, Chef Cooper and his L’abattoir team have concocted a summer themed menu made entirely from ingredients sourced in BC. This rare dining experience comes but once a year. Group-Photowalk-e1452630538994 photo:www.vancouverphotowalks.ca Historic Gastown Photowalk Jul 28, 10 am–12:30 pm Price – $99  website Follow along the cobblestones of Water Street and beyond while learning how to capture Gastown’s distinctive architecture, character, and intriguing mix of old and new. During the photowalk, the discussion will centre around photographic techniques and creative composition, while you visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the city. Learn about past architectural forms and how to photograph them. IMG 9346 photo: scoutmagazine.ca La Mezcaleria – Now Open! Located on 68 East Cordova Street, La Mezcaleria is now open. La Mezcaleria in Vancouver is the first restaurant to offer a wide variety of the finest mezcals, as well as, high quality tequilas and cocktails inspired by the different regions of Mexico. Their dishes mirror traditional mexican recipes while sourcing organic ingredients locally and serving ocean-friendly seafood options. Many of the platos are made for sharing and they have gluten free and vegetarian options. home007001 GoodFoot at Guilt & Co. Fri. July 29, 2016 Show: 10pm Pay-What-You-Can The GoodFoot Quintet are a funky fusion based in Vancouver BC. With a repertoire of originals and classics by James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Grant Green, The Meters, Billy Cobham, Hendrix and more… These jams will make you want to move! 4f26c4f7-50ad-4957-a3b3-16501b52fe18-520x798 REAL LOVE *BC DAY LONG WEEKEND* at M.I.A Sunday, July 31st Doors 10pm – 3am Presented by Real Love w/ DJ’s KEMPEH & HUSTLE HOSTED BY: MIKE ROC *$10 ADVANCE TICKETS: bit.ly/29EVxz3 *$12 @ DOOR // LADIES FREE FOR A FULL LISTING OF GASTOWN EVENTS CHECK OUT OUR CALENDAR HERE