By Michael Mann on Jan 18, 2012 in Weekend at The Waldorf | 3 Comments
On Friday January 27, the Waldorf welcomes you to the launch of our a new weekly event, Babylon. Hosted by Talent Time’s Paul Anthony and El Garzita.
Dance Party ★ Performance ★ Sleaze ★ Spectacle
Celebrity House Band
Led by the New Pornographer’s Kurt Dahle with crooner Phil Moriarty!
Incredible Party DJs
Andrew Andrew Andrew, Tristan Orchard, Pablo Z and The Amigos!
The Dirtiest Comics
Full lineup coming soon. Stay tuned!
The Hottest Go Go Dancers
Dancing for your enjoyment!
Classic Cabaret Acts
You won’t believe your eyes!
Titillating Vignettes
Must be 19+ to attend!
Multiple Rooms
One cover gives you access to all of them!
And Other Unexpected Pleasures
Doors at 10pm
Admission is $12 before 11. $15 afterwards.
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By Michael Mann on Jan 26, 2012 in Events | 11 Comments
Here are the top entries from our dirty joke contest! Everyone who took the time to enter will be on the guest list tomorrow evening for Babylon Launch Party!
Must be 19+ to read these jokes! You’ve been warned!
Enjoy the best entries in our dirty joke contest
By Michael Mann on Jan 25, 2012 in A Soundtrack To My Life | 0 Comments
This week the Waldorf welcomes Colin Poon and Christopher Williams from Studio Gris to share a soundtrack to their lives.
About Studio Gris
Studio Girs is a Vancouver-based design studio creative agency. Influenced and inspired by the modernist school of thought, their design approach focuses on typography, hierarchy and minimal yet effective composition.
www.studio-gris.com
About A Soundtrack To My Life
A Soundtrack To My Life is a weekly party featuring some of the most interesting people in our city and the music that they love in our Tiki Bar. The first 25 attendees will be given a limited edition CD with custom artwork. The event is hosted by Natasha Lands (aka Cherchez La Femme), who will also be Djing throughout the evening.
Tiki Bar opens at 8pm // Soundtrack starts at 10pm
Admission is free
By Michael Mann on Jan 25, 2012 in Weekend at The Waldorf | 0 Comments
Come get down with resident DJ Cherchez La Femme and friends every Saturday in the Hideaway. Non-stop dance hall, rap, club bangers and more! This week Cherchez welcomes special guest Cam Dales!
Doors at 10pm
Admission is $12
By Michael Mann on Jan 25, 2012 in Weekend at The Waldorf | 0 Comments
Negative Nights, CITR, and Sweet Rot Records present four sweet Rot bands from three countries at one show! Hailing from Strasbourg, France, The Feeling of Love have recently released their “Dissolve Me” LP on Kill Shaman Records following 2 earlier LPs and a string of singles. Oakland’s Meercaz are the brainchild of Muslim Delgado and their brand of 70s proto-punk landed their first album on the legendary Gulcher Records (home of the motherfucking Gizmos among many others). Little Queenie, also from Oakland, are Sweet Rot’s newest signing and are a 2 bass/no guitar thug-punk juggernaut. They’ll be joined by local favourite Sex Church and DJs Bryce Dunn and Justin Gradin.
Doors at 9pm
Admission is $12
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By Michael Mann on Jan 25, 2012 in Creative Community | 0 Comments
Meet a member of our creative community. Paul Anthony is a Vancouver comedian and actor. Starting this week, he’ll be hosting our Friday night event Babylon
Hello my name is…
Paul Anthony.
At the Waldorf I…
will be hosting and helping book acts for the new Friday night, Babylon.
When I’m not at the Waldorf I am…
acting in indie films and producing Talent Time at the Biltmore. Talent Time is a variety show that focuses on comedy & novelty entertainment. It’s also a cable access program airing on Shaw TV & the Novus Network.
My favourite things about Vancouver are…
downtown bike lanes, fresh air, midnight movies at the Rio, Phil’s boat, car2go, smelling pot on the streets and Loving Hut food cart.
My favourite Vancouver musician is…
Nhemy “JJ” Cepeda.
The last book I read was…
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
My spirit animal is…
the panther. Champion Panther.
My dream Jeopardy category is…
early “Weird Al” videos.
I never leave home without…
a 12-pack of condoms. I’m really good at sex.
