Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ENTERTAINMENT
BARD ON THE BEACH
PERFORMING ARTS
( 604-739-0559;
www.bardonthebeach.org
; Vanier Park; Jun-Sep; 22)
Watching
Shakespeare performed while the sun sets against the mountains beyond the tented
stage is a Vancouver summertime highlight. There are usually three Bard plays, plus
one Bard-related work (
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,
for example) to
choose from during the run. Q&A talks are staged after Tuesday-night performances,
along with regular opera, fireworks and wine-tasting nights throughout the season.
Expect Christopher Gaze - the festival's effervescent artistic director and public fig-
urehead (and popular local actor) - to hop up on stage to introduce the show. He's the
kind of old-school actor-manager that Shakespeare himself would have recognized.
CELLAR JAZZ CLUB
CABARET
( 604-738-1959;
www.cellarjazz.com
;
3611 W Broadway, Kitisilano; doors open 6:30pm;
9)
A serious muso venue where you're required to keep the noise down and respect the
performers on the tiny corner stage, this subterranean 70-seat club is as close as you'll
get in Vancouver to a classic jazz venue. Known for showcasing hot local performers
and great touring acts, the atmospheric spot lures aficionados from across the region.
Depending on the night, the calendar runs from mainstream to edgier fare. Keep in
mind that, on top of your ticket charge, there's a minimum $10 food/drink charge ($15
on Friday and Saturdays). Keep your cost down by turning up on Tuesdays when
there's no cover and beer specials all night.
JERICHO FOLK CLUB
WORLD MUSIC
(
www.discoverysailing.org/folksong.html
;
Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery St; 7:30pm
Tue May-Sep; 4)
Hosted by the Jericho Folk Club in a convivial beachfront sailing
center, local folkies start their regular Tuesday-night event with a fun drop-in jam ses-
sion. The evening then progresses to an open-mike hour - make sure you bring your
