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W2 Summer Nights
The W2 Storyeum in Gastown is gearing up for some sure to be epic summer nights happening this weekend. The space located across the street from the new Woodwards development at 151 W. Cordova St. brings arts and creativity to life in the Downtown Eastside. Be sure to check out these awesome events happening this Friday and Saturday at W2.
Aveda Block Party
Tomorrow night: Thursday July 22nd – Aveda will be throwing a “Welcome to Gastown” block party. What better way to celebrate their arrival to the neighbourhood! The latest Aveda Institute opened their doors in Gastown just a few weeks ago at 101-111 Water Street in a stunning space featuring a salon, styling institute, academy and shop.
Illuminares 2010 in Gastown!
One of Vancouver’s most beloved events is happening this summer in Gastown. The Illuminares lantern procession presented by Public Dreams will be held on July 24th at the W2 Storyeum located at 151 W Cordova Street from 4pm-10pm. The truly magical event has been held outdoors for the past 20 years at Trout Lake. The new 31,000 sq. ft. indoor space at the Storyeum holds much promise for an amazing evening. The move will give the festival an opportunity to evolve and find it’s place in a new neighbourhood.
Oil and Paper at Marion Scott Gallery
As the most recent exhibit of works by Andrew Owen ends this week, the Marion Scott Gallery is preparing for their next exciting display: Oil and Paper: New Works from the Studios of Pangnirtung, Nunavut.
Get Your Jazz On In Gastown This Weekend!
With a sunshiny forecast and one of Gastown’s best summer events beginning tomorrow, the weekend is looking pretty good. This year The Vancouver International Jazz Festival celebrates it’s 25th anniversary. The highlight of the festival, Gastown Jazz, is a free two-day New Orleans-style street festival. Historic Gastown becomes an open-air party with multiple acts spread over two days.
The Cheaper Show No.9 in Gastown
Vancouver’s hippest art show and sale is happening this Saturday, June 26th, in Gastown. Want to start your art collection without breaking the bank? Look no further than The Cheaper Show, Vancouver’s annual art show featuring 400 pieces of art by 200 artists, all for 200 dollars each.
All That Jazz
Get ready to kick off Gastown’s best summer event happening this weekend, with the neighborhood’s stylish crew at Obakki!
World Cup Specials In Gastown
Get ready to rise at the crack of dawn and turn your clocks to World Cup time! The FIFA World Cup gets underway today in South Africa bright and early at 7am. Several great Gastown hangouts are getting into the soccer spirit.
The 2nd Annual Gastown Shuffle Tonight!
It’s time again for round two of the Gastown shuffle, as the shopping by day neighbourhood prepares to celebrate it’s after-dark side tonight from 7-11pm with free drinks and 5 great bars.
Wink Beauty Lounge 2nd Year Anniversary
Wink Beauty is celebrating their 2 year anniversary, this weekend, on June 5th. Check out our post on Wink Beauty to learn why they are recognized as one of the best beauty lounges in Vancouver.
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