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May 4, 2020

This is Not a Performance

Irving H Bolano’s incredible repurposed newspaper fashion for the Met Gala Challenge on Twitter #HFMetGala2020

May the Fourth be With You as you reach the next chapter of this current sci-fi drama we seem to be living through. As the saying goes, reality can be stranger than fiction. But it just happens to be a many red-eyed virus rather than an evil, black-masked father that we’re fighting as we all walk around like Storm Troopers.

There are so many aspects of our lives, during Covid, which make it feel like we are actors in a make-believe story. First of all, we’ve all become movie stars, with our faces, homes, and even pets showcased on our own silver screens. As isolated as we are, our private lives now play out in the public sphere more than ever - no paparazzi required. For some, this invasion of privacy is unwelcomed. But for many people, it satisfies a secret longing to share themselves with a wider audience. After all, deep down, everyone wants to be seen and heard (I guess, me included, since I have this blog, after all). It’s why TikTok and YouTube and Facebook have become multi-billion dollar companies so quickly. And now, while this pandemic is a harsh daily reminder of the impermanence of all things, it makes sense that these digital missives are an attempt to seek immortality, in some strange way.

As someone whose work responds to human’s need to have a voice, I truly get why this is the case. And I love that this time has turned housewives into opera stars, and health care workers into hip hop dancers, and housepets into circus performers. But, at the same time, I have become very aware of the masks that we wear, even inside our homes, to portray a certain self to the world that may stray quite far from our authentic selves. The expression “dance like no one is watching” acknowledges the fact that we all tend to perform when we have an audience, and perhaps we’re only truly ourselves when we don’t. I understand that the way we “perform” ourselves online gives each of us a chance to reinvent the fictions we want our stories to have. So, while I surely take some guilty pleasure from intimate glimpses into strangers’ lives, I also do so with a certain skepticism about the veracity of what I’m seeing.

This became particularly true for me when I received a recent link from my friend and amazing singer/songwriter, Dominique Fricot. Capitalizing on this current trend of oversharing, he cleverly asked his fans to film their morning routines for the music video of his new song, Wake Up, by his duo, Flora Falls. Dom’s warm tenor voice blended with his partner’s breathy tones feel just like a lazy morning in bed. But I’ll leave it up to you to decide just how accurate these portrayals of people’s idyllic daytime rituals actually are.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EbsqXou5FeY

May 5, 2020

Homeschool Heroes

About twenty years ago, I was invited to adjudicate a youth music competition in the Yukon. Travelling to one of the northernmost inhabited spots on earth, I imagined that my greatest surprise might have been a polar bear or Northern Lights sighting. But it turned out to be something entirely different. Among the 25,000 residents of the thriving metropolis of Whitehorse exists a treasure trove of talent. I could not believe the incredibly honed skills and nuanced expression with which these 11-18 year-olds played. Wondering why, I developed a theory that I now call SLoW: Sheltered Living Wonder. When long, dark days, cold climates or pandemics force people indoors, they tend to spend inordinate amounts of time on creative endeavors and skill development. In other words, they slow down and take time for wonder.

This theory has surely applied during these past few months of sheltering in place. One of the most remarkable examples has been the inventiveness that many of my friends have brought to their first attempts with homeschooling. So, I wanted to give a few shout outs to some of these Homeschool Heroes and the highly imaginative projects they’ve done with their kids.

Stunning Easter Eggs made from natural materials and dye, by my friend Jane Cox and her kids (Botany lesson)

Candy Covid virus, made by Amelia, my friend Jen Sanke’s daughter, as she learned about the virus’ proteins (Biology lesson)

But perhaps the prize for most complex homeschool project has to go to my architect friend, Bryn Davidson, who upon returning from Australia, in late March, had to fully quarantine for 2-weeks. So, with his 5-year old son Bei as helper, this Physics lesson allowed him to enjoy home delivery beer while in isolation. Just brilliant!

https://youtu.be/FF9-2dWoUtc

May 6, 2020

Living in livestream

So today, 5 million British Columbian’s awaited our “sentence” with baited breath, as word spread that our provincial prime minister would deliver the Re-Open BC plan at 3 pm. I have to admit, it felt a bit like when you were “grounded” as an adolescent and then your parents returned certain privileges to you. Of course, I’m well aware that our province has already been far more licentious than many places around the globe. We’ve been fortunate to maintain reasonably low numbers of infection (just over 2,000), with counts as low as 8 new cases per day, at this point. So, while our provincial parks closed, our beaches never did. While we were encouraged, within a reasonable range of home, to be active outdoors, we were not restricted to walks only within the 100 metre radius of our house, as my Israeli friends were. And while we could still shop at gardening and furniture stores, to make sheltering at home more enjoyable, New Zealanders had nothing but grocery stores and pharmacies open, for two months.

I have sensed the gratitude my fellow Vancouverites have felt about these privileges. But that does not mean that we aren’t still anxious to return to other aspects of living which we’ve missed. When lockdown began, ominously on the Ides of March (the 15th), I’d harboured a secret hope that certain restrictions might be lifted on my birthday (exactly two months later). And it turns out that Phase Two of the BC ReOpen plan will commence on May 19th, just 4 days later than I’d hoped. What I most look forward to experiencing again are small gatherings with friends, (we’ll soon be allowed to socialize in public with up to 10 people); meals inside certain restaurants and pubs (those that are able to function within WorkPlace BC’s safety regulations); visits to registered massage therapists; and hugs with select people, (”using one’s own ‘risk assessment’.”)

But in the long-range plan, the harsh reality for artists has been laid out, as Phase Four (which includes resuming large-venue concerts, conventions, and international travel) can not occur until either a vaccine has been developed, an effective treatment plan is widely available, or herd immunity is achieved. And this is not estimated to occur until mid-2021 or later. So, the prospects are still bleak for symphony orchestras, opera and dance companies, artists who perform in crowded bars, or musicians who travel for arena shows and festivals. This likely means that in order to satisfy audiences’ need to access live performance, and for artists to continue to share their creativity, livestream formats will still have to persist for some time. Therefore, I thought I’d share a few regular weekly livestream arts events here, both from Vancouver, LA & NY.

Canadian National Live Art Champion, Dmitri Sirenko, who we featured at our non-profit’s annual benefit on February 20th, 2020

Every Monday Night at 7 pm PST (Vancouver) Poetry Slam: https://www.facebook.com/Vancouverpoetryslam/

Every Thursday at 5 pm PST (LA): LIVE Art Battles - Watch painters do their magic in just 20 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJoWGVwzGtk99nTOCib9vg

Every Thursday at 8 pm EST (NY): Spotlight on Plays - famous actors perform readings of theatre pieces, online: https://www.broadwaysbestshows.com/post/the-best-of-series/

May 7, 2020

Collateral Blessings

So many thoughtful writers are adding to the discourse, as we all strive to make meaning from what can feel like a senseliess time. I have so appreciated the abundance with which people are sharing these missives, right now. Every day, bursts of inspiration or flickers of insight come my way, thru texts, emails and Facebook. Like adventurers, traveling together thru the dark of night, we shine light on guideposts, anywhere we can find them, as we collectively quench each other’s thirst for wisdom.

One of the most profound writings I‘ve recently discovered came from a stranger’s blog. In The Examined Family, Courtney Martin, without ever diminishing the gravity of the havoc that this virus has wreaked, writes about some of the assets that have also come out of this time. New friendships with neighbors. A long-neglected puzzle completed with her kids. The time to draw and truly notice an artichoke in her back garden. My good friend Juan calls these collateral blessings. This reference to the accidental gifts that this cruel virus has given us, is a beautiful twist on “collateral damage”, a term coined to explain accidental friendly-fire deaths during the Gulf War. Commenting on the anticipatory nostalgia that she projects she will feel about certain things, once this time has passed, Courtney writes:

“I instantly feel overwhelmed at the prospect of schedules and stuff. I don’t want to go back to our former accumulation or frenetic pace. I don’t want to stop texting (my neighbor) my little triumphs. I don’t want to forget about the artichokes in the garden. I don’t ever want to forget this happened--the grief and the beauty of it. I’m not even sure that will be possible, but if it were, I wouldn’t want it. I don’t want to vote like it didn’t happen. I don’t want to eat like it didn’t happen. I don’t want to consume like it didn’t happen. I don’t want to schedule like it didn’t happen. I don’t want to mother or daughter or befriend or neighbor like it didn’t happen. I don’t want to sit inside this little life, noticing and appreciating and breathing, like it didn’t happen. There is unnecessary suffering all around me, and inside of me, too, but there is also necessary meaning. May we hold on to that.”

You can read her full entry here: https://courtney.substack.com/p/unnecessary-suffering-and-necessary?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo3OTg0NDcyLCJwb3N0X2lkIjozNzU1NDMsIl8iOiJCTnk2VyIsImlhdCI6MTU4NzA1MjgyMCwiZXhwIjoxNTg3MDU2NDIwLCJpc3MiOiJwdWItMjA5MjIiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.puI9NMne-783ypInpvTkJ96T237WcrTo2ItDhqlkMiY

May 8, 2020

Nostalgia

I’m rarely one prone to nostalgia. My childhood photo albums are in storage. I have no family heirlooms displayed in my home. My tendency is to revel in the present or dream about the future. But this pandemic has strangely turned me into a sentimental fool. Perhaps this return to simpler times, where we seldom shop, where we wander mostly by foot, or where we get to know our neighbors better, makes us long for the past in certain ways.

For me, I’ve honored this by resurrecting my daily teenage Twizzler habit - a candy I’ve rarely eaten since then, but that now feels so satisfying during my Netflix & Chill evenings (while watching films almost as old like Groundhog Day & Anchorman).

I’m also listening a lot to Old School Hip Hop, where the explative-free rhymes of the 90’s feel so strangely innocent. It’s refreshing to listen to these musicians spit verses that merely celebrate the joys of dance and rap, rather than ranting about gun violence and other societal ills. Run DMC It’s Tricky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-O5IHVhWj0) and Beastie Boys Body Movin’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvRBUw_Ls2o) happen to be personal favorites.

Last month, I was tickled by an old memory while planting a lilac bush in my backyard. I suddenly remembered a story about my college boyfriend, whom I hadn’t thought of in 30 years. Our relationship started a bit secretively, so as not to hurt his ex’s feelings. So, one May afternoon, we snuck away to a distant park that was hosting a Lilac Festival. Unfortunately, our ruse was quickly spoiled when a candid photo of our picnic under the purple blooms was plastered all over the front page of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle the next morning.

Another sweet memory returned in culinary form. Every Tuesday, for 7 years, my mother selflessly drove me an hour from home and back, for my flute lesson. And to break up the long drive, we regularly stopped at Bickford’s Pancake House for my favorite adolescent treat: breakfast for dinner. Their specialty was the Dutch Baby Apple. And I finally made my first homemade attempt at this deceptively easy delicacy, last Tuesday.

This has also been a time to return to bedtime stories (some I’ve read to friends’ kids, and others for adults to hear.) The Great Realisation by British performance artist, Tom Foolery, has been making the social media rounds. But in case you missed this touching tale that looks back on this time as if the tale is being told in a not-so-distant future, it’s a wistful story about some aspects of modern life that we may never long for in the future:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw5KQMXDiM4

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beermebc · 6 years ago

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Collective Arts Brewing - BC Musician Series Showcase Event

Collective Arts Brewing – BC Musician Series Showcase Event

Collective Arts Brewing strives to support local artists and musicians by regularly hosting calls for art and featuring emerging artists on our ever-changing beer labels. This spring, the brewery is releasing the BC Musician Series! Four bands hailing from BC have responded to our Winter Call for BC Musicians in partnership with do604, and been chosen by our panel of judges (who have their own…

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droommedia-blog · 5 years ago

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gunboatbaylodge · 7 years ago

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Things to Do in Vancouver this Weekend: August 17, 2017

Ready yourself for the beginning of The Fair at the PNE, an interstellar tall ship performance, dancing horses, a doughnut marathon, craft festivals, and a celebration of garlic! After the weekend, be sure to cap it off by being outside for the partial solar eclipse on Monday; by 10:21am the sun will be mostly blocked out by the moon. You can watch through special glasses, a home-made pinhole camera, or just watch the effect on the shadows around you, the wildlife, and the surrounding sky as the sun’s light turns to a sliver.

Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Ongoing

Friday August 18

Nomadic Tempest Where: The shore of South-East False Creek near Cambie bridge What: A free, all-ages show performed on a 90-foot long Tall Ship. Nomadic Tempest is a mythical saga of monarch migrants—embodied by aerial artists—searching for refuge on a drowned planet. Runs until: Sunday September 3, 2017

Sea to Sky Gondola Sunset Stretch with The Hairfarmers Where: Sea to Sky Gondola What: Extended hours mean more hiking, more sightseeing and more patio time! Tonight, listen to live music with modern rockers, The Hairfarmers.

