Near the Seabus ferry terminal, Lonsdale Quay Market is home to fashion shops and a mix of food vendors serving fish and chips, souvlaki and Asian dishes. All rights reserved. Where everybody knows your name (kind of)the Delta nightclub was just demolished last year. Best Vancouver Bars and Clubs: A History Charles Campbell Sep 5, 2011 Oil Can Harry's From 1966 to 1977, Danny Baceda and Frank Hook's three-room club on Thurlow Street was home to R&B, lounge music and jazz. It was typical, even on weeknights, to see groups catching a set at one club, and scooting around. Richards Street was also home to Graceland, a club named, in part, after Elvis Presleys Memphis mansion. Bars & Clubs Davie Village Open now By julijoyeux And a lot of fun. 6. It was known as being one of the greatest places to listen to jazz in the world. It shut in May 2011 and has since been replaced by Taco Bell after being left vacant for years. Rather, its a link to the citys ever-evolving landscape. their DJs are awesome for hip hop and house music. They were so much more colourful than the WASPy people who ran Vancouver at the time. The island city built on top of the Fraser River delta. Now, a condo development resides in its place at 1036 Richards Street. The injury cost Burnett his NHL career. The best-known of Vancouver's dinner club was The Cave on Hornby . It was open a little over a decade before moving into the basement and then the Belmont Bar. This was when Yaletown was a warehouse district, and you were literally taking your life in your hands to go down there. Chapman notes, for instance, that a country-western bar from the 1970s called the Purple Steer would later transform into dance music hub Luv-a-Fair in the 1980s (it was leveled for condos in 2003). Born Isadore Waltuck in Odessa, Ukraine (which at that time, was Russia), Isy moved to North America with his parents at age two. The Opus Barpart of the Opus Hotel is the pinnacle of Yaletown's nightlife. A great place to show off your moves, with a huge dance floor and great DJs. Eagle Mountain? An Elite CafeMedia Publisher. Vancouver's Most Popular Nightclubs From The '80s Graceland Photo: Graceland Early History A triple threat as it was a nightclub, live music venue and art gallery, all rolled into one. The facelift gave it new life including state-of-the-art sound and lighting, solidifying its reputation as a premier nightclub on the West Coast. Vancouver musician Bryan Adams started his professional career at 15, singing for Sweeney Todd in the 70's. He would go on to become an international solo recording artist in the 80's. . In the ensuing years, the Kerasiotis empire has grown substantially; the family company, Blueprint (founded by patriarch Nick Kerasiotiss sons Bill and Chris), is among the largest entertainment conglomerates in B.C., hosting hundreds of annual events and owning multiple clubs including Celebrities, The Charles Bar, and Venue. It closed down because the city decided to focus more on nightlife on Granville Street. V5C 6S7, Tel: (604) 299-7311 | Fax: (604) 299-9188, Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our. This is just one of the many colourful yarns threaded throughout Chapmans latest local history book, which follows his Liquor, Lust, and the Law on the Penthouse Nightclub, andLive at the Commodore, an in-depth look at the celebrated ballroom. A Vancouver time travelogue brought to you by Past Tense. Moreover, this nightclub has two luxurious VIP sections for those who wish to party in style and the latest sound system to ensure the party stays strong. Graceland was located at 1250 Richards Street. Im sure [Pryor] had that reaction elsewhere to a certain extent, but it captures a bit of what Vancouver was like at a certain timebefore we were quite so culturally hip., Throughout the decades, Walters was a constant presence at the club that bore his name. Photo by Mike Derakhshan/Arsenal Pulp Press. The oldest remnant of Vancouver's nightlife scene is Celebrities on Davie Street, which dates back to 1914. Demian Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 11:18pm PDT. })(). "Starvin Marvins" on Broadway (owned by Marvin Goldhar murdered in 1982)or the Kego club in Gastown, or Annabelles, I think that was in the Four Seasons. Its close enough to feel like youre living in Vancouver without facing any of the realities about its housing market. Lola's Bar. It was sadly demolished to make room for new real estate developments. North Vancouver is known for hiking and skiing trails in the forested North Shore Mountains, including Grouse Mountain, whose Skyride cable car offers sweeping city views. One of the citys most celebrated venues was the Cave, a Hornby Street club that opened its doors in 1938. Lotus Sound Lounge/Lotus Cabaret (Lotus Hotel) 455 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC. Vancouver History: Clubs & Venues of the Past By Vancouver Is Awesome. It was located at 15330 102A Avenue and is now replaced with Taphouse. This article from our archives was originally published on January 20, 2019, and updated on May 17, 2021. Roosters Country Cabaret just closed down in 2019. At age 14, he ran away to join a travelling carnival (Levette, Brown and Huggins Shows, Inc., derisively referred to by him and his peers as Lousy, Broke, and Hungry), and after a lucrative but unsatisfying stint in the scrap metal business during the Second World War, he returned to entertainment in the 1950s, running such venues as the Mandarin Gardens and Victorias Sirocco Club (which featured singing waiters). by sunluvr Aug 20th, 2009, 2:04 pm, Post Theyre supposed to change.. