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‘Japanese Salaryman’ Pop-Up To Bring Juno Kim, Whisky, Karaoke To Gastown

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This just in – our buddies Lizzy Karp and Ken Tsui of HereThere are hooking up with nomadic chef and all-around good guy Juno Kim to bring Vancouverites a cool option for blowing off some steam next Friday (March 4). The especially unique thing about the night of eating, drinking and singing is that it’s being presented as an homage to the hard-working Japanese Salaryman.

The Tipsy Salaryman sees the trio take over the Birds & The Beets space (55 Powell St.) in Gastown to create a Japanese coffee shop (kissaten) complete with karaoke, juicy schnitzel (katsu) sandwiches, fluffy octopus balls (takoyaki) and Nikka whiskey sodas (liquid courage to hop on the mic for a song). No tickets or reservations necessary – this is walk-in only gig. Sounds like a pretty rad way to end a long work week if you ask us! Tanoshimou ne!

Friday, March 4th | 5:30-10pm | Birds & The Beets (55 Powell St. Vancouver) | DETAILS

The Garden Adds a Long-Overdue Wine Bar Energy to Strathcona

The Garden in Strathcona has expanded into evening service, adding wine, cocktails, and a menu of share plates to its familiar café-and-retail setup.

THIS Gallery’s $200 Art Show Opens Friday, May 15

More than fifty artists. Every work priced at $200. THIS Gallery’s upcoming fundraiser exhibition turns small-scale sculpture into something energetic, accessible, and worth showing up for.

Casa Molina Is Throwing a Proper Spanish Party This Sunday

Paella pans, hand-carved jamón, vermut, gin & tonics, and laughter drifting between tables. Casa Molina is turning two this Sunday and throwing a full-day Spanish taberna-style party to mark it.

Villa Lobos: Meet the Crew Behind the Next Dinner at Pizza Coming Soon

There’s something refreshing about young people building something together outside the usual scroll. Villa Lobos feels like a reminder of why people get into hospitality in the first place. A few tickets are still up for grabs. Meet the crew...