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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… heads up.. if you are interested seeing the Fleabag or The Irishman, advance tickets are a must. Showings of both films are selling out fast! Please check my website for additions/updates during the week. And remember to also check with venues for schedule changes. They happen!
 Vancity Theatre – The IrishmanNovember 19, 2019 4:20 pm
Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa… The Irishman is an epic tapestry of American crime and corruption, a magnum opus in the mould of Casino and GoodFellas. Frank Sheeran (De Niro) is an Irish American, an ex GI who learned to kill during WWII and put his skills to profitable use when he returned home and became a hit man for the mob. Tickets $11 ** Also showing at 8.30p.m. and on several other dates. Advance tickets a must. Selling out fast**  Water St Cafe – Winston Matsushsita TrioNovember 19, 2019 7:00 pm
Vancouver-born Jazz pianist Winston Matsushita is an alumnus of University of Toronto Jazz program. His soulful sound has been featured in all of Toronto’s major Jazz venues from The Rex Jazz & amp; Blues Bar, to The Old Mill and the Jazz Bistro. Winston has played in many venues across Canada and the United States, and has performed with Grammy and Juno award winners such as Maria Schneider, Tim Ries and many more. A $5 per set cover is collected.  Jazz at the Smith – Andrea Superstein with guest Elizabeth ShepherdNovember 19, 2019 8:00 pm
Andrea Superstein Ensemble perform The Not So Standards. Andrea will be joined by special guest, Montreal-based vocalist Elizabeth Shepherd, with James Meger, bass, and Mark Nelson, drums $10 at the door  Tyrant Studios – Contemporary Jazz Series plays Aaron Parks Invisible CinemaNovember 19, 2019 9:30 pm
For the second night of the Contemporary Jazz Series, hosted by Julian Jayme the band will play Aaron Parks album “Invisible Cinema” in its entirety. Julian Jayme – Guitar Max Huberdeau – Piano Michael Wagler – Bass Kevin Romain – Drums 9pm doors, 9:30 show. Cover $10 at the door.  York Theatre – East Van Panto:Pinocchio Nov 20- Jan 5, 2020November 20, 2019
East Van Panto returns for a seventh year. When a lonely old ice-cream seller named Gelato is given a puppet by the mysterious Beckwoman of Commercial Drive, his dreams of having a child suddenly come true. Join a locally famous cricket, an angry orca, and a dastardly fox as poor Pinocchio does his best to tell everyone the truth and become a real boy. Will there be a Cappuccino War between the Abruzzos and the Calabrias? And why are all those kids ditching class to go to Hastings Racecourse? Don’t worry, Pinocchio—just follow your nose! Tickets from $25-$75  Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket featuring Tilden Webb Free eventNovember 20, 2019 6:00 pm
Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar and tenor saxophone, Tilden Webb: keyboard, Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass  Frankie’s Jazz Bar – Daphne Roubini & Black GardeniaNovember 20, 2019 8:00 pm
Led by Daphne Roubini on vocals/ukulele, Black Gardenia’s burnished blend of vintage jazz, country, folk, and blues takes listeners back to an age when cool meant classy and noir was the norm. With Paul Pigat guitar, Chris Davis trumpet, Steve Charles bass Cover $10  8East – Carter/Miller/Diep | Muller/Younger/van der Schyff PWYCNovember 20, 2019 8:30 pm
Jp Carter – trumpet Vi An Diep – Koto Lisa Cay Miller – piano Jeff Younger – guitar Torsten Muller – bass Dylan van der Schyff – drums Suggested donation $20/$10/$0  Firehall Arts Theatre – Fado The Saddest Music in the World Nov 21 – Dec 14, 2019November 21, 2019
Acclaimed Portuguese-Canadian playwright Elaine Ávila’s new play, FADO, is a tale of love and ghosts set in the back alleys and brothels of old Lisbon. Part concert, part theatre, the story of a young woman confronting her country’s Fascist past and her own identity is interwoven with the heartbreaking national music of Portugal known as Fado, which means “fate.” Tickets $40/$35  The Heatley- Bottom Shelf Bourbon Trio with Christie Rose By DonationNovember 21, 2019 8:00 pm
From a cheeky turn of phrase, to the ache of love and loss, to the vivid beauty and plain revelation evoked by small details, Christie Rose‘s lyric-driven songs tread a varied range of observation and human emotion. The Bottom Shelf Bourbon Trio plays core roots music anchored somewhere between the lowdown grit and growl of early blues, the high lonesome sounds of bluegrass, and folk.  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Kria Wall By DonationNovember 21, 2019 8:30 pm
