Pages: (Special Insert)
Publication date: May 26, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252809125
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. May 26, 2001
A special publication of The Edmonton Journal in association with West Edmonton Mall. Database contains partial coverage only. See newspaper or microfilm for complete coverage (S1-S24).
Live Music:
10333 112th St.
Home of live music in Edmonton for the last 20 years. Restaurant and nightclub with a comfortable atmosphere, dance floor and live music every night. Open for breakfast and serving a full menu until 2 a.m. Recent acts include Fred Eaglesmith, Long John Baldry, Wide Mouth Mason and Hawksley Workman. Reservations recommended.
421-1326
www.sidetrackcafe.com
10329 82nd Ave.
Located on the main floor of the vintage Commercial Hotel. Features casual atmosphere with a diverse crowd, live music seven nights a week, and top-line blues bands from all over the world.
439-5058
11 Tommy Banks Way
Home of the Edmonton Jazz Society, this live music venue hosts jazz and other artists. Closed July 1-Sept. 13 for the summer. But before and after: Tuesday, jam sessions; Friday, non-smoking nights; First Thursday of each month, Momentum New Music night. After Sept. 13, it's going to be non-smoking every night.
432-0428
4805 Calgary Trail South
Pasta by day, party by night. Formal dining but no dress code. Live entertainment on weekends. Jazz on Thursdays, rock or pop Fridays and Saturdays. Music tends to draw an older crowd in their 30s or 40s. Recent acts include the Kit Kat Club, Tar Baby and Matthew's Grin.
702-2060
Entertainment:
1646-8770 170th St., West Edmonton Mall Bourbon St. entrance #6
The place to go for stand-up comedy. Nightly performances Tuesday through Saturday
481-9857
www.edmontonyuks.com/
16615 109th Ave., Mayfield Inn
Fantastic food and light-hearted stage productions. Shows 8 p.m. nightly and brunch on Sunday
483-4051
Varscona Theatre, 10329 83rd Ave.
Hilarious improv acts, 11 p.m., every Friday
448-0695
2556, West Edmonton Mall, 90th Avenue entrance near the casino
The entertainment one-stop shop with 28 lanes of 10-pin bowling, a billiard room with 20 tables, an arcade, restaurant, cigar and martini lounge, and dance floor with DJs Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; free hypnotist show on Sunday, 9:30 p.m., followed by dancing until 2 a.m. Live music venue,too.
481-6420
www.reds.ab.ca
Fancy Drinks:
10401 82nd Ave.
Chic cocktail lounge with a full menu. Thursday, DJ, ambient; Friday indie rock/pop; Sunday French pop.
438-0373
8230 103rd St.
Martini and cigars, large patio behind.
439-4876
10507 82nd Ave.
Candle-lit romantic, two patios.
437-7489
Clubs:
10425 82nd Ave
Woof Top patio, eclectic music, something different every night. Monday, indie rock; Tuesday, metal, ska, punk and a live DJ with hip hop in the Underdog room downstairs; Wednesday alternative country; Thursday, retro and '90s; Saturday afternoon, live folk music and blues. Local movie screenings in the Underdog once a month on Sunday nights.
439-1082
11606 Jasper Ave.
An Irish pub with a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Turns into a nightclub on the weekends. Tuesday, open stage with Chris Wynters, Wednesday, Leaving Elliott; Thursday, Cool Blue Method; Friday, Saturday, DJ and dancing; Sunday, industry night. No cover.
454-9928
10089 Jasper Ave.
Membership has benefits with the One Life card but you don't have to be a member to hit this elegant club. Here you'll find different crowds on different nights. Thursday is Urban Life with R&B and dance. Friday is Ladies Life with retro music. Lifestyle Saturday is dressier with dance hits from the '70s, '80s and '90s. Sunday is alternative and rave for Breakfast at Tiffany's 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday is Lust for Life industry night.
424-LIFE (5433); 425-8787
10161 112th St.
The Likwid Lounge features live indie rock/pop bands Thursday- Saturday, DJs on other nights. Next door, the attached New City Suburb is a bigger space with DJs every night playing danceable alternative music, some techno.
413-4578 (Lounge)/ 413-7554 (Suburbs)
10407 Whyte Ave., 2nd floor
DJs every night; Wednesday, house music; Thursday, student night.
433-1969
Phase II, Upper Level, West Edmonton Mall
Patterned after the Las Vegas club of the same name. Party on five different levels. Nightly live shows feature jugglers, actors, dancers and even trapeze acts. Plays dance, retro, rock and country. Saturday is 21 years or older.
