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C.R. Avery Presents Some Birds Walk For The Hell Of It at Joe’s Café

9 Jan

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The Georgia Straight presents local poet and singer-songwriter, C.R. Avery, in his rock show titled Some Birds Walk for the Hell of It on January 10th at Joe’s Café, 1150 Commercial Drive. CR Avery is a unique multi-talented one man band. His live performance has been described as the “Bob Dylan in the body of Iggy Pop” throw in a little Bestie Boys and Allen Ginsberg and you get the idea.   He is above all fearless in whatever genre he undertakes which could be blues, hip-hop, spoken word or rock and roll.  This Saturday he will be presenting his rock show which also features Melody Mangler and Violet Femme. Doors open at 8:00 pm and show gets under way at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and available at the door only. If you miss this week’s show, C.R. Avery will also be performing January 17th, 24th and the 31st at Joe’s Café.

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Funny Lady Sara Bynoe Starts The New Year Off With Teen Angst Night & Say Wha?

8 Jan

TeenAngstNightSaraSara Bynoe self-titled actor, writer and producer of fun times is starting off the New Year with humour as only she can.  You are invited to her upcoming installment of Teen Angst Night on Tuesday, January 13th  8:00 pm at the Cottage Bistro, 4468 Main Street. These are brave souls that read real live diary/journal entries from those anxiety causing teenage years which now in retrospect many of us can only laugh at, or so we hope. Tickets are available at the door for $10.

You can also catch Sara at her next installment of Say Wha?! Readings of Delicious Rotten Writing on Tuesday, January 20th at The Emerald, 555 Gore Street 8:00 pm. Sara and her ever funny guests will be reading from the worst published books they can put their hands on.  Sara has been running these shows since 2010 and we are sure she and her guests will bring you many laughs.  Tickets are available in advance via Eventbrite for $10.

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Les amis du fromage presents Top Canadian Cheeses on February 10th SOLD OUT

6 Jan

Keep_calm,_eat_cheeseOn Tuesday, February 10th, les amis du FROMAGE, 843 East Hastings Street will be presenting and tasting Canada’s top Canadian cheeses.  Allison Spurrell will take you into the world of Canadian cheese and introduce you to the cheeses that won top honours on the world stage as well as locally.  You will get the chance to taste the grand prize winners along side some Canadian wines.  The session begins at 6:30 p.m. and goes to 8:30 pm. Tickets are $60 and available online at les amis du FROMAGE. Class participants will receive a 10% discount on all store purchases during the event.

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KAYAK Opening Night January 8th At The Firehall Arts Centre

4 Jan

KayakFirehallArtsCentreFirehall Arts Centre and Alley Theatre bring you an environmental disaster at sea Kayak. Alley Theatre is an independent Vancouver theatre company who have built a reputation for socially relevant theatre productions.  Kayak is a witty and intelligent play about love and idealism and just may change the way you think about climate change.  The play is written by one of Canada’s emerging young playwrights, Jordan Hall, of Alley Theatre.  The play weaves together the perspectives of three very different characters, a bleach blonde BMW driving Annie who is on a mission to save her son, Peter, from his radical environmentalist girlfriend, Julie. Annie ends up throwing herself into a path of events larger than she could have imagined.  Kayak kicks off on January 7th with a preview show at 8:00 pm and a pay what you can matinee at 1:00 pm.  Opening night is January 8th at 8:00 pm with the show running until January 17th.  Tickets are available online from $16 – $32. What people are saying about Kayak: “Smart, funny, political: if this play were a guy, I’d date him.” – Colin Thomas, Georgia Straight  “Kayak really got me where I live. . . . This is a terrific, even terrifying, play that delivers some surprises.” – Vancouver Courier

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Canadian Premiere Of All That Fall By Samuel Beckett At The Cultch Until January 24th

2 Jan

AllThatFallTheCultchThe Cultch and Blackbird Theatre bring you the first ever Canadian production of All That Fall by Irish writer Samuel Beckett.  For 50 years no one has been allowed to stage this entertaining Irish play which touches on the harshness of life and the futility of religion.  After a ban was lifted, audiences in New York and London were able to see this radio play produced on stage and now it’s finally come to Canada. The Globe & Mail has a nice run down about the history of how the show came to Canada.   All That Fall is now on at The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, until January 24th nightly at 8:00 pm with 2:00 pm matinees on January 4th, 11th and 18th.  Tickets start at $19 and are available online at The Cultch.

What people are saying about All That Fall.

“Radio play by famed Irish writer Samuel Beckett comes to the stage for the first time in Canada” – The Province

“Estate’s approval leads to Canadian premiere of a rarely seen Beckett play” – The Vancouver Sun

“Samuel Beckett’s All That Fall is a masterpiece” – The Georgia Straight

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More Great Cooking Classes At Gourmet Warehouse In The New Year

30 Dec

GourmetWarehouseLogoThe Gourmet Warehouse has a great line up of cooking classes coming up in the New Year including Sushi Making, a Taste of Morocco, Chinese Takeout, Global Vegetarian, Tasty Thai and a few more.  Having recently attended the French Bistro cooking class which came with wine and lunch, I must say this is a great way to spend an afternoon. Of course, there is always shopping after the cooking class as participants are offered a 10% discount for purchases made the day of your class.  For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering in the New Year, visit Cooking Classes.  We’ve set a sample of some of the delicious classes they have lined up in the New Year:

Sushi Workshop – Saturday, January 31st 11:00 am ($69)

