From The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Best Nearby Live Entertainment (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Vancouver, BC Cellar Restaurant & Jazz Club (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 3611 W Broadway, Vancouver  BC  V6R 2B8 • 604-738-1959 Distance: ~6.289 km         Description: KITSILANO. As cozy and intimate as you'd expect a jazz venue to be, this much-appreciated club delivers some of the city's best live performances. Although the definition of what jazz is can be broad here, the music is undeniably top-notch. The place is especially busy on weekends, so you'll need to come early to get a seat in the 70-person room. A terrific cocktail menu includes a wide array of martinis, and food choices include a menu of light fare and sinful desserts. A favorite of aficionados and novices alike. Rossini`s (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1525 Yew St, Vancouver  BC  V6J • 604-737-8080 Distance: ~7.796 km         Description: KITSILANO. Fine wine, comforting Italian home cooking and the smooth tones of a jazz combo can be found nightly at either of Rossini's two locations in Kit's Beach or Gastown. The family owned establishment features a warm welcome from friendly staff and a cozy exposed brick dining room. The menu chock full of favorites like veal parmiggiana, fried calamari and baked canneloni complemented by an extensive wine list featuring Italian varietals. Local musicians fill the schedule, but it is not uncommon to see the likes of Charlie Byrd or The Ray Brown Trio here as well. Backstage Lounge (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1585 Johnston St Arts Club Theatre, Vancouver  BC  V6H 3R9 • 604-687-1354 Distance: ~8.470 km         Description: GRANVILLE ISLAND. Located in the Granville Island Theatre, this establishment plies patrons with island charm. An outdoor patio sits beside the water and is a popular, warm-weather hangout. The place has garnered a substantial reputation for its slate of live music, especially that created or played by local folks. Draft beers, liquor, and a menu of bar food are available, and the lounge is a terrific stop-off if you're on your way to or from a theatre performance. Vancouver TheatreSports League (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1585 Johnston St New Revue Stage, Vancouver  BC  V6H 3R9 • 604-738-7013 • 604-687-1644 Distance: ~8.470 km User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: GRANVILLE ISLAND. Since it premiered in 1980, this comedy troupe has delighted countless folks with shows brimming with quick wit and physical innovation. Improvisational techniques join with audience suggestion and interaction in an explosive display of ad hoc comedy. No two shows are ever the same, and except for the late shows on Friday and Saturday (which have a tendency towards the risque), performances are largely family-friendly. Alums of the program include folks like Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie, who use their well-honed abilities on the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Yale (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1300 Granville St Yale Hotel, Vancouver  BC  V6Z 1M7 • 604-681-9253 Distance: ~9.153 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Located in a late 19th-century hotel, this venerable club has been delighting Vancouver folks for decades now. Rhythm-and-blues soulfully stakes its claim at the place, which offers everything from planned performances to free-form, weekend jam sessions. Folks from the area share the stage with internationally-renowned talents, including folks like John Lee Hooker, Charlie Musslewhite, George Thorogood and Jimmy Page. A full bar offers liquid accompaniments, and seats can get scarce, so come early. Bar None (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1222 Hamilton St, Vancouver  BC  V6B 2S8 • 604-689-7000 Distance: ~9.225 km User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: YALETOWN. This Yaletown bar, which occupies a restored warehouse, is a hotspot for trendy, beautiful folks. Although bands are scheduled from time to time, you'll generally find local and international DJs spinning house, funk, soul, acid jazz and Top 40 tunes. Frequented by young professionals, Bar None also features three separate bars and offers premium cigars to aficionados. Pool tables, backgammon games and checkerboards take care of patrons less inclined to dance. Odyssey (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1251 Howe St, Vancouver  BC  V6Z 1R3 • 604-689-5256 Distance: ~9.249 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. One of Vancouver's most lively gay clubs, Odyssey runs the gamut of nighttime entertainments. Dancing takes the forefront most nights, but you'll also find female impersonators, go-go boys, strippers, gay bingo and other events. An outdoor patio accommodates folks who need a smoke, and a pool table invites friendly competition. Bartenders mix up mean cocktails, especially martinis, and because all folks are welcome, lines to enter often form on weekends. On the eastern outskirt of Davie Street. Ginger SixtyTwo (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1219 Granville St Ramada Inn & Suites, Vancouver  BC  V6Z 1M6 • 604-688-5494 Distance: ~9.284 km User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. This hip lounge riffs on its name, thanks to '60s-era decor, artwork and drinks that pay homage to Ginger Rogers and Ginger Grant, and an Asian-inspired menu. The cozy club draws a fashionable crowd, who relish its tasty cocktails and pillow-dressed sofas, which boast burnished tones. DJs add atmosphere with house music, and female performers recall the days of burlesque from time to time. A great place to lie back and enjoy the evening. Atlantic Trap & Gill (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 118 Robson St, Vancouver  BC  V6B 2A6 • 604-688-5840 Distance: ~9.300 km         Description: YALETOWN. A laid-back, rustic ambience pervades this welcoming pub, where seafood is tops and the maritime-themed decor boasts well-loved upholstery and tables crafted from kegs. East Coast flavor reigns in beer, food and music, providing a western outpost for transplants and fans alike. Live bands play Thursday and Saturday evenings, regaling patrons with folk and Celtic tunes. This bit of fun is always free, which makes the food and drinks taste that much better! The place's curious name can be attributed to local liquor laws, which forbade use of the word "tap" in the name. As a result, owners simply shifted the "r" from "grill" to "tap." Crush Champagne Lounge (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1180 Granville St, Vancouver  BC  V6Z 1L8 • 604-684-0355 Distance: ~9.346 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. A seductive sleekness distinguishes this lounge, which strikes that appropriate balance between chic and soothing. Dozens of champagnes give truth to the place's name, and they're joined by a fantastic wine list and a menu of spirits and cocktails too. Music takes the edge off a busy workday, courtesy of soul, R&B and jazz tunes. They find much favor with the 30-something clientele, who dance, relax and groove to the rhythms of occasional live performers. It's all allowed, all accepted, all welcomed. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.