If you’re buying drinks, I will have…
some sort of premium tequila on ice.
www.talenttime.tv
@TalentTime
Photo by Jodie Abrams
By Michael Mann on Jan 24, 2012 in Weekend at The Waldorf | 0 Comments
The Waldorf and Vancouver’s Very Own Present a massive multiroom party with some of the hottest names in dance musc.
Lazer Sword (Low Limit + Lando Kal)
Lando Kal and Low Limit made a name for themselves on their vivid live shows and bass-heavy bootlegs, before releasing the six-track Golden Handshake EP on Numbers earlier this year. Their music, which is rooted in rap but also takes in 8-bit, Daft Punk, Jimmy Edgar and more, has been described as everything from “electro crunk” to “future blap”, but we’d rather just consider it a modern, wide-reaching take on hip-hop.
www.lazersword.net
Salva
Paul Salva has been on quite a tear as of late. In February 2011, the Frite Nite label head released his ‘Complex Housing’ LP on the Friends of Friends label to rave reviews (Resident Advisor, Pitchfork, FACT, XLR8R all recommended) and has quickly become one of electronic music’s most exciting and diverse producers.
www.fritenite.com
Nguzunguzu
From house-inflected UK bass to kuduro to hi-tech reggaeton to Chicago juke to leftfield grime to zouk to cumbia, the Los Angeles based duo Nguzunguzu take a grab bag of worldly sounds and re-imagine them into the familiar framework of a contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Creating something much greater than the sum of its parts, Nguzunguzu makes futuristic global club music made to bump in Jeeps, knock out on world-class sound systems, and transmit into the unknown.
With local favourites Expendable Youth and Eames.
Purchase Advance Tickets Here
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By Michael Mann on Jan 23, 2012 in Meet the Team | 0 Comments
Meet a member of the Waldorf’s team. Julia works the coat check and is the Troupe Leader of the Babylon Go Go Dancers. You can see hier this Friday at Babylon and you can enjoy dinner with her and some of the other dancers if you win our dirty joke contest
Hello my name is…
Julia Mauro.
At the Waldorf I…
take people’s coats and give them little yellow tickets in return. Also, I’ve been dusting off my 60s dance moves and getting all the Go Go Goddesses lined up for the new upcoming Friday party, Babylon.
When I’m not at the Waldorf I am…
doing a Theatre major/ Art & Culture Studies minor at SFU’s School for the Contemporary Arts in Gastown, and constantly rehearsing burlettas to perform as the cabaret kid, Ava Lure, And doing additional singin’ and dancin’ lessons. *jazz hands*
My favourite thing about Vancouver is…
cute boys from East Van. Home is where the heart is!
My favourite thing to do with an out-of-town guest is…
brunch dates or fancy beer drinking.
My favourite store in Vancouver is…
I’m torn between Deluxe Junk and the Community Frock Shoppe… it’s very very difficult to keep myself from impulsively buying silks and gems and stockings between classes.
When I’m eating at the Waldorf I order…
the Palmito salad. I’d never tried palm before until I had it and love the Portuguese bun.
If you’re buying drinks, I’ll have…
The Journalist. It’s nice and boozy.
@thejewelboxtc
By Michael Mann on Jan 21, 2012 in Weekend at The Waldorf | 0 Comments
Join us Saturday February 4 for a night of KPOP and JPOP hits! With DJs Michael Diamonds, James from Elite Gymnastics and Genie. James is one half of Minneapolis-based band Elite Gymnastics (Acephale Records). He has written what many consider to be the definitive article on KPOP and released what many consider to be the definitive KPOP mix.
Read James’ article “The Rise of Korean Wave” on Pitchfork
Download Elite Gymnastics’ KPOP Mix “All We Fucking Care About Is KPOP Whitehouse And Our Cats”
Admission is $12
Doors at 10pm
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By Michael Mann on Jan 21, 2012 in Events | 0 Comments
Girls Rock Camp, in partnership with the non-profit, Instruments of Change, is producing a Rock Lottery to raise funds for a new Ladies Rock Camp that will be launched in February 2012. This awesome event will mash-up twenty musicians from around Vancouver, into 5 completely new bands who will have only 24 hours to create an original 15-minute set of music for the show.
Doors at 8pm
Admission is a $10 minimum donation
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By Michael Mann on Jan 18, 2012 in contests, Weekend at The Waldorf | 1 Comment
This contest is now closed. View the winning jokes here.
