Eats
Looking to make summer last a little longer? Earnest Ice Cream’s brick and mortar location on Fraser and King Edward has finally opened its doors, just in time for the last rays of sunshine. The local business, formed by Ben Ernst and Erica Bernardi, started out with a little cycle-freezer, transporting to-die-for pints and gourmet ice cream sandwiches to farmer’s markets around the city. Their company eventually outgrew the cart, which is understandable considering their goods are some of the best ice cream to come around in a long while. Check out some of their staple flavours, like whiskey hazelnut or vanilla, or take the adventurous route and sample their earl grey or summer-preserving basil strawberry.
Beats
The Cobalt’s new Karaoke event, offered the third Thursday of every month, is not to be missed. Ear Muffs: Karaoke is “a potentially horrific karaoke night hosted by Seany Guys.” There’s a host to guide you through the good and bad performers, plus drinks are cheap — which is good, because the more drinks you have, the better the brave soul on stage is going to sound. Bring your friends and liven up a regular Thursday night.
Theats
Cinematheque’s new fall schedule is out, and it’s looking hot. This week, check out their Blue, White and Red series, featuring the Three Colours Trilogy (inspired by the three colours of the French Flag) by the late Polish master Krzysztof Kieslowski. His Blue, White and Red trilogy stands out as one of his crowning achievements. Blue is the first film in the series, following Juliette Binoche as a young woman who loses her family in a car accident; White is a black comedy follows a hairdresser who is left penniless on the streets of Paris after a divorce; Red is the story of a young model who meets a retired judge.
Elites
Check out the opening of SFU Gallery’s newest exhibit, Samuel Roy-Bois: Not a new world, just an old trick on Sept. 14. Between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. the gallery will offer breakfast, mimosas and live Dvorak for guests of the exhibit. Samuel Roy-Bois’ work questions the conceptual and physical definition of space and how we define the spaces around us. The exhibit will question the boundaries between art and exhibition. Check out sfu.ca/gallery for more details.
Treats
Board of Trade is a concept clothing shop with two locations in Vancouver, in Chinatown at Union Street and in Gastown at Carrall Street. The main concept is to offer local creatives a place to showcase and sell their work, and the shop hosts a medley of brands ranging from clothing to jewelry to ceramics. If you’re looking for some back to school duds, or some unique pieces to spiff up your dorm, consider buying local. Check out Wylden’s stacked thin and wide silver rings or the classic-with-a-twist denim western shirts by Soulland.
