EntErtainmEnt shows : Whose Live Anyway ? ( Feb 25 ). $ 49.50- $ 54.50 . 8811 River Rd ., Richmond . 604-273-1895 . Concert tickets 1-855-985-5000 . www . riverrock . com � Map 3 : C3
Gentlemen ’ s Clubs THE GRANVILLE STRIP This two-level venue features exotic dancers , an upbeat atmosphere and a selection of fine champagnes . Dress code . Open daily . 1050 Granville St . 778-379-0555 . www . thegranvillestrip . com Map 1 : D5
Nightlife Casinos & Gambling RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT Western Canada ’ s largest casino resort
( Clockwise from top left ) Katami Designs , HiDe Art , Vancouver Photowalks
COOL FOR COUPLES
Looking for something unusual to do with your valentine ? Give one of these awesome outings a try . 1 Let Purdys ( page 18 ) chocolatiers teach you how to make truffles or chocolate bark , then take home your delicious creations and enjoy them together ( by appointment only at South Granville location ). Craving a full meal ? The expert chefs at The Dirty Apron Cooking School ( page 62 ) help you create scrumptious appetizers , entrées and desserts .
2 Get out the clay , fire up the kiln and make something that says “ I love you ” at drop-in pottery classes at HiDe Art ( page 21 ). If you ’ re more into silver , try one of the intimate jewellery-making workshops at Katami Designs ( page 22 ), and learn the techniques of the ancient trade .
3 Get closer to your sweetheart — and the city — as you learn photography from an expert at Vancouver Photowalks ( page 57 ). Capture all the nooks and crannies of historic sites such as Gastown and stunning Stanley Park .
4 Explore the city ’ s rich gastronomy scene with Vancouver Foodie Tours ( page 62 ), or wet your whistles as Vancouver Brewery Tours ( page 62 ) gives you a Valentine ’ s Day – themed , behind-the-scenes look at the city ’ s top craft breweries .— SPENCER VAN VLOTEN
has over 1,000 slot machines and table games including blackjack , roulette and a 14-table poker room . Free live music at Curve and Lulu ’ s Lounge . Ticketed
Nightclubs bILTmORE CAbARET This space channels New Orleans circa 1940 , resulting in a modern take on cabaret . John Paul White ( Jan 16 ). 9 pm . $ 20 . Léon ( Feb 14 ). 8 pm . $ 15 . Fortune Feimster ( Feb 17 ). 7 pm . Nate Bargatze ( Feb 18 ). 7 pm . Just For Laughs Showcase ( Feb 21 ). 7 pm . Barry Crimmins ( Feb 23 ). 7 pm . Stop Podcasting Yourself ( Feb 23 ). 9:30 pm . Aparna Nancherla ( Feb 25 ). 7 pm . 2755 Prince Edward St . 604- 676-0541 . Tickets 1-855-985-5000 . www . biltmorecabaret . com Map 4 : D4
COmmOdORE bALLROOm This granddaddy of city clubs is worldfamous for its sprung dance floor . Tim Hicks and Chad Brownlee ( Jan 7-8 ). 9 pm . $ 40 . T . I . ( Jan 12 ). 9 pm . $ 75 . It ’ s Just Drag ! ( Jan 13 ). 9 pm . $ 30 . ECCW Wrestling : Ballroom Brawl VII ( Jan 14 ). 8 pm . $ 20- $ 30 . The Fighter & The Kid ( Jan 18-19 ). 9 pm . $ 25 . Steel Panther ( Jan 20-21 ). 9:30 pm . $ 35 . AFI ( Jan 24 ). 8 pm . $ 36.50 . Big Wreck ( Jan 27- 28 ). 9:30 pm . $ 38.50 . Sting ( Feb 1 ). 8 pm . $ 157 . John K . Samson & The Winter Wheat ( Feb 2 ). 9 pm . $ 25 . Sonreal ( Feb 3 ). 9:30 pm . $ 20 . Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag ( Feb 9 ). 8 pm . $ 27.50 . USS ( Feb 10 ). 9:30 pm . $ 25 . Matthew Good ( Feb 16-18 ). 9 pm . $ 42.50 . 868 Granville St . 604-739-7469 . Tickets 1-855-985-5000 . www . thecommo doreballroom . com � Map 1 : C5
FORTUNE SOUNd CLUb Quality sound system and artistic decor make this a nighttime hot spot . Local bands play mid-week with club nights on weekends . Dream Warriors ( Jan 24 ). 9 pm . $ 25 . The Knocks ( Feb 3 ). 8 pm . $ 25 . Prof ( Feb 11 ). 8 pm . $ 15 . The Staves ( Feb 17 ). 8 pm . $ 18.50 . 147 E . Pender St . Tickets 1-855-985-5000 . www . fortunesoundclub . com � Map 1 : C7
ROYALLY ENTERTAINING Get a fascinating glimpse inside the British monarchy in The Audience ( page 54 ), Jan . 26 to Feb . 26 at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage .
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