Events in and Around Vancouver – What’s Good
Lot’s to do this week including Global Wellness Day, drinking Negronis, eating French Food, celebrating Picasso and heading out to the Arts Club Theatre for Billy Elliott.
Billy Elliott at They Stanley until July 10, 2016
We saw this extremely fun-filled and well done musical last night and adored it. It’s a must. Based on the acclaimed film, and supported with music by Elton John, Billy Elliot is an inspiring tale of courage, ambition, and overcoming adversity. It’s 1984 and County Durham’s coal miners are set to go on strike when 11-year-old Billy finds his way into Mrs. Wilkinson’s ballet class following his boxing lesson. Enthralled with dance and showing inherent ability, Billy is encouraged to audition for the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London, but he fears the reactions of his father and brother, who are both wrapped up in the escalating strike situation. The astounding winner of 10 Tony Awards, this global musical phenomenon is a theatre experience that will stay with you forever. Tickets.
Happy Hour Burger and Beer at Homer Street Cafe $12
The burger is an All BC burger, with all ingredients raised or grown in BC: pasture-raised beef, lettuce, a thickly sliced tomato, and melted cheese on a toasted bun. Until the end of July, the full size burger is paired with a Budweiser beer for $12. Happy Hour at Homer St. happens Monday-Friday, from 2:30pm-5pm.
In honor of Global Wellness Day this Saturday, June 11th, Rosewood Hotel Georgia will be hosting hatha-style yoga session and healthy menus at the newly refreshed Reflections: The Garden Terrace. The programming is part of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ brand initiative to promote healthy living and to help guests embark on a healthier lifestyle. More details.
Market by Jean-Georges 11 June to 29 June | Fernande Olivier | From the Rose Period to Cubism
Vancouver’s arts enthusiasts are in for a treat at the Vancouver Art Gallery, as it introduces Picasso: The Artist and His Muses, from 11 June to 2 October 2016. As the hotel partner for this milestone exhibition, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is celebrating Picasso’s bold innovations, and similar to the exhibition, looking beyond the artist to the six women who influenced his life and art. The hotel is presenting a series of inspired dinner tasting menus at Market by Jean-Georges, titled The Muses Dinner.
Bistro Pastis Normandy Menu Until July 3
Bistro Pastis is touring France with theme menus. Until July 3, the menu includes recipes for some of owner John Blakeley’s mother’s her favourite dishes including crepesand Kig-ha-Farz. There’s also frog legs, blood sausage, tripes, porc rillettes, and trout in papillote with a camembert sauce to be enjoyed. Santé!
Negoni Week – June 6-12, 2016
Negroni Week takes place at various venues across BC and the world from June 6-12, 2016, with a portion of proceeds going to charity. Several restaurants and bars in Vancouver have designated the BC Hospitality Foundation as their charity of choice, including The Cascade Room, CinCin Ristorante + Bar, Distillery Bar + Kitchen, Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Shameful Tiki Room, Siena, Timber, and Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar.
