History Walk
CHINATOWN: THEN AND NOW
with Larry Wong
Sunday November 1, 10am
(approx. 2 hours)
Meet at Millennium Gate, 26 W. Pender
Chinatown born and raised Larry Wong leads an intimate tour of his neighbourhood. Find out how the “World’s Narrowest Building” came to be, visit the original site of the CPR Roundhouse before it was moved to Yaletown, and discover the history of several heritage buildings such as the Chinese Freemasons and the Yip Sang buildings constructed in 1889. Learn how a local citizens’ group prevented a freeway which would have endangered Chinatown and demolished much of Strathcona. After the tour, Larry is going for lunch for some old style Chinese cuisine. You’re welcome to join him. Larry Wong is a Public Historian of the Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC and the Vice-President of the Vancouver Historical Society. $10 for non-residents, pay what you can for local residents
Mass
ALL SAINTS’ DAY MASS
Sunday November 1, 11:15am
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 welcome. Childcare provided.
Reading/Performance
THE DREAMCATCHER
Sunday November 1, 1pm & 8pm
Firehall Arts Centre Theatre, 280 E. Cordova
urban ink productions, in collaboration with the Firehall Arts Centre and the DTES Women’s Centre, presents the Downtown Eastside Women’s Writing Group new production The DreamCatcher. Under the direction of Rose Georgeson (Aboriginal Community Director) and with acclaimed Aboriginal storyteller Quelemia Sparrow (DTESWW newly-appointed Associate Director), community women writers and actors present The Dreamcatcher. The performance interweaves visual imagery and new stories, accompanied with live indigenous music by cellist Cris Derksen, and cutting edge Aboriginal dance from Raven Spirit. Sliding scale admission $0-20 at the door
Music
KHAC CHI BAMBOO MUSIC and SPECIAL GUESTS
Sunday November 1, 3pm-4pm
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall
We welcome Khac Chi Bamboo Music in a concert of beauty and virtuosity. Two of Vietnam’s premiere musicians: Chi Khac Ho is a composer, music researcher and the world’s premiere virtuoso on the Dan Bau (one string zither); and Bic Hoang is an exceptional vocalist, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and music teacher. For today’s concert Khac Chi is joined by guests Moshe Denburg (guitar), the leader of world and Jewish music ensemble Tzimmes, and Mark Armanini (bass), a musician and composer inspired by jazz, classical and Chinese music. Join us for an afternoon of musical fusion and new rhythms. For Garden information phone 604-662-3207 or go to www.vancouverchinesegarden.com. Visit the Garden for the afternoon, performance by donation
Music
HIS IMAGE
Sunday November 1, 3pm-5pm
Carnegie Community Centre Theatre
401 Main
Back by popular demand! Last May Vancouver’s own gospel quartet performed at the Carnegie and the audience gave them a fantastic reception and standing ovation, so…we had to have them back. Celebrating 40 years singing together, His Image is Roy Blight (tenor), Mike Angel (lead), Pat Duncan (baritone) and Phil Jenion (bass), with Ralph Wiebe on piano. Today’s concert of traditional and southern gospel music is “Renewing Hope,” with the most celebrated and famous Randy “Elvis” Friskie and other special guests. Everyone welcome. Free
Play Reading
THE DOUGLAS CHRONICLES
Sunday November 1, 3pm-6pm
Firehall Arts Centre upstairs Studio
280 E. Cordova
Join actor, writer and theatre artist Tricia Collins and a cast of seven for this reading of a new work-in-progress. The Douglas Chronicles is an interpretive account based on primary historical documents and interviews with historians about Sir James Douglas and his struggle to become the Governor and Founding Father of British Columbia. If Douglas had not fought to define the 49th Parallel as the border between British Columbia and the US, our province may have become another American state and the face of Canada would have looked very different. Had public attention been drawn to Douglas’ mixed African Caribbean heritage, with slavery still in effect until 1834, Douglas could have lost his clout among British and American political platforms and possibly never made his niche in Canadian history. Written by Tricia Collins and presented by Buss Up Shut Productions. Free
Visual Arts
HOLY COW Diane Wood
Artist Reception Sunday November 1, 6pm-9pm
Lolo’s Café, 611 Alexander
Exhibition November 1 to 30
Always fun and irreverent, Diane Wood displays a mouth-watering exhibition of new and favourite work. Mixed media – painting, collage, fabric work – dedicated to the delicious and the divine. Diane is a DTES resident, poet, community activist and gardener. Thanks to Lolo and Chef a la Carte. Regular business hours at Lolo’s are Monday to Friday, 11am to 2pm. Everyone welcome
Chants
SATSANG
Sunday November 1, 7:30pm-8:30pm
radha yoga & eatery, 728 Main 2nd floor
Chant. Meditate. Renew. Chanting for the neighbourhood and for world peace. All are welcome. For more information 604-605-0011 or www.radhavancouver.org. By donation
Performance
COMEDY NIGHT AT CARNEGIE
Sunday November 1, 7:30pm
Carnegie Community Centre Theatre, 401 Main
The Heart of the City Festival is tickled silly to present an evening of comedy in the Carnegie Theatre. The evening’s line-up includes: Assaulted Fish (Diana Bang, Marlene Dong, Kuan Foo and Nelson Wong) a pan-Asian Canadian comedy collective that has established itself as one of Vancouver’s funniest acts with its intelligent, edgy writing and energetic, polished performances; the Coyote Brothers (Sam Bob, Dwayne Howard and Curtis Talon) engage their audiences with their take on First Nation humour and what makes each of us the same in an insane world; Patricia Louis, a stand-up comedian who touches on her First Nation heritage and the joys of being a mom living in the DTES; Ilona Harris and Dawn McLeod, a new comedy duo that nobody’s heard of, are more exciting to watch than a car crash; along with stand-up comedienne Rosanne Gervais and a theatrical clownish surprise from Debbie Blair. To top it off, DTES resident Paul Decarie—who got into standup comedy after failing at everything else—joins forces with Grant Chancey in their brilliant DTES sketch Who’s on Pot?, based on the comedy classic Who’s on First? Our Master of Revels: Saltwater Sam. What’s so funny about the DTES? Let’s find out! Free