486-9494
www.rumjungle.org
2nd Floor, 8232 103rd St.
Lounge and funky little nightclub playing retro and modern. Busiest on Saturday nights. Open Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday all summer.
439-6969
8103 105 St.
Live music varies from blues and ska to Top 40. Decorated in brick and wood. Features a band room with live acts several nights a week, a bar area, patio, and games room. Doors are lined up every weekend.
439-3388
www.urbanlounge.net
10045 109 St.
This club just opened in April and features 15,000 watts of sound and light shows, Top 40 dance music, and guest deejays Thursday to Sunday. Caters to a mixed crowd. Upper and lower patio. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch.
421-SPIN (7746)
10030 102nd St.
The Rev is considered by some to be one of the best alternative music venues. Check local listings for live shows. Lush is a two- level dance club: Wednesday, Classics Night ('80s, '90s alternative rock and dance) upstairs; downstairs, house music; Thursday, Trademark (guest DJs every week); Friday, DJs David Stone & Derkin, and Anthony Donohue; Turbo Saturday with resident DJs Dragon and weekly guests.
424-2745
www.lushnightclub.com
www.therev.ca
10345 104rd St.
A top-rated gay and lesbian private members night club on two levels. Friday and Saturday, the latest music from New York and London upstairs, retro downstairs; Sunday Betty Ford Clinic Recovery Shows drag/variety show; Monday, Beer Bash; Tuesday, male strippers; Wednesday, Amateur Strip; Thursday, Hot Butt Contest; Friday, House Heaven upstairs; Saturday, various. Edmonton's largest patio. Membership $10/year.
426-3150
8101 103rd St.
A railway station converted into a Top-40s dance club/bar/ restaurant. Patio, upstairs lounge, downstairs dance floor, dining, pool.
438-1907
www.theironhorseonline.com
10310 85th Ave.
Popular with the university crowd, with two levels: dance and Top 40 downstairs with '70s and '80s upstairs. Monday, Industry/Ladies Night; Thursday, Student Night; Friday, Saturday, specials.
432-7300
8010 103rd St.
The city's oldest established country nightclub celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Big country ambience, varied age groups. Monday, sports night; Wednesday, classic country; every second Thursday, live music. Free dance lessons Wednesday and Thursday.
432-COOK (2665)
10102 180th St.
A hot spot with the young crowd. Mostly rock music with some country to practise up your two-stepping and line dances.
481-8739
11830 Kingsway Ave.
Mostly new country with some dance/Top 40; casual. Tuesday, Legendary Draft night; Friday, Saturday, weekend party.
453-7320
10544 82nd Ave.
Friday and Saturday, dance party; Sunday, industry night.
437-7699
8032 104th St.
Night club playing Top 40 and rock; drink specials six days a week.
433-9616
6111 104th St.
Big dance bar playing Top 40 with some blasts. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Ladies Night; doors open at 7 p.m., show time 8:30 p.m.
438-2582
10166 114th St.
Night club featuring karaoke Tuesday and Wednesday; Ladies Night on Thursday; DJ Thursday, Friday, Saturday; open daily for lunch and happy hours.
488-4841
9920 62nd Ave. (Argyle)
Dance and retro bar playing top 40. Monday, bikini wrestling; Thursday, ladies night; drink specials on both nights.
408-4686
2554, 8882 170th St. -- West Edmonton Mall
Laser light shows, top 40, dance, retro and rock. Great live music venue. Wednesday, Ladies Night; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, drink specials.
486-3013
2557 8770 170th St.
The latest in country and Top 40 dance hits plus a full menu restaurant.
489-1330
10551 82nd Ave.
In the building of the old Re-bar.
434-5366
10815 Jasper Ave.
Let your pulse soar to the beat of an array of traditional and current latin favourites.
425-0850
Pubs:
9018 88th Ave.
Community pub with patio. Karaoke and early bird drink specials, Thursday and Friday.
469-8165
10616 82nd Ave.
Traditional Irish pub that's the place to go for some Celtic fun. Patio, live music, diverse crowd. Sunday open mike; Monday, trios; Tuesday traditional Irish jam session with Irish dancers; Thursday various live entertainment; Friday, Saturday, bands or DJ.
414-6766
Rice Howard Way
English-style pub with patio and full menu of homestyle cooking. An oasis amid the office towers in a rustic two-storey chalet. Tuesday-Saturday various live entertainers. Also three other locations: West Edmonton Mall, 10341 Whyte Ave. and 5004 98th Ave.
