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Check out what is happening at these Commercial Drive Venues
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Last updated: Friday, July 3, 2009 Time: 12:30 pm |
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Public Events:
around The Drive and other areas of Vancouver
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Vancouver Farmers Markets
Location: East Vancouver, Trout Lake Community Center
Date: Saturdays 9 am -2 pm, until Oct 10
info: www.eatlocal.org |

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Alice In Wonderland Festival
Location: John Hendry Park, Trout Lake
Date: July 12
info: www.communityartsworkshop.com |

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Powell Street Festival
Location: Woodland Park, 700 Woodland Dr
Date: Aug 1 & 2
info: 604-739-9388, www.powellstreetfestival.org |

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Latin Summer Festival
Location: Trout Lake Park
Date: Aug 16
info: 604-533-4380, www.latinsummerfest.com |

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TaiwanFest
Location: The Plaza of Nations, The Roundhouse
Date: Sept 5 - 7
info: www.taiwanfest.ca |

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Vancouver International Song Institute
VISI announces its two weeks of programs of practice, exploration, and
performances in Art Song, with programs for singers, pianists, and teachers of
interpretation, and access for the general public. The VISI 2009 faculty
includes some of North America’s finest Art Song teachers and performers, as
well as Opera and Stage Directors, scholars of poetry, philosophy, history,
neuroscience, experts in diction, coaching, performance psychology, and dramatic
recitation.
Location: Conference at UBC, Vancouver BC
Date: June 4-21
info: www.songinstitute.ca |

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Musicfest Vancouver
The annual event returns for its ninth season with 50 live music performances and a lineup that
includes some of Canada and the world's best classical, world-music, and jazz performers,
including Cabaret Songs with Ute Lemper, Purcell's The Faerie Queene Seattle-based seven-member vocal ensemble Groove For Thought, Canadian concert pianist Louis Lortie,
virtuoso Trinidadian steelpan drum player Liam Teague in Caribbean Rhythms, Brazillian samba diva Fabiana Cozza,
and Finnish a Cappella sensaiton Rajaton.
Location: various Vancouver venues
Date: Aug 2 - 16
info: www.musicfestvancouver.ca |

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Smokadelic Saturdays
The Vancouver Seed Bank & Toker's Lounge hosts parties that include a bong-hitting contest, weedy raffles, and a marijuana magic show.
Location: Vancouver Seed Bank, 872 E.Hastings St
Date: Fourth Saturday of each month
info: www.vancouverseedbank.ca |

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Vancouver City tries to Shut Down
Live Music on The Drive
Graham Milne is trying to raise awareness of the City’s and the Province’s predilection for singling out jazz, and
possibly other ACOUSTIC music venues, with a view to closing them....(continue)
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Laughter Club
Release your inner child and learn how to laugh for no reason at all in this 60 minute laughter yoga session.
tix $5
Location: 1111 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC
Date: Every Sunday, 3-4 pm
info: farah@thesmilingyogi.com |

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Spoken Word Toastmasters
Spoken Word Toastmasters is hosting a demonstration meeting for a new Christian
based Toastmasters group. Spoken word is dedicated to providing members
with a fun and encouraging place to improve communication and leadership skills. Everyone Welcome.
Location: Royal Oak Community Church,
7175 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby
Contact: Bernie @604-521-7240 |

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Twisted Poets Literary Salon
Open-mike poetry night hosted by Bonnie Nish and Sita Carboni of
Pandora's Collective.
Location: Bump N Grind Cafe, 916 Commercial Dr
Date: Third Monday of each Month
Contact:blnish_pandoras@yahoo.ca |