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( - You remember the "Surrey Rams" (not South Fraser or Langley) - You sank a good number of quarters into the Street Fighter 2 game at Macs across from West Whalley. Many popular DJs first got their start from Graceland. Many bands played this stage in impromptu jam songs, including Motley Crue, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, and others. And those club-goers got fed up with the DJ, and staged a sit-in. If you like house, I would definately . While it initially played disco and catered to a mostly gay clientele, Luv-a-Fair quickly became a place where all club-goers partied side by side. Its close enough to feel like youre living in Vancouver without facing any of the realities about its housing market. by Bubalouie Aug 20th, 2009, 2:00 pm, Post By Anicka Quin / July 14, 2017 It was located at 1036 Richards Street. It was located at 7300 King George Highway. It was saidto beone of the best jazz clubs in the world, but they closed their doors in 2014. The first one opened in Winnipeg in 1935. In the 90s it was a popular place with its eclectic atmosphere. [The late Vancouver bandleader] Dal Richards was telling me about one: Dal was backing up Bing Crosby at the Forum in the early 50s, and Oscar was waiting for Dal to bring Crosby in so he could get a picture. Everyone has memories at Gabbys Country Cabaret in Langley. When it comes to running a nightclub, it takes a certain kind of person to be able to do that. by omisimaw Aug 20th, 2009, 1:43 pm, Post . Photo by Kevin Statham/Arsenal Pulp Press. It is the most populous city in the province. It was a popular place for college and university students with cheap drink specials and a large dance floor. Playing mostly electronic and house mixes, the venue is famous for its over-the-top dance parties, as well as hosting many celebrities, including David Guetta and Boy George. There was a few clubs that I don't think were mentioned. Log in or create an account to save content. Heres a blast from the pastwithsome ofVancouvers most popular nightclubs. For a solid portion of the 1950s and 60s, Isy Walters was one of Vancouvers entertainment giants. Isys Supper Club, initially a Las Vegas-style showroom, was banned from hosting a comedy performance from Lenny Bruce in 1962 over presumed indecency; it remodeled itself a decade later as Isys Strip City to compete with topless wrestling at Club Zanzibar. It was located at 1320 Richards Street. Well, get out of your house and see some shows, I say. Burnaby occupies a central area that makes it a convenient drive to get to Vancouver, New Westminster or Richmond. It also explores seedier stories like the drum-roll murder, a 1971 incident at Club Zanzibar where, during a strip performances grand finale, an audience member wearing a wig and a fake moustache timed a fatal gunshot to another patrons head with the onstage crash of drums. Because people didnt know how to react. Guilt & Company 276 Music Venues Lounges $$Gastown 10.09.18. The supper club dated as far back as the 1930s. If theyd let go of him, he would have fallen over.. A Nostalgic Look at Late 1980s & Early '90s Old Skool House Music and Raves - Spinditty A Nostalgic Look at Late 1980s & Early '90s Old Skool House Music and Raves Karen Evans Aug 26, 2022 7:46 AM EDT The rave phenomenon in northern England, early 1990s. It was later known as Outlaws and The Metro. Fittingly, papier-mch stalactites lined the venue, but the vibe was divine, not dank. It later became known as Outlaws and The Metro. The Railway Club, Bimminis, Paddys in Gastown. Guys with big mustaches and bigger shirt collars. ); And. They gave local talent a chance, including Burnabys own Michael Buble. There was a time when Hornby Street was the place to be, with clubs like The Cave, The Body Shop, The Living Room, and Mistys. Broadway & Heather, Vancouver, 1983. White Rock is a beloved shorefront city. There was a fatal shooting that occurred right on the front doorsteps of the nightclub. Many bands played that stage in impromptu jams, including Motley Crue, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi and more. It closed because the city decided to focus more on the nightlife on Granville Street. Braless girls in tight tees. (function() { One of the most recent clubs to close down in Glasgow, The Arches was a much-loved arts venue underneath Central Station. A popular Gastown venue for rock music in particular. It was a popular place for college and university students with cheap specialty drinks and a large dance floor. Lloyds now the creative director of makeup