Community
ST. JAMES’ BARGAIN SALE
Friday October 31, 11am – 12:30pm
St. James’ Anglican Church, 303 E. Cordova
A Bargain Hunter’s Bonanza! Eagerly anticipated throughout the year, the St. James’ Women’s Guild Bargain Sale is the gold mine event to catch. Don’t miss this hour and a half opportunity of Bargain Sale Heaven to pick up household items, gifts, electronics, clothes and other items, for cheap, cheap, cheap prices. Think aff ordable! Find a last minute Hallowe’en costume or perhaps that long desired I’ve-been-looking-for-this-but-could-neveraff ord-it kitchen item! Everyone welcome.
Meet The Artist
WINDOW/COMMUNITY Louise Francis-Smith
Friday October 31, 1pm – 3pm
Gam Gallery, 110 E. Hastings
Exhibition October 18 to November 14
Meet artist documentarian Louise Francis-Smith and view Window/Community, an exhibition of her photographs. For over thirty years Louise has focused her lens on the architecture and people in the streets of historic Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside. Her work captures the streets half-undressed, when morning light brings its warmth and beauty to old wood and brick buildings. The derelict and the patina, old and new, ruin and renovation, collide in images that belong to the decades-old genre of street photography, revealing the human condition below the surface of things. Her work reflects and uncovers layers of complexity in this vibrant and sometimes heartbreaking neighbourhood.
Hours: Fri and Sat, 1pm-5pm and by appointment: www.gamgallery.com.
Showcase
LIFESKILLS SLAM POETRY & MUSIC THERAPY
Friday October 31, 1pm – 3pm
Lifeskills Centre, 412 E. Cordova
Artists from the Downtown Eastside craft poetry, mix it with music, and perform their own original work. Led by Devon Martin, aka “Dr. Metro,” the leader of the regular Slam Poetry and Music Therapy program at Lifeskills. For the Festival, they open their doors to an audience. Participate or sit back and enjoy.
Everyone welcome to this free showcase!
Workshop
YELLOW ROSES AND A CUP OF TEA
with Rosemary Georgeson, Ali Lohan & Sarah May Redmond
Friday October 31, 2pm – 4pm
Oppenheimer Park, 488 Powell Street
Please come out and share some thoughts, words and memories with us over a fragrant cup of tea at the Oppenheimer Park Ladies Tea Party – a free workshop for self-declared women. “I can see my memories dancing in the gentle wisps of steam flowing up from my cup of tea, my grandmother’s yellow roses are here today.” What words and memories play for you?
Community
BARNYARD BASH!
Friday October 31, 5pm – 8pm
Coastal Church (Strathcona Church), 431 Princess
All are welcome to Barnyard Bash!, a free Coastal Church Hallowe’en event for kids and families in the community. Participate in indoor games, a live petting zoo and a pie eating contest! New to the Downtown Eastside/Strathcona, the congregation of the Coastal Church is made up of individuals from all walks of life who are passionate about community and putting their principles into action.
For more information: call 604-684-8475 or visit www.coastalchurch.org
Community
HALLOWE’EN DANCE & COSTUME PARTY
Friday October 31, 7pm – 9:45pm
Carnegie Theatre, 401 Main
Tonight is Hallowe’en and the spooky Carnegie Centre invites you to put on your most frightful face and join in the dance! The band, SeaSmoke, plays a wide range of dance music and rock ‘n roll! Featuring neighbourhood darlings Peggy Wilson (guitar, vocals and bass), Rose Eide (vocals and percussion), Murray Black (vocals, keyboard and bass), Russell Styles (sax), and Robert Inglis (vocals, drums and percussion). It’s all about dancing, so brush up your scary moves and join the ghouls at Carnegie for a bone-rattling good time!
Free. Everyone welcome!
Theatre
THE RAYMUR MOTHERS They Wouldn’t Take No For An Answer
Friday October 31, 8pm
Russian Hall, 600 Campbell
See Wednesday October 29 for full description and ticket information.