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Astorino's Ballroom
1739 Venables St 604-255-4078 |
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Tuesdays and Saturdays |
Mr Dance
Social and Ballroom Dancing
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Sun 7:30-11pm Lesson 6:30-7:30pm
Tues 8-11pm Lesson 7-8 pm
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Ballroom Dancing
Cha Cha, Waltz, Tango, Jive, Mamba, Foxtrot, Rumba and
more. $5 includes 1 hr dance lesson before dance starts.
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Mon 6:30-11pm Tues 6:30-11pm |
Bingo
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to July 3
Britannia Art Gallery
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Evanesce
photography exhibition by Merle Addison
Riverview
photography of Kelley Montgomery
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July 17, 7-9 pm
Britannia Art Gallery
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Muralists in Our Midst
Three local muralist, Jerry Whitehead, Joey Mallet,
and Victoria Oginski give presentations on this diverse medium.
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4th Tues of Ea Mo.
7:30 - 10 pm
Britannia Art Gallery
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Word Whips Writing Series
Bonnie Nish & Sita Carboni host a monthly
event at which writers are given prompts and challenged to
write something in 10 to 15 minutes. Free admission.
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Aug 9 - Sept 6
5 Sundays, 12 - 5 pm
Napier Square
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Artful Sundays
An outdoor, mixed media, visual arts market,
featuring the work of local artists, live music, artist workshops,
demonstrations and more!
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Bouyzo's
1815 Commercial 604-254-2533 |
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Saturdays/Sundays |
Live Latino music & dancing 8:00-12:00 pm |
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Cafe Deux Soleils
2096 Commercial 604-254-1195
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2nd and 4th Sunday each month
sign-up 7:30
start 8 pm |
Story Slam |
1st, 3rd and 5th Monday each month
Doors and sign up 8pm Open Mic at 8:45 Slam at 9
o'clock. Only $5 |
Vancouver Poetry Slam
The Vancouver Poetry Slam is a Poetry competition decided by 5 different random
judges picked from the audience each night. 10 competitors with a short
open mic and a featured performer. Anyone is allowed to compete. No
props, no costumes, no musical instruments and a 3 minute time limit. Just you
and your words.
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4th Monday of every month |
Vancouver Song Slam |
3rd Wednesday of every month |
Short Film Slam
A regular monthly multi-media event featuring film, spoken word and music.
This is a celebration of the independent arts. |
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Thursdays |
Women's Night |
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Cafe Kathmandu
2779 Commercial 604-879-9909
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Fridays
8:30 pm |
Stand Up Fridays |
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Croatian Cultural Centre
3250 Commercial
604-879-0154
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no schedule available
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Sept 3 - 12
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Midsummer
(a play with songs) |
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El Cocal 1037 Commercial 604-255-7920 |
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Tuesdays |
Karaoke w/Franny Beezer |
Wednesdays |
The Laugh Gallery |
Thursdays |
Latin Music |
Fridays |
Pacific Rhythm Dudes |
Saturdays |
Joko Band |
Sundays |
Blues Jam |
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Grandview Legion Auditorium 2205
Commercial 604-253-1181
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Saturdays |
Swing Cats Ball
Doors open at 7:45pm with a drop-in lesson starting at 8:00pm.
Dancing goes from 9:00pm to 1:00am! See you there!
darren@jungleswing.ca
call: Darren Scherck (604)420-0087
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Wednesdays |
Reggae Night with DJ George Barrett
9 pm |
Thursdays |
Salsa Nights
8 pm |
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Havana 1212 Commercial
604-253-9119
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July 14 - 18 8 pm
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The Mystery Circus |
July 22 - 25
July 28 - Aug 1
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Spring
Awakening |
Aug 5 - 9
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Max-I-Mime
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Thursdays
2-4 pm |
Afternoon Proverbial Poets of Verse |
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Latin Quarter 1305 Commercial
604-251-1144
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Mondays |
Genero de la Rosa (Spanish Guitar &
Vocals) |
Tuesdays |
Lache Cercel &
Friends |
Wednesdays |
Laura Crema (Jazz
Trio) |
Thursdays |
Joe Mavety (blues) |
Fridays/Saturdays |
Sumalao (Salsa &
Merengue) |
Sundays |
Rolf Kemp |
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June 26 - July 5 |
Jazz Festival 2009
Join us for 10 days of jazz,
blues and rock'n roll with some of your favorite bands. |
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Lime 1130 Commercial
604-215-1130
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July 4
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Zapata Negro |
July 11
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"I" Land |
Wednesdays
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Flamenco Coast |
Thursdays
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The Grand Trine Jazz Trio |
Fridays
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Magic Show |
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July 25
7 - 11 pm
John Hendry Park
(Trout Lake) |
Illuminares Lantern Festival
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July 26
6 pm - 9 pm |
Lez Hookup: Girl-Girl Speed Dating
Looking for someone to celebrate Pride '09 with?
Shy?
Don't know how to approach a woman?
Wondering if that cutie across the room keeps looking at you because you have something
hanging from your nose or she wanting something more?
Need a change of pace?
Or maybe you're just looking to make some new friends.....
Rememeber: She wouldn't be at a Lez Hookup event if she wasn't wanting to meet someone
too!
Tix now on sale at www.lezhookup.com
and at Little Sister's Bookstore - 1238 Davie Street
Registration is required
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Trout Lake Community Centre 3350 Victoria Dr
604-257-6955
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July 25
7 - 11 pm
John Hendry Park |
Illuminares Lantern Festival
more info www.publicdreams.org |
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Movie Listings Updated Weekly
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Admission Prices: |
Seniors and Students: |
Premieres $7.00 (Tuesdays $5.00) |
Premieres $4.00 Others $2.50 |
Other Films 4.00 (Tuesdays $2.50 per film)
* prices subject to change |
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Friday July 3 - Thursday July 9
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Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen
6:30 9:30
Sat-Sun matinees: 3:30 |
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Movie Listings Updated Weekly
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Admission Prices:
Reg. price $8.00
Children (12-) $5.00
Youth $7.00
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Seniors (65+) $5.00
Tuesdays $5.00
* prices subject to change
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Friday July 3 - Thursday July 9
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Jaws
Duel
Friday - Midnight (double-feaure)
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Public Enemy
7:00 9:50
Sat-Sun matinees: 4:00
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Fridays Grove Pub 10 pm |
Live Band, Excellent dancing music!
info@waldorfhotel.com
Betty Davison phone: 604-253-7141 |
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Zawa 920 Commercial
604-255-0471
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Tuesdays
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Tuesday Open Stage
Weekly variety show for poets,
actors, acoustic musicians,
and dancers, hosted by comedian Guy Earle.
Contact:guy@guyearle.ca |
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