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Every Full Moon
God Gatherings
The God Gatherings is a group of men that
meet once a month on the full moon: Allowing men to
come together to grow, share knowledge & strengthen
the Male Divine.
The God Gatherings are approx. 3 hours long; the
first hour is a potluck.
If interested in joining & to be added to the God
Gatherings Google Group, send your name and email to
Seamus Russell at: seamus_russell [at] ireland.com
Please feel free to contact Seamus at 604-306-2211
with any questions you may have or just to have a
chat.
Fridays to Sundays
Vancouver Chinatown night
market
Community Event in Downtown
From Friday May 16, 2008 to Sunday Sep 07, 2008
6:30pm til 11pm
Location: 100 block of keefer st.
Contact: Ming Koo 604-682-8998
Spend the summer nights at the Chinatown Night
Market - the first of its kind in North America! A
shopping extravaganza featuring Asian traditional
handicraft, fashionable gifts & tempt your taste
buds with ethnic snacks. A shopping experience like
never before-on every Fri., Sat. & Sun.
Sundays
Psychic readings at HeartQuest Holistic Wellness
Centre
Sundays from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Raziel Ross will be offering psychic readings out of
HeartQuest Holistic Wellness Centre, a new Healing
Centre on 204-2250 Commercial Drive (1 block from
the Skytrain station)
During the week Raziel will continue to be available
for readings on the West side of Vancouver.
An intergenerational, multicultural and weekly
rhythmical celebration, all ages and stages welcome,
first-time-beginner-friendly, wheelchair accessible,
drums and instruments provided.
at Jericho Hill Centre, 4196 West 4th Avenue
Sundays drop-in (September-June)
3-5 p.m.
Adult admission including drum rental - $8;
children under 16 years, seniors, special needs - $5
(includes drum).
Info 604 736-6487 or lyle_povah[at]codacom[dot]com
3rd Sunday of the Month (from September to
June)
Vancouver Cric? Crac!
An evening of Storytelling
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
VSOS members $4; Guests $5 (includes tea and treats)
Come and listen; come and tell at Open Mike in
second part.
Be the Voice or Be the Ear. Tell or Listen . But do
come
1805 Larch, South West corner of Larch and 2nd
Avenue.
Area is well lit with street parking; near buses on
4th Avenue and MacDonald
Space is light and airy; wheelchair accessible; very
comfortable chairs.
Come on: 3rd Sunday of the month from September to
June:
September 16: Musical Ride; music and stories of
fun, fairs and fall.
October 21: Rebels and Rousers: Her-story month
November 18: Sounds and Stories of West Coast:
features Dunc Shields
December 16: Migrants by Moonlight: stories of
journeys and immigrants.
Sundays
Dialogues on the Dance
Floor
an experimental, relaxed, dynamic, high spirited
meditative and gently guided,
participant fueled creative space for dance
improvisation, and introductory Contact Improv
every sunday evening
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Anne MacDonald Studio
333 Chesterfield Ave
(at 3rd St. - adjacent to the Presentation House)
North Vancouver
$10
Sundays
West Coast Swing Lessons with
Urban Beat Dance Co.
New sessions start every 8 weeks!
Classes held at Let's Dance Studio, 2nd floor, 927
Granville St.
Beginner Swing Class (Level 1) 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Intermediate Swing Class (level 2) 7:15pm-8:30pm
Intermediate Swing Class (level 3) 7:15pm-8:30pm
Adavnced Swing Class (Level 4) 6:00 - 7:15 PM
West Coast Swing (aka Funky Swing)...
...IS a partner dance.
...IS NOT the swing you saw in old movies.
...IS modern, fast n'funky, or slow and sensual.
...IS incredibly practical
...IS danced to rock music, pop, blues, Hip Hop,
Rn'B, big band, jazz, country - you name it.
...IS very popular in Vancouver (and virtually every
city in North America)
...IS famous for giving women much more freedom than
other dances.
West Coast Swing is a contemporary style of swing
developed forty years ago on the West Coast -
California. It spread throughout the US and is now
the most popular form of swing dancing in North
America with WC swing clubs in most North American
cities. Its popularity stems from the amazing
variety of styles: it can be slow and elegant, silky
and sensual, hip and funky, fast and furious. It has
been danced with a nightclub, ballroom, or country
style depending upon the region you're in, the music
playing or your mojo.
at Kino Café
between 18th and 19th and Cambie
8:30 to 1130pm
By Donation
Mondays
Beginner Knitting at BLIM
1st and 3rd Mondays
8 – 10 PM
$5 (drop in fee)
Featuring the knitting expertise of Amy Sky and Mandy Moore (“Yarnaggedon”).
