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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People, another week positively jam-packed with events. May have missed some so please visit my website for additions as the week progresses. As usual please check with venues for changes to schedule. Enjoy!
 Gold Saucer – Sawdust Collector: New Works 14 Pay-what-you-canNovember 13, 2018 9:30 pm
Sawdust Collector. Weekly performance series curated by Barbara Adler, Cole Schmidt & James Meger. Tuesdays at the Gold Saucer Studio. NEW WORKS 14 Featuring WALLGRIN (Experimental Pop) ALVARO ROJAS (Composer-Musician) with Chris Gestrin (Piano/Keys) KATE FRANKLIN & JAMIE ROBINSON (Contemporary Dance)  Vancity Theatre – BurningNovember 14, 2018 1:00 pm
The award-winning Burning scored highest ever on Screen’s annual critics’ poll at the Cannes festival earlier this year. Riffing nimbly on a Murakami Haruki short story, Lee Changdong’s masterful thriller flickers with mystery. Jongsoo (Yoo Ahin, Veteran) reunites with classmate Haemi (Jun Jongseo), who seduces him and then scoots off to Africa. She returns with suave, moneyed Ben (Okja’s Steve Yeun), who makes Jongsoo roil with envy and self-pity; a creepy confession plunges him into tormenting despair. Burning imbues South Korea’s simmering social unrest with universal resonance. Tickets $11 ** Also on November 15, 16, 17 & 18 at different times**  Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket plays British Pop Tunes Free eventNovember 14, 2018 6:00 pm
Hip Pocket Trio goes Pop – Hip Pocket plays British Pop songs Adam Rohrlick: tenor saxophone and electric guitar Tilden Webb: keyboards Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass  22nd Annual Eastside Culture Crawl November 15-18, 2018This event runs from November 15, 2018 until November 18, 2018.
East Vancouver’s beloved four-day visual arts, design and crafts festival extends an invitation to discover 500+ artist studios in 80 buildings throughout Vancouver’s Eastside. Download the program here  The Kettle Society – 15th Annual Art Against Stigma Showcase Free eventNovember 15, 2018 5:00 pm
Opening reception. Hundreds of artworks from local artists and mental health clients. 100% of art sales go to the artist.  SFU Harbour Centre – Refuse: CanLit in Ruins/Vancouver Launch Free eventNovember 15, 2018 7:00 pm
The Vancouver launch of Refuse: CanLit in Ruins, a new collection of essays, poems, and conversations on the contemporary state of Canadian literature from Book*hug. Hosted by Dina Del Bucchia and Jen Sookfong Lee of Can’t Lit, and featuring readings by six of the collection’s 24 contributors: kim golberg, Sonnet l’Abbé, Keith Maillard, Laura Moss, A.H. Reaume, and Erika Thorkelson. Books for sale by Massy Books CASH BAR! Jewish Community Centre – Gallery Opening:A Whisper Across Time Free eventNovember 15, 2018 7:00 pm
Opening Reception, Book Launch and Slide Show With Olga Campbell and Brian Hall-Stevenson “A Whisper Across Time” is the story of one family’s experiences in the Holocaust. Olga Campbell tells a personal and moving story through prose, art and poetry, creating a multi-dimensional snapshot of family losses and intergenerational trauma. This is a story of remembering and healing. It is also a cautionary tale asking the reader to look at what is happening in the world today. Part memoir, part poetry, “A Whisper Across Time” will make you stop, feel and reflect. Olga Campbell’s art includes photography, sculpture, mixed media painting, and digital photocollage. She is also the author of “Graffiti Alphabet.”  WISE Hall – Rhythm n Roots & Roots N Wings Choir present Voices TogetherNovember 15, 2018 7:30 pm