Science World After Dark Where: Science World What: Technology and tinkering isn’t just for house cats! Our upcoming After Dark event is all about design and innovation in the outdoors. Come play outside in the Science Park with your friends.

Coconutz & Bananas

Coconutz & Bananas Where: The Odyssey What: Vancouver’s first trans-centric club night is an inclusive safe space for trans, non-binary, gender bending folks to be visible.

Bryson Tiller

Bryson Tiller Where: UBC Thunderbird Stadium What: An American singer, songwriter and rapper from Louisville, Kentucky.

Zac Brown Band

Zac Brown Band Where: Rogers Arena What: American country music from Atlanta, Georgia, that brings a bit of an indie low-key and grassroots vibe back to the scene of twang.

Architectural Walking Tours Where: Various locations What: The Architectural Institute of British Columbia offers architectural perspectives of six Vancouver neighbourhoods including vibrant Chinatown, historical Gastown, trendy Yaletown, contemporary Downtown, lively West End and diverse Strathcona, the first neighbourhood in Vancouver. Runs until: Thursday August 31, 2017

Eco Stewards Upcycling Workshop: Fence Building Where: Stanley Park What: Join the Stanley Park Ecology Society and environmental artist Sharon Kallis for this special two-day invasive plant upcycling workshop in Stanley Park! Volunteer participants will learn to build fences made from invasive plant materials that will help to stabilize sensitive habitat along North Creek. Runs until: Saturday August 20, 2017

Southlands BC Dressage Championship

Southlands BC Dressage Championship Where: Southlands Riding Club What: Watch horses prance and dance. This event draws riders of all ages and levels from across the province for thousands of dollar in cash and awards. Runs until: Sunday August 20, 2017

Mew

Mew Where: The Rickshaw What: Danish indie art-rock.

Lord of the Schwings:A Tolkien Burlesque Night Where: The Rio Theatre What: A silly, sexy evening filled with all your favourite hobbits, elves, wizards, and creatures.

Kimoto Gallery Summer Mixer Where: Kimoto Gallery What: New works by gallery artists.

Toni Onley Where: The Visual Space What: A retrospective exhibition that will include over 30 works of art from esteemed artist Toni Onley. Taken from the private collections of four local collectors, it is a rare chance to view and purchase many previously unseen works. Runs until: Saturday September 9, 2017

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The Fair at the PNE

The Fair at the PNE Where: The PNE What: The PNE, which has been on for over a century, offers a range of new and classic family entertainment, including more than 55 thrilling rides (including Canada’s largest pendulum ride, “The Beast,”) the Summer Night Concert series (featuring headliners such as The B52s, Mother Mother, The Pointer Sisters, The Doobie Brothers and ZZ Top), a craft beer festival, mouth-watering food from around the globe, the beloved Superdogs and more. Runs until: Monday September 4, 2017

Our Cityride Vancouver

Our Cityride Where: David Lam Park What: A non-competitive all inclusive mass participation ride that will be held in the heart of cities globally. The ride will be host to participants of all ages and abilities, focused around a fun and festive atmosphere with a festival of music, food trucks and activities for the whole family.

Watch & Learn Festival Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Plaza What: A weekend of hands-on learning with some of Vancouver’s most talented artisans. Workshop tickets include weekend passes to enjoy all of the Watch & Learn Festival including Etsy Vancouver market and live music. Runs until: Sunday August 20, 2017

Mother Mother Where: The Fair at the PNE What: Free with admission, The Fair’s summer concert series hosts Vancouver-based Mother Mother tonight.

Whitecaps Pride Night Where: BC Place Stadium What: The Whitecaps’ community includes everyone – join a night of pride and pre-game performance to showcase inclusion of the LGBTQ2+ community within the sports community.

ArtStarts Explores: Paint Where: ArtStarts Gallery What: Mix, stroke, mash, colour and blend our way through this fun family workshop that explores paint and painting.

Science World: Alfresco! Where: Science World What: A unique long-table 5-course dinner, served family style. The seasonal menu is rooted in west coast flavours—with an emphasis on fresh, local, sustainable ingredients and BC wine.

Harajuku Fashion Walk

Harajuku Fashion Walk Where: Robson Square What: Wear any fashion style you like, such as Lolita, punk, decora, cosplay or other creative outfits, embrace the Japanese fashion, and help spread J-fashion to the street on a walk-around with others.

BC Wildfire Benefit Concert Where: The Rickshaw What: Roots rock, with proceeds benefiting the Red Cross.

How to Get Over a Book Launch: Workshop Where: Vancouver Public Library Strathcona Branch What: Appearing in the documentary “The Revival: Women and the Word” is cast member t’ai freedom ford, who is touring her first poetry collection “how to get over”. Join us for a matinee reading at the new VPL nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch with t’ai and local poet and Vancouver Slam Master, Jillian Christmas.

Sawyer Fredericks

Sawyer Fredericks Where: The Wise Hall What: A folk/blues singer-songwriter, who cut his teeth at New York State farmers markets.

One OK Rock

One OK Rock Where: The Vogue What: Rock from Japan.

Weezel Where: The Roxy What: A Weezer tribute band.

Downtown Eastside Women’s Summer Fair Where: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre What: Over twenty-five vendors and artisans from within the community, entertainment from local performers, an area for children to play, information booths about the different resources available in the community, and a wide variety of goods and services for purchase. Runs until: Saturday September 30, 2017 (Saturdays)

Quantic (Live)

Quantic (Live) Where: The Imperial What: British born musician, producer and DJ performs a special live show.

Sunday August 20

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Donut Dash 2017

Donut Dash 2017 Where: Playland What: Vancouver’s tastiest and most filling 5K run where runners will be energized with sugary and tasty treats throughout the course, including mini donuts and more.

Crabs, Clams, and Other Coastal Critters Where: Stanley Park What: Pack your rubber boots and prepare to be blown away by the bizarre life in Stanley Park’s intertidal zone. From orange armoured sea cucumbers to red feather duster worms, you might forget what planet you are on.

Garlic Festival Where: Terra Nova Rural Park (Richmond, BC) What: Celebrate the garlic harvest by gazing upon garlic, eating garlic, buying garlic, listening to garlic-friendly music, and not worrying about your breath at all because everyone is mowing down on arguably the most delicious addition to pretty much any meal.

Ongoing

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Ensemble Theatre Festival

Ensemble Theatre Festival Where: Jericho Arts Centre What: Featuring a cast of emerging and established actors performing In the Next Room, A Prayer for Owen Meany, and Master Class, by directors new and returning to the festival: Keltie Forsyth, Ian Farthing, and Evan Frayne. Runs until: Friday August 18, 2017

Oh, Canada – The True North Strong and Funny

Oh, Canada – The True North Strong and Funny Where: The Improv Centre on Granville Island What: Based on audience suggestions, the cast lampoon such Canadian ‘institutions’ as Heritage Minutes, the Mounties, winter, our hunky Prime Minister, hockey, and lumberjacks or other endless possibilities. As this is improv and the show is made up on the spot, no two shows are ever the same. Join us for some distinctively Canadian laughs. You’ll be nicer for it. Runs until: Saturday August 19, 2017

Kitsilano Showboat

Kitsilano Showboat Where: Kits beach What: Almost anything can happen at this family friendly showcase of amateur talent dating back to 1935. Runs until: Saturday August 19, 2017

Vancouver Queer Film Festival Where: Various locations What: This festival is ready to once again illuminate the transformative moments in the lives of queer people – telling stories of the journeys we have taken to find ourselves, each other and our place in the world. This year continues the movement of creating change through film, education and dialogue. Runs until: Sunday August 20, 2017

Watch & Learn Festival Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre What: A weekend of hands-on learning with some of Vancouver’s most talented artisans. Workshop tickets include weekend passes to enjoy the rest of Watch & Learn Festival including Etsy Vancouver market and live music. Runs until: Sunday August 20, 2017

Southlands BC Dressage Championship

Odlum Brown VanOpen Where: Hollyburn County Club What: Western Canada’s largest and most celebrated tennis event. $ 200,000 in prize money for men and women, and the opportunity to gain valuable world-ranking points on both the ATP and WTA Tours. Runs until: Sunday August 20. 2017

Film Noir Where: The Cinematheque What: The Cinematheque’s annual foray into the dark, desperate world of American film noir returns with eleven lurid classics from noir’s hard-boiled heyday. Runs until: Thursday August 24, 2017

Indigenous Plant Use Where: Stanley Park What: Walk through the forest with an experienced guide of Coast Salish descent and learn about the traditional and present-day Indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna. While there will be no collecting on these tours, Stanley Park offers a perfect setting to learn about sustainable harvesting. Runs until: Friday August 25, 2017 (Fridays)

Theatre Under the Stars | Photo by Tim Matheson

Theatre Under the Stars Where: Stanley Park What: Enjoy a delightful dose of entertainment this summer with two Broadway musicals. Mary Poppins and The Drowsy Chaperone will be performed live at the Malkin Bowl. A beloved Vancouver tradition since 1940, TUTS 2017 season promises song & dance in two family-friendly productions celebrating love and imagination. Runs until: Saturday August 26, 2017

Story Walks

Story Walks Where: The Shipyards and in Lynn Canyon Park What: Free drop-in walks at The Shipyards are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 1:30 pm. Meet at Lonsdale Ave. and Victory Ship Way. Free drop-in walks in Lynn Canyon Park are offered Wednesdays and Thursdays from July 6th to August 24th at 11 am and 1:30 pm. Meet across from the Lynn Canyon Café. Runs until: Sunday August 27, 2017

Peak Yoga on Grouse Mountain

Peak Yoga on Grouse Mountain Where: Grouse Mountain What: Enjoy 60 minute yoga classes led by YYoga instructors, every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00-11:00 am. Whether you need a great post-Grind cool down or would just love to experience a different yoga venue at one of the city’s most spectacular locations, these 60-minute class are bound to enhance your physical well-being and kick start your weekend. Runs until: Sunday August 27, 2017

Social Sundays Where: VanDusen Gardens What: Summer sounds, signature cocktails, and lawn games. Runs until: Sunday August 27, 2017

Dance in Transit Where: Various outdoor locations What: A continuous supply of dancing during the warm months —at no cost. Watch it, try it, and see if you love it. Runs until: Sunday August 27th, 2017

Love’s Labor Lost Where: The Bernie Legge Theatre (New Westminster, BC) What: Alchemy Theatre and Vagabond Players present Love’s Labour’s Lost. In order to dedicate themselves to a life of study, the King and his friends take an oath to avoid the company of women, along with all other vices, for three whole years. No sooner have they agreed to their idealistic pledge than the beautiful Princess of France and her ladies-in-waiting arrive, presenting the men with a severe test of their high-minded resolve. Runs until: Sunday August 20, 2017

The Fair at the PNE

Xi Xanya Dzam – Those Who Are Amazing At Making Things Where: The Bill Reid Gallery What: Xi Xanya Dzam (pronounced hee hun ya zam) is the Kwak’wala word describing incredibly talented and gifted people who create works of art. The exhibition is both a showcase and a critical exploration of ‘achievement’ and ‘excellence’ in traditional and contemporary First Nations art. Runs until: Sunday September 4, 2017

Pictures From Here

Pictures From Here Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Featuring photographs and video works from the early 1960s to the present that capture the urban environment of the Greater Vancouver region, its citizens and the vast “natural” landscape of the province. Runs until: Sunday September 4, 2017

Jaad Kuujus: Meghann O’Brien

Jaad Kuujus: Meghann O’Brien Where: Bill Reid Gallery What: Meghann takes materials from the natural world and transforms them into pieces of high-level human expression. Working with traditional materials such as mountain goat wool and cedar bark has given her a deep connection to the supernatural world, a connection to her ancestors. She describes working with cedar bark as, “travelling back in time” or “touching the cosmos”. Her creations have a profound impact within contemporary Northwest Coast art and beyond. Runs until: September 2017

Sunday Art Market

Sunday Art Market Where: Jim Deva Plaza What: Local artists, vendors and makers, largely from Vancouver’s West End, along with musical and other live performances and artist-led workshops to drop into. Runs until: September 2017

Panda International Night Market Where: Richmond, BC What: A diverse market in Richmond, with shopping, food, beverages, and a game zone. Runs until: Monday September 11, 2017

Flora and Fauna: A Summer Art Show Where: The Fall Tattooing and Artist Studio What: An artistic summer celebration of all vibrant, colourful, living things. Runs until: Friday September 15, 2017

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Where: Vanier Park What: What do you say to watching a live production of Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice or The Two Gentlemen of Verona in a custom-built tent on the beach while sipping wine, beer, and munching on a picnic lunch themed to the play? Yes! Right? After 28 years, this festival has hit a stride of near perfection (and don’t even get us started on the amazing costumes.) Runs until: Saturday September 23, 2017