426-7784
11620 104th Ave. and 15820 87th Ave.
Play NTN Trivia or a game of pool while trying one of the 13 types of beer brewed in-house.
482-4677 / 421-4677
11012 Jasper Ave.
One of the current favourites among the 20-something crowd. Classic rock pub with dance floor, all request DJ, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; full menu turns to appetizers after 11 p.m.; happy hour daily 3-7 p.m.
420-0448
2nd floor, 10511a 82nd Ave.
A relaxed pub popular with the university crowd. Pool tables, video games and live music. Open stage Sunday.
433-2874
10314 82nd Ave.
An English pub that's good for sports, with patio. Open stage Tuesday nights.
439-4545
10338 109th St.
Traditional Celtic atmosphere with a mature crowd, patio, full menu. Brunch on weekends. Wide range of music with live entertainment every night.
426-5555
Sports Bars:
10304 111 St.
Early in the evening it's a great place to watch the game on big- screen TVs. Then stay to party as the place transforms into a hot nightspot.
423-1643
15321 97th St.
Watch the game on 32 televisions and three large screens. Check to see if they have their free shuttle to Eskimo games.
476-6474
10360 82nd Ave
Watch sporting events on the big screen television. Wednesday, entertainment industry night; Thursday, Student's Night.
438-4848
5420 Calgary Trail South
Twenty televisions for watching sports, or play pool, darts or shuffleboard.
437-2063
10307 82nd Ave.
Sports bar on the corner, with pool tables, NTN satellite trivia game and patio. Comedian nights on Sunday.
433-4526
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Publication date: May 26, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252809125
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. May 26, 2001
A special publication of The Edmonton Journal in association with West Edmonton Mall. Database contains partial coverage only. See newspaper or microfilm for complete coverage (S1-S24).
Live Music:
- Sidetrack Cafe
10333 112th St.
Home of live music in Edmonton for the last 20 years. Restaurant and nightclub with a comfortable atmosphere, dance floor and live music every night. Open for breakfast and serving a full menu until 2 a.m. Recent acts include Fred Eaglesmith, Long John Baldry, Wide Mouth Mason and Hawksley Workman. Reservations recommended.
421-1326
www.sidetrackcafe.com
- Blues on Whyte
10329 82nd Ave.
Located on the main floor of the vintage Commercial Hotel. Features casual atmosphere with a diverse crowd, live music seven nights a week, and top-line blues bands from all over the world.
439-5058
- Yardbird Suite
11 Tommy Banks Way
Home of the Edmonton Jazz Society, this live music venue hosts jazz and other artists. Closed July 1-Sept. 13 for the summer. But before and after: Tuesday, jam sessions; Friday, non-smoking nights; First Thursday of each month, Momentum New Music night. After Sept. 13, it's going to be non-smoking every night.
432-0428
- Tin Pan Alley Pasta House and Winery
4805 Calgary Trail South
Pasta by day, party by night. Formal dining but no dress code. Live entertainment on weekends. Jazz on Thursdays, rock or pop Fridays and Saturdays. Music tends to draw an older crowd in their 30s or 40s. Recent acts include the Kit Kat Club, Tar Baby and Matthew's Grin.
702-2060
Entertainment:
- Yuk Yuk's Komedy Kabarets
1646-8770 170th St., West Edmonton Mall Bourbon St. entrance #6
The place to go for stand-up comedy. Nightly performances Tuesday through Saturday
481-9857
www.edmontonyuks.com/
- Mayfield Dinner Theatre
16615 109th Ave., Mayfield Inn
Fantastic food and light-hearted stage productions. Shows 8 p.m. nightly and brunch on Sunday
483-4051
- Theatresports
Varscona Theatre, 10329 83rd Ave.
Hilarious improv acts, 11 p.m., every Friday
448-0695
- Red's Entertainment Complex
2556, West Edmonton Mall, 90th Avenue entrance near the casino
The entertainment one-stop shop with 28 lanes of 10-pin bowling, a billiard room with 20 tables, an arcade, restaurant, cigar and martini lounge, and dance floor with DJs Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; free hypnotist show on Sunday, 9:30 p.m., followed by dancing until 2 a.m. Live music venue,too.
481-6420
www.reds.ab.ca
Fancy Drinks:
- The Savoy Bar
10401 82nd Ave.
Chic cocktail lounge with a full menu. Thursday, DJ, ambient; Friday indie rock/pop; Sunday French pop.
438-0373
- Lola's Restaurant and Martini Bar
8230 103rd St.
Martini and cigars, large patio behind.