Rhythm ’n’ Roots and Roots ’n’ Wings proudly present “Voices Together!” with special guests Iskwew Singers featuring Deanna Gestrin, Tiffany Moses and Sandy Scofield. Iskwew Singers (pronounced Is-kway-yo) are a trio of award-winning Aboriginal women who create and perform songs in the plains tradition. Their songs tell stories of connection to the earth, the creator, and one another. The heartbeat of mother earth is heard in their drums, sending a message of life and culture from a people who have survived the impact of colonization. Through Iskwew, performing with hand-drums and rattles, these powerful singers bring the songs and sounds of their rich and vibrant culture to the ears of the world. Roots ‘n’ Wings – a 48 voice, soulful women’s choir under the direction of Dawn Pemberton will sing a collection of songs that speak to the heart and move you and groove you! Rhythm ‘n’ Roots – a 50+ adventurous mixed choir under the direction of Karla Mundy will explore some of the beautiful music from around the world! Tickets $25/$22  Rio Theatre – Hard Rubber Orchestra: A Tribute to King CrimsonNovember 15, 2018 8:00 pm
John Korsrud’s 19 Piece Powerhouse Hard Rubber Orchestra Present – A Tribute to King Crimson John Korsrud, Bill Runge, Fred Stride and Eric Wettstein contribute arrangements. **Expect it to be loud.** Featuring special guests Leanne Dunic and Erik Severinson With Openers Juno nominated duo Peregrine Falls Tickets $25/$15  The Heatley – Lone Bear By DonationNovember 15, 2018 9:00 pm
Jazz-rock trio, Lone Bear unleashes its love of heavy grooves, pretty songs and no-rules music on instrumental versions of Black Sabbath, Neil Young, The Beatles, Ozzy Osborne, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden and more. Featuring some of Vancity’s heaviest hitters, Lone Bear mashes classic hits and original compositions through tweaked out modern jazz and free improv – always beastly, always fun.  Westcoast Big Band Festival November 16-18, 2018November 16, 2018
A full weekend showcasing 16 Lower Mainland bands performing everything from traditional swing to feature award-winning professional guest artist Campbell Ryga (saxophone), Rising Stars Maya Rae (vocal) and Thad Bailey-Mai (trumpet), and two hot young professional bands: Space Elevator and The Happiest Big Band on Earth. Musicians at all levels will also benefit from free jazz improvisation workshops by leading professionals. Performances and workshops are all FREE except for Saturday evening.  VLACC – Cine Club Brazilian Culture Double Bill: Oscar Niemeyer & Cinema Nova Free eventNovember 16, 2018 6:00 pm
VLACC Cine Club is proud to present two great Brazilian documentaries, in Portuguese with English subtitles. At Vancity Culture Lab – screenings followed by a moderated chat. Oscar Niemeyer – Life is a Breath of Air Oscar Niemeyer (b.1907–d.2012) was an extremely influential figure in the course of modern architecture, celebrating its potential as a liberating symbol expressing political and artistic aspiration. One of the lead architects responsible for the United Nations Headquarters in NYC (1947–52), Niemeyer is best-known for his curvaceous civic buildings in Brasilia (ca1950 60), the capital city of Brazil, which continues to inspire architects around the world. Cinema Nova A cinematic homage. A film essay that poetically investigates the eponymous Brazilian film movement, the most prominent in Latin America in the past century, through the analysis of its main auteurs: Nelson Pereira do Santos, Glauber Rocha, Leon Hirszman, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Ruy Guerra, Caca Diegues, Walter Lima Jr, Paulo Cesar Saraceni, among others. Free with VLACC membership $10 per year  Vancity Theatre – TransitNovember 16, 2018 6:30 pm
With occupying forces closing in on Paris, a haunted refugee named Georg (Franz Rogowski) assumes a dead writer’s identity—and, more importantly, transit papers—and flees to Marseille in hopes of sailing safely to Mexico. However, he soon becomes entangled in the lives of the other desperate souls who’ve been left behind, including the widow (Paula Beer) of the man he’s posing as. Liberally adapting the Second World War-set novel by Anna Seghers, Christian Petzold (Phoenix) masterfully conjures a fever dream-fuelled, noir-tinged romantic thriller that’s equally indebted to Casablanca and current affairs. Tickets $11 ** Showing until November 29 on different dates/times**  Libra Room – Hot Club of Mars featuring Deanna Knight By DonationNovember 16, 2018 7:00 pm
Swing, bossa, tango and more. The Hot Club of Mars is Vancouver’s most eclectic gypsy swing ensemble.  Frankie’s Jazz Club – From NYC : Emmet Cohen TrioThis event runs from November 16, 2018 until November 17, 2018.