Bring your own yarn and needles. Tea and good
times provided.
at Blim Studio
197 East 17th @ main
For information: Call 604 872 8180 or
blimblim@telus.net
NOTE: BLIM WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 16 TO
FEBRUARY 18 FOR HOLIDAYS, BABY, AND ANTIC
PERFORMANCE PROJECT. WE WILL REOPEN TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 19 AT 2:00PM.
Mondays
MONDAY NIGHT BUDDHIST
MEDITATION *Sponsored by the Tilopa Centre*
Everyone is welcome. These introductory classes
provide an opportunity to develop and maintain a
special experience of inner peace. Through learning
to create peace within our own mind - by gradually
reducing our negative states of mind and replacing
them with positive, peaceful states - we can find a
calm and happiness in daily life.
Many people are enjoying the benefits of regular
meditation.
Each class contains a simple breathing meditation, a
talk, and time for discussion & tea.
No need to pre-register, just drop in!
Amma's Vancouver Satsang group meets for Satsang
twice a month. These meetings include devotional
singing (bhajans), a reading of Amma's teachings,
meditation, and a puja.
The first Monday of the month Satsang is graciously
hosted by *Ayurveda* , beginning at 7:30pm.
Tea and snacks are provided afterwards.
The third Saturday of the month Satsang begins at
6.30pm and is followed by a meal. For details of
location please visit our website
www.ammacanada.ca/vancouver
or phone Sue & Prakash at 604 732 1516
These meetings are free and open to everyone.
Please join us – All are welcome
For further information on Amma please visit
www.amritapuri.org
Tuesdays
Diksha and Yoga
Come and experience 2 hours of Kundalini
awakening through yoga, Diksha and laughter and all
for only $20.00. (People often pay $45.00 for
a 15 minute telephone diksha)
Please join my friend Jane and me every Tuesday
at Heartquest Holistic Wellness Centre
#204 2250 Commercial Drive
Registration is at 6:30PM.
For more info on Diksha check out Jane's website at
www.experiencediksha.com
or call me at 604-731-9065.
Hope to see you next Tuesday at 6:30PM!
Love and blessings ,
Dale the Laughter Yogi.
Tuesdays
Spice Traders
with Nils (Beats Without Borders) and Mythril
(Deliria)
& guests from Vancouver's underground
DJ's Nils & Mythril have been sailing the musical
seas together for 9 years. Collecting tasty stuff
from various ports of call they are able to weave
magic every time they take to the decks. Bring cozy
vibes and enjoy carefully selected teas and gourmet
snackables in this peaceful oasis on the drive.
Tuesdays 9-Midnight
Shakti Tea House
1340 Commercial Dr.
by donation
at Zodiac Café 243 West Broadway
(next to Kwasi’s drum shop, near Alberta and
Broadway, on the north side of the street).
Come and join the jam and get into the new “Vanruba
Gumbo” sound that’s being cooked up. A musical sound
that is the result of Lorick the saxman, and some of
us Spanish Banks loyalists, cooking up some things
with Kwasi, Wally and their regulars.
A great sax-and-drums sound, usually launching off
from Yoruba songs, that gets jammed into a rocking
mix that’s totally worthy of New Orleans. “Vanruba”
means “Vancouver” and “Yoruba”. “Gumbo” refers to
particularly well-blended or tasty musical mixes.
The “mbo” at the end of “gumbo” is the same Bantu
root -- meaning “musical” -- that shows up in
“mambo”, “bombo”, (and, slightly modified, in
“samba”, “rumba”, “timba”, “cumbia”, etc.). Cool
name for some Vancouver-born jam music, eh?
Tuesday nights
8 to 11pm
$ 10 please pay at counter if you’re wanting to join
the jam.
Otherwise, no door charge at all if you’re coming
just to watch and have a coffee.
A small amount of dance floor. Refreshments
available. Street parking easy enough. Great
jamming!
Alternating Tuesdays
Seamrippers Craft
Collective Crafting Socials
Bring a project to work on! There are themes, but
you can really work on whatever you want:
7:00pm
Free, no registration necessary
317 East Broadway
Vancouver, BC (unceded Coast Salish Territory)
For more information:
604-872-3166
www.rhizomecafe.ca
rhizome [at] rhizomecafe.ca
Tuesdays
Blim Drawing at BLIM
Every Tuesday
8:00 – 10:00 PM
$5 (drop in fee)
“Life drawing, Blim-Style”, conceptual practice,
still life, and models provided.
