History Walk
FIRE!
with John Atkin
Sunday November 8, 10am
(approx. 2 hours)
Meet at SE corner of Dunlevy and Alexander
In April of 1886 citizens of the town of Granville celebrated the incorporation of their town as the new city of Vancouver. The future held promise. Three months later the new city was a smoking ruin, destroyed by an out of control clearing fire. This had a profound affect on the future development of the city. On this tour we’ll look at the fire, its aftermath, and the impact on the eastside as the city rebuilt itself. $10 for non-residents, pay what you can for local residents
Art Talk
EASTSIDE MURAL PROJECT
with Richard Tetrault
Sunday November 8, 11:30am-1:30pm
Russian Hall downstairs, 600 Campbell
Have you seen them? They are spectacular! Four large-scale murals celebrate Vancouver’s Eastside community’s history and commemorate the 100th anniversary of Britannia School. Just completed, the murals add a colourful and dynamic quality to this diverse community and one of these murals is located on the outside walls of the Russian Hall in Strathcona. Join coordinating artist Richard Tetrault for a presentation about the murals, the project and public art in this area. Sit back and learn about the fruits of their labour. Light refreshments available at minimal cost. Please note that the downstairs of the Russian Hall is not wheelchair accessible. Free
Cooking Class
SEASONAL SOUPS
with chef Robert Wilson-Smith
Sunday November 8, 11:30am-2:30pm
radha yoga & eatery, 728 Main 2nd floor
Ever wonder how to feed the hungry ones on a crisp, fall day? Or simply what to do with all those vegetable peelings? Learn the craft of vegan soup making! Explore the options with the local, seasonal abundance while optimizing your health & budget. We will cover light & dark stocks, vegetable soups, bean soups, soups with grains, other sources of protein, tricks to make soups creamy without dairy, how to increase nutrition & flavour with sea-vegetables & miso… and even how to make radha’s very own Community Dhal, including how to properly “temper” Indian spices. For more information: 604-605-0011 or www.radhavancouver.org. $40 session
Community Celebration
VANCOUVER JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL & JAPANESE HALL FOOD BAZAAR
Sunday November 8, 12pm-3pm
Japanese Hall, 487 Alexander
Come early to this semi-annual Japanese feast and eat, eat, eat! VJLS & JH volunteers work feverishly over many days to make and serve a wide variety of menu items, hot, fresh, seasonal and affordable. This fundraising event is always popular, with door and raffle prizes and a silent auction. As a special festival treat, performers from the world class Wushu Taiji Qigong Institute based in the Buddhist Temple across from Oppenheimer Park will demonstrate the ancient martial art of Kung Fu. Free
Music in the Streets
DTES SAMBA BAND
Sunday November 8, 2:30pm & 3:30pm
Starts at Main & Hastings
More music in the streets. Played by Downtown Eastside involved residents bringing the spirit of samba to our community. For full description see Saturday Nov 7. All welcome. Free. For their final set the band will process east to the Ukrainian Hall to appear on stage at the AUUC Concert.
Reading
READING (AND WRITING) CIRCLE
Sunday November 8, 3pm
Spartacus Books, 684 E. Hastings
A regular Sunday afternoon reading circle put on by the Collective of the new Library in Spartacus Books. Bring, initiate or propose a text whether you find it inspiring or to bash. The circle could take the writing to a reflective or critical place. For more information contact spartlib@gmailcom or go to www.spartacusbooks.org. Free
Visual Arts POSTPONED to Spring 2010
THE DOWNTOWN ART WALK
Sunday November 8, early afternoon into the late evening
Various galleries & studios in the Downtown Eastside
also Sat Nov 7
For description see Sat Nov 7. Free
Chants
SATSANG
Sunday November 8, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
radha yoga & eatery, 728 Main 2nd floor
Chant. Meditate. Renew. Chant for the neighbourhood and for world peace. All are welcome. For more information: 604-605-0011 or www.radhavancouver.org. By donation
Community Celebration
ASSOCIATION OF UNITED UKRAINIAN CANADIANS COMMUNITY CONCERT & SUPPER
Sunday November 8, 3pm
Ukrainian Hall, 805 E. Pender
The AUUC is pleased to present their season opening concert for the closing afternoon of the Festival. Featuring all of their performing arts groups, the Barvinok Choir, the AUUC Folk Orchestra, the Dovbush Dancers and the AUUC School of Dancing, the concert offers a welcoming atmosphere of Ukrainian traditions. Enjoy this afternoon of lively music, invigorating dance, colourful costumes, and an array of special guests including: a welcome song with Squamish elder Sam George; a spectacular presentation of the martial arts with the Wushu Taiji Qigong Institute; rousing songs of labour history and workers’ rights with The Diggers (Earle Peach, Regina Brennan and Dan Keaton); and soaring harmonies of Metis singer and songwriter Sandy Scofield. Stay after the concert for the hall’s delicious traditional Ukrainian Supper. Concert and supper $15. Be sure to book your tickets in advance for this very popular event. For tickets call 604-254-3436.
Community Celebration
URBAN BARN DANCE with THREE POTATO
Sunday November 8, 7pm
Ukrainian Hall, 805 E. Pender
This event is so popular and so much fun each year that it has become a festival tradition. Grab your friends, neighbours and the whole family and head on down to this toe tappin’ dance with DTES resident Russell Shumsky, his “Three Potato” cohorts and dance caller Marlin Prowell. Think of line dancing without cowboy hats and square dancing without petticoats. Follow the dance caller’s directions and you’ll be experts in minutes. Three Potato cooks up a fine musical stew of old-time and Celtic melodies on marimba, guitar, and percussion. Add a pinch of music from Brittany, Sweden and Quebec and we have a great ending for the DTES Heart of the City Festival. Pay what you can