Rapidly establishing himself as Vancouver’s (and the world’s) favourite piano player, Emmet Cohen, swings through town with his all-star trio. Cohen was last in town during the 2018 festival with special guest Houston Person, but this intimate Frankie’s Jazz Club appearance will give audiences a chance to appreciate his extraordinary piano playing fully. Audience members will be treated to a master class in stylistic juxtapositions, including the melding of stride, blues, church, bebop, free, and contemporary styles, resulting in the innovative sound of swing’s future. Cover $25  Jazz @ The Pat – Dave Say Quintet Free eventNovember 17, 2018 3:00 pm
Jazz @ The Pat presents Dave Say’s double drums quintet Say no more… Dave Say – saxophone George Mcfetridge – piano Paul Blaney – bass Buff Allen – drums Bernie Arai – drums  Russian Hall – Table Songs FestivalNovember 17, 2018 6:30 pm
Slivovica Productions, Caravan World Rhythms, and Transformation Projects are proud to present: * TABLE SONGS FESTIVAL * Inspired by “Supra”, the Georgian tradition of gathering around a feast table and participating in folk songs, music, and dance, we will bring this experience to Vancouver showcasing four cultures’ different ways of celebrating life. There will be four groups from cultures that have a tradition of singing around a table while enjoying food and drink placed throughout the room. They will take turns in leading songs, a capella or with musical accompaniment. You are invited to participate. With … Onefourfive (Seattle) – Georgian tradition, Zlatna Mountain (Vancouver) – South Slavic tradition, Princeton Porch Party (Princeton) – English tradition, Forrás Banda (Vancouver/Seattle) – Hungarian Tradition*** There are two types of tickets: the feast price includes a multiple-course Georgian meal, with seating at 6:30pm. The second option allows latecomers to enter after 9pm to enjoy the party at a much lower ticket price. *** FRIDAY NIGHT SOLD OUT  The Heatley – Monica Lee Band By DonationNovember 17, 2018 9:00 pm
Monica Lee returns to the Heatley for a night of soul food music. Some described her as a modern day Patsy Cline or is she possibly Edith Piaf’s great great granddaughter? Anyhow, her love for Carol King’s ‘say it like it is’ lyrics and Neil Young’s rockin’ feels has germinated into a collection of stories and songs that will bring you back from where ever you have been. Backed by her powerhouse band of giants,  8East-V.Houle, K. Silins, J. Page, B. Horswill, K. Loewen By DonationNovember 17, 2018 9:00 pm
Set 1 Viviane Houle Voice Jeremy Page Saxophone Karlis Silins Bass Kenton Loewen Drums Set 2 Brian Horswill Piano Karlis Silins Bass Kenton Loewen Drums $10- 20 suggested donation but come if you’re broke.  VPL Main Branch – What The Poets Are Doing: Vancouver Book Launch Free eventNovember 18, 2018 1:00 pm
The release of What the Poets Are Doing: Canadian Poets in Conversation! The Vancouver launch will feature readings and discussion with four of the book’s contributors: Elizabeth Bachinsky, Raoul Fernandes, Amanda Jernigan and Russell Thornton. Hosted by editor Rob Taylor, and opening with a poem by special guest Arleen Pare! The launch will take place in the brand new Montalbano Family Theatre, which is part of the newly redesigned top floors of the Central Branch (8th Floor). You can participate in the afternoon’s events by tweeting your questions for the poets to #WhatThePoets! Stick around after the reading for the Dead Poets Reading Series November reading, which will take place in the same venue at 3 PM! Space limited so arrive early.  St.Andrews Wesley Jazz Vespers – Sarah Kennedy & Friends By DonationNovember 18, 2018 4:00 pm
Sarah Kennedy has been invited to provide the musical interludes for this lovely Sunday afternoon service. She will be joined by Nick Peck (piano), Alex Kelley (bass) and Miles Wong (drums) playing a selection of standards and original tunes Sarah and Dan Reynolds co-composed using the poetry of Hafiz. Music designed for soul elevation.  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Bill and Cory Weeds By DonationNovember 18, 2018 6:30 pm
Guitarist Bill Weeds and saxophonist Cory Weeds ( (yes, they are related!) play swinging standards, groovy bossa nova’s and sultry ballads. With bass t.b.a.  WISE Hall – Petunia & The Vipers By DonationThis event runs from November 5, 2018 until December 24, 2018.
Monday night Residency… Petunia & The Vipers Hillbilly-flavoured-swing inflected-ragtime-goodtime-thunderously rolling-one-of-a-kind music.  Vancity Theatre – Horn From The Heart: The Paul Butterfield StoryNovember 19, 2018 8:15 pm
Music Mondays presents… Dynamite on the blues harp, Paul Butterfield took the Chicago blues scene by storm in the 1960s – he even stole Muddy Waters’ rhythm section out from under him. Through his music and words, along with first‐hand accounts of his family, his band mates and those closest to him, not forgetting BB King, Todd Rundgren, Bonnie Raitt and other legends, Horn From the Heart tells the complex story of a man many call the greatest blues harmonica player of all time. Tickets $11 |
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