A Sublime Vernacular: The Landscape Paintings of Levine Flexhaug

A Sublime Vernacular: The Landscape Paintings of Levine Flexhaug Where: Contemporary Art Gallery What: The first overview of the extraordinary career of Levine Flexhaug (1918 – 1974), born in the Treelon area near Climax, Saskatchewan. It brings together approximately 450 of the artist’s paintings as well as several of his mural-sized works. An itinerant painter, he sold thousands of variations of essentially the same landscape painting in national parks, resorts, department stores and bars across western Canada from the late 1930s through the early 1960s. Runs until: Sunday September 24, 2017

Unbelievable

Unbelievable Where: The Museum of Vancouver What: This exhibition poses provocative questions about our perception of stories by assembling iconic artifacts, storied replicas, and contested objects for a mind-bending exploration of the role stories play in defining lives and communities – and what happens when we question the tales we’ve long relied upon. Unbelievable objects include the Thunderbird totem pole that appeared in controversial filmmaker Edward Curtis’ 1906 work In the Land of the Head Hunters; contemporary ‘totems’, each with contrasting stories about a point in time in Vancouver; and artifacts illustrating the complex narrative around Vancouver’s relationship with First Nations communities. Runs until: Sunday September 24, 2017

Uninterrupted

Uninterrupted Where: Under the Cambie Street Bridge What: After dusk, audiences will witness the extraordinary migration of wild Pacific salmon in a 30-minute cinematic spectacle that explores the connection between nature and our urban environments. Runs until: Sunday September 24, 2017

Be Polite

Be Polite Where: Contemporary Art Gallery What: Working closely with the Estate of Gordon Bennett and IMA Brisbane the exhibition will comprise a selection of rare works on paper including drawing, painting, watercolour, poetry, and essays from the early 1990s through to the early 2000s. Runs until: Sunday September 24, 2017

Works by Anna Milton

Works by Anna Milton Where: VanDusen Gardens What: Anna has been exhibiting and selling her work internationally since her college years. She trained and worked as an art therapist for many years and is interested in symbols and metaphor that are present in visual art. Runs until: Wednesday September 27, 2017

Shipyards Night Marlet

Shipyards Night Market Where: Lonsdale, North Vancouver What: Food, art, music, entertainment, shopping, a beer garden, and you can bring your dog! Runs until: September 29, 2017

ZimCarvings Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden What: Patrick Sephani along with visiting artist Peter Kananji will be showcasing works from over 30 Zimbabwean stone sculptors on the beautiful garden grounds and carving stone sculptures on site. All works will be available for purchase. Runs until: Saturday September 30, 2017

Claude Monet’s Secret Garden

Claude Monet’s Secret Garden Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: The most comprehensive exhibition of French painter Claude Monet’s work in Canada in two decades, Claude Monet’s Secret Garden will trace the career of this pivotal figure in Western art history. This exhibition will present thirty-eight paintings spanning the course of Monet’s long career from the unparalleled collection of the Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris. Runs until: Sunday October 1, 2017

Stephen Shore: The Giverny Portfolio

Stephen Shore: The Giverny Portfolio Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Twenty-five photographs by contemporary American photographer Stephen Shore produced during several visits to Impressionist painter Claude Monet’s famous gardens at Giverny, France. Showing concurrently with the exhibition Claude Monet’s Secret Garden, Stephen Shore: The Giverny Portfolio offers a contemporary perspective on the tranquility originally captured in Monet’s iconic paintings. Runs until: Sunday October 1, 2017

Persistence

Persistence Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Persistence draws together three recent contemporary installations to explore the surprising and creative ways that technologies, physical objects and natural processes endure and transform. Runs until: October 1, 2017

Elad Lassry

Elad Lassry Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Investigating the nature of perception with a special focus on the photographic image within the digital era, the exhibition includes more than seventy works—films, photographs and sculpture—produced by Lassry over the last decade. Runs until: Sunday October 1, 2017

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Where: Dude Chilling Park What: Amble over and pick up some afternoon picnic supplies, groceries for the week, and Sunday dinner fixings from 25+ farms and producers. Each week you’ll find a fresh selection of just-picked seasonal fruits & veggies, ethically-raised meats & sustainable seafood, artisanal bread & prepared foods, craft beer, wine, & spirits, handmade craft, and coffee & food trucks. Runs until: Sunday October 8, 2017

Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia

Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia Where: UBC Museum of Anthropology What: Words and their physical manifestations are explored in this insightful exhibition, which will honour the special significance that written forms. Varied forms of expression associated with writing throughout Asia is shown over the span of different time periods: from Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions, Qu’ranic manuscripts, Southeast Asian palm leaf manuscripts and Chinese calligraphy from MOA’s Asian collection to graffiti art from Afghanistan and contemporary artworks using Japanese calligraphy, and Tibetan and Thai scripts. Runs until: Monday October 9, 2017

Richmond Night Market

Richmond Night Market Where: Richmond, BC What: There’s a dinosaur park! Anamatronic dinosaurs! Also – live performances, carnival games, over 200 retail stalls and over 500 food choices from around the world. Runs until: October 9, 2017

Onsite / Offsite Tsang Kin-Wah

Onsite / Offsite Tsang Kin-Wah Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: This large-scale composition transforms English texts to form intricate floral and animal patterns. The work draws from discriminatory language that appeared in newspapers and political campaigns in Vancouver during the 1887 anti-Chinese riots, the mid-1980s immigration influx from Hong Kong and most recently, the heated exchanges around the foreign buyers and the local housing market. Runs until: Sunday October 15, 2017

West End Farmers Market Where: 1100 Comox St What: Located in the heart of Vancouver’s busy West End, this laid-back Saturday market looks onto beautiful Nelson Park and adjacent community gardens. Each week, shop for the best in local, seasonal produce, artisanal bread & prepared foods, craft beer, wine, & spirits, ethically raised meat, eggs, & dairy, sustainable seafood, wild crafted product, and handmade craft. Hot food & coffee on-site as well. Runs until: Saturday October 21, 2017 (Saturdays)

Trout Lake Farmers Market Where: Trout Lake What: This is where you’ll find the vendors who have been doing it since the beginning; what started as 14 farmers ‘squatting’ at the Croatian Cultural Centre back in 1995 has grown into Vancouver’s most well-known and beloved market. Visitors come from near and far to sample artisan breads & preserves, stock up on free-range and organic eggs & meats, get the freshest, hard-to-find heirloom vegetables and taste the first Okanagan cherries and peaches of the season. Runs until: Saturday October 21, 2017 (Saturdays)

Kitsilano Farmers Market

Kitsilano Farmers Market Where: Kitsilano Community Centre parking lot What: A great selection of just-picked, seasonal fruits & vegetables, ethically raised and grass fed meat, eggs, & dairy, sustainable seafood, fresh baked bread & artisanal food, local beer, wine, & spirits, and beautiful, handmade craft. Kids and parents alike can enjoy entertainment by market musicians, a nearby playground and splash park, and coffee and food truck offerings each week. Runs until: Sunday October 22, 2017 (Sundays)

The Lost Fleet Exhibit Where: Vancouver Maritime Museum What: On December 7, 1941 the world was shocked when Japan bombed Pearl Harbour, launching the United States into the war. This action also resulted in the confiscation of nearly 1,200 Japanese-Canadian owned fishing boats by Canadian officials on the British Columbia coast, which were eventually sold off to canneries and other non-Japanese fishermen. The Lost Fleet looks at the world of the Japanese-Canadian fishermen in BC and how deep-seated racism played a major role in the seizure, and sale, of Japanese-Canadian property and the internment of an entire people. Runs until: Winter 2017

Bill Reid Creative Journeys | Image via the Canadian Museum of History

Bill Reid Creative Journeys Where: The Bill Reid Gallery What: Celebrating the many creative journeys of acclaimed master goldsmith and sculptor Bill Reid (1920–1998), this exhibition provides a comprehensive introduction to his life and work. Runs until: Sunday December 10, 2017

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature Where: UBC Museum of Anthropology What: MOA will showcase its Amazonian collections in a significant exploration of socially and environmentally-conscious notions intrinsic to indigenous South American cultures, which have recently become innovations in International Law. These are foundational to the notions of Rights of Nature, and they have been consolidating in the nine countries that share responsibilities over the Amazonian basin. Runs until: January 28, 2018

Emily Carr: Into the Forest

Emily Carr: Into the Forest Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Far from feeling that the forests of the West Coast were a difficult subject matter, Carr exulted in the symphonies of greens and browns found in the natural world. With oil on paper as her primary medium, Carr was free to work outdoors in close proximity to the landscape. She went into the forest to paint and saw nature in ways unlike her fellow British Columbians, who perceived it as either untamed wilderness or a plentiful source of lumber. Runs until: March 4, 2018

Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist Where: North Vancouver Museum What: An exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George (1899- 1981) and his influence as an Indigenous rights advocate and his career as an actor. The exhibition was developed in close collaboration with the George family. Runs until: April 2018

In a Different Light

In a Different Light Where: Museum of Anthropology What: More than 110 historical Indigenous artworks and marks the return of many important works to British Columbia. These objects are amazing artistic achievements. Yet they also transcend the idea of ‘art’ or ‘artifact’. Through the voices of contemporary First Nations artists and community members, this exhibition reflects on the roles historical artworks have today. Featuring immersive storytelling and innovative design, it explores what we can learn from these works and how they relate to Indigenous peoples’ relationships to their lands. Runs until: Spring 2019

What are you up to this weekend? Tell me and the rest of Vancouver in the comments below or tweet me directly at @lextacular

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What’s Hot South Florida Mar. 15 – Mar. 20

Friday, March 15

Emmy award-winning comedian, author and host of “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah brings his “Loud & Clear Tour 2019” to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., with two shows at 7:30 and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $35, $60, and $90 at seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

The Ramrod presents special guest, the current SECC Bootblack Boypup Max.

Saturday, March 16

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood presents, direct form America’s Got Talent the Champions, the magic of Jon Dorenbos. Showtime is 8pm with tickets $60 and $80 at seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

The Boynton Beach Art District (410 West Industrial Ave.)3rd Saturday of the month Art Walk will take place from 6-10 pm. The event which is recognized as the longest running art walk packs a punch with outstanding artists, musicians, open studios, live music, food trucks and an assortment of arts and crafts vendors. For over 7 years the Boynton Beach Art District outdoor event has been the place for locals, hipsters, artists, musicians, and tourists to gather under the stars and celebrate the arts.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale presents BC Bazaar from 2-5pm. For this occasion, the hotel will be transforming its signature restaurant, Burlock Coast, into a vibrant marketplace for all to shop different local and regional vendors. From the popular Lilly Pulitzer brand to beautiful pottery pieces created by local artist Domingo Olavarria, guests and locals can enjoy an afternoon of shopping with the beach just steps away. Venezuelan artist, Claudia Echeverría (CLoD), will also be in attendance to do live demonstrations of her well-known whimsical abstract paintings, which will be available for purchase.

The Manor Complex in association with Hilton Wolman presents the 20th anniversary of the official “Atlantis Salvation Sail-Away Event.” In the Ballroom they feature the sounds of DJ Kidd Madonny with set design by 3DX. In the Ivy Dance Room and patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents Taina Norell, Lana Novva Lanudde and sexy Latin Go-Go Papi’s. Doors open 1 hour early at 10pm with admission only $10 before 11pm. Tickets can also be bought for $10 in advance at: Showclix.com/event/atlantis19.

Sunday, March 17

Rumors presents “Lucky Sunday,” where they will be celebrating St Patty’s Day with many specials including $15 Corned Beef and Cabbage.

The Ramrod presents their monthly EDC (Enforced Dress Code) on the patio from 9pm to 12am hosted by 2019 Mr. Florida Rubber, James “O Town” Kinkster.

Monday, March 18

My good friends Latrice Royale and her hubby Christopher Hamblin present their annual Mr. and Miss Pride South Florida 2019 Pageant at the beautiful Aventura Arts and Cultural Center. The night will honor Rolly Villaverde and Dee Ranged (Mr. and Miss Pride South Florida 2018) and feature hostesses Nikki Adams and Sasha Sommers and performances by Wendy Williams, Tayanna Love, Raul Vegas, Porsha Chambers, Missy Meyakie Lepaige, Elishaly D’Witshes, Jeffrey Kelly, Delores T. Van Cartier, Judas Elliot and very special guest, the one and only Tommie Ross. Categories include: Presentation (show your pride), Talent, Swimwear, Formal Wear and Q&A (top 5 only). For more information go to: PridesouthFL.com.

The Pride Center at Equality Park presents “Dining With Pride” from 11am to 8pm at Las Orquideas (5640 N. Federal Highway – Latin American Restaurant). Mention “Dining with Pride” when ordering and 25% of the proceeds will go to support the Pride Centers 2019 Florida AIDS walk Team. The donation will be matched dollar for dollar by AHF.

Tuesday, March 19

Scandals presents the open auditions at 8pm for their new contest entitled “Voice of Scandals.” Bring a 1 minute acapella vocal audition. 12 contestants will be selected for this 10 week contest with weekly eliminations. Voice of Scandals is hosted by Alex and Jesica and the audience will determine the winner, who will receive $1,000 in cash and 3 bookings in their summer music series.

