Workshops
ORIGAMI with Yoko Tomita
Tuesday November 1
11am-1pm DTES Neighbourhood
House, 573 E. Hastings
2:30pm-4:30pm Aboriginal Front
Door, 384 Main
Origami (meaning “folding” and kami meaning “paper”) is the traditional Japanese art of folding paper. The goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of material into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpture techniques. During this Origami session Yoko Tomita will provide instructions on how to fold three traditional figures: a Crane, a lily and a box. Yoko is from Osaka, Japan and works as a community artist in East Vancouver. Over the last seven years, she has created community engaged art projects in murals, street banners, mosaics, lanterns, textile art, origami, acrylic and watercolour painting, and photography. Supplies provided. Free
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Presentation
HEALTHY AGING THROUGH THE ARTS Puppet Presentation
Tuesday November 1, 12:30pm-1pm
Strathcona Community Centre Seniors Lounge, 601 Keefer
Healthy Aging Through the Arts is a project for seniors interested in working with professional artists to explore their stories through art. The Strathcona Seniors group, led by artists Sharon Bayly and Maggie Winston, will present Guest House, an ensemble performance with puppets and video. Using a simple form of puppetry known as Toy Theatre, this piece explores different perspectives on the places we call “home”. Come out and see this delightful performance at the Strathcona Community Centre. Free
Community Celebration
DAY OF THE DEAD
Tuesday November 1, 2pm-4pm
Oppenheimer Park, 488 Powell
In the Downtown Eastside, Latin Americans celebrate Day Of The Dead with music, love and humour. We throw a party and invite the dead to join us for a couple hours before returning to “the other side.” Watari Research Association presents an afternoon of music and celebration. Bring flowers, candles, and photographs for the ofrenda (altar), noisemakers, costumes or musical instruments. We’ll share some folk music and a few stories with DTES community members. Everyone welcome. Free
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Mass
ALL SAINTS’ DAY MASS
Tuesday November 1, 6:30 pm
St. James’ Anglican Church, 303 E. Cordova
Visit with the congregation at St. James’ in High Mass for All Saints’ Day. You will find a glorious celebration of the gifts and love of God present in those now living among us and in all those who have gone before us. A time to gather in thanksgiving. If you haven’t visited St. James’ before, this is a wonderful time to come by. Everyone is welcome to the Mass and to the community pot-luck supper which will follow immediately afterward.
Music
CARNEGIE CABARET COFFEE HOUSE
Tuesday November 1, 6:45pm-10pm
Carnegie Community Centre Theatre, 401 Main
Participate in one of the longest running regular community music programs in the neighbourhood. Open mic and featured performers. Sign up at 6:45pm and show your stuff. Basic musical instruments provided. You may even entice a backup band to accompany you. Musicians and singers of all styles and skill level welcome! Free