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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadThis is a preview of the new look for my weekly mailout. We’re still ironing out some of the details but I hope you like it overall! It’s not only far easier for me to update, but I think you’ll find it far easier to read. Plus, you can now click on an event title to see more details, such as web links for info or tickets, or a map to the venue. 
Jazz at the Pat Westcoast Big BandAugust 4, 2017 8:00 pmMichael Kim brings his big band to the Pat. 
Harmony Arts Festival Free eventThis event runs from August 4, 2017 until August 17, 2017.For 27 years the 10 day Harmony Arts Festival has drawn crowds from all over the Lower Mainland to celebrate a harmonious balance of visual, culinary and performing arts on the spectacular West Vancouver waterfront. 
41st Powell Street Festival Free eventThis event runs from August 5, 2017 until August 6, 2017.Canada’s largest celebration of Japanese Canadian arts & culture held in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood. All events are free! 
Honda Celebration of Light The Park Stage at Second Beach Free eventAugust 5, 2017 3:00 pmCheck out an afternoon of live music programming, food trucks, beverages, and the RE/MAX Family Zone at the new venue, Park Stage at Second Beach, located in Stanley Park! 
Jazz at the Pat / The Miles Black Trio Free eventAugust 5, 2017 3:00 pmMiles Black – piano, Miles Hill – bass, Buff Allen – drums. 
Theatre Under The Stars in Stanley ParkAugust 5, 2017 8:00 pmTheatre Under the Stars (TUTS) interweaves a kaleidoscope of elements – setting, scenery, concessions, and quality art – into a fun, encompassing experience that is much greater than the sum of its parts. Until August 12th, this year’s alternating shows are Mary Poppins and The Drowsy Chaperone. 
Honda Celebration of Lights Fireworks Free eventAugust 5, 2017 10:00 pmThe grand finale of the Honda Celebration of Light International Fireworks Competition with team Royal Pyrotechnie from Canada 
39th Annual Vancouver Pride Parade Free eventAugust 6, 2017 12:00 pmOne of the most beautiful and diverse parades in the world. The Vancouver Pride Parade was granted civic status in 2013 and is one of the city’s flagship events! Attracting crowds of more than 650,000, the Pride Parade is renowned on the international stage as one of the largest and most successful LGBTQ+ events in the world. The parade will start on Robson (at Thurlow), turn down Denman, and turns onto Beach Ave. It will finish where Beach merges with Pacific. More fun following the parade at Sunset Beach if you’d like to continue the celebrations. 
Beatriz at Dinner at the Rio TheatreAugust 6, 2017 4:45 pmBeatriz at Dinner ..described as the perfect film for the Trump era. (Have seen it and recommend it). New York Times review Beatriz (Salma Hayek) is a Los Angeles massage therapist and holistic healer who drives to the seaside mansion of her client Cathy (Connie Britton). When her old Volkswagen breaks down, she receives a friendly invitation from Cathy to stay for a seemingly innocent business dinner. As the guests arrive and the wine starts to flow, Beatriz finds herself in an escalating war of words with Doug Strutt (Jon Lithgow), a ruthless real estate mogul who cares more about money than people. 
Jazz at Tangent Cafe Steve Kaldestad Trio By DonationAugust 6, 2017 6:00 pmSteve Kaldestad Trio Vancouver based saxophonist Steve Kaldestad plays soaring improvisations, deeply informed by the traditions of jazz yet always pushing into exciting new territory. His own bands have featured the likes of Renee Rosnes and Mike Ledonne, and he is a long time member of seminal Vancouver groups such as the Jodi Proznick quartet and The Nightcrawlers. With Steve Holy – bass and Joe Poole – drums 
Monsoon Festival of the Performing ArtsAugust 6, 2017 8:00 pmPresented by the South Asian Arts Society from August 6-13. The heavy monsoon rains of India take over the country on an annual basis. Amidst the damage and destruction, the monsoon season is filled with celebration, including dance, music, theatre, film and festivals. Venues include York Theatre, The Cultch, Surrey Arts Centre and Kwantlen University. Some free and some ticketed events. 
CBC Musical Nooners Free Concerts Free eventThis event runs from July 10, 2017 until August 25, 2017.The popular CBC Musical Nooners summer concerts return for their 8th year! Beginning on July 7 and ending August 25, these free, live music concerts will be happening every weekday on the CBC Vancouver outdoor stage, located at 700 Hamilton Street (between West Georgia and Robson) in Vancouver. 