Bring your own sketch book, or mixed media and open
mind.
at Blim Studio
197 East 17th @ main
For information: Call 604 872 8180
or email:
blimblim [at] telus.net
NOTE: BLIM WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 16 TO
FEBRUARY 18 FOR HOLIDAYS, BABY, AND ANTIC
PERFORMANCE PROJECT. WE WILL REOPEN TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 19 AT 2:00PM.
Wednesdays
Blim Screenprinting INTRO Workshop
Every
Wednesday 6:30 – 10 PM | $50
Most
Thursdays (intermediate) 6:00 – 10:00 PM | $60
Please pre-register by calling 604 872 8180 or blimblim[at]telus[dot]net
* Screen printing facility for t-shirts, posters,
bags, cards, vinyl stickers, cds, jewel cases, etc.
* Level 2–4 include emulsion application, 3 color
separation and print, how to build your home
screenprint station, working with plastisols.
* Private bookings and Gift Certificates available.
* Bring the items you want to print on and your 8×11
image on disc or transparency.
* or email your jpeg and we can print a high quality
ink jet transparency for $1.00 extra.
* There will be a snack bar, good music, and fun to
be had!
at Blim Studio
197 East 17th @ main
For information: Call 604 872 8180 or
blimblim[at]telus[dot]net
NOTE: BLIM WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 16 TO
FEBRUARY 18 FOR HOLIDAYS, BABY, AND ANTIC
PERFORMANCE PROJECT. WE WILL REOPEN TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 19 AT 2:00PM.
Every Wednesday at 9:30 for only $5
Come and see the funniest and most wacky shit you'll
see in this side of the world.
Its a long time running independent comedy show that
used to be at El Cocal on commercial drive. It now
kicks butt at Rime (1130 Commercial Drive).
Legendary Graham Clark is the host and emcee. It
shows videos, has comedians, and gives away the best
stuff you've ever seen.
Wednesdays
EDAM Public Contact Improv
Class with Daelik and Delia
The class will be held at our studio at 303 East 5th
Avenue
6:00pm - 7:30pm and is $10 to drop-in.
Information on all of our classes, shows and
workshops are on our website
www.edamdance.org
Wednesdays
Ongoing WEDNESDAY SATSANGS Ancient Knowledge for Modern Living
Masterfully presented by Jeffrey Armstrong
ONE night a week CAN change your life! Suitable for
those who have an interest in yoga and Eastern
Philosophy
PLEASE RSVP- Everyone welcome
WHERE: 7999 Berkley St, Burnaby BC (Take exit 33, L.
on Canada Way then L.on Berkley)
TIME: If you plan to eat arrive at 7pm
TIME: Class starts at 7:30 pm promptly until 9:30
pm.
*9:45 pm – 10:30pm Some students stay late for an
optional Q&A period
DONATION: $20 - Under-employed $10 (Includes 2 hr
talk /Dinner/dessert & Chai)
We don’t want anyone to miss these classes due to
lack of funds. If you need a scholarship or would
like to provide one for someone else - please
contact us.
VASA - Vedic Academy of Science & Arts
Canada 604-521-6567
Wednesdays
Salsa Dance/Mixer at Urban Beat Dance
9pm to 11pm
927 Granville St. (at Smithe)
$2
Very informal and easy-going evening to practice
your Salsa.
Watch, dance, practice & meet other dancers. Mainly
salsa, some bachata, merengue, etc.
http://www.urbanbeatdanceco.com
(info about lessons)
1st Wednesday of each month
Straight Up Wednesdays The Goblin Queen @ Tonic
The Goblin Queen will be playin' some supa-ill
80's/early 90's beats....ya know, the kind that will
remind your brain of how ultra-cool we really
thought we were back then at that high school dance
when you were trying to comb out your newly-sprouted
moustache.
With a side of crazy. No, wait, that's main
course!
Anyway, come out and rock your bad self!
$5 cover
at Tonic
919 Granville
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
Vancouver Story Slam
Story Slam is a monthly, audience-judged competition
for 5-minute stories.
1. Stories must be events that occur over time.
2. Universal as many a story might be, the Slammers
make their stories unique AND use their own words.
3. Stories are up to 5 minutes in length.
4. No props.
5. No repeats.
6. Stories are judged by 5 random members of the
audience.
Sign-up is open to everyone and is on a 1st-come,
1st-served basis.
Story-slammmers compete in the order their names are
drawn from a hat.
email: boltsoffiction[at]hotmail.com
website:
www.boltsoffiction.org or
myspace.com/thevancouverstoryslam
telephone (preferred): 604-254-0355
WHEN: 8PM Sign-up and 9PM start-time
HOST: Stand-up comic, Ivan Penaluna
HOW MUCH: suggested donation of $5
WHERE: Our Town Cafe, 245 E. Broadway at Kingsway
Every 3rd Wednesday
Green Drinks Vancouver
WHEN: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
WHERE: Steamworks pub at 375 Water Street on the
edge of Gastown near Waterfront Station.
