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1036 Richards Street, Vancouver
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Richards on Richards: Gedida (new).
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  • Guantanamera
  • By Guantanamera on September 23, 2003
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  • Richards on Richards - Vancouver
    by Guantanamera
    Natacha performed a diverse combination of new and classic material, with occasional songs in English or French, but the great majority in her trademark Arabic warbles...! Most of the songs were taken from her solo career as opposed to her earlier period as the singer for Transglobal Underground...

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Phone: (604) 688-1099
  • Directions: Between Nelson and Helmcken on the east side of Richards Street
  • Website: http://www.richardsonrichards.com
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    Richards on Richards: Ayeshteni (you gave me life).
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  • Guantanamera
  • Updated By Guantanamera on September 23, 2003
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  • Richards on Richards - Vancouver
    by Guantanamera
    Natacha's set list included many recognizable crowd favorites, not the least of which was a stunning live rendition of "I Put a Spell on You", which was originally recorded for the album "Ayeshteni".... Each of her exotic costume changes brought new moods and flavor to her performance...

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Phone: (604) 688-1099
  • Directions: Between Nelson and Helmcken on the east side of Richards Street
  • Website: http://www.richardsonrichards.com
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    Richards on Richards: Natacha Atlas at Richard's on Richards.
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  • Guantanamera
  • Updated By Guantanamera on October 23, 2003
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  • Richards on Richards - Vancouver
    by Guantanamera
    No need for overblown Madonna-style stage antics here... Electricity surged through the crowd when Natacha Atlas merely kicked off her shoes and began dancing barefoot onstage...! Natacha is famous for her expertise in Middle Eastern dance traditions such as belly dancing....

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Phone: (604) 688-1099
  • Directions: Between Nelson and Helmcken on the east side of Richards Street
  • Website: http://www.richardsonrichards.com
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    Richards on Richards: Richards on Richards.
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  • Guantanamera
  • Updated By Guantanamera on September 10, 2003
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  • Richards on Richards - Vancouver
    by Guantanamera
    Richards on Richards is a venerable Vancouver venue, a bar and nightclub dedicated to providing the highest quality music entertainment from around the world. The stage is on the ground level and there is an upper level overlooking the stage, a set up similar to what you find at Babylon in Istanbul or First Avenue in Minneapolis.

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Phone: (604) 688-1099
  • Directions: Between Nelson and Helmcken on the east side of Richards Street
  • Website: http://www.richardsonrichards.com
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    Richards on Richards: Nightclub in Vancouver
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  • Ann75
  • By Ann75 on August 21, 2003
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  • On the way to Richards on Richards - Vancouver
    On the way to Richards on
    Richards
    by Ann75
    This is one of the most popular nightclubs in Vancouver. It's more of an upscale club with a unique blend of concert events and feature nights. The sound and light is great, there are 2 levels, a huge dansfloor, 4 different bars, a gourmet kitchen and very nice staff.

    Casual and nice, depending on the occassion or the event.

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Phone: (604) 688-1099
  • Directions: Between Nelson and Helmcken on the east side of Richards Street
  • Website: http://www.richardsonrichards.com
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    Richards on Richards: Best Concert Venue Ever.
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  • Updated By Carmanah on January 12, 2006
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  • Richards on Richards is the Best Concert Venue Ever...

    ... however, it can also be a really lame dance club, it just depends on what time of the night you're there. Generally they'll be open early on in the evening for a live band. Sometimes the live bands play all night, but occasionally they'll kick out the band early so that the venue can turn into a cheesy nightclub where people line-up outside and bribe the bouncers to get in.

    While I wouldn't go out of my way to club here, I'd certainly spend the cash to check out a live show here, because this is simply the best venue there is in the city for a show. It's small enough to feel intimate, and the interior is set up in such a way that you always have a fantatic vantage point of the stage. Not only that, but usually they have pretty well-known bands and DJ's playing here, and if you can manage to see a band that you truly love here, you'll never forget the experience!

    Since 2001, I've been able to see Franz Ferdinand, Peaches, Ima Robot, The Walkmen, Iron & Wine, Pedro the Lion, Turin Brakes, Kinnie Starr, the Decemberists, Stars, Cooper Temple Clause, Ours, among other great bands at Richards on Richards.