Vocalist Kria Wall has a beautiful sound that evokes the modern jazz voices of Gretchen Parlato and Kate McGarry. Drawing from her own compositions and the American songbook her performances are inspiring. With David Blake – guitar, Conrad Good – bass, and Bernie Arai – drums  36th Annual Britannia Craft Fair November 22-24, 2019November 22, 2019
Every November Britannia hosts a 3 day Christmas Craft Fair which features a variety of hand made creations from local artists. The $2 admission provides each shopper the chance to enjoy local live music, time for shopping and eating while kicking off the holiday season. All proceeds go towards arts, sports and leadership programs for inner-city children and youth through the Britannia Community Schools HUB.  22nd Annual EU Film Festival Nov 22- Dec 2, 2019November 22, 2019
Europe without the jet lag! Explore 25 European countries all from the comfort of The Cinematheque’s theatre. This annual showcase of acclaimed new and recent films from across greater Europe includes award winners, domestic blockbusters, festival circuit faves, and official Oscar submissions. Comprised of entries from 25 European countries, this year’s festival promises to be a dynamic and entertaining celebration of the diversity, creativity, and accomplishments of contemporary European filmmaking.  Red Lion – Johnston/Hood & friends By DonationThis event runs from October 25, 2019 until November 29, 2019.
Every Friday Ron Johnston (piano) and Cameron Hood (bass) serve up several sets of eclectic jazz. Musical guests rotate… sometimes vocalists, sometimes not.  Tyrant Studios – Argue NakedNovember 22, 2019 9:30 pm
Friday night jazz series continues this week with Argue Naked. Info re the band to be added asap!  Scotiabank Dance Centre – Raven Spirit DanceNovember 23, 2019 2:00 pm
As part of the 12th biennial Dance in Vancouver Gathering Light follows the journey of seed to flower, beginning with the stirrings of consciousness to the full embrace of transformation. This luminous quartet choreographed by Artistic Director Michelle Olson delves into the impulses rooted in our bodies that travel through us to find the light, while revealing the ceremonies that support our full bloom. Performed in the round, the work creates a distinctive sense of ritual where transformation is an experience we share with the performers. Tickets $34/$25  Pat’s Pub – Eakle Brothers Quintet Free eventNovember 23, 2019 3:00 pm
Kit brings his brother Matt (from David Grisman’s band) up from Bellingham to play originals, funk and standards set in a deep groove. Brent Gubbels – bass ~ Craig Scott – drums Tom Arntzen – piano ~ Matt Eakle – flute Kit Eakle – violin  Frankie’s Jazz Club – From New York: Roxy Coss QuintetNovember 23, 2019 8:00 pm
Musician, composer, and activist Roxy Coss has headlined at venues around the world. Downbeat listed her as a Rising Star on soprano saxophone for six years, and Jazziz called her an artist to watch. She has performed with jazz legends including Clark Terry, Billy Kaye, Rufus Reid, and Louis Hayes. Her fifth album, Quintet (OiM), received four stars from Downbeat. Roxy is on the board of the Jazz Educators Network; on faculty at Juilliard, The New School, and BMCC; and is a founder of Women In Jazz Organization (WIJO). With Miki Yamanaka on piano, Alex Goodman on guitar, Dave Barron on bass and Jimmy Macbride on drums Cover $20  Water St Cafe – John Gross TrioNovember 24, 2019 6:00 pm
Saxophonist John Gross joins keyboardist Jillian Lebeck Noriega and bassist André Lachance in this group formed to spotlight each members deep melodic sense and to play songs that are timeless and beautiful. They approach each piece with respect, care and love. Billy Strayhorn. Johnny Mandel, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Duke Ellington are some of the composers they admire and and will be paying tribute to. A $5 per set cover will be collected.  Rio Theatre -National Theatre Live: FleabagNovember 25, 2019 9:30 pm
The hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series FLEABAG, captured live for cinemas from London’s West End. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (FLEABAG, KILLING EVE) and directed by Vicky Jones, “Fleabag” is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. Tickets $15 advance. Purchase soon. ** Also on Dec 3 and December 8. Several shows SOLD OUT already** |
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