TIME: 5:45pm-until whenever people leave
A monthly gathering of anyone interested in 'green'.
Green Drinkers are from all ages, backgrounds and
groups - non-profit organizations, academia,
government, small business, big business,
self-employed, volunteers, students, concerned
citizens...and everything in between. Average
attendance is 60, with new people stopping in every
time.
Interested in meeting a group of friendly people
having lively conversations about all things green?
Then join us for drinks! There's no agenda or other
formality - it's just a chance to meet regularly to
chat, debate, socialize and connect with others in
Vancouver who are passionate about environmental and
sustainability issues. Whether you're keen on green
building & design, sustainable energy, organic
gardening, or something else entirely, you'll find
like-minded people.
Vancouver Green Drinks is usually held on every 3rd
Wednesday of the month (though not in December or
July). Join our listserv to make sure you stay
up-to-date on changes in date and venue...you'll
also be sure to receive details of our popular
annual summer BBQ and winter holiday party.
Chai Gallery fundraiser for
'Children of War' & 'World Vision'
This weekly event showcases eastern & western
instrumentalists, musical acts, and traditional
dancers. Exotic eastern food, four different
varieties of chai and samples of wine are served all
night.
7pm-1am
at Chai Gallery/East is East
3243 W. Broadway
Tickets available by phone 778-837-1862 or at the
door.
Because of limited space, the minimum donation is $25.
We have already succeeded in sponsoring 30 children
with 'Children of War', 20 children through 'World
Vision' and 20 children through 'Leprosy Mission
Canada'.
Other Chai nights are 6pm-11pm:
Thursdays Passionate Gypsy and Flamenco
Music
Fridays Belly
Dancing
Saturdays River Dancing
Sundays Devotional Sufi and
Qawwali Music
Thursdays
Dueling Grand Pianos at Ceilis
Irish Pub!
Dueling Grand Pianos will take over Thursday
nights at Ceili’s Irish Pub beginning May 22. Two
top entertainers face off with just their pianos and
their best chops. The act is high in audience
participation, with spontaneous sing-alongs, comical
harassment, and of course some rowdy Rock n Roll!
The Dueling Grand Pianos is a Canadian version of
the shows seen at the famous clubs New York, New
York in Las Vegas, and Howl at the Moon in San
Antonio. It will be the first weekly show of its
kind in the Lower Mainland.
Ceili’s Irish Pub is known for offering the highest
customer experience in the business, and Lisa
Caruso, Sales and Marketing Manager for Ceili’s
Irish Pub, said “this night will be no exception”.
With the pianos centered in the middle of the room,
and a live feed throughout the pub, everyone will
have front row seats to the action.
“We wanted to offer Vancouverites a fresh, fun
entertainment alternative to Thursday nights in
Vancouver. We want people to get excited about going
out on Thursday nights, and I’m confident that the
Dueling Grand Pianos will do that!”
Caruso is anticipating a great response to the newly
revamped Thursday night. She says that the usual
corporate bookings and pub crowd on Thursday nights
“will be pleasantly surprised” with the added
entertainment.
Ceili's Vancouver
670 Smithe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
Peter Robinson, Musical Director of Livin' In Swing
Productions Inc.
..for the finest in live music
http://www.LivinInSwing.com
Thursdays
Contact Improv Jam
Hosted by the Tomorrow Collective
6pm - 8pm
Sliding scales 2-5$
at The Office (dance studio)
suite #500
68 Water St. (Gastown), Vancouver
Salsa class &
Party/practice
at the Fabulous and spacious Jupiter cafe
1216 Bute & Davie (Downtown)
8:30-9:30pm beginner and intermediate salsa classes
with two instructors
9:30pm - salsa dance party with DJ (to be announced)
$8.00
groups of 5 or more $ 7.00 each
(price includes 1 class and dance party)
2nd and 4th Thursdays
Midnight Mass Bike Ride
... A chance to see your city from a new
perspective. A social club. A chance to ride in a
world without cars. A party on wheels. A place to
network and share ideas. A celebration of the
bicycle. An adventure - complete with tree forts and
secret trails.
A bike ride!
All of these things and more, sometimes all at once.
We meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each
month, 11:45 pm, at Grandview Park (Charles St at
Commercial Drive, across from Havana and Turks).
Come ride with us and find out what it's really
about.
