C.I.A. Concerts and Live at the WISE present the Jim Jones Revue with special guest Cousin Harley this Monday April 21st at the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street. You can expect a show stomping good time. Tickets are available for $20 in advance online at Brown Paper Tickets, or in person at Red Cat Records, Highlife Records or the WISE Lounge. Tickets will be available at the door for $25. You are encouraged to purchase your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show gets under way at 8:00 pm. This is a 19+ event.
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The Jim Jones Revue With Guest Cousin Harley At The Wise Hall April 21st
17 Apr
Mrs. Warren’s Profession The Rickshaw Theatre April 22 – 27
7 Apr
Mrs. Warren’s Profession is a theatre event being presented by Alley Theatre starting April 22nd for a four day run. This play was originally written in 1893 by George Bernard Shaw and was originally banned for its controversial subject matter for over 30 years. Alley Theatre invites you to a post modern revisitation of this famous play which will include live music by Juno award-winning musicians Gentle Party featuring Shanto Acharia, Meredith Bates and Elisa Thorn at the Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings Street.
The play centers around a young woman who discovers her privileged lifestyle was paid for by her mother’s sex work. The two women enter a battle over what it means to be a modern woman, a working woman and just plain be a woman. Tickets are available for $20 in advance at Brown Paper Tickets or $25 at the door (cash only). $3 from every ticket will be donated to WISH Drop-In Centre Society and PACE Society. Show starts at 8:00 pm sharp each evening.
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Tangent Café Debuts New Thursday Jazz Series on March 6th
5 Mar
You will often find jazz on Sunday afternoons at the Tangent Café, 2095 Commercial Drive, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. This week though Tangent Café debuts their Thursday night jazz series which will kicks off at 8:30 pm on March 6th. The line up so far for the month of March, looks like this:
March 6th Ihor Kukurudza Trio
March 13 James Danderfer Quartet
March 20th Bill Coon with Brad Turner and Darren Radtke
March 27 Brent Mah Trio
Tangent Café offers some great food, craft beer and no cover charge for the music. It’s a great spot to pop in and enjoy the music which goes to 11:30 pm.
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The Irish Edge At The Rickshaw Theatre Saturday March 8th
25 FebCeltic Fest Vancouver now in its 10th year takes over Vancouver from March 8th – 16th with a series of events that include live music, dance and theatre. Among the line up of many great events, is the Irish Edge at the Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings Street, Saturday, March 8th.
The night kicks off at 9:00 pm with Ireland’s hottest band Hermitage Green in their first ever Canadian performance. Following them is Vancouver’s own, Vagabonds, an all Irish group bringing you Celtic-edged contemporary rock and traditional Irish favourites. Dancing Gaelic-style is encouraged! Tickets for this event are available for $25 at Tickets Tonight, or $30 at the door, provided the event isn’t sold out. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. for what is sure to be a lively eventful evening.
Photo: Hermitage Green (Celtic Fest Vancouver)
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Crystal Shawanda Saturday March 1st At The York Theatre
21 Feb
The Talking Stick Festival presents Crystal Shawanda on Saturday, March 1st at the York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive. Crystal Shawanda is a member of the Wikwemikong Native Reservation on Canada’s Manitoulin Island in Ontario. Crystal Shawanda released her first single in Canada in 2008 “You Can Let Go”. It was the fastest climbing single on the Canadian Country Singles Chart since Carolyn Dawn Johnson’s “Georgia” in 2000. Her latest album, Just Like You, was released in 2012. In January 2013, Crystal performed at the Presidential inauguration in Washington, DC. She has also won her first Juno Award for Aboriginal Album of the Year. You are invited to take in what I expect will be a great performance in an intimate space in the newly refurbished York Theatre on Saturday, March 1st at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available online at The Cultch and prices range from $18.75 to $35.75.
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7th Annual Ladies First Art Show & Tour Opening Reception Hot Art Wet City February 20th
19 Feb
Hot Art Wet City, 2206 Main Street, plays host to the 7th Annual Ladies First Art Show and Tour. Beginning with an opening reception this Thursday, February 20th, this event features international, local, up and coming and legendary female pop artists. The show is curated by Tart Arts and after its run in Vancouver, will travel to various US and Canadian cities throughout the year. Some of the artists included in this year’s show and where they are from are listed below:
Lisa Petrucci (Seattle)
Edith Lebeau (Montreal)
Kirsten Easthope (Denver)
Miss Meow (Vancouver)
Sara Ray (Los Angeles)
Holly Ruth Anderson (Vancouver)
Vicki M. (Vancouver)
Nicole Steen (Vancouver)
Paige Reynolds (Toronto)
Bonni Reid (Vancouver)
Emily Thomas (Toronto)
Iris Satijn (Amsterdam)
Lizzie Carr (Calgary)
Phresha Le Vandale (Vancouver)
Megan Besmirched (Chicago)
Kelly Haigh (Vancouver)
Jenn Brisson (Vancouver)
Avrell Fox (Nelson)
Emma Mount (Wimborne,UK)
Megz Majewski (Vancouver)
Redd Walitzki (Seattle)
Carol Nottingham (Victoria)
Come out Thursday and enjoy the art and music by DJ Kookie. If you miss the opening reception which kicks off at 7:00 pm, the 7th Annual Ladies First Art Show & Tour runs until March 8th. Hot Art Wet City is open Wednesday to Saturday 12 – 5 pm.