for YSLyou wouldnt recognize him without the makeup., Copyright Vancouver Magazine. I never look through it when Im taking the shot.. { document.querySelector('.probox input').focus() });" href="#" class="">, A Walk Through Granville Island Nearly 100 Years Ago. The drink we ordered ( Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster) was fun and. It was the place to go for great music, delicious food and have a drink with friends. They had battle of the band contests and were a relatively cheap place to go on a Friday night in the 80s. Its not the ticket for clubs but there are a ton of wineries. They were all sparkly, and really quite attractive. And while it continued to operate until 1981, it was subsequently torn down to make way for the Shangri-La. - David A. Bednar. While Walters intended to retire, and even threw himself a giant farewell party, he was back within a year, serving as Bacedas general manager. and the Dead Kennedys sneering sets at punk dive the Smilin Buddha Cabaret. Vancouver possesses a rather colourful nightlife history, where various landmarks have played a huge role in the modern evening entertainment experience. It was a sad time when they closed down in 2003 after nearly three decades. It was best known for disco and was located in the International Plaza Hotel in north Vancouver. With the release of an eponymous documentary, the history . On the fringes of Gastown, the building that used to be the Brickyardan enclave for garage rock bands around the turn of the 21st centuryis now subdivided into a coffee shop and a vintage clothing store. But the owner was friends with Grace McCarthys son. © 2019 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military on Facebook, Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military on Twitter, Squire Barnes: Remembering Vancouvers lost nightclubs, Squire Barnes talks to the author of a new book that chronicles Vancouver's lost nightclubs Nov 13, 2019, Vancouver says goodbye to legendary nightclub Luv-a-Fair, The Cave nightclub bulldozed to make way for downtown Vancouver office tower, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle evicted from their U.K. home by King Charles, Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military, B.C. COVID-19 Update & Information Visitors Richards Street was also a nightlife hub. Those days are a little foggy. Here are some of the most memorable nightclubs in Toronto's history. I think thats bullshit. Its a coastal community that boasts a beach, Canada's longest pier, tons of hidden gems and most important of all: a giant white rock the area was named after. That said, his judgement wasnt always solid. They played a lot of dance beats and it was always a busy place to go. The one in Victoria was first and Boccolino's was like second or third. What are some of your favourite Metro Vancouver nightclubs of the past? Last month, The Manchester Evening News shared images of . In Rockford, the. 350 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5Z6, Canada. (function() { by Lida Sep 15th, 2009, 12:08 am, Post The largest gay nightclub in Vancouver has been a go-to club for over-the-top dance parties since the 1980s. The true Surrey is a story of economic revitalization and a green future. The gay club was a hit with its diverse music and atmosphere. politician Grace McCarthy. A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. File F1221 - Nightclubs - Vancouver - 1980s BC Gay and Lesbian Archives Subject files Nightclubs - Vancouver - 1980s The Best Bar in Philadelphia Is Dirty Frank's If You Love Dives. The downstairs served as home to the Elegant Parlour, a popular after-hours spot run by musician and comedian Tommy Chong. City Informer: Whats With All the Anti-Beetle Signs? Vancouver Gazette, A glance again at Vancouvers favourite nightclubs from the 80s and 90s. They probably have no idea where theyre sitting, Chapman said of whoever lives in the condo. It was a more affordable spot with $1 tequila and high-ball nights. It ran from 1983 to 1997 and was home to some formidable talent including Nirvana, No Doubt, and Pearl Jam. It's got such a pristine vintage aesthetic that it . First Pride Parade, 1981, Nelson ParkWed started to hear that people were dying in San Francisco from something called GRID, and you got it by inhaling the fog machine on the dance floor. } If youve ever wondered what happened to the citys hottest clubs in the 80s, 90s and 00s, youre in luck. It was best known for disco and it was located at the International Plaza Hotel in North Vancouver. The Cave nightclub at 626 Hornby Street was legendary back in the day, until it was bulldozed to make way for a new downtown Vancouver office tower in the early 1980s. Own your city with Vancouvers thrice-weekly scoop on the latest restaurant news, must-shop hotspots and cant miss events. I remember they had these giant plywood girls on the roof, Carter says with a laugh over brunch at the historic Sylvia Hotel in the West End. Several swank dinner clubs opened, despite restrictive liquor and entertainment laws. That's because radio newscasts of the era. Used to have great lunches. The author pulls from over a centurys worth of lore for Vancouver After Dark, contrasting glamorous performances by Billie Holiday at the Palomar Supper Club with D.O.A. It was open for a little over a decade before turning into the Cellar and then The Belmont Bar. Chapman notes that many interviewees fondly remember the Cave, which was ultimately bulldozed in 1981. 