    The venue is the perfect size: one main dance floor and stage, a balcony with seats overlooking to the stage, and several tables located down below along the walls. There are several bars in this venue, with fast bartending and waitressing service.

    This is the kind of venue where, chances are, the musicians will be mingling with the audience prior to their show... or if you stick around afterwards, they'll probably pop out and walk around. It's a very relaxed atmosphere. Great for a small concert venue.

    No dress code for the concerts. I doubt there's a real dress code for the club, either.

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Phone: (604) 688-1099
  • Directions: On the east side of Richards, just south of Nelson.
  • Website: www.richardsonrichards.com
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    Richards on Richards: Clubs, not Diskotheks
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  • eleanorbueza
  • Updated By eleanorbueza on September 29, 2002
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  • Lots of Dance Clubs and Sports Bars & Grills to go to during the evenings. Check out Richard's on Richards for some black music on Friday nights. You've got two bars and a huge dance floor in the middle. It can get pretty crowded and smokey. Check out VT's unigirl's page for other night life spots.

    Clubs: Vancouver seems to have bred the most beautiful girls in Canada. Many girls know how to dress to emphasize their 'qualities'. Dress lightly, but within reason, please - I've seen some really indecent hoochie-mamas at clubs!Vancouver guys may be boring, but they do know how to dress. Those long hours at the gym really pay off when they work the dancefloor. Ohlala! Sports Bars & Grills: Casual, wear your jersey for your favouorite sports team.

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    Richards on Richards: Richard's on Richards
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  • Kindra
  • By Kindra on August 25, 2002
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  • Richards on Richards - Vancouver
    by Kindra
    It is a pretty posh place to go to on a regular night and they have Miami nights (Thursdays?), but I have only been there to see a 'show' (indy bands that tour around play here). The atmosphere was great for the show I saw (At the Drive in!!! I love these guys! SO much energy and talent, and well they are pretty good looking too..) with the brick walls.

    If you are going to this club on a normal night, DRESS UP!!! They do have a dress code; girls usually wear nice skirts etc. NO jeans or running shoes. If you are going to a show, wear whatever you like.

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Directions: Richards Street, where else?
  • Other Contact: If you are interested in the ind
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    Richards on Richards: Cheap shows, great bands
    bluehypernova
  • By bluehypernova on July 29, 2005
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  • Turin Brakes - Vancouver
    Turin Brakes
    by bluehypernova
    Richards on Richards is a great place to see a show. Tickets are usually pretty cheap and usually you can completely avoid any Ticketmaster b.s.

    Don't forget your i.d. There is a coat/bag check at the door.

  • Theme: Concert
  • Phone: (604) 688-1099
  • Directions: Between Nelson and Helmcken on the east side of Richards Street
  • Website: http://www.richardsonrichards.com
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    Richards on Richards: Sin City Hell-o-Ween
    leafmcgowan
  • By leafmcgowan on November 3, 2006
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  • Richards on Richards - Vancouver
    by leafmcgowan
    North America's most incredible and sensational Fetish Night that goes to the limits with their Halloween parties .... This year (Oct 28, 2006) has been the best Halloween so far - with over 900 filling the rafters, some of the most incredible Halloween costumes on the streets in Vancouver, this double-floored new club that is hosting the 2nd monthly Fetish night (Sin City started out at Club 23 West, and continues there monthly) has brought the party to be one of the best to attend in North America for Halloween. They tossed back to their patrons, over $750 in cash prizes for the best costumes; Gothic B.C. runs a booth at the event, capturing the moment for those who wish a memory in the "no cameras/photos" club, Fetish vendors, and a dungeon upstairs for your BDSM pleasures. DJ's Pandemonium, Catherinna, Betty Ford, R-Lex, and your host Mr Dark has taken this night, yet again, to outrageous limits. Highly recommended venue, and the absolute best Fetish night I've ever been to in all my world travels. Rating: 5+ stars out of 5.

    Strict Fetish, Fantasy, Costume

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Phone: (604) 688-1099
  • Directions: Between Nelson and Helmcken on the east side of Richards Street
  • Website: http://www.richardsonrichards.com
  • Other Contact: http://gothic.bc.ca/sincity/
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