By Daryn Wright
Eats
Tavola restaurant, a cozy little Italian joint, has its home in the West End on Robson St, and it’s got to have one of the most welcoming patios in town. The restaurant receives a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on Yelp, and part of this can be attributed to their reasonably priced yet high quality dishes. Tucked on the quieter end of Robson underneath a few overhanging trees, the restaurant is often bustling with guests enjoying a bottle of wine. The dishes are simple, sticking to the basics, and this is precisely why they succeed. Try a classic, like the gnocchi with brown sage butter, and pine nuts.
Beats
Color Magazine presents Hotel Takeover, a ramp party at The Burrard Hotel on June 15. What is a ramp party you ask? Well let me tell you! The Jamcouver 2013 skate teams will be announced, and there will be an actual skateboard ramp with “special features” to boot. The evening will consist of live music, artist rooms, food, drinks, and visuals. Expect performances by Humans, as well as DJ Genie, My!Gay!Husband!, Cherchez la Femme, Dale Evans, and Mandy-Lyn. If you get there before 9 p.m., you’ll catch the garage party and record release. Tickets are $35 for the entire evening.
Theats
The Cinematheque is holding its 5th annual Open House on June 15, at 12 p.m. There will be tours and activities, followed by free, all-ages screenings at 2 p.m. They’ll be showing Charlie Chaplin’s Easy Street with a live piano accompaniment by Sara Davis Buechner, as well as a showing of Harold Lloyd’s Safety Last! Guests will have the opportunity to attend guided tours through the projection booth, the Film Reference Library, and the West Coast Film Archives. The afternoon will also hold a film poster auction, a silent-film activity, and a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest. Plus, everyone gets a complimentary bag of popcorn!
Elites
Centre A introduces its new gallery space in Chinatown with the current exhibition by Khan Lee, titled hearts and arrows. According to the Korean-born, Vancouver-based artist, the title of the exhibit refers to the labour involved in an artist’s creation, and the intricate faceting of cut diamonds. Lee’s video work depicts the entire process of a man making an ice carving, recording the convergence of time and space, as he follows the artist’s daily routines and frustrations. The exhibit will be running until July 27.
Treats
The West End Farmers Market, the Trout Lake Farmers Market, and the Kitsilano Farmers Market have all been open for a couple of weeks now, and this Saturday, June 15, the Kerrisdale Village Farmers Market will also open its stands. There are tons of different types of vendors, including farm vendors, ranging from Fort Langley Garlic to Jane’s Honey Bees. There are also prepared food vendors, including Dundarave Olive Company and Earnest Ice Cream. You will also find some craft vendors, as well as miscellaneous service vendors offering services ranging from bike repairs to massage therapy. Check out the closest market to you, or venture into the city for some market hopping.