The GFLGLCC (Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce) presents their March Mixer at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel (1617 SE 17th Street) from 5:30-7pm. Admission is complimentary for GFLGLCC members and only $10 for future members. The event includes one complimentary Reyka vodka drink and complimentary Hors D’oeuvres. For more information and/or to RSVP email: [email protected].

Wednesday, March 20

Murray & Peter present Haters Roast: The Shady Tour, at 8pm at the Parker Playhouse. This is an outrageous evening of unapologetic comedy starring the drag queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race on VH1: Willam, Latrice Royale, Ben DeLa Crème, Thorgy Thor, Lady Bunny, Mimi Imfurst, and hosted by Darienne Lake. They’re all sisters when they walk on stage, but that’s when everything changes as the queens read each other for filth – all in good fun.

The inaugural Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, which will feature culinary creations and libations from local restaurants, craft spirit brands, wineries and breweries will take place from today through Sunday, March 24, in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. The festival will benefit Feeding South Florida and showcase Broward County’s renowned and emerging chefs and restaurateurs and highlight the culinary renaissance that is currently sweeping through Broward County. Notable restaurant partners for the Grand Tasting on March 23, include Casa D’Angelo, Café Maxx, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Lobster Bar Sea Grille, Olivia Restaurant and Bar and The Capital Grille. For a full list of partners and participants, please visit GFLFoodWine.com.

This is HOT

Who says green beer is the only celebratory drink on St. Patrick’s Day? Barefoot, which has deep roots in being an ally to the LGBTQ community, is offering some festively green cocktail recipes for those who would like to cheers to St. Patty’s Day with an alternative to the same old beer. To boot, these recipes only call for five ingredients or less so you can spend less time prepping and more time celebrating with friends and family!

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Luck O’ the Irish Apple Sipper

INGREDIENTS

3 ounces Barefoot Moscato Spumante Bubbly

1 ounce Irish Whiskey

1 ounce Apple Juice

Apple Slice Garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine Irish Whiskey and apple juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into champagne flute. Top with Moscato Spumante. Garnish with apple slice.

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Shamrock Pinch

INGREDIENTS:

2 ounces Barefoot Moscato

1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey

1-1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1-1/2 ounce Ginger Beer

1/8 Fresh Lime

INSTRUCTIONS

Place ice in a tall glass.

Add wine, whiskey, and orange juice

Top with ginger beer

Squeeze fresh lime into drink and drop the shell into the glass

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Pinch Me Prosecco

INGREDIENTS:

3 ounces Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco – chilled

¾ ounce lime juice

¾ ounce simple syrup

Lime wheel

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice

Shake to chill

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and top with Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco

Garnish with lime wheel

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CANADA: Adventurous guitarist and oud master Gordon Grdina and the Nomad Trio celebrate new album at La Vitrola in Montreal on Friday, January 10

Adventurous guitarist and oud master Gordon Grdina and the Nomad Trio celebrate new album at La Vitrola in Montreal on Friday, January 10

Teaming Grdina with pianist Matt Mitchell and drummer Jim Black, Nomad, the trio’s debut album is a thrillingly varied recording

“The prevailing ambience is one of dark mystery, but the ruggedness of Grdina’s tone makes for

a palette of rich contrast.” – David R. Adler, JazzTimes (review of Think Like the Waves)

“[Gordon Grdina is] a player of unbridled musical ingenuity.” – Raul da Gama, World Music Report

JUNO Award winning guitarist and oud player Gordon Grdina brings his “unbridled musical ingenuity” to Montreal on Friday, January 10 in a concert celebrating Nomad, the debut recording from his Nomad Trio, with pianist Matt Mitchell and drummer Jim Black. The concert takes place at La Vitrola, 4602 St-Laurent, Montreal. Doors at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m. Tickets $15. For information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/605177053557542/.

The concert is part of an album release tour that runs through January 17 with additional stops in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Halifax, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and New York City (see details below).

A musician’s life is an inherently nomadic one, which can make things difficult when trying to get three of modern jazz’s most in-demand artists into one room at the same time. Vancouver-based Grdina had wanted to bring together pianist Mitchell and drummer Black for several years before their busy schedules allowed them to finally join forces. The results turned out to be well worth the wait, as Nomad, the debut from Gordon Grdina’s Nomad Trio, is thrilling high-wire act of complex interplay and sparks-flying electricity.

The album, out January 10, 2020 via Skirl Records, will be released shortly before Resist, a politically-charged album by the Gordon Grdina Septet on saxophonist Jon Irabagon’s Irabagast label. The Nomad Trio music was penned by Grdina with these musicians and their vast array of experiences in mind – an idea that the composer found incredibly liberating. “Knowing what Matt and Jim can do, the possibilities were wide open,” he says. “I could be as imaginative as I wanted to be, which was really exciting.”

The name of the trio definitely reflects the members’ travel-heavy lifestyles, but in the case of Grdina, Mitchell and Black it also points to the wandering tastes and wide-ranging inspirations of all three musicians. Grdina’s music explores uncommon convergences between adventurous jazz and improvisation, indie rock and classical Arabic music. His diverse projects bridge the divides between contemporary chamber music and avant-garde experimentation, combining unique artists and instrumentations to craft singular sonic landscapes in projects like Square Peg (with Mat Maneri, Christian Lillinger and Shahzad Ismaily), The Marrow (with Mark Helias, Hank Roberts and Hamin Honari) and his Quartet with Oscar Noriega, Russ Lossing, and Satoshi Takeishi.

Mitchell’s boundary-free playing roams between the acoustic and the electronic, the intricately composed and the extemporaneously improvised, meshing with the soulful strains of the Dave Douglas Quintet, the expansive labyrinths of Tim Berne’s Snakeoil, and the metal-jazz fusion of Dan Weiss’ Starebaby alike. Black’s forward-thinking approach to the drums came to prominence in the ground-breaking quartet Human Feel before joining Berne’s influential quintet Bloodcount, and has since forged a unique path splicing jazz with rock, electronica and Balkan influences through bands like AlasNoAxis and Pachora.

In Mitchell’s case, Grdina praises the pianist’s keen focus, saying, “There’s always an intensity to Matt’s playing that I love. He’s somebody that really pushes the music and is one hundred percent committed to it.” As for Black, whose playing has been an influence on both of his triomates, Grdina says, “Jim is able to take these off-kilter rhythms and make them sound cohesive. No matter how adventurous I was in my writing, he made it all groove, so that even the most complicated music feels good, like it all has a backbeat.”

That combination of the joyful and the cerebral is vividly on display out of the gate, as opener “Wildfire” captures the beauty and violence of animals in their natural habitat. Like many of Grdina’s compositions, its title comes from the site of its inception: “Wildfire” was composed while he was an artist-in-residence at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Alberta, Canada, an institution renowned as much for its natural splendor as for the brilliant music it has spawned. “You’re writing music in a cabin while deer stroll right up to your window, You’re literally in the wild” Grdina recalls. “That beauty is part of it, but the song also has this fire and intensity to it.”

Opening with a knotty solo statement from the bandleader, “Nomad” offers a mission statement for the trio, its gnarled melodic line embodying the restlessness and search for a foothold suggested by the name. Mitchell’s churning solo joins with the tumultuous rumble of Black’s drums to conjure a sense of unsteadiness that bleeds into Grdina’s assertive, serrated turn. “Ride Home,” written while Grdina was wrapping up an exhausting tour with a rock band, feels laden with the edgy weariness and tense anticipation of a long-overdue return,

The haunting “Benbow” recalls a stay in a historic northern California hotel, its age present in both alluring and unsettling ways that reminded Grdina of the ill-fated Overlook Hotel from The Shining – albeit in the much more inviting summer months. The album takes a turn for the autumnal on “Thanksgiving,” written during the holiday but also in gratitude for the opportunity to play with such stellar musicians. Mitchell’s shimmering introduction to “Lady Choral” reflects the music’s origins in a dream – one in which Grdina humorously struggled to pronounce the name of fusion guitarist Larry Coryell. The slip of the tongue produced this stunning, chorale-like piece that is the album’s sole showcase for Grdina’s virtuosic oud playing.

“It feels like all of us are constantly moving, both literally and musically,” Grdina sums up. “Everybody’s always touring like mad, and musically it feels like we have to find our roots wherever we happen to be. It’s a fascinating challenge to stay grounded while doing things you’ve never done before and moving in new directions toward places you’ve never been.”

Gordon Grdina

Gordon Grdina is a JUNO Award winning oud player/guitarist whose career has spanned continents, decades and constant genre exploration throughout avant-garde jazz, free form improvisation, contemporary indie rock and classical Arabic music. His singular approach to the instruments has earned him recognition from the highest ranks of the jazz/improv world. Grdina has studied, composed, performed and collaborated with a wide array of field-leading artists including Colin Stetson, Gary Peacock, Paul Motion, Jerry Granelli, Mats Gustafsson, Dan Mangan, Mark Feldman, Eyvind Kang, Matt Mitchell and Jim Black.

Gordon Grdina’s Nomad Trio – Nomad

Skirl Records – Skirl 044 – Recorded January 27, 2018

Release date January 10, 2020

TOUR DATES – Gordon Grdina’s Nomad Trio

Sunday, January 5, @ Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA

https://theroyalroomseattle.com, 206-906-9920

Doors 6:00, Music 7:00 PM

Tickets:$15 https://www.strangertickets.com/events/102576628/gordon-grdinas-nomad-trio-w-matt-mitchell-and-jim-black?fbclid=IwAR0UhLQBS0WRTHnk3o7Yb7KIB3eDrjgZ5QM14uxAE3Htw1fUD528x7L1OI0

Monday, January 6, Blue Whale, 123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka St #301, Los Angeles, CA

Tickets: $15. Doors 8:00, Show 9:00 PM http://www.bluewhalemusic.com, 213-620-0908

Tuesday, January 7, Center for New Music, 55 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA

Tickets: $15. Doors 7:00, Show 8:00 PM https://centerfornewmusic.com,

Wednesday, January 8, Orpheum Annex, 823 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Tickets: $20, Doors 7:00, Show 8:00 PM. https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/venues/annex/.

Thursday, January 9, OWF Festival, Halifax, Canada

9 p.m. MacAloney Room at the Dalhousie Arts Centre. http://www.upstreammusic.org/open-waters-festival-2020-0.

Friday, January 10, LA Vitrola, 4602 St-Laurent, Montreal, Canada

Tickets: $15. Doors 8:00 Music 9:00 PM. https://www.facebook.com/events/605177053557542/

Saturday, January 11, Gig Space, 953 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, Canada

Tickets: $25, $15 Students. Doors 7:00 Music 7:30 PM https://www.gigspace.ca, 613-729-0693

Sunday, January 12, Zula Music and Arts Collective, Hamilton, Canada

Tickets: $15. Early Show 3PM https://zulapresents.org/ 289-993-1993.

Something Else Creative Music Series.

Monday, January 13, The Rex, 194 Queen St W, Toronto, Canada

Tickets: $15. 9:30 PM https://therex.ca, 416-598-2475

Tuesday, January 14, Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI

https://www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com, 734-769-2999

Doors 7:30 Music 8:00 PM

Thursday, January 16, Elastic Arts, Chicago, 3429 W Diversey Ave #208, Chicago, IL

Tickets: $10. 2 sets starting at 9 PM. https://elasticarts.org, 773-772-3616

Friday, January 17, Nublu, 62 Avenue C, New York, NY

Tickets $10 EARLY SHOW 6 p.m. http://nublu.net.

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Best 13 Visiting Places Near Pondicherry

1. Arikamedu

The Arikamedu anthropology excavation web site, that is around seven klick from Pondicherry, offers you a glimpse of ancient Roman commercialism during this a part of the planet.

The place virtually means that ‘eroding mount’ and has been a treasure treasure of Roman artifacts like lamps, glasswork so on, geological dating back to one BC visiting places near Pondicherry. although not abundant remains of the location, it's price a visit to get history, your way.

2. Aurobindo Ashram

The Aurobindo ashram, established by Sri Aurobindo, may be a widespread landmark in Pondicherry. The Ashram consists of a row of interconnected homes, as well as the buildings wherever Sri Aurobindo and also the Mother lived and meditated visiting places near Pondicherry. A white marble shrine, their final resting place may be a place of reverence for several United Nations agency follow their humble teachings.

3. Bharathi Park

Situated getting ready to the known Promenade Beach is another place of interest, the Bharathi Park. enclosed by the picturesque governor building, Roman Rolland library, and also the government hospital, the govt park has copious area for a leisurely stroll visiting places near Pondicherry.

It conjointly homes Aayi Mandap, a monument made by a French emperor in memory of a woman concubine, Aayi, United Nations agency had designed a lake to produce water for the voters of Pondicherry.

4. Bharathidasan memorial

Two nice Tamil poets Bharathiyar and Bharathidasan had shut connections with Pondicherry. Bharathidasan, a native writer of Pondicherry concerned in socio-political genre, is claimed to own impressed the Dravidian movement additional in Madras visiting places near Pondicherry.