2022 - 604 Now. The nightclub at 674 Seymour Street had DJs playing the most popular dance beats that drew crowds on the weekends. They closed down in 2014 after an impressive 18 years. by Captain Awesome Sep 15th, 2009, 8:57 am, Post The venues may have changed, but the spirit of Vancouver nightlife lives on. Everyone has memories of Gabbys Country Cabaret in Langley. Bars & Clubs Granville Street 10. by omisimaw Sep 29th, 2009, 11:50 am, Post Photograph courtesy of Tom Carter. Best EDM clubs in Vancouver, Canada. I shot this on the street outside the Gandy Dancer. But Chapman notes the name was also a nod to prominent B.C. Langley is a pastoral scene with endless berry fields, fishing trips and pony shows to partake in. It was destroyed to make way for new real estate developments. Based in the west coast, Vancouver is a metropolitan city thats geographically blessed with a temperate climate. Everything here now is bank towers, Chapman said as he strolled down Hornby. Indeed, they had already begun.". Neighbouring the borders of East Vancouver, Burnaby is undergoing a modern transformation thats driving a younger crowd into the city with highrise residential towers being built at a pace that exceeds even that of Vancouvers. As of publication, the themed '80s night is every Wednesday. It was a particularly horrible plane crash, Carter says. An awesome spot to show off your moves, with a huge dance floor and awesome DJs. callback: cb company says it has been given green light to sell, produce cocaine, RCMP believe Slave Lake toddler Jeffrey Dupres, missing for 43 years, is still alive, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murder of wife, son, Survivor of B.C. Rest assured your email is safe with us. Harvey Eisen used to run a club. event : evt, They were part of Coronation Week, when the Empress of Vancouver was crowned., Backstage at Graceland, 1981The NYC-based performance artist Joey Arias (centre) was one of many seminal acts that Morozoff brought to Graceland. . Some of these venues have been legendary, others, well, were just a bit dodgy. So the picture is of Dal, Dals wife, Bing Crosby, and a gal from Shaughnessy that Crosby was screwing around with. by omisimaw Aug 20th, 2009, 2:41 pm, Post Crafting a story about Park Avenue, a popular Milwaukee nightclub in the 1980s, presents a unique set of obstacles. Photograph courtesy of the City of Vancouver Archives. by rockie Oct 1st, 2009, 2:06 pm, Post He put his children to work in the clubs, and later brought his son Ritchie in as a partner. The Cobalt 46 Bars & Clubs Yaletown & False Creek North By ccriderYVR Author Aaron Chapman has Tommy Chong to thank for one of the most nefarious highlights in his new book, aptly titled Vancouver After Dark: The Wild History of a Citys Nightlife. Decadent 80s 5.0 (1 review) Dance Clubs Arbor Lodge "Always a fun night out dancing with an excellent mix of music! Yeah, Fraser Arms, The Buchanear at the Steveston Hotel, Richmond Inn. All the people that were dancing and whooping it up down at Graceland had no idea they could thank a Social Credit cabinet minister.. Sadly, this spot closed its doors for good in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after an impressive 35 years in business. Tuesdays are the. The Surrey nightclub was a hit in the 2000s but closed in 2014 after 18 years in business. One of our favorites casual restaurants in downtown Vancouver. In the 1980s he ran a commercial studio in the city and he sensed that "With Expo 86 looming, great changes were in store. } Popular with locals, the nightclub was demolished in 2009. Of course thats my way of looking at itbecause I can tell you, no operator in his right mind wants to put on a bad show. Heritage House Hotel Bars & Clubs Gay Bars Central 10. A fun place to party the night away on Lonsdale in North Vancouver. This nightclub opened in 1979 and was a popular spot to party throughout the 1980s. As Oraf shares, its a glimpse into a time before the party ended: when the AIDS crisis was still a rumour, and optimism reigned. While the party goers loved him, he was disqualified for being only 18 years old at the time (and not being allowed in the club). It has grown along with the community as a mainstay for entertainment and seems it will always continue to push boundaries. With the Evergreen extension of the Millennium Line underway, itll be even more straightforward to visit these gorgeous city towns that offer diverse vistas. They closed down in 2009 and were located at 1312 Southwest Marine Drive. . An awesome spot to show off your moves, with a huge dance floor and awesome DJs. by sunluvr Aug 20th, 2009, 4:05 pm, Post . In 1967 over beers in the bar, Dan McLeod and artists Michael Morris