This is a hands-on class hosted by Chef Cindy Low. She will teach you how to make vinegared sushi rice, wasabi, prepare fillings (including seafood, vegetarian, tofu, eggs, Japanese pickles) as well as how to  make sushi rolls, cones and other styles and shapes. Plus Cindy will pass on a few tips on hosting your own DIY Sushi party. Dishes you will make include:

  • Hoso maki (thin rolls with various fillings, salmon, tuna, cucumber)
  • California rolls (crab, avocado, cucumber, rolled “inside out”
  • Futomaki (large roll with vegetables, omelet, Japanese pickled vegetables)
  • Inari sushi (seasoned tofu pouches)
  • Temaki (cones with various fillings)
  • Onigiri (rice triangles)
  • Miso soup with tofu

Global Vegetarian – Saturday, February 28th 11:00 am ($59) SOLD OUT

Chef Cindy Low returns to introduce you to mouthwatering vegetarian recipes that appeal to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Cindy will inspire you with her meatless dishes from around the world which are bursting with bold flavours. The dishes she will be making include:

  • Kung Pao Smoked Tofu and Cashew Tacos
  • Kale and Napa Cabbage Salad with Spicy Asian Peanut Dressing
  • Moroccan Lentil Soup
  • Barley Risotto with Roasted Butternut Squash, Parmigiano Reggiano, Toasted Pine Nuts
  • Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

 Taste of Morocco – Saturday, March 7th 11:00 am ($59) SOLD OUT

Chef Cindy Low is back to take you on another culinary adventure with a more exotic twist, the cuisine of Morocco in this demonstration cooking class. Cindy will introduce you to the countless spices and the combination of savoury and sweet which produces unforgettable dishes including:

  • Bastilla – Chicken, Almonds, Cinnamon and Saffron wrapped in Filo Pastry
  • Tajine of Beef with Dates and Almonds
  • Tajine of Seven Vegetables
  • Couscous
  • Salad of Organic Greens, Pomegranate with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
  • Moroccan Oranges with Cinamon, Sugar and Orange Blossom Water

If you are interested in any of the cooking classes, be sure to register early to avoid disappointment, classes do sell out. Bon Appetit!

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Commercial Drive Brunch Crawl February 1st

28 Dec

CommercialDriveBrunchCrawlDine Out Vancouver, Canada’s largest restaurant festival gets under way January 16th with even more delicious events including brunch. This year, Vancouver Foodster (Richard Wolak) and the Commercial Drive Business Improvement Association present the Commercial Drive Brunch Crawl.  The event will take place on Sunday, February 1st and begins at 10:00 am at Famoso Pizzeria, 1380 Commercial Drive. Here you will pick up your “passport” which is your guide to 7+ restaurants on Commercial Drive. From there, you begin your food crawl which includes fresh juices, smoothies, coffees, chai, eggs benedict, pancakes, French toast, omelettes, pulled pork, bacon, hash browns, meats, desserts and more.  Some of the participating restaurants include Famoso Pizzeria, Federico’s Supper Club, Bakery Sate and Stateside Craft.  Outside of your passport, we do recommend you bring your appetite. Cost for the Commercial Drive Brunch Crawl is $40 and includes all food and beverage samples at participating locations. You can also purchase Club Amuse-bouche tickets for $60 which give you priority check-in at 9:45 am and a VIP gift bag.  Note, tax and gratuities are not included. To purchase your tickets for this Brunch Crawl, visit Tickets Tonight. The event runs from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

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Deck The Halls At The Wise Hall Saturday December 20th

19 Dec

EastsideFleaHoliday2014The Eastside Flea returns to the Wise Hall with Deck The Halls this Saturday, December 20th.  If you are looking for vintage finds, this is the place to be.  There will be over 40 local vendors on hand including Would Boards with locally made wooden skateboards and Forest And The Femme with nature inspired arrangements for your holiday table and of course many more. You will also find carolers making the rounds to keep you in the holiday season. Bring a non-perishable food donation and receive a $1.00 off admission. The Notch Coffee and Local Omnivore food trucks will be located outside keeping everyone caffeinated and fed. The Wise Hall is located at 1887 Adanac Street and the event runs from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. All ages welcome.

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Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair Croatian Cultural Centre December 20th & 21st

17 Dec

Great Canadian Craft FairLooking for last minute Christmas gifts or ideas? The Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair brought to you by the Great Canadian Craft Fair is happening at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, this weekend.   There will be over 150 artisans on hand from all over British Columbia.  The first 25 people in the door each day receive a FREE Swag Bag.  They will also be accepting donations for the Vancouver Food Bank.   Admission is $5 at the door and children under 12 are free.  The event runs 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  TIP: If you visit Eventbrite, you can get Early Bird Free admission for Saturday, December 20th. If you are looking for a coffee stop before or after the fair, you have some great options close by including Commercial Street Café, Bakery Sate and Lear Faye Espresso Kitchen.

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The East Van H.A.M. At Studio East Saturday December 20th

15 Dec

EastVanHAMThe East Van HAM (Holiday Artisan Market) is back again for a second year this Saturday, December 20th. This is a last minute gift show taking place at Studio East. This market brings together over 30 local artisans and craftspeople. You can expect to find unique thoughtful gifts that are locally made and sustainable in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. While you shop, DJs will be spinning tunes. As well food and beverages will be served during the afternoon. The event takes place at Studio East, 1480 Frances Street, (off McLean Drive) from Noon – 6:00 p.m.  Stop by and support local.

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