439-4876
- Devlin's Martini Bar
10507 82nd Ave.
Candle-lit romantic, two patios.
437-7489
Clubs:
- The Black Dog Freehouse
10425 82nd Ave
Woof Top patio, eclectic music, something different every night. Monday, indie rock; Tuesday, metal, ska, punk and a live DJ with hip hop in the Underdog room downstairs; Wednesday alternative country; Thursday, retro and '90s; Saturday afternoon, live folk music and blues. Local movie screenings in the Underdog once a month on Sunday nights.
439-1082
- The Druid
11606 Jasper Ave.
An Irish pub with a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Turns into a nightclub on the weekends. Tuesday, open stage with Chris Wynters, Wednesday, Leaving Elliott; Thursday, Cool Blue Method; Friday, Saturday, DJ and dancing; Sunday, industry night. No cover.
454-9928
- Life
10089 Jasper Ave.
Membership has benefits with the One Life card but you don't have to be a member to hit this elegant club. Here you'll find different crowds on different nights. Thursday is Urban Life with R&B and dance. Friday is Ladies Life with retro music. Lifestyle Saturday is dressier with dance hits from the '70s, '80s and '90s. Sunday is alternative and rave for Breakfast at Tiffany's 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday is Lust for Life industry night.
424-LIFE (5433); 425-8787
- New City Suburb and Likwid Lounge
10161 112th St.
The Likwid Lounge features live indie rock/pop bands Thursday- Saturday, DJs on other nights. Next door, the attached New City Suburb is a bigger space with DJs every night playing danceable alternative music, some techno.
413-4578 (Lounge)/ 413-7554 (Suburbs)
- The Attic Bar and Lounge
10407 Whyte Ave., 2nd floor
DJs every night; Wednesday, house music; Thursday, student night.
433-1969
- Rum Jungle House of Entertainment
Phase II, Upper Level, West Edmonton Mall
Patterned after the Las Vegas club of the same name. Party on five different levels. Nightly live shows feature jugglers, actors, dancers and even trapeze acts. Plays dance, retro, rock and country. Saturday is 21 years or older.
486-9494
www.rumjungle.org
- Suite 69
2nd Floor, 8232 103rd St.
Lounge and funky little nightclub playing retro and modern. Busiest on Saturday nights. Open Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday all summer.
439-6969
- Urban Lounge and Whiskey Grill
8103 105 St.
Live music varies from blues and ska to Top 40. Decorated in brick and wood. Features a band room with live acts several nights a week, a bar area, patio, and games room. Doors are lined up every weekend.
439-3388
www.urbanlounge.net
- Vertigo Cocktail Bar and Dance Club
10045 109 St.
This club just opened in April and features 15,000 watts of sound and light shows, Top 40 dance music, and guest deejays Thursday to Sunday. Caters to a mixed crowd. Upper and lower patio. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch.
421-SPIN (7746)
- The Rev Cabaret and Lush
10030 102nd St.
The Rev is considered by some to be one of the best alternative music venues. Check local listings for live shows. Lush is a two- level dance club: Wednesday, Classics Night ('80s, '90s alternative rock and dance) upstairs; downstairs, house music; Thursday, Trademark (guest DJs every week); Friday, DJs David Stone & Derkin, and Anthony Donohue; Turbo Saturday with resident DJs Dragon and weekly guests.
424-2745
www.lushnightclub.com
www.therev.ca
- The Roost
10345 104rd St.
A top-rated gay and lesbian private members night club on two levels. Friday and Saturday, the latest music from New York and London upstairs, retro downstairs; Sunday Betty Ford Clinic Recovery Shows drag/variety show; Monday, Beer Bash; Tuesday, male strippers; Wednesday, Amateur Strip; Thursday, Hot Butt Contest; Friday, House Heaven upstairs; Saturday, various. Edmonton's largest patio. Membership $10/year.
426-3150
- Iron Horse
8101 103rd St.
A railway station converted into a Top-40s dance club/bar/ restaurant. Patio, upstairs lounge, downstairs dance floor, dining, pool.
438-1907
www.theironhorseonline.com
- Club Malibu
10310 85th Ave.
Popular with the university crowd, with two levels: dance and Top 40 downstairs with '70s and '80s upstairs. Monday, Industry/Ladies Night; Thursday, Student Night; Friday, Saturday, specials.
432-7300
- Cook County Saloon
8010 103rd St.
The city's oldest established country nightclub celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Big country ambience, varied age groups. Monday, sports night; Wednesday, classic country; every second Thursday, live music. Free dance lessons Wednesday and Thursday.
