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 Oceanside seafood specialists |
2209 West 1st Avenue Vancouver, BC V6K 1E9 Canada +1 604 734 1113 |
Crack into some fresh East Coast lobster at this bistro located two blocks from Kitsilano Beach. The decor is contemporary, with light and airy clay-colored walls, slate tiles, white linen-covered tables, and Art Deco-style French posters. Live entertainment is featured most summer evenings. Lovers of shellfish will revel in the selection here. The Atlantic Lobster is served in a variety of ways, including in a fresh bisque and salads. The menu also features pasta and seafood-free entrees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Shakespeare in the great outdoors |
Vanier Park Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue Vancouver, BC V6H 1G2 Canada +1 604 739 0559 (Box office) http://www.bardonthebeach.org/... info@bardonthebeach.org |
'Tis a fair summer's eve, if e'er twas, for watching the fine theatre of thee much-belov'd wordsmith, Shakespeare. This annual summer Shakespeare festival takes place in Kitsilano's Vanier Park, on English Bay. Using the city as a backdrop, this group puts on the famous bard's plays for four months of the year. Whether it is Midsummer Night's Dream, Measure for measure, The Winter's Tale, or Troilus and Cressdia, this group puts on an entertaining show. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Art Paradise |
3045 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3J9 Canada +1 604 733 7011 http://www.bau-xi.com/default.asp info@bau-xi.com |
Established in 1965 this gallery,located in Toronto is the oldest contemporary art gallery in Canada. The gallery represents about 50 artists, from senior artists that are part of Canadian art history to promising talent from the current generation. It is also a member of the South Granville Gallery Association. The gallery holds numerous national and international exhibitions. They also provide additional services like shipping and delivering art work to private residences and public spaces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music, large cocktail menu |
3611 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6R 2B8 Canada +1 604 738 1959 |
One of the best venues in town for live jazz, this popular subterranean lounge in Kitsilano offers a substantial cocktail menu and live music ranging from jazz to hip-hop, every night of the week. The rotating menu offers a range of light snacks at reasonable prices. Entrees are pasta dishes such as Vegetarian Lasagna or Cannelloni with Spinach and Feta. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International artists exhibited |
1590 West 7th Ave Vancouver, BC V6J 1S2 Canada +1 604 737 2629 http://www.dianefarrisgallery.... art@dianefarrisgallery.com |
Attila Richard Luckas is just one of many gifted artists that this gallery shows, along with Chris Woods, Dale Chihuly and Angela Grossman. Start the South Granville gallery tour here. Located just across the Granville Street Bridge from downtown, this gallery represents some of the most provocative artists of contemporary Canadian and international art. The space itself is elegant, spacious and includes a gift shop with rare treasures. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Northwest coastal collection |
2335 Granville St Vancouver, BC V6H 3G4 Canada +1 604 731 9292 http://www.douglasreynoldsgall... drg@axionet.com |
This gallery is situated in South Granville's popular Gallery Row, an area that provides art enthusiasts with some of the finest exhibits of modern art the city has to offer. This contemporary space displays "museum quality" pieces from Canada's Northwest Coast native artists. It presents several exhibitions each year, promoting established talent as well as a younger generation of artists. Check out the extensive collection of bowls, rattles, carved masks, talking sticks, prints and paintings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Comfy art movie house |
2110 Burrard St Vancouver, BC V6J 3H5 Canada +1 604 734 7469 http://www.allianceatlantiscin... allianceatlantis@famousplayers.ca |
"It's a cinema, you heathen, not a movie theatre." Don't be surprised if you overhear that in a line-up at this chi-chi five-screen multiplex. Kitsilano yuppies and young boarders finished shopping at next door's Westbeach grab non-fat lattes and muffins before settling into one of this theatre's five comfy and stylish cinemas. It shows foreign, independent and alternative wide-release films and is located minutes from downtown on the West Side. There are matinees on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Admission (weekday matinee/weekend matinee/evening): CAD9/10/12 adults; CAD7 children 3-13 and seniors at all times, and for all on Tuesdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Superb Collection |
2247 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3G1 Canada +1 604 732 6505 http://www.heffel.com mail@heffel.com |
This fine art gallery cum auction house displays the works of famous American, Canadian and European artists and gives art lovers a chance to purchase their favorite pieces. You can also buy fine art by bidding on the gallery's website. Named after Kenneth G Heffel, an industrialist and art collector, Heffel Gallery also has offices in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. The valuable works of arts are protected in bank vaults and the gallery's premises have a state of the art alarm system. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary Art House |
2339 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3G4 Canada +1 604 730 5000 http://www.monteclarkgallery.com/ info@monteclarkgallery.com |
The Monte Clark gallery established in 1992 houses works of select artists like Roy Arden, Karen Bubas, Evan Lee and others. It specializes in showcasing contemporary Canadian art and has been a dominant fixture on the contemporary art scene in Canada. This gallery is a non profit organization with an aim to promote and document Canadian art. It takes great pride in exhibiting visual arts and photography by leading Canadian and international artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spicy Louisiana-style dishes |
3014 Granville St Vancouver, BC V6H 3J8 Canada +1 604 732 7550 |
This jazz and blues inspired restaurant just out of downtown is busy most nights of the week. Find generous servings of spicy Southern-style cuisine. Among the Louisiana favorites are Jambalaya and Seafood Gumbo. The choice of appetizers includes specialties such as alligator served in Cajun tartar sauce. There is also a selection of Caribbean curries and seafood. The atmosphere is festive and noisy and the walls are covered in colourful art and black and white photos of jazz and blues greats. Experience live music weekly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live jazz and eats |
1525 Yew Street (near Cornwall) Vancouver, BC V6J 4A5 Canada +1 604 737 8080 http://www.rossinis.bc.ca info@rossinis.bc.ca |
The casual Kitsilano and Gastown locations of this restaurant/bar offer live jazz every night. Local pianist Linton Garner plays every Tuesday to Saturday. Rotating acts appear, as well as regular featured performers at the 162 Water Street location. It is dotted with pictures of jazz legends and finished off with a grand piano on the stage. Find a large selection of Italian appetizers, salads, soups, breads and antipasti. Items like the Black Sambucca Prawns ($9.95CDN) are popular and pastas like the baked Canneloni Pescatora ($10.95CDN) are tempting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Art Deco heritage venue |
2750 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3 Canada +1 604 731 4687 http://www.artsclub.com/ info@artsclub.com |
"Initially opened in 1931 as a vaudeville and moviehouse, this Art Deco establishment is now under the management of the Arts Club Theatre. It is another testament to Vancouver's current cultural rejuvenation. The historic landmark seats 650 and is currently home to musicals, theatre productions and comedies. The venue now has full bar service and is within walking distance to pre- and post-theatre dining and shops. There is ample parking in the surrounding residential streets." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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