and Glenn Lewis devised the name Georgia Straight, hoping to attract free publicity. } Some are even pre-Internetcrazy we know. Graceland later became the Palladium, where gangster Bindy Johal was gunned down on a packed dance floor in 1998. Musicians even frequented Luv-a-Fair when they werent performing, including U2, The Pixies, Blur, and Depeche Modewho, Gold also wrote, danced on the clubs speakers to one of their own songs. Thats a funny thing about glory days, they transfer with each generation, he says. The unassuming concrete building near Seymour and Drake went through a number of incarnations during its 40-plus-year lifespan: first as a jazz club, then as a gay bar, and then, throughout the 80s and 90s, as one of the citys most legendary venues. There was a lot of violence in the area at the time, contributing to its closure. Though a popular spot, the club was repeatedly denied a liquor license and faced countless city crackdowns. Vancouver's largest gay nightclub has been a go-to spot in the city since the 1980s. Apparently in those Pryor shows, there was silence a lot of the time, Chapman says. The city locates in the Lower Mainland region of British Colombia. The Fox Cabaret - a former movie theatre and present-day live music and night club venue in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood at 2321 Main Street. Booze-fueled "key parties" and bitter divorces. A hotspot in the 00s that just closed down last year. By ChristineL460. Vancouver Nightlife 80'S Night Club Best 80'S Night Club near me in Vancouver, BC Sort:Recommended Price 1. People always say that Vancouver is such a young city and that weve got no history here. DJ Ross Davis at the Mecca in Portsmouth (Image: Eileen Sinclair) on: function(evt, cb) { 604 Now is dedicated to metro Vancouver, the southwest corner of British Columbia, and the provinces most urban division. Check Out These Incredible Photos of Vancouver Nightlife Circa 1980 - Vancouver Magazine Graceland, the Gandy Dancer and our first Pride Paradea local photographer takes us on a journey into the '80s club scene. The Stone Temple Bars & Clubs Dance Clubs & Discos Granville Street 11. There was a lot of restaurants in downtown Edmonton in the 80's when the floor dropped out, they dropped like flies, Boccolino's I believe was one of few downtown restaurants that survived, they were also one of the first to do the micro brew thing in the west. Luv-A-Fair, Richards on Richards, The Cave, the Town Pump. He spent much of his life in show business, starting when he was eight years old selling popcorn at The Empress Theatre on Hastings and Gore. A favourite among locals, the nightclub was torn down back in 2009. Langleys past stretches back almost 200 hundred years ago, which if you know anything about Canadian history, is practically ancient times. Read more Community stories. They filled up the dance floor and wouldnt dance until somebody changed the music. It was then torn down, to be replaced by a condo tower. However, by the late 70s, the Kerasiotis family had decided to move away from strictly disco music, which caused a bit of a stir. Theres plenty of fun to be had. But there just so many, from The Cave, to Richards on Richards, to the Town Pump and the Starfish Room, to Luv Affairand a hell of a lot of othersthat have disappeared. Seriously, you cant go wrong with the dim sum here. Nightclubs are smaller than live music venues like theaters and stadiums. And theyre holding Oscar up, because hes completely shit-faced. Celebrities is an icon on the West Coast and has been since the 1980s. Heres a blast from the past with some of Vancouvers most popular nightclubs. I never went to Oil Can Harry's but the name sure jumped out at me when I saw your post. With several restaurants, bars, dance clubs and other nightlife . It was located at 1320 Richards Street. I was interviewing a guy who was at one, and he was saying that the only person laughing in the entire bar was the bartender. gangster Bindy Johal shot on crowded nightclub dancefloor. Photo by Bev Davies/Arsenal Pulp Press. Most of the photos here were taken during that year with Oliv, in her run-up to being named Empress of Vancouver at the annual Coronation Balla tradition that still exists some 36 years later. street, Markham caregiver plans to travel, possibly buy new home after $60M lottery win, Second B.C. by sunluvr Aug 20th, 2009, 3:15 pm, Post Do you remember it? Singer/Songwriters, Rock and Roll, Easy Listening, Disco, and Pop flooded the airwaves in the 70s. It wasa popular spot in the 90s with its eclectic vibe. Its now home to the Plaza of Nations. In the 1980s, The Starck Club was where everyonegay, straight, conservative and liberalwent to be themselves and to break the rules. By the early 1970s, Isys had fallen on hard times. The singer took the stage as part of a contest and was a huge hit, but was later disqualified because he was underage. Killing Joke at Luv-a-Fair in 1982. No city is a museum, Chapman says. Champagne Charlie This strip club at 1006 Granville Street opened in 1983. 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