Fridays
Whirling, Drumming and Sufi
Teachings
1707 Grant St, Vancouver (Commercial & Grant across
from MOSAIC)
Every Friday at 7:45pm
All are Welcome ~ Free Admission ~ Donations
Accepted :)
Sufi Meditation Center is an organization
specialized in Angelic Healing| Energy Therapy| Sufi
Meditation. Our goal is to promote Mystical
awareness through Sufi Meditation and praises of the
Prophetic Light that is contained in every Heart.
Topics Include: Sufi Meditation | Sufi Whirling
Classes | Chakras of the Heart | Enneagram teachings
|Secrets of Breathing | Chanting of the Heart |
Locations: Vancouver - Commercial Dr - North
Vancouver - Coal Harbour - Surrey
For more information contact us at 604.961.0879 or
staffsmc@gmail.com
or visit www.sufimeditationcenter.com
Fridays
Salsa Fusion Fridays
We invite you to come celebrate with City Salsa Vibe
as we open our doors to all who want to learn and
dance Salsa!
Fridays are the best time to fuse the Latin Rhythms
and a great party. We bring you top notch
instruction, the best of Latin music and a wonderful
atmosphere. The lesson is complimentary with cover.
Come party with City Salsa Vibe.
at The Empire Landmark Hotel
Location: 1400 Robson Street
Street level at the base of the revolving restaurant
Hotel and street parking
Doors: 8:30
Cover: $10 for members and $12 non-members
Complimentary Lesson: 9:00pm
Party: 10:00pm
Dress Code in effect
Fully licensed bar
David at 604-685-0551 email david[at]bluelotusmusic[dot]com
Fridays each week 7:30 pm
Hosted at Yoga on 7th.
156 E. 7th just 1/2 block West of Main
We are a community choir and there is no audition.
Singers of all levels are welcome.
Using simple chants and harmonies we blend our
voices inspiring Joy filling us to overflowing. We
sing sacred phrases from a variety of traditions,
combined with western harmonies that lead us to a
place of stillness, inner awareness and peace.
We have a wide variety of skill levels and so
assisting each other to grow with our voices is very
important. I’ll bring you and you’ll bring me and
we’ll bring each other along!
Our next session starts Sept. 7, 2007 and we meet
for 8 weeks until Oct. 26. Cost is $65-75. Some
bursary funds as well as work exchange available. A
singer can also pay as a drop in $10 per session No
one is turned away due to lack of funds.
Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public space -- a bike ride
and skate -- held the last Friday of every month.
You are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in
the car-free space that we create by simply riding
together! Bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates,
self propelled couches, and any other form of human
powered locomotion are all welcomed!
meet 5 to 5:30 pm, leave 6 pm
last friday of EVERY month
at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia Street
side [by the fountain]
We go in the rain, snow, or sunshine -- every month
of the year -- plus, special rides: like the
Wholesome Undy or Clitoral Mass. Come out, bring
your friends and families, bring costumes,
noisemakers and signs.
Enjoy the ride!
Fridays
The Kilowatt Hour:
Monthly Electric Vehicle Ride! second Friday of each month
Join the Kilowatt Hour; an electrified one-hour
ride
celebrating electric vehicles of all types and wheel
counts!
Meet with other electric vehicle owners to share
experiences, advice, and information. Talk shop,
show off modifications, and trade equipment. Get
purchasing advice, battery handling tips, and
pointers on how to conduct your own repairs.
Exchange information about routes, road safety, and
EV style.
Meet on the second Friday of each month, between
5:30pm and 6:00pm, at the corner of Homer Street and
West Georgia street on the grounds of the Central
Library. We ride at 6:00pm.
Farmer's Market at the Wise Hall An exciting new market on the first
Saturday of every month at Wise Hall until
Spring!!
at the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac (Vancouver)
Local food has never been as accessible.
Check out
www.eatlocal.org for more details.
Saturdays from Mid-May til Thanksgiving
Weekend
Farmer's Market at
Trout Lake
This festive open air market at Trout Lake Community
Centre, 3350 Victoria Drive is open every Saturday
from mid May to Thanksgiving weekend.
The market features organic produce from BC farms,
original art, jewelery, bedding plants, baked goods,
GREAT coffee and some of the city's most talented
buskers.
Come and enjoy the fun! Info: 604.879.3276
Saturdays
Stomp It Off!
a weekly Swing Dance by Jungle Swing
(East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop,
Charleston)
at the Grandview Legion at Commercial Drive and 6th
2205 Commercial Drive
Swing lesson from 8pm-9pm and dancing from 9pm-1am.
Admission for DJ dance nights: $8 ($7 if you are a
Jungle Swing member)
Please check when Live Bands are playing as
admission is different.