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An Evening Of Balkan Bhangra Dancing At The Russian Hall February 15th
13 Feb
You are invited to come and experience an evening of Indian and Balkan music and dance this Saturday night. This event hosted by Slivovica Productions and Transformation Projects promises to be an energetic and fun evening. The evening will kick off with a dance workshop led by Nada Putnik of the Gradina Balkan Dancers and Deep Sahota of the Royal Academy of Bhangra. They will be teaching you Indian dances as well as some traditional community folk dances. No experience is necessary to participate. Everyone is welcome to attend. The only request is that you arrive on time so you can take part in the lessons.
After the dance lesson, the show begins. The evening will showcase the talents of the Vancity Bhangra dancers, one of Metro Vancouver’s most popular dance troupes and the Vijay Indian Brass Band performing traditional Indian wedding music. To mix things up, Orkestar Slivovica, a Balkan Brass band, will showcase their talents by performing music in the Roma-trumpet-band tradition from Southern Serbia and Macedonia. And if that’s not enough, Luciterra Fusion Bellydancers will perform a modern fusion dance.
This event takes place at the Russian Hall located in Strathcona at 600 Campbell Avenue. There will be a bar and food selection including some Indian sweets, spicy hot Chai tea, Bosnian savory pastries, signature Serbian sausages as well as wine and spirits and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets are $20 in advance and available online at Brown Paper Tickets, or in person at Highlife Records, 1317 Commercial Drive. Tickets will also be available at the door for $25. Note all ages are welcome and those under 19 get in for $10. Doors open at 7:00 pm with the dance workshop getting under way soon thereafter and the show gets under way at 8:00 pm.
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Eat Drink Dance At Hawkers Market February 8th
3 Feb
The Hawkers Market is back this Saturday, February 8th, at East Van Studios, 870 E. Cordova Street. If you have not checked out this event, you are missing a delicious treat. This underground foodie event has a different group of vendors each month, so each market is unique. Lots of samples available and small affordable portions for purchase so you can taste your way around the room.
This weekend, for something sweet with Valentine’s Day approaching, you can expect to find Liam Brownrigg with some local honey products and chocolates by Bumble and Oak Chocolates as well as BPP Ice Cream featuring an adult sundae bar. Refreshments will be provided by 33 Acres Brewing Co. and Oollo Tea to name but two. Other vendors on hand include Flip Flip Truck, Wonton Girl and more. Come tantalize your taste buds and help support young local entrepreneurs.Tickets are $10 in advance and available online at Eventbrite or at the door for $15. Event gets underway at 7:00 pm.
Would you like to win 2 tickets to this weekend’s Hawkers Market? Check out the contest with the Georgia Straight for your chance to win. You have until February 5th to enter.
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Tonight Live Music With Highrise Lonesome At The Tipper Restaurant & Review Room
1 Feb
The Tipper Restaurant & Review Room, 2066 Kingsway (at Victoria), continues its Saturday Night Concert Series with live music by Highrise Lonesome tonight. If you come for a bite of dinner first, come early, as the restaurant is small and can be busy. Or a personal favourite that is close by and within walking distance is the Green Lettuce Restaurant, 1949 Kingsway. The food is a mix of Asian cuisines (Indian and Chinese) and pretty delicious from personal experience and reports by others. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. at the Tipper Restaurant & Review Room and the show gets going at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.
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Community Dance Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre February 1st
27 Jan
South Hill Neighbours invite you to a Community Dance at the Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre February 1st from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre, if you don’t know it, is a great little community hall located in SE Vancouver at Prince Albert Street & 60th. It has been recently renovated and will soon see the return of the Baker’s Market. This is a great facility that hosts live theatre, dance groups, culinary artists, painters, orchestras and more. Outdoors they are growing herbs and are starting a food garden with native edible plants in the Spring.
This weekend though it is all about the dance. You, your family, neighbours and friends are invited to come out and dance. Or if you aren’t that great at dancing, come out and learn to dance. Dancing will be led by Basil Houtman who we’ve learnt has experience leading community dances. He will be sure to get everyone up dancing. No dance partner required, just show up and get ready to have some fun. This is a free event that gets under this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
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