In fact, the town is claimed to own impressed Bharathiyar’s celebrated works – Kuyil paatu and kannan paatu. each the Bharathiyar and Bharathidasan memorials (on Perumal Koil Street) area unit price a visit for his or her literary price.

The Bharathiyar memorial is underneath renovation however the poet’s works area unit presently preserved during a depository close.

5. facility

Include facility in your list of ‘places to go to in Pondicherry.’ Established within the early nineteenth century, facility attracted plenty of attention when it became better-known that the acclaimed film ‘Life of Pie’ was shot here visiting places near Pondicherry. (Don’t expect something sorcerous though!)

There area unit a large type of trees, birds, and even some monkeys. The marine museum is average, a toy train entertains children, however the trees area unit its lifeline. The garden is incredibly getting ready to the Pondicherry bus depot.

6. Chunnambar Boat House (Paradise Beach)

You may not need to miss a visit to Chunnambar Boat House. With the sun out most of the year, yachting in calm waters will be a soothing expertise. The backwaters at Chunnambar on the Cuddalore route can guarantee you a pleasure ride - be it on one among those larger ferries or a jet ski.

But the rationale why most of the people visiting places near Pondicherry is to hitch a ride to Paradise Beach visiting places near Pondicherry, a stunning lineation that is accessible solely through a ship ride.

Add this place to your look list in Pondicherry. however do come by before four pm because the access to Paradise Beach is closed at the moment.

7. Kalki

With residents of Auroville - a global town close to Pondicherry supported by The Mother - promoting property living, you'll notice loads of organic and natural product across the city visiting places near Pondicherry.

Kalki may be a search in Mission Street, that may be a treasure treasure for product starting from candles, potpourri at hand painted silks, scarves, jewellery, and more. Don’t forget to splurge on their luggage too.

8. Matrimandir (Auroville)

This lovely dome is substitutable with Auroville, and represents its terribly essence with a quiet hall for meditation. The dome is roofed on the skin by golden discs that replicate the sun, giving it a surreal radiance visiting places near Pondicherry.

The Matrimandir Viewing purpose, a raised garden space presents a putting read of the building. whereas you're at Auroville, don’t forget to buy around for a few awe-inspiring ceramic ware and paper product.

9. Mohanam Culture Centre

If you wish a sampler session of native Tamil culture, attempt visiting Mohanam Culture Centre close to Auroville. The centre aims to revive native arts as well as people dances (Kummi, Karagam and Kolaatam), martial arts (Silambam) and theatre (therukoothu).

Children and kids from the neighbor villages of Auroville area unit trained in these activities. throughout Pongal, the harvest pageant of Tamils, the centre conducts cultural and ancient events for the villagers with a liberal dose of ancient games like Kabaddi, Ilavatta Kal Thookuthal and Nondi visiting places near Pondicherry. the ladies people get an opportunity to showcase their creative aspect with ‘Kolam’ (line drawings created before of the house) competitions. it's one among the ‘must see visiting places near Pondicherry.’

10. Ousteri

Located ten klick from Pondicherry, Ousteri Lake (Osudu) is one among the most important fresh lakes within the town and accustomed be a serious provider of potable within the past.

Come December and also the place swarms with migratory birds visiting places near Pondicherry. If you happen to be in Pondicherry around now, it'd be a decent plan to go to the spot for a leisurely boat ride and to catch some fascinating vertebrate life in action.

11. Promenade Beach

There area unit a bunch of beaches across this city with the Promenade Beach set right at the center of the town. You’ll see a comparatively cleaner beach although the portion allotted to food vendors is AN ugliness.

There is alittle children’s park at one finish of the stretch, nationalist leader sculpture somewhere within the middle that doubles up as slide rides for the youngsters, a war memorial, and a stunning French church dotting the beach line visiting places near Pondicherry.

For a additional peaceful stroll, we recommend that you simply take the parallel road and soak your sights within the lovely, terribly Pondyish gray or orange buildings with massive French windows.

You can stop at one among the quieter restaurants for a very world cookery expertise or go native by binging on luscious paani puris close to the court complicated.

12. Quiet Healing Centre

If you're watching rejuvenating yourself, this is often the place to be. From Watsu (water-based therapy), shiatsu, sound healing to the additional well-known stylostixis, hot stone massages, you'll be able to attempt all at this place of business in Auroville visiting places near Pondicherry.

All their treatments area unit non-invasive and natural, therefore you don’t got to worry concerning aspect effects.

13. Svaram

Svaram – a musical depository and analysis centre in Auroville may be a must-visit place for musicians and anybody with real interest in music.

It was whereas browsing through one among the Auroville outlets in visiting places near Pondicherry we have a tendency to discovered AN autochthonal wanting wind chime created by Svaram.

When we mammary gland deeper, we have a tendency to discovered an entire new dimension of musical magic. Do examine the Svaram new waves series – a novel vary of musical instruments supported mathematician studies, created to be utilized in sound healing. From raw social group instruments to up to date resonators, you have got all here!

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What’s Hot South Florida Mar. 15 – Mar. 20

Friday, March 15

The Ramrod presents special guest, the current SECC Bootblack Boypup Max.

Saturday, March 16

Sunday, March 17

Rumors presents “Lucky Sunday,” where they will be celebrating St Patty’s Day with many specials including $15 Corned Beef and Cabbage.

The Ramrod presents their monthly EDC (Enforced Dress Code) on the patio from 9pm to 12am hosted by 2019 Mr. Florida Rubber, James “O Town” Kinkster.

Monday, March 18

Tuesday, March 19

Wednesday, March 20

This is HOT

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Luck O’ the Irish Apple Sipper

INGREDIENTS

3 ounces Barefoot Moscato Spumante Bubbly

1 ounce Irish Whiskey

1 ounce Apple Juice

Apple Slice Garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine Irish Whiskey and apple juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into champagne flute. Top with Moscato Spumante. Garnish with apple slice.

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Shamrock Pinch

INGREDIENTS:

2 ounces Barefoot Moscato

½ ounce Irish Whiskey

1-½ ounce Orange Juice

1-½ ounce Ginger Beer

1/8 Fresh Lime

INSTRUCTIONS

Place ice in a tall glass.

Add wine, whiskey, and orange juice

Top with ginger beer

Squeeze fresh lime into drink and drop the shell into the glass

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Pinch Me Prosecco

INGREDIENTS:

3 ounces Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco – chilled

¾ ounce lime juice

¾ ounce simple syrup

Lime wheel

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice

Shake to chill

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and top with Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco

Garnish with lime wheel

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LOCALS LOUNGE: A LIVE SHOWCASE OF BC’S TALENT

If you find yourself at night near The Belmont Bar on Granville Street, chances are you may have come across an installment of Locals Lounge. A “live interview and music series featuring Vancouver’s best talent,” the project was founded in 2016 by musician Ian Cromwell. Each month, he invites an artist for an intimate chat and live performance, with a focus on storytelling and connection. In the past, he’s hosted acts including CBC Searchlight alum, Desirée Dawson and The Long War, Emily Chambers, and Omar Khan.

Locals Lounge was born in 2016. Tell us about the live showcase, what inspired it and its mission?

I moved to Vancouver in the fall of 2009, and my introduction to the city was through its music scene. I love Vancouver, but it has a reputation for being a cold and unfriendly city. That's been the total opposite of my experience though, thanks to the incredible community of musicians and music-lovers I've had the privilege of meeting. Locals Lounge is my attempt to share that experience and that community with more people. There's so much talent in this city and I want everyone to know that there's some really cool human beings behind that talent.

You are also a musician. How has this factored into Locals Lounge, and your "behind every musician there is a story" tagline? When you're chatting with the artist(s), how have you been able to relate and connect with their stories?

If you go to a live show, you're going to find that like half the audience is musicians. Nobody loves live music more than other musicians. So for me, I find myself connecting with the Locals Lounge guests as a colleague, but also as a fan. The guests we have on the show are super talented and it's always a treat for me to get to hang out with them and hear what inspires and motivates them.

What has been the most inspiring story you've been told during a Locals Lounge conversation? If you are unable to pinpoint one, please feel free to list a few that you've been grateful to be apart of.

I'm always in awe of people who take the plunge and make music their whole world. Last May our guest was Emily Chambers, and she talked about leaving her safe job working in insurance, buying a tour van, and taking her career and her life into her own hands. She's now living in Nashville and touring Canada and the US. It's a tough life, and you have to love it to choose it.

You host your showcase at Belmont Bar. What's your favourite part about this venue as a host, does it match the vibe/environment you hope to provide during Locals Lounge?

Because the focus of the event is music and community, the vibe we try to create is something warm and inviting, where people feel like they're part of a conversation rather than just on the receiving end of a performance. The Belmont is a perfect place for this kind of event. It's cozy, intimate, and classy, with a top-notch sound system and amazing staff.

That last one is my favourite part as host - the folks at the Belmont have been completely on board with this event and have put in the extra effort to make it special. I have to give a special shout-out to our regular engineer James Menear, who adds so much to the look and sound of our performances, but from the hospitality and door staff all the way up to management, I've been really fortunate to host the event there.

Your next event is on July 22nd, with Laydy Jams. They're an incredible collective, with an empowering message of their own to share. What intrigues you about this group, and what are you looking forward to discussing?

I've had the pleasure of knowing Missy D and Sejal for a few years now, and have been a fan both professionally and personally. They're both relentlessly ambitious and monumentally talented, but they're also really warm and engaging people who are passionate about making the world a better place. And in addition to writing really funky and jazzy hip-hop infused songs, their music focuses on a lot of things we don't hear enough of in mainstream music - empowerment, pride, and the contributions that women (particularly women of colour) have to make to our lives and conversations. I'm excited to get to share them with our audience.

What has been the biggest challenge to-date with operating Locals Lounge?

The easiest part of the job is finding talented musicians. The hardest part is choosing. I think Vancouver doesn't know how many super-talented folks are kicking around this city, doing what they do for the sheer love of doing it. And because the city is still small enough that there's only a few degrees of separation between any of us, I get to meet a lot of them as people. I want to put them all on stage, and hopefully eventually I'll be able to.

Recently, you've been doing a tremendous job at outreach to other organizations/outlets throughout the city that you see overlap with. What drives you to be passionate about community building, specially within the BC music scene?

I hear a lot of people complain that there isn't anything happening in this city, or that we don't have a strong cultural scene, but they need to get over that stereotype fast because just beneath the surface is a wealth of amazing art, poetry, dance, and music, just waiting to be discovered by the people who live here. And it needs people to show up and support it.

The city is losing cultural spaces, and as rents increase artists are getting priced out of the city. Carly Rae Jepsen, Mother Mother, Dan Mangan, The New Pornographers, Dear Rouge, and other incredible artists made music in Vancouver and were part of its indie scene. I want to give people the chance to see what the next generation of Vancouver artists look like, and to help build the kinds of connections that can make a huge difference in the life of an upcoming artist.

You're also on Patreon! What can supporters earn, and what/where is the money going towards?

Yes we recently launched a Patreon page at http://patreon.com/LocalsLounge. Patreon is a cool platform that lets you provide small amounts of monthly support to projects that you like, in exchange for cool rewards. Pledges start at $1/month, and you can get lots more out of your show experience like photos, recordings of the show, and other cool stuff. Plus you can get into shows for free. All the money the event makes goes toward helping the event grow, and to help us produce more music, host more events, and build the community.

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What are your plans for the remainder of 2018? Are there any artists you'd like to call-out and hope to appear on LL in the future?

We're celebrating our 2 year anniversary on September 16th, and we've got some exciting news on the horizon about collaborations with other great local projects, so I'm pretty stoked about what's coming next. As far as artists I want to shout out, I mentioned Dan Mangan above, and he's got this amazing project called Side Door that I'd love to talk to him about. So Dan, if you're reading this, please come hang out with me at Belmont and let me play fiddle with you on 'Some People'.

For artists who might be shy to come forward with their stories, what advice do you have for them? What draws you towards a good artist to have perform and chat with you on LL?

Make friends with other musicians. Go to their shows. Write a song with them. Take their yoga class. Reach out. Because it's so much harder to do this alone, and there's so many great people to do it with. That's a big part of who I look for - artists who have been connecting with each other and with the scene. And if that's you, I'd love to chat with you over a beer at the Belmont.

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Catch Laydy Jams and Candace Coker at Locals Lounge on Sunday, July 22nd at the Belmont Bar. To RSVP your attendance and purchase tickets, visit their Facebook event page. Be sure to follow Ian Cromwell and future Locals Lounge festivities (and show your support to the BC music community!) on Facebook and Instagram.

