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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… a smattering of what is happening out there in the coming days including some early seasonal events. The website will expand so check back! And as usual, please also check with venues for any last minute changes/cancellations. 
Firehall Arts Centre – Only Drunks and Children Tell the TruthThis event runs from November 14, 2017 until December 2, 2017.Written by celebrated Indigenous playwright Drew Hayden Taylor, Only Drunks and Children Tell The Truth is the gripping account of the “60’s scoop-up” phenomenon, in which Native children were taken from their families, their communities, and their culture to be adopted into white households. Dealing with themes of abandonment, reconciliation, identity, and cultural dissonance, this comically rich and devastatingly truthful production, first produced by the Firehall in the 90’s, is an unforgettable piece of Canadian theatre Tickets $30/25 
The Cinematheque – 20th Annual European Union Film FestivalThis event runs from November 24, 2017 until December 4, 2017.Celebrating its 20th year, the annual showcase of new cinema from the European Union features entries from 25 member countries. Be provoked, inspired, challenged & moved as you experience Europe without the jetlag! More info here 
Libra Room – Deanna Knight & The Hot Club of Mars By DonationNovember 30, 2017 6:30 pmSwingin’ Last Thursday Deanna Knight & The Hot Club of Mars, one of Vancouver’s most eclectic gypsy-jazz ensembles 
Jazz at Tangent Cafe – The Winston Quartet By DonationNovember 30, 2017 8:00 pmOriginals plus some Winston arrangements…. Winston Matsushita- keys David Blake- Guitar Conrad Good- Bass Joe Poole- Drums 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – Dave Say’s Soul SerenadeNovember 30, 2017 8:00 pmKnown for his soulful melodic sound and powerhouse improvisation, the multi-talented Dave Say plays in a diverse number of bands ranging from jazz, R&B, funk, and big bands. His latest project is a tribute to soul and jazz songs from the likes of Tom Scott, Grover Washington, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Harris, and more. Dave is joined by his smokin’ hot band featuring Bruno Hubert piano, Olaf de Shield guitar, Darren Paris bass, and Craig White drums. $15 cover 
Western Front – Toque Annual Fundraiser & Craft Fair Free eventDecember 1, 2017 6:00 pmToque is Western Front’s largest annual community event and fundraiser showcasing a curated selection of designers and artists. Fantastic shopping, a back deck barbecue, and bake sale. This year’s line up of vendors includes: Anita Sikma Design, AW by Andrea Wong, Carall St. Canvas Co, Collage Collage, Coral + Cloud, Draw Me A Lion, Easy Tiger Spa, Erin Templeton, Explorer’s Press, Fancy Pop, Fieldwork, Forest & Waves, Gailan Ngan, Henderson Dry Goods, Hendrik Lou, Julia Chirka, Maggie Boyd Ceramics, Osmics, Paperbacknote, Publication Studio Vancouver, Simply Read Books, Strathcona Stockings, Thistle Town Toys, Tony Dubroy, tuk + milo, WarmAndDrift, Wasted Effort, Woodlot. December 1 from 6-10pm December 2 from 11am-5pm December 3 from 11am-5pm More info here 
Astorino’s- Carnival Band CD release & fundraiserDecember 1, 2017 7:00 pmALL AGES DANCE PARTY!!! w/ the Carnival Band With special guests: The Legion of Flying Monkeys , Balkan Shmalkan, and Greenhorn Community Music Project. All proceeds go to the Greenhorn’s, a youth driven after school music project established by the Open Air Orchestra Society in 2015. $15 at door. 
Canadian Memorial Church – City Soul Choir – Take Down These WallsThis event runs from December 1, 2017 until December 2, 2017.The exuberant City Soul Choir, under the direction of Brian Tate, invites you to TAKE DOWN THESE WALLS, two evening concerts featuring songs of solidarity, inclusiveness and joy. In these troubled times, we need to rekindle our collective flame! Tickets $35/25/10 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – Acoustic GrooveDecember 1, 2017 8:00 pmAcoustic Groove has been entertaining audiences with their highly stylized interpretations of pop, R&B, soul and jazz standards for over 16 years. Anchored by Mike Taylor’s soulful vocals and pocketed acoustic guitar playing, and Tony Chamberlist’s command of a djembe hand drum, the band is rounded out by vocalist/pianist Diane Lines and guitarist Tim Porter. $15 cover 
Jazz @ The Pat – Vancouver Legacy Jazz OrchestraThis event runs from December 1, 2017 until December 2, 2017.A tribute concert to Gerry Mulligan. With an all-star line-up of 18 musicians. Cover $15 cash at the door China Cloud – Nikki Carter/Kenton Loewen/Clyde Reed Concert Recording Pay-what-you-canDecember 1, 2017 9:00 pmSaxophonist Nikki Carter brings her trio to China Cloud 
Woodward’s Annual Atrium Market Free eventDecember 2, 2017 12:00 pmMarkets & Woodwards bring you the Woodwards Weekend Pop-Up! Gifts. Clothing. Housewares. A community event that brings incredible goods made from artisans, crafters and original or vintage goods. Working in collabortion with Canadian Disability Resources Society to help those in our community recieve medical equiptment and resources. 
Jazz @ The Pat – Ingrid Stitt Quintet Free eventDecember 2, 2017 3:00 pmBack by popular demand! Ingrid Stitt – alto sax Steve Holy – bass Bernie Arai – drums Howard Chi – piano Dave Sikula – guitar 
Museum of Vancouver – Never Going to Stop This TrainDecember 2, 2017 7:00 pmFour of Vancouver’s vibrant community choir’s congregate under one roof to perform individual sets of protest music. Protest music has existed for centuries, finding its way into a wide spectrum of social justice movements while spanning multiple genres including gospel, folk, rap and various pop idioms. Initially developed to draw people together around a central mission, the evolution of the protest song has continued to evoke a powerful message; amplifying social change through subversive lyrics, unique settings and sites of resistance. This concert features some of the finest choirs currently working in Vancouver’s social justice and community building environments. Featuring sets by Left Coast Labour Chorus, Solidarity NotesLabour Choir, Re:Sisters and Woodward’s Community Singers Tickets $20 
Blue Martini – Stephanie Pedraza Trio Free eventDecember 2, 2017 8:00 pmLatin Groove Night Stephanie Pedraza is a unique combination of singer, songwriter, flamenco dancer and cantaora (traditional flamenco singing) based in Vancouver BC. Born in to a latinamerican family and having moved to Colombia at a very early age, she has been constantly immersed in her Latin roots of song and dance. With Andre Stepanien-guitar and Lyndon Dewitt- drums/percussion 
WISE Hall -Rich Hope – Lindsay Beaver – Kitty and The RoosterDecember 2, 2017 9:