On Friday January 27 we’re launching a new weekly event called Babylon. Every week will feature our Celebrity House Band, Incredible Party DJs, Classic Cabaret Acts, The Filthiest Comedians, The Hottest Go Go Dancers and so much more. We’re offering you a chance to dine with our fabulous Go Go Dancers, then enjoy VIP entry to Babylon. But not so fast, you have to prove you’re worthy enough to sit at a table with these goddesses first. We want entertaining people sitting at the table so to win, you’re going have to make us laugh. To enter, tell us your dirtiest and funniest joke. The table has room for 8 so we’ll select 4 winners. Be prepared to tell your joke at dinner!
Winners receive
-Dinner for two with the Babylon Go Go Dancers
-VIP guest list to Babylon for 8
Enter here
By Michael Mann on Jan 18, 2012 in Food and Beverage | 0 Comments
There are a lot of great food and drink events coming up at the Waldorf this Winter. Here is a small sampling of them…
FeastVan
From Friday January 20 to Sunday February 5, The Waldorf will be participating in FeatVan, a 2.5 week dining event established to introduce diners to the vast array of restaurants in East Vancouver. We will be offering a special three course meal and costs $30.
View the menu here
www.FeastVan.com
Tales of the Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail is the world’s premier cocktail festival, bringing together the most respected minds of mixology. There will be three Tales of the Cocktail events happening at the Waldorf.
More details here
www.talesofthecocktail.com
Valentine’s Dinner
We have started taking reservations for a special Valentine’s Day Dinner. Contact Kati Stevenson at events@waldorfhotel.com to book your table today. Full menu will be released soon.
East Van Wine Academy
Kurtis Kolt will be hosting two upcoming installments of the East Van Wine Academy. On Tuesday, February 7th he’ll be surveying some of the top wines you can purchase for under $20. And then on Tuesday, March 13th he’ll lead attendees through a Blending Bootcamp.
More details here
Purchase tickets here
www.eastvanwineacademy.com
7 Nights a Week
We’re open 7 nights a week and serving delicious food from two great menus from 5pm till late. There’s wholesome Lebanese food from our Nuba Menu. And our Chef-In-Residence Menu which offers modern takes on the Argentine Asado.
Reservations encouraged. Walk in alway welcome.
Call 604.253.7141 for reservations.
By Michael Mann on Jan 18, 2012 in Events | 3 Comments
Tales of the Cocktail is the world’s premier cocktail festival, bringing together the most respected minds of mixology. This February they’re coming to Vancouver for a series of seminars, tastings, special events and more, each featuring some of the biggest names in mixology from around the world. There will be three Tales of the Cocktail events happening at the Waldorf.
Saturday February 11 5:30pm
CAP Welcome Tasting and Dinner
Monday February 13 7:00pm
Spirited Dinner Series
Sponsored by Appleton Rum
Tuesday February 14
The BC Bar Crawl
View the full list of participating bars
For registration info, visit the Tales of the Cocktail website
By Michael Mann on Jan 18, 2012 in Creative Community | 1 Comment
Meet a member of our creative community. Claire Boucher, perhaps better known as Grimes, is a musician who was born in Vancouver and lives in Montreal. Her latest album Visions comes out on 4AD records on February 21. You can catch her DJing this Saturday.
Hello my name is…
Claire Boucher.
At the Waldorf I…
get wasted with Blood Diamonds and Kasha, occasionally attempt to perform in some capacity.
When I’m not at the Waldorf I am…
recording music.
My favourite thing about Vancouver is…
sushi, the beach, free food at my parents’ house, mountains, swimming, clean air, dogs.
My favourite Vancouver musicians are…
Blood Diamonds, Myths, Babe Rainbow and Jay Worthy.
The last book I read was…
Blue Rage, Black Redemption— the story of Stanley Tookie Williams.
My spirit animal is…
a hyena or a beluga.
My dream Jeopardy category is…
Lord of the Rings trivia.
I never leave home without…
a sick pair of shoes or a sick hat.
If you’re buying drinks, I will have…
vodka and water.
www.grimesmusic.com
@grimezsz
Photo by Raphaël Ouellet
By Michael Mann on Jan 17, 2012 in Events | 0 Comments
Join us Thursday January 19 for the Hour Hands After Party. Hour Hands is a photo show curated by Gordon Nicholas and Brayden Olson at Dynamo Gallery. Join us in the Tiki Bar afterwards as DJs Cherchez La Femme and Mila Franovic keep the party going late.
Doors at 10pm
Admission is $8
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