Music & Dance
BARRIO FLAMENCO: Flamenco for the People
Wednesday November 2, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Carnegie Theatre, 401 Main
Celebrate the spirit of the Downtown Eastside with an unforgettable night of live flamenco music and dance! Flamenco is originally an art form by and for the people, danced and played with ferocity, joy, laughter and tears. ‘Barrio’ refers to the vibrant and tight-knit neighbourhoods in southern Spain where flamenco originated. The evening, organized by Kelty McKerracher, features some of the most compelling flamenco artists in the city and performances to honour Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. As the divide between this world and the spirit world blurs, join us for an exciting juerga (flamenco party) to play, pray, laugh, cry, enjoy, and stamp your feet! A wildly-popular event so come early to sit near the front to see the dancers feet! Ole! Free
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Workshop
IMAGE THEATRE with Angelo Moroni
Wednesday November 2, 10am-1pm
Oppenheimer Park, 488 Powell
Come explore and share with the public your ideas, strengths and concerns using your body and voice to create a space for reflection, action and solidarity. Participants must commit to two sessions Wed Oct 26 and Wed Nov 2; a street presentation will be determined at the workshop.
See Wed Oct 26 for details. Free
Panel & Walking Tour
SÉANCE WITH ZOMBIE ARTISTS
& GENTRI-F**KATION TOUR
Wednesday November 2, 11am
Meet in the Carnegie Theatre, 401 Main
Calling the 100-block of East Hastings a “dead zone” is absurd enough to wake the dead. Meet Zombie Artists Against Gentri-F**kation Salvador Deli, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol and Vincent Van Gogh – in a satiric talk show expose hosted by the controversial Jerry Springboard. Audience members who survive the talk show will be guided on a Gentri-F**kation Tour of the so-called “four blocks of hell” by notorious developer stooge Ratzo Rizzo. Presented by the STOP PANTAGES CONDOS coalition: dtesnotfordevelopers.wordpress.com. Free for DTES residents, donations accepted from guests
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Workshop
VERTICAL GARDENS with Michael Corbin
Wednesday November 2, 11am-1pm
DTES Neighbourhood House, 573 E. Hastings
Originating in 2004 in Costa Rica, Gardeners Without Borders have come to Canada with the goal to provide local initiatives with capacity building frameworks and a best practices approach to food security planning. What better group to come to the DTES Neighbourhood Right to Food program with a workshop on the “biorope micro garden” technique combined with “Le-go Garden” frameworks. Join urban gardener Michael Corbin in a workshop where you will build a simple and practical vertical garden. For more information about the techniques visit www.gwb4u.wordpress.com. For more information about the workshop call 604-215-2090. Supplies provided. Free
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Music in the Streets
SNOWY OWL DRUMMERS
Wednesday November 2, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Starts at Pigeon Park, Carrall & Hastings
Led by singer and community activist Dalannah Gail Bowen, the Snowy Owl Drummers are a committed group of Aboriginal women playing hand drums and singing traditional songs. The community’s heartbeat on the street. Feel the rhythm, sing the songs! Presented with the support of Vancouver Moving Theatre, Community Arts Council of Vancouver and the City of Vancouver Great Beginnings Program. Free
Workshop
ORIGAMI with Yoko Tomita
Wednesday November 2, 2pm-4pm
EWMA Art Studio, 54 E. Cordova
During this Origami session Yoko will provide instructions on how to fold three traditional figures: a Crane, a lily and a box. See Tues Nov 1 for details. Supplies provided. Free
Workshop Showcase
DTES HIP HOP SHOWCASE WORKSHOP with Quin Martins
Wednesday November 2, 4pm-6pm
W2 Media Café, 111 W. Hastings
Join local media and film artist Quin Martins for a workshop and discussion revolving around Hip Hop culture. For more information call 604-689-9896 or visit www.creativetechnology.org. Free
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Mass
ALL SOULS’ DAY MASS
Wednesday November 2, 6:30pm
St. James’ Anglican Church, 303 E. Cordova
The St. James’ Choir sings at this spiritual gathering to give thanks for all the departed, no matter who they were, or what they believed. Pray for all, especially for those who may not have had anyone to pray for them. You are welcome to come and remember all of your beloved ones who have moved on from this life. If you have names of the departed you would like read aloud during the prayers, please contact the church office by Friday October 28 at 604-685-2532. Everyone welcome.