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hottest Vancouver nightspots. Many DJs are imported from London, and although most
nights feature the latest techno, hip-hop, and house music from across the Atlantic, the
club's appeal has broadened and weeknights occasionally feature soul and jazz. The scene
here appeals to serious dancers and those who want to be seen dancing. Fabric's cover is
among the most expensive in the city.
Forseriousdancingtoundergroundmusic,checkout
Vinyl Retro Lounge
(455Abbott
St., 604/684-6950), between Gastown and Chinatown. Music includes house, techno, and
trance. Escape the heat of the dance floor to the upstairs lounge or visit during the week,
when themes such as Funky Tuesdays attract a late-20s crowd.
The New York-style
Bar None
(1222 Hamilton St., 604/689-7000) attracts a young,
single crowd. Live music is featured during the week (Thursday is especially busy), DJ-
spun tunes on the weekends. Drink prices at Bar None are higher than at most other local
venues.
The world's biggest rock, pop, and country acts usually include Vancouver on their world
tours,andthecity'sthrivinglocalmusicindustrysupportslivebandsatavarietyofvenues.
Most big-name acts play BC Place Stadium, the Orpheum, or Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Attracting a huge crowd every night of the week, at the classic
Roxy
(932 Granville St.,
604/331-7999), two house bands play rock-and-roll music from all eras to a packed house
on weekdays, with imported bands on weekends. The young, hip crowd, good music, and
performance bartenders make this the city's most popular live music venue, so expect a
line, especially after 9pm on weekends; cover charges range $5-10. The
Media Club
(695
Cambie St., 604/608-2871) books everything from soul to glam rock. The
Railway Club
(579 Dunsmuir St., 604/681-1625) is a private club where nonmembers are welcome (at a
higher cover charge) to listen to acts that range from rock to country.
The
Coastal Jazz & Blues Society
(604/872-5200,
www.coastaljazz.ca
)
maintains a
listing of all the city's jazz and blues events on their website.
Attracting acts from throughout Canada,
Lafflines
(530 Columbia St., New Westminster,
604/525-2262) offers comedy nights Tuesday-Saturday. Admission costs $5 on Tuesday
(amateur night), $8-22 the rest of the week.