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HD Movie: Get Back in The Groove - Jon Hammond Band

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Igor is in big demand with a very busy schedule, so I am very lucky and honored that he could take the time to perform with me together even as his new cd album "Prophecy" was just released on the Universal Label. We had time only for a 5 minute soundcheck and I showed Igor my book. This was going to be a very spontaneous performance, no doubt about it! We decided to record it, and Vladimir did a fantastic job on the recording on their new digital recording console that they had just brought back from New York. From the first notes I knew that this would be one of those magic nights I would never forget. The response from the audience was wonderful. I could only say in Russsian, "Ya LuBlu Vas"...which means, I love you all. And when I said the words to the people I got a great feeling back from them. First set was just fine and then on the break I was introduced to many press people and some fantastic local musicians. I was very honored that they all came to greet me. And then Igor proudly introduced me to 2 of the legendary jazz musicians of Moscow-accordionist Vladimir Danilin and guitarist Alexei Kuznezov. They said they had their instruments in the car and so yes we decided right away to make a live session together. It was incredible from the first song on the 2nd set, playing together with these fantastic Moscow musicians! It felt like we had been playing together for 20 years. These musicians are some of the greatest I have ever heard and played together with. The audience was loving every bit of it, just as much as I! I was so happy that Vladimir was getting it all on tape and Jennifer was also running the video machine and taking pictures also. By the end of the night I was very satisfied with how everything went. Igor personally drove Jennifer and I back to the hotel in his nice car with fantastic sound system. Great night! 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Things to Do in Vancouver this Weekend: July 6, 2017

The name of this weekend is diversity! The Indian Summer Fest brings themes of war and peace from the East, there’s a Greek festival, a Latin American festival, Theatre Under The Stars begins, the MOA has an Indigenous art exhibit with insight from contemporary Indigenous artists and community members, and there’s a few street parties on both sides of town – the Khatsahlano fest in Kitsilano, and Car Free Day on Commercial Drive.

Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Ongoing

Friday July 7

Indian Summer Festival Where: Various locations What: This year’s festival theme is ‘Tales of War and Peace’. Artists are important voices in the larger community, allowing us to step into the worlds they create, while also addressing the pressing questions of the one we inhabit. This year’s line-up includes an outstanding array of award-winning artists who have the courage to say what they think, to hold up a mirror to ugly truths, but also to transcend, offer hope and celebrate creation when the world looks dispiriting. Runs until: Saturday July 15, 2017

Theatre Under the Stars

Be Polite

The Legend of Zelda Escape Room Where: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront What: Participants work in teams of six to solve a mystery in a huge area, all within a set time limit. The experience will let guests interact with classic items and characters seen in The Legend of Zelda series like the Goron, Zora and Kokiri tribes. The items can be used to solve puzzles and move forward into other areas, just like in The Legend of Zelda games. Runs until: Sunday July 9, 2017

VSO: Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions

VSO: Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions Where: The Orpheum What: The VSO presents Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions, performed live by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. This is the must-see video game concert of the year, giving fans and newcomers of all ages a chance to experience the evolution of the Pokémon franchise like never before.

Problem Child Where: Pacific Theatre What: Written by one of Canada’s most prolific playwrights, George F. Walker, this play follows R.J. and Denise, two dysfunctional parents from the wrong side of the tracks, who are trying to get their baby out of the system and back in their arms. Runs until: Saturday July 8, 2017

Playland Nights

Playland Nights Where: Playland What: In addition to the craft beers, wines and Playland inspired cocktails – including Candy Floss Martinis, Candy Appletinis and Snow Cone vodka drinks, guest DJs will be spinning under the twinkling lights of Playland. Watch out for the axe-throwing station and other special activations and surprises that will accompany the already exciting features Playland offers.

Greek Summer Festival

Greek Summer Festival Where: Boundary Road at East 29th Ave What: A free, family–friendly festival that features Greek food and great multicultural entertainment. Runs until: Sunday July 16, 2017

Parcels and Fugue States

Parcels and Fugue States Where: 149 West Hastings What: Two award-winning Canadian writers, Pasha Malla and Anosh Irani, discuss their most recent novels in this event hosted by Devyani Saltzman, Director of the Banff Centre’s Literary Arts program.

A Sublime Vernacular: The Landscape Paintings of Levine Flexhaug

Indigenous Plant Use

Stephen Shore: The Giverny Portfolio

Too Queer: A Bi Visibility Cabaret

Too Queer: A Bi Visibility Cabaret Where: The Fox Cabaret What: An arts-based community-engagement project created by Katie Sly, which has making and holding space for art addressing bisexuality, pansexuality, and polysexuality on the east coast since 2014. For the purposes of this project, bisexuality, pansexuality, and/or polysexuality are sexual orientations that describe attraction to persons of more than one gender.

In a Different Light

Works by Anna Milton

Dali & Hopper Where: The Cultch Culture Lab What: An original play about a group of young adults who deal with love and self-acceptance through the role their subconscious plays in their reality.

Rising Eagle Reconciliation Concert Where: Lafarge Lake (Coquitlam, BC) What: A free concert featuring the anointed music of Art Lucier and the Reviver band. It will involve church leaders and First Nation elders. The event will include apologies, speeches, celebrations, music and dance.

Whistler Children’s Festival

Whistler Children’s Festival Where: Whistler, BC What: Creative workshops, entertaining performances, and fun activities for kids. The party kicks off on Friday with an all ages Pyjama Party featuring performances from Norman Foote and local fan favourite, Ira Pettle. Runs until: Sunday July 9, 2017

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Khatsahlano Street Party Where: Kitsilano What: Multiple stages showcasing more than 50 of Vancouver’s top musical performers as well as the eclectic work of local artisans and street performers. This 10-block street fair, spanning from Burrard to MacDonald Street also features a wide variety of food options, bustling patios, giveaways, special activities, and licensed beer gardens.

Here is Where We Meet

Here is Where We Meet Where: The Orpheum What: Two Grammy award-winning giants come together in a rare concert that brings the best of classical Indian music and jazz to Vancouver. Dr. L Subramaniam, revered in India as the ‘Emperor of Sound,’ is one of the world’s pre-eminent violinists. Two-time Grammy Award winner Ernie Watts has made more than five hundred recordings with artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley and Thelonius Monk to Frank Zappa and The Rolling Stones. Experience a rare evening with maestros who embody the instruments they speak through, accompanied by a roster of outstanding musicians from two continents.

City of Angels Where: Performance Works, Granville Island What: The place – Los Angeles. The time – the late 1940s. A New York crime novelist agrees, at the behest of a Hollywood producer, to adapt his latest novel into a screenplay but how much is he willing to sacrifice for a taste of fame and fortune? As the disillusioned author’s marriage falls apart, we see, simultaneously, the adventures of his detective presented as if in black and white film. Runs until: Sunday July 17, 2017

FUBAR Roller Jam

FUBAR Roller Jam Where: Robson Square What: The Robson Square Skating Rink will be transformed by host DJ Alibaba into a classic roller rink with skating for families, old-school soul, funk and R&B music, and a fun retro vibe. The event will also feature dance and musical performances, face painting, prize draws, and more fun activities. Proceeds from the event will go to Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon.

Taco Fest

Taco Fest Where: Swangard Stadium What: All-ages, music and taco festival! Alcohol is available for those of a legally acceptable age. Tacos are available for all. Hosted by local burlesque personalities, April O’Peel & Melody Mangler.

Downtown East Side Women’s Fair and Flea Market Where: 200 block of Columbia What: The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is proud to present this year’s fair in partnership with the City of Vancouver, creating safe vending spaces for women in the DTES, celebrating neighbourhood creativity, repurposing donations to reduce waste, and promoting sustainable consumption.

Fin de Fiesta

Fin de Fiesta Where: Vancouver Playhouse What: This evening will feature Flamenco Rosario’s Professional Training Program dancers, performing Reflexiones choreographed by Rosario Ancer and Centro Flamenco dancers, performing works choreographed by Rosario Ancer, Veronica (Bonnie) Stewart, Afifa Eidher and Sula Boxall.

Carnaval del Sol

Carnaval del Sol Where: Concord Pacific Place What: Two days of live music, art, dance, sports, and poetry in celebration of Latin American Culture. More than 350 artists will be joining the festivities from various Latin American countries. Runs until: Sunday July 9, 2017

Mad Hatter Steampunk Costume Summer Tea Party Where: 803 East 16th ave What: Musical entertainment, tea party, baked goods by donation.

Shawn Mendes Where: Rogers Arena What: A Canadian singer and songwriter who gained popularity through Vine.

Vancouver’s Ultimate Trivia Championship: IQ Mania Where: The Biltmore What: IQ 2000 is pulling out all the stops for their inaugural once-a-year trivia extravaganza.

Juluau Where: Library Square What: A pig roast and Tiki drink party.

Big Yoga for Big Sisters Where: Heywood Park, North Vancouver What: An all levels, all ages, fun filled yogathon event to raise much needed funds for mentoring programs at Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Solo yogis and teams can register online, raise a minimum of $ 100 per person, and enjoy a day outdoors on the mat. 6 classes, 6 styles, one day.

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Car Free Day: Commercial Drive

Car Free Day: Commercial Drive Where: Commercial Drive What: 13 years ago, the first Car Free Day began as a grassroots initiative by Grandview-Woodlands residents who were concerned about the Gateway highway widening project and the effects of increasing automobile traffic in the neighbourhood. Instead of staging a traditional protest, the founders of Car Free Commercial Drive created a street festival where locals could engage and rethink the range of uses for neighbourhood streets.

VSO Free Concert

VSO Free Concert Where: Deer Lake Park (Burnaby, BC) What: Classical favourites and two of the most famous and beloved John Williams movie themes. Come early, bring your blankets and picnics for a beautiful night with the VSO at Deer Lake Park with your Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

Art is the Only Language I Have

Art is the Only Language I Have Where: Spanish Banks What: Acclaimed indigenous artist Bhajju Shyam – of the Pradhan Gonds of central India – will be Indian Summer Festival’s artist-in-residence for 2017. Shyam will interact with the Vancouver public by setting up his easel, or to be more specific, his carpet (Bhajju works seated on the floor) at several public places. Painting on top large format photos of Vancouver cityscapes, Bhajju will infuse them with the forests, animals and supernatural beings from his own storytelling tradition.

Robson Square Salsa Where: Robson Square What: An annual series of free outdoor salsa dances. Learn, have fun, and show off your moves. Runs until: Sunday August 13, 2017

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Free Canadian Screenings

Free Canadian Screenings Where: The Cinematheque What: A full week of free screenings creates the centrepiece of our year-long Canada on Screen program, featuring many of Canada’s greatest film (and television) works. Vancouver audiences can experience seven of the Top 10 Canadian films of all time. Runs until: Friday July 7, 2017

Million Dollar Quartet Where: Arts Club Theatre What: Inspired by true events, this rocking jukebox musical takes you into Sun Records Studio on December 4, 1956, to witness the famed recording session that brought together rock and roll legends Presley, Cash, Lewis, and Perkins—for the first and only time. Runs until: Sunday July 9, 2017

Whistler Children’s Festival

Canada 150 Art Show Where: Kimoto Gallery What: 150 pieces of original Canadian artwork by fifty plus artists from Vancouver and the region. The theme is not maple leaves, hockey nor Tim Hortons, instead it is diversity; featuring works by both emerging and established artists, who do what they do, devoted to their professional practices. Runs until: Saturday July 15, 2017

Means of Production Where: CityScape Community Art Space (North Shore) What: Through weaving, rug hooking and stitching, five textile artists explore the value, meaning, and metaphorical possibilities of methodically making work by hand in a digital age of increasingly rapid advancement. The title draws on Marx’s theory of alienation, which asserts that our humanity is created through production – essentially we are what we make. Runs until: Saturday July 15, 2017

The Vienna Model: Housing for the 21st Century City Where: Museum of Vancouver What: Explore housing in Vienna, Austria, through its portrait of the city’s pathbreaking approach to architecture, urban life, neighborhood revitalization, and the creation of new communities. Runs until: Sunday July 16, 2017

Greek Summer Festival

Greek Summer Festival Where: Boundary Road at East 29th Ave What: A free, family–friendly festival that features Greek food and great multicultural entertainment. Runs until: Sunday July 16, 2017

Robson Square Salsa Where: Robson Square What: An annual series of free outdoor salsa dances. Learn, have fun, and show off your moves. Runs until: Sunday August 13, 2017

Oh, Canada – The True North Strong and Funny

Theatre Under the Stars

Kitsilano Showboat

Kitsilano Showboat Where: Kits beach What: Almost anything can happen at this family friendly showcase of amateur talent dating back to 1935. Runs until: Saturday August 19, 2017

Live Carving of Stó:lō Welcome Figures

Live Carving of Stó:lō Welcome Figures Where: Tourism Chilliwack Visitor Centre (Chilliwack, BC) What: Terry Horne, artist and Chief from Yakweakwioose band, is carving two Stó:lō Welcome Figures at the Chilliwack Visitor Centre. Runs until: August 2017

Story Walks

Pictures From Here

Sunday Art Market

Panda International Night Market Where: Richmond, BC What: A diverse market in Richmond, with shopping, food, beverages, and a game zone. Runs until: Monday September 11, 2017

Flora and Fauna: A Summer Art Show Where: The Fall Tattooing and Artist Studio What: An artistic summer celebration of all vibrant, colourful, living things. Runs until: Friday September 15, 2017

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

A Sublime Vernacular: The Landscape Paintings of Levine Flexhaug

Unbelievable

Uninterrupted

Be Polite

Works by Anna Milton

Shipyards Night Marlet

Shipyards Night Market Where: Lonsdale, North Vancouver What: Food, art, music, entertainment, shopping, a beer garden, and you can bring your dog! Runs until: September 29, 2017

Claude Monet’s Secret Garden

Stephen Shore: The Giverny Portfolio

Persistence

Elad Lassry

Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia

Richmond Night Market

Onsite / Offsite Tsang Kin-Wah

Kitsilano Farmers Market

Bill Reid Creative Journeys | Image via the Canadian Museum of History

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

Emily Carr: Into the Forest

In a Different Light

What are you up to this weekend? Tell me and the rest of Vancouver in the comments below or tweet me directly at @lextacular

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Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend: May 11, 2017

Feast on a festival of spot prawns, marvel at a program of ballet, revel in a talk from an astronaut, and learn to weave from a Coast Salish Chief. You could to absolutely every one of these things this weekend – and more. This is also the last weekend of the Opera Festival, Vancouver Bird Week, and DOXA – so catch them while you can!

Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Ongoing

Friday May 12

Ballet BC Program 3

Ballet BC Program 3 Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 8:00pm What: The Ballet BC season finishes with a thrilling triple bill featuring works by two prominent Israeli choreographers and a world premiere by Ballet BC’s artistic director. Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia

Screengrab from Chris Hadfield music video for his cover of David Bowie’s Space Oddity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo

Chris Hadfield’s Canada 150 Tour Where: The Orpheum What: Canada’s first spaceship commander, Colonel Chris Hadfield shares a selection of stories, images, songs and ideas that celebrate the 150th birthday of the nation he is so proud to call home. From his unique perspective, Chris looks at the history and future of Canada through its people and the land itself.

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City Where: VanCity Theatre What: In 1960 Jane Jacobs’s book The Death and Life of Great American Cities sent shockwaves through the architecture and planning worlds, with its exploration of the consequences of modern planners’ and architects’ reconfiguration of cities. Jacobs was also an activist, who was involved in many fights in mid-century New York, to stop “master builder” Robert Moses from running roughshod over the city.

U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017

U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 Where: BC Place Stadium What: If you’ve been around the stadium this month, you’ve probably heard the rehearsals! Now see the finished show. The band returns to the stadium stage for the first time since 2009-2011’s record-shattering U2 360° Tour, the most successful tour in history seen by over 7.3 million fans worldwide.

Richmond Night Market

Graham Clark’s Quiz Show

Graham Clark’s Quiz Show Where: The Fox Cabaret, 8:00pm What: A comedy show that cherry picks the best segments of game shows and presents them all in one bizarre event! Prizes to be won, heads to be scratched.

Royal Canadian Family Circus Where: PNE Grounds What: For 50 years, the Royal Canadian family Circus has showcased the finest circus performers from around the world, bringing the highest standards in artistic excellence, with thrilling white-knuckle acts such as The High Wire and the Motor Cycle Cyclone. Runs until: Sunday May 14, 2017

Shipyards Night Marlet

Shipyards Night Market Where: Lonsdale, North Vancouver What: Food, art, music, entertainment, shopping, a beer garden, and you can bring your dog! Runs until: September 29, 2017

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Spot Prawn Festival Where: False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf What: The Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia celebrates 11 years of the Spot Prawn Festival. Head to Fisherman’s Warf for cooking classes, a prawn boil, a gala, and to pick up your own fresh spot prawns.

Sea to Sky Gondola’s 3rd Birthday

Sea to Sky Gondola’s 3rd Birthday Where: Sea to Sky Gondola What: Showcasing Squamish musical and craft talent, and hosting family activities.

Pink Martini with the VSO

Pink Martini with the VSO Where: The Orpheum What: The ‘little orchestra’ from Portland, Oregon, joins forces with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Pianist/bandleader Thomas Lauderdale, chanteuse China Forbes and the rest of the band draw musical inspiration from all over the world, crossing classical, jazz, and Latin genres with an international vibe for heart-warming, toe-tapping songs.

I Am Rapaport: Live Stereo Podcast

I Am Rapaport: Live Stereo Podcast Where: The Biltmore, 7:00pm What: Actor/Director/Comedian Michael Rapaport grew his comedic styling a modeled after stand up comedians Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Don Rickles, Eddie Murphy, Andrew Dice Clay and more but it wasn’t until he appeared on comic Bill Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast that he realized that this was the format he’d been waiting for.

Shining Light: Celebrating Women Composers Where: Ryerson United Church, 7:30pm What: Music by living Canadian and American female composers, including Alice Parker, Eleanor Daley, Ramona Luengen, Abbie Betinis, Joan Szymko, Leslie Uyeda, Joanne Metcalf, Sarah Quartel, Jocelyn Hagen, iconic songwriter Joni Mitchell, and more. Tickets available at Tickets Tonight.

Birds Sing a Pretty Song

2017 Chutzpah! Festival Presents: Birds Sing a Pretty Song Where: Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre What: An evening dance piece interwoven with live music and responsive video. Dancer/choreographer Margolick and dancer Chuck Wilt join forces with composer/guitarists Berkowitz and Jake Klar, drummer Bruno Esrubilsky and Israeli author and historian Ruby Namdar. The audience follows the two dancers wanderings through a world manipulated and influenced by the “curators” (the three live musicians) and projected light structures that move and direct the world onstage. Tickets available at Tickets Tonight. Runs until: Sunday May 14, 2017

Emily Carr: Into the Forest

Weaving Workshop with Chief Janice George

Weaving Workshop with Chief Janice George Where: The Bill Reid Gallery What: The Salish Wool Weaving tradition has been reclaimed in a major way. For the last twelve years, Chief Janice George has been teaching all the way to top of Salish speaking territory. This 3 hour intergenerational workshop includes all the supplies you need to create your own beautiful piece of art.

Marcus Mosely Chorale presents Labour of Love Where: Highlands United Church (North Vancouver) What: The Chorale focusses on gospel style music with influences of pop, jazz and R&B. Tickets available at Tickets Tonight.

JoJo Where: The Vogue What: With guests Craig Stickland and Locals Only Sound.

Charles Bukowski Night

Charles Bukowski Night Where: Pat’s Pub What: A viewing of the last live reading Charles Bukowski did in Vancouver, then readings by locals.

The Smugglers

The Smugglers Where: The Commodore What: Their first hometown show in over 13 years, and their first performance at the Commodore Ballroom in 17 years. The reason for the reunion gig is simple: lead singer, author and broadcaster Grant Lawrence is releasing his memoirs of his hard-charging, international touring years.

Dance with the Dead Where: Venue What: A synthwave duo from Orange County, CA.

Goodwood Atoms

Goodwood Atoms Where: The Cobalt What: Acoustic guitar and heartfelt vocals.

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Cyrilika Slavic Chamber Choir present Eclectica Where: Vancouver Playhouse What: From Christian Orthodox Church music, Slavic folkloric choral tunes, Renaissance Madrigals, Baroque, Romantic and Modern Era Repertoire, Cyrilika will sing, in 11 different languages, a variety of genres rarely performed in the Western part of the world. Tickets available at Tickets Tonight.

Artisan Jewelry Show and Sale Where: VanDusen Gardens What: The 4th Annual Mother’s Day event hosted by the Creative Jewellers Guild of BC.

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Vancouver Opera Festival Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Plaza What: The first edition of Vancouver Opera Festival is a celebration of the vocal and theatrical arts. At its core, three new productions: a seldom performed masterpiece, a beloved classic, and a contemporary tour de force. Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

Vancouver Bird Week Where: Vancouver What: A week-long series of events to celebrate Vancouver’s birds. Look for bird-related workshops, walks, talks, exhibitions, and lectures across Vancouver. Most events are free! Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

Western World

Western World Where: Vancouver Improv Centre (Granville Island) What: Vancouver TheatreSports’ improvisers will demonstrate their lightning fast wit as they play the “hosts” to the audience “guests” in Western World – an improvised parody inspired by the popular TV series Westworld. Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

La Merda

La Merda Where: The Cultch What: Literally naked, internationally acclaimed Silvia Gallerano sings and howls this provocative and critically acclaimed text: a stream of consciousness that reveals, with rage and poetry, revolting human secrets, and a modern society that is powerful, desperate, vulnerable, and cutting. Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

Ballet BC Program 3

The Piano Teacher Where: Arts Club Theatre What: When Erin, a classical pianist, experiences the loss of the life she knew, she also finds herself dealing with the departure of her own musical expression. Navigating her way through this change, she meets an unconventional piano teacher who gives her new hope for the future. Runs until: Sunday May 13, 2017

Robin Hood: Prince of Tease Where: Performance Works What: An original burlesque-style musical theatre production, inspired by the classic folklore of Robin Hood with a tantalizing twist. In this tale, most characters are gender-swapped and the relationships between the classic characters of Nottingham are turned on their heads. The story follows Robin as she conspires with her merry (wo)men to take down the tyrannical Prince Joan and her sadistic sidekick, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

DOXA Where: Various locations What: Eleven days of international documentaries give you the opportunity to see through someone else’s eyes, into other worlds, and you might even learn something along the way. Genres such as activism, sexuality, race, sports, war, science, art, docudrama and animation weave through shows you may not get to see on the big screen anywhere else. Runs until: Sunday May 14, 2017

Birds Sing a Pretty Song

Circle Game: Re-imagining the Music of Joni Mitchell

Circle Game: Re-imagining the Music of Joni Mitchell Where: Firehall Arts Centre What: The heartbreak of a failed love affair in “River”, the fear of imminent ecological disaster in “Big Yellow Taxi”, and the promise of a generation gathering to ‘get back to the garden’ in “Woodstock” are topics that resound as heavily today as they did fifty years ago. The enduring music of Canadian icon and renowned singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is reimagined in this energetic musical experience. Runs until: Saturday May 20, 2017

End of the Rainbow

End of the Rainbow Where: Staircase Theatre What: This gritty play with music is based on the true events of Judy Garland’s last comeback attempt in England in 1968. Runs until: Sunday May 20, 2017

The Show at Emily Car University of Art and Design Where: Emily Car University What: Featuring more than 300 works from this year’s Design, Media and Visual Arts graduates. Runs until: Sunday May 21, 2017

Family Lines in Landscape Where: Kimoto Gallery What: Veronica Plewman examines how time and memory are rooted in a location, from childhood. She reconstructs and paints her journey and portrait of BC, from the place she grew up to the old family photos of her parents early lives, and the stories she can recall. This series is about migration, how a family gets there and the unknown mysteries of our family history. Runs until: Saturday May 27, 2017

Susan Point: Spindle Whorl

Susan Point: Spindle Whorl Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Since the early 1980s, Susan Point has received wide acclaim for her remarkably accomplished oeuvre that forcefully asserts the vitality of Coast Salish culture, both past and present. She has produced an extensive body of prints and an expansive corpus of sculptural work in a wide variety of materials that includes glass, resin, concrete, steel, wood and paper. Runs until: Sunday May 28, 2017

Pacific Crossings: Hong Kong Artists in Vancouver | Sunset, Carrie Koo

Pacific Crossings: Hong Kong Artists in Vancouver Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: June 2017 marks the 20-year anniversary of the transfer of Hong Kong sovereignty from the United Kingdom to mainland China. In the lead up to the handover, tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents immigrated to Canada, many choosing to settle in Vancouver, and among them were a significant number of artists. Pacific Crossings presents works from well-known Hong Kong artists created after their relocation to Vancouver throughout the 1960-90s. Runs until: May 28, 2017

Retainers of Anarchy

Retainers of Anarchy Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: A solo exhibition featuring new work from Howie Tsui that considers wuxia, a traditional form of martial arts literature, as a narrative tool for dissidence and resistance. Runs until: May 28, 2017

Caroline Mesquita The Ballad

Caroline Mesquita The Ballad Where: Centre 221A What: A sculptural practice that intertwines the materiality of altered, oxidized, and painted copper and brass sheets with theatrical playfulness. Runs until: Saturday June 3, 2017

Song of the Open Road

Song of the Open Road Where: Contemporary Art Gallery What: Bringing together artists from Canada, Eritrea, Ireland, Sweden, and the US, the exhibition includes works that combine thematically to interrogate ideas rooted in photographic histories, engaging ideas such as veracity, recollection, remembrance, belonging, staging, and how the image documents and records these or is evidence of differing realities. Runs until: Sunday June 18, 2017

Up Close

Up Close Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden What: All the artists represented in this group exhibition find their inspiration while painting on location at VanDusen Garden. The Vancouver en plein air group, initiated in April 2011, zooms-in to the lush vegetation that provides a new dimension of foreground details. The subjects are varied, and so is the medium. Runs until: Tuesday June 27, 2017

Panda International Night Market Where: Richmond, BC What: A diverse market in Richmond, with shopping, food, beverages, and a game zone. Runs until: Monday September 11, 2017

Shipyards Night Marlet

Shipyards Night Market Where: Lonsdale, North Vancouver What: Food, art, music, entertainment, shopping, a beer garden, and you can bring your dog! Runs until: September 29, 2017

Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia

Richmond Night Market

Onsite / Offsite Tsang Kin-Wah

Kitsilano Farmers Market

Bill Reid Creative Journeys | Image via the Canadian Museum of History

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

Emily Carr: Into the Forest

What are you up to this weekend? Tell me and the rest of Vancouver in the comments below or tweet me directly at @lextacular

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Things to Do in Vancouver this Weekend: March 9, 2017

This weekend, celebrate women, sports, and culture in Vancouver. International Women’s Day continues with a film festival, art, and music. The Rugby Sevens are on, along with wheelchair rugby on Sunday. The Art Gallery is throwing a party on Friday where you can see art by people from Hong Kong and Coast Salish backgrounds, and the MOA has a show about Indigenous South American culture.

Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Ongoing

Friday March 10

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Where: VanCity Theatre What: This five day celebration, beginning on International Women’s Day, is organized by Women in Film and Television Vancouver, a volunteer-run not-for-profit society founded in 1989 to advocate for, celebrate and promote women working in screen-based media. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

ReFUSE Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Live performances in the Gallery spaces, DJs and unexpected surprises make FUSE Vancouver’s favourite art party—a place to see some of the best in local performance art, theatre, contemporary dance and music.

Judy Chartrand: “If This is What You Call, ‘Being Civilized’, I’d rather go back to Being a ‘Savage’ ”: Empress Hotel, 2004. Photo: Kenji Nagai

Guided Tour: Women’s Art, Women’s Issues Where: Bill Reid Gallery What: Join Curator, Beth Carter and Education Programmer, Samantha Nock in a guided tour and discussion of the themes of Indigenous women’s art and issues in the Judy Chartrand: What a Wonderful World exhibition.

Vancouver Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament Where: Richmond Oval What: For fans it’s one of the few opportunities to see some of the best quad athletes in the world play the fast paced sport poetically named murderball. For some players, it’s an opportunity to compete and train among the best in the world. For veterans, it’s training ground for the World Championships and the Olympics. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Kids Get in For Free Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory What: Take advantage of up to two free child admissions with the purchase of a regular price adult, senior, or youth admission at VanDusen Garden or Bloedel Conservatory. Runs until: Friday March 31, 2017

Black Mountain Where: The Vogue What: Local psychedelic rock. With guests, Destroyer and zZz.

CelticFest Where: Various locations What: A rich cultural celebration of the seven Celtic nations’ kinship and community.The festival showcases the best of Celtic music, dance, spoken word as well as film, foodand fare and the much-anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Runs until: Sunday March 18, 2017

Le Gala des Rendez-vous de la Francophonie Présenté par Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver

Le Gala des Rendez-vous de la Francophonie Présenté par Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver Where: The Cultch What: The 9th edition of Vancouver’s annual Francophone comedy event is back. Presented by the Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver, in collaboration with Juste pour rire (Just for Laughs), Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie and the Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue, this show brings together well-known and emerging Franco-Canadian talents to delight the audience with a memorable evening of comedy, in French.

Vetta Chamber Music: In Praise of Women Where: West Point Grey United Church What: To celebrate International Women’s Day – a program of all woman musicians performing compositions by women or inspired by them. Tickets available at Tickets Tonight.

Trentemøller Where: Venue What: Danish electronic music.

East Side Flea Where: 1024 Main St. What: Over 50 local vendors, food trucks, a live deejay, artisan showrooms, seasonal drink specials, pinball and more. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Where: The Commodore Ballroom What: Blackie and the Rodeo Kings originally formed in 1996 when Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing, and Tom Wilson came together to record what was supposed to be a one-off tribute album to the great Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett.

Saturday March 11

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HSBC Canada Sevens

HSBC Canada Sevens (Saturday) Where: BC Place Stadium, 10:00am What: The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is one of the most dynamic global sporting events on the market, featuring the dynamism of sevens rugby, paired with a spectacle of entertainment and fan engagement. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Abraham in Motion

Abraham in Motion Where: Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre What: The multi award-winning Abraham entwines a sensual and provocative choreographic vocabulary with a strong emphasis on sound, human behaviour and all things visual, creating work that is manipulated and molded into something fresh and unique. Tickets available at Tickets Tonight. Runs until: Monday March 13, 2017

Vancouver Canucks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Where: Rogers Arena, 7:00pm What: It’s a hockey game! Go, cheer, have a drink, wear matching shirts.

HSBC Canada Sevens Prop House Party Where: The Commodore Ballroom, 7:00pm What: Reviving the brightest and straight-up fun decade for one night only, this year Prop House will transform the Commodore Ballroom into what can only be remembered as the best Video Dance Party of the 90’s (legally it’s not Electric Circus, but pretty close). Come as you are or suit-up in your best Rugby Sevens ‘fancy dress’ costume.

Alessio Bax with the VSO Where: Orpheum Theatre What: Maestro Tovey conducts a program that features the music of three American composers and one of their most accomplished counterparts from Canada. The Second Piano Concerto of Edward MacDowell, a composer/pianist championed and influenced by Liszt, is an eclectic, triumphant, quintessentially American work that will be performed by remarkable Italian pianist Alessio Bax, and VSO Principal Clarinet Jeanette Jonquil stars in Bernstein’s funky, jazzy Prelude, Fugue and Riffs.

Moonage Kingdom: Sailor Moon Inspired Burlesque Where: The Rio What: Inspired by the original Japanese version, Moonage Kingdom Live combines pop culture magic with messages of positivity, self-love and female power.

Sebastian Maniscalco Where: The Vogue What: One of comedy’s rising new stars. Born and raised in a working-class Chicago neighborhood, he moved to Los Angeles in 1998 to pursue his comedy career. There, he employed the work ethic his father instilled in him to build his name – simultaneously working as a waiter at the Four Seasons Hotel – and eventually drew the attention of actor Vince Vaughn, who cast him in Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show. Maniscalco also stars in his own wildly popular The Pete and Sebastian Show podcast every Friday night.

Spectral Theater’s Late Night Double Feature Where: Red Gate Granville Island What: Two diabolical scripts by local writers performed in the style of old radio shows. Stories are brought to life by a talented cast of voice actors, accompanied by a team of imaginative sound designers.

Insomnia 2017 Where: The Pacific Coloseum What: It’s a dance party, featuring Hardwell, Laidback Luke, Ookay, Mark Sixma and Amozfears.

Smash Boom Pow Where: The Biltmore What: Local pop/electronica.

Stop the Pipelines Start the Music. Featuring the Boom Booms Where: The Imperial What: Benefit concert for Unist’ot’en camp. All proceeds go to the building of the Healing Lodge at the Unist’ot’en Camp in Northern BC.

Sunday March 12

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Kitty Nights Spring Burlesque Showcase Where: The Biltmore What: Featuring ten different performances of innovative burlesque in a wide range of styles! Glamour, nerdlesque, comedic, dramatic, gothic… et cetera.

The Wood Brothers | Image by Alysse Gafkjen

The Wood Brothers Where: The Imperial What: American roots and blues band featuring Oliver and Chris (Medeski Martin & Wood) Wood, on tour to support their latest release “Paradise”.

HSBC Canada Sevens

HSBC Canada Sevens (Sunday) Where: BC Place Stadium, 10:00am What: The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is one of the most dynamic global sporting events on the market, featuring the dynamism of sevens rugby, paired with a spectacle of entertainment and fan engagement.

Archgoat & Blasphemy Where: The Rickshaw What: Finnish and Canadian black metal co-headliners with guests Valkyrja, Weregoat and Hellfire Deathcult.

VSO: Inspector Tovey Where: The Orpheum, 2:00pm What: For kids – Maestro Bramwell Tovey dons the Inspector hat to investigate the instruments of a symphony orchestra, in a fun and educational concert centred on Saint- Saëns’s famous Carnival of the Animals.

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The Men in White (ends this weekend) Where: Arts Club Theatre What: When Abdul’s cricket team decides to take action to end their losing streak, they talk of recruiting Abdul’s brother, Hasan, who is an expert at the sport. But bringing Hasan from India to Canada will take more than just a plane ticket, and not all members of the team agree with the high cost. Runs until: Saturday March 11, 2017

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (ends this weekend) Where: VanCity Theatre What: This five day celebration, beginning on International Women’s Day, is organized by Women in Film and Television Vancouver, a volunteer-run not-for-profit society founded in 1989 to advocate for, celebrate and promote women working in screen-based media. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Vancouver Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament (ends this weekend) Where: Richmond Oval What: For fans it’s one of the few opportunities to see some of the best quad athletes in the world play the fast paced sport poetically named murderball. For some players, it’s an opportunity to compete and train among the best in the world. For veterans, it’s training ground for the World Championships and the Olympics. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Elbow Room Cafe: the Musical

Elbow Room Cafe: the Musical (ends this weekend) Where: The York Theatre What: A candid look inside the world of Vancouver’s iconic Elbow Room Café, home of raucous service, celebrity sightings, and hearts of gold. This show explores the notion of legacy: how we age together in a technicolour world. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Mizoguchi the Master: Seven Films (ends this weekend) Where: The Cinematheque What: One of cinema’s towering talents, and arguably the preeminent master of classic Japanese film (although Ozu and Kurosawa have their champions, to be sure), Kenji Mizoguchi (1898-1956) was responsible for some of the most ravishingly beautiful films ever made. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Abraham in Motion

Abraham in Motion (ends this week) Where: Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre What: The multi award-winning Abraham entwines a sensual and provocative choreographic vocabulary with a strong emphasis on sound, human behaviour and all things visual, creating work that is manipulated and molded into something fresh and unique. Tickets available at Tickets Tonight. Runs until: Monday March 13, 2017

17th Annual Chutzpah! Festival | Abraham In Motion

17th Annual Chutzpah! Festival (ends this week) Where: Various locations What: Breathtaking dance, discerning theatre, hilarious comedy and globally-celebrated music highlight this year’s festival with world-class performances and workshops by international, Canadian and local artists. Runs until: Wednesday March 15, 2017

Bad People: Portraits of the Punishable Where: Hot Art Wet City What: Sadly, it is the final show of this fantastic little gallery. Come see the worst, the naughtiest, the darkest, the damnedest, the shady, the skittish, the last and the least, yourself. We know you’ll take a thing or two away. With miniature pieces and their miniature prices, it may even be some art. Runs until: Saturday March 18, 2017

Haroon Mirza

Haroon Mirza Where: The Contemporary Art Gallery What: The Contemporary Art Gallery presents the first solo exhibition in Canada by British artist Haroon Mirza. Runs until: Sunday March 19, 2016

Vancouver International Dance Festival

Vancouver International Dance Festival Where: Various locations What: A broad spectrum of dance presentation ranging from the slow introspection of butoh to the dynamic precision of ballet. Runs until: Saturday March 25, 2017

Judy Chartrand, What a Wonderful World Where: The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art What: Her beautiful and provocative work presents her own personal history and insights into life in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, and commentary on racism and post–colonial relations between Indigenous and non–Indigenous cultures. Runs until: Saturday March 25, 2016

Layers of Influence

Layers of Influence Where: UBC Museum of Anthropology What: This stunning exhibition will explore clothing’s inherent evidence of human ingenuity, creativity and skill, drawing from MOA’s textile collection — the largest collection in Western Canada — to display a global range of materials, production techniques and adornments across different cultures and time frames. Runs until: Sunday April 9, 2017

Vancouver Special Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: The first iteration of this series and it features works by 40 artists produced within the last five years—Vancouver’s post-Olympic period. The exhibition includes many emerging artists as well as those who are more established but whose ideas were prescient. Some are recent arrivals to Vancouver, while others are long-term residents who have already made significant contributions. Others are nomadic, less settled in one place and are working energetically between several locations. Runs until: Monday April 17, 2016

Nat Bailey Stadium Winter Farmers Market

Nat Bailey Stadium Winter Farmers Market Where: Nat Bailey Stadium What: Don’t fret the summers Farmers markets packing up – winter is here, and you can still shop local for fresh produce, preserves, baked goods, and crafts. Runs until: Saturday April 22, 2017

Hastings Park Farmers Market

Hastings Park Farmers Market Where: Hastings Park (near the PNE) What: The Hastings Park Farmers Market features a great selection of local produce; nursery items, fish, meat & dairy; artisan prepared foods, baking and treats; local crafts, and of course, food trucks. Runs until: Sunday April 30, 2017

Susan Point: Spindle Whorl

Pacific Crossings: Hong Kong Artists in Vancouver | Sunset, Carrie Koo

Retainers of Anarchy

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

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