Late Jazz Sets at Frankie's, Beatty St at Robson, entertainment district, Vancouver BC

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Late Jazz Sets at Frankie's

The country's finest weekly live-jazz programming, Italian plates, and late sets until 12:30am near Beatty and Robson.

Beatty St at Robson, entertainment district

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Frankie's Jazz Club near Beatty and Robson runs what's widely called the finest weekly live-jazz programming in the country, a large claim it mostly backs up. Masters, rising stars and local legends rotate through a candlelit supper-club room while you order Italian plates and a bottle. Reserve ahead, dress up a touch, and let Thursday's late set run to 12:30am.

How to do it

Reserve ahead, the good nights sell out, dress up a touch and book a small table near the trio. Order the Italian plates and a bottle, then settle in for the late set, which runs to 12:30am Thursday through Saturday. This is a sit-still, soak-it-in evening, so block off a generous two-plus hours and let the band run long. It's the cinematic, slow-burn high note rather than a place to bar-hop from.

What to wear: smart casual

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Duration
2-3 hours
Best time
Evening to late night
Per person
$$$
setting
Indoor
neighbourhood
Beatty St at Robson, entertainment district
best season
Year-round

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