Tarantino Burlesque, Vancouver FanClub (1050 Granville Street, January 10th)
Blue Morris has created a unique burlesque showcase set to take over the stage this Friday at the Vancouver FanClub, and it will be his most unique yet. Featuring burlesque performances that capture the essence of Tarantino’s masterpiece films such as Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained, Kill Bill and Inglorious Basterds, the choreography (by Voodoo Pixie) ought to be killer. Couple this with music from the classic films performed by a live band, it’s definitely a night worth checking out. More info and tickets available here.
VSO: Fifty Years of James Bond (Jan 10-11th)
In the spirit of 007, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has produced a special two-day performance in the honour of Bond, James Bond. The man has provided not only some of film’s most thrilling moments in his 50-year screen history, but some of the most thrilling music, too. Celebrate Fifty Years of James Bond with the most memorable songs and music from Dr. No, Goldfinger, Live and Let Die, From Russia With Love, For Your Eyes Only and all the way up to the Oscar-winning Skyfall as conducted and performed by Capathia Jenkins, Ron Bohmer and John Morris Russell. For details, click here.
Now Open: Temper Pastry (2409 Marine Drive)
Tempt your sweet tooth and make your way over to one of the Lower Mainland’s newest specialty chocolate and pastry shops located in West Vancouver. Bite in to an array of freshly baked goods, croissants, desserts and sandwiches as you watch Chef/Owner Steven Hodge work chocolate magic in the state-of-the-art kitchen. The sleek, spare-no-expense open concept kitchen is a definite must-see, and the drive out to Dundarave Village makes for the perfect getaway from the city. They’re set to open in time for the weekend.
Coming up: PuSh Festival (Jan 14 to Feb 2, 2014)
The 10th Annual PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is set to take over the stages of Vancouver’s top theatres as one of the city’s signature events. Produced over 20 days each January, the PuSh Festival presents groundbreaking work in the live performing arts: theatre, dance, music and various hybrid forms of performance. Attracting acclaimed local, national and international artists to Vancouver, PuSh showcases contemporary work that is original, visionary and genre-bending. Purchase tickets in advance and learn more here.
Opening gala: Typo, January 10th 2206 Main Street
Hot Art Wet City Gallery and Shop will play host to a unique show that features typography as art. Going beyond the usual utilitarian use of letterforms, this show explores the idea that typography can be beautiful art through a series of specialty displays featuring typographic-based works from Bennett Slater, Scott Sueme, and Frazer Adams, plus guest artists Ben Knight, James Knight, Erin Gibbs, Brandon Cotter, Ali Bruce, and Rachael Ashe. Opening night includes DJ N:coN. For more info, click here.
Noodlemania, January 12th (various locations)
Make room in your belly for the 2nd Annual Noodlemania tasting tour hosted by Vancouver Foodster (from 1:30-5:30pm). It’s a culinary tour that will head into the kitchens of an array of Vancouver hot spots. Taste your way through all sorts of noodle-based dishes from chow mein to spaghetti to mac & cheese, pho, pad thai, and ramen. Each restaurant will be serving up tasting bowls or plates for guests to enjoy and it’s a great way to mingle with food-loving friends. For details, click here… and wear walking shoes.
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Photo courtesy PuSH Festival