Pat’s Pub Jazz Vocal JamThis event runs from August 7, 2017 until December 18, 2017.Every Monday is vocal night at the Pat’s Pub jazz jam! Bring your charts & your friends. Instrumentalists welcome too. 
Rio Theatre Monterey Pop -50th Anniversary EditionAugust 7, 2017 9:00 pmBeautifully remastered for its 50th Anniversary, D.A. Pennebaker‘s legendary “fly on the wall” concert film MONTEREY POP captures a unique moment in youth culture. On a beautiful June weekend in 1967, at the height of the Summer of Love, the first and only Monterey International Pop Festival roared forward, capturing a decade’s spirit and ushering in a new era of rock and roll. Monterey would launch the careers of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding, but they were just a few among a wildly diverse cast that included Simon and Garfunkel, the Mamas and the Papas, the Who, the Byrds, Hugh Masekela, and the extraordinary Ravi Shankar. With his characteristic vérité style, D. A. Pennebaker captured it all, immortalizing moments that have become legend: Pete Townshend destroying his guitar, Hendrix burning his. 
Harmony Arts presents Hot Jazz Hour with Don Stewart Free eventAugust 9, 2017 4:30 pmDon’t miss the smooth vocal stylings of one of Vancouver’s favourite jazz vocalists, Don Stewart, & his amazing band; Ron Johnston on piano, Cameron Hood on bass, Buff Allen on drums and Nick Apivor on vibes and percussion! 
Hip Pocket presents Van Django at Provence Marinaside Free eventAugust 9, 2017 6:00 pmVan Django plays gypsy jazz in a lovely setting on the waterfront. 
Pendulum Gallery presents Bob Gruen Free eventAugust 10, 2017 6:00 pmFrom Led Zeppelin to the Rolling Stones; Elvis to James Brown; Bob Dylan to Bob Marley; John Lennon to Johnny Rotten, Bob Gruen has captured the music scene for over forty years in photographs that have gained worldwide recognition for their power and intimacy. 
Jazz at Tangent Cafe / Strange Weather By DonationAugust 10, 2017 6:30 pmStrange Weather The band explores original compositions influenced by the modern jazz composers of the 80s onwards. With George McFetridge-piano, Dave Say-sax, Paul Blaney-bass and Bernie Arai-drums 
Blue Martini Stephanie Pedraza Trio Free eventAugust 10, 2017 7:00 pmLatin Groove Night with the Stephanie Pedraza Trio. Stephanie-guitar/vocals, Andre Stepanien-guitar, Lyndon DeWitt- percussion 
Coastal Jazz presents P.J.Perry / Oliver Gannon / Neil Swainson at Frankie’sAugust 10, 2017 8:00 pmCoastal Jazz is pleased to bring together three of Canada’s giants in jazz: saxophonist PJ Perry, guitairst Oliver Gannon and bassist Neil Swainson in a trio setting for one night only! 
Sylvia Hotel Cole Schmidt Free eventAugust 10, 2017 8:00 pmIn the lounge at the historic Sylvia Hotel on English Bay, acoustic jazz with guitarist Cole Schmidt (member of the award winning Pugs and Crows). 
WISE Hall Steve Dawson w/Daniel LappAugust 10, 2017 8:00 pmThe Rogue Folk Club presents guitarist and singer Steve Dawson with fiddler, singer, trumpet player, and songwriter Daniel Lapp. 
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World at VanCity TheatreAugust 11, 2017 8:30 pmThis revelatory documentary brings to light the profound and overlooked influence of Indigenous people on popular music in North America. Focusing on music icons like Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Taboo (The Black Eyed Peas), Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Jesse Ed Davis, Robbie Robertson, and Randy Castillo, Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World shows how these pioneering Native American musicians helped shape the soundtracks of our lives. Guest: Ostwelve, aka Ronnie Dean Harris, will perform a 25 min set in the atrium from 8pm prior to the first screening on Aug 11. |
"Jeni's Picks" is a curated list of eclectic events that I feel are of particular interest to my readership. If you know of an event of interest, let me know and I'll consider it for inclusion.
Jeni Mastin, JenisPicks.com
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