432-COOK (2665)
- Cowboys County Saloon
10102 180th St.
A hot spot with the young crowd. Mostly rock music with some country to practise up your two-stepping and line dances.
481-8739
- Esmeralda's
11830 Kingsway Ave.
Mostly new country with some dance/Top 40; casual. Tuesday, Legendary Draft night; Friday, Saturday, weekend party.
453-7320
- The Roxy
10544 82nd Ave.
Friday and Saturday, dance party; Sunday, industry night.
437-7699
- Purple Onion
8032 104th St.
Night club playing Top 40 and rock; drink specials six days a week.
433-9616
- Barry T's Grand Central Station
6111 104th St.
Big dance bar playing Top 40 with some blasts. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Ladies Night; doors open at 7 p.m., show time 8:30 p.m.
438-2582
- The Gas Pump
10166 114th St.
Night club featuring karaoke Tuesday and Wednesday; Ladies Night on Thursday; DJ Thursday, Friday, Saturday; open daily for lunch and happy hours.
488-4841
- The Inferno
9920 62nd Ave. (Argyle)
Dance and retro bar playing top 40. Monday, bikini wrestling; Thursday, ladies night; drink specials on both nights.
408-4686
- The Joint Rock Room
2554, 8882 170th St. -- West Edmonton Mall
Laser light shows, top 40, dance, retro and rock. Great live music venue. Wednesday, Ladies Night; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, drink specials.
486-3013
- Nashville's Electric Roadhouse
2557 8770 170th St.
The latest in country and Top 40 dance hits plus a full menu restaurant.
489-1330
- Parliament
10551 82nd Ave.
In the building of the old Re-bar.
434-5366
- Caliente Latin Club
10815 Jasper Ave.
Let your pulse soar to the beat of an array of traditional and current latin favourites.
425-0850
Pubs:
- Frog and Nightgown Pub
9018 88th Ave.
Community pub with patio. Karaoke and early bird drink specials, Thursday and Friday.
469-8165
- O'Byrne's Irish Pub
10616 82nd Ave.
Traditional Irish pub that's the place to go for some Celtic fun. Patio, live music, diverse crowd. Sunday open mike; Monday, trios; Tuesday traditional Irish jam session with Irish dancers; Thursday various live entertainment; Friday, Saturday, bands or DJ.
414-6766
- Sherlock Holmes Pub Downtown
Rice Howard Way
English-style pub with patio and full menu of homestyle cooking. An oasis amid the office towers in a rustic two-storey chalet. Tuesday-Saturday various live entertainers. Also three other locations: West Edmonton Mall, 10341 Whyte Ave. and 5004 98th Ave.
426-7784
- Brewsters Brewing Company
11620 104th Ave. and 15820 87th Ave.
Play NTN Trivia or a game of pool while trying one of the 13 types of beer brewed in-house.
482-4677 / 421-4677
- The Stonehouse Pub
11012 Jasper Ave.
One of the current favourites among the 20-something crowd. Classic rock pub with dance floor, all request DJ, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; full menu turns to appetizers after 11 p.m.; happy hour daily 3-7 p.m.
420-0448
- Mickey Finn's Tap House
2nd floor, 10511a 82nd Ave.
A relaxed pub popular with the university crowd. Pool tables, video games and live music. Open stage Sunday.
433-2874
- Elephant and Castle on Whyte
10314 82nd Ave.
An English pub that's good for sports, with patio. Open stage Tuesday nights.
439-4545
- Ceili's Irish Pub and Restaurant
10338 109th St.
Traditional Celtic atmosphere with a mature crowd, patio, full menu. Brunch on weekends. Wide range of music with live entertainment every night.
426-5555
Sports Bars:
- Overtime Sports Bar
10304 111 St.
Early in the evening it's a great place to watch the game on big- screen TVs. Then stay to party as the place transforms into a hot nightspot.
423-1643
- Jox Sports Bar
15321 97th St.
Watch the game on 32 televisions and three large screens. Check to see if they have their free shuttle to Eskimo games.
476-6474
- Stolli's Lounge
10360 82nd Ave
Watch sporting events on the big screen television. Wednesday, entertainment industry night; Thursday, Student's Night.
438-4848
- Mo's Sports Parlour
5420 Calgary Trail South
Twenty televisions for watching sports, or play pool, darts or shuffleboard.
437-2063
- Fargos
10307 82nd Ave.
Sports bar on the corner, with pool tables, NTN satellite trivia game and patio. Comedian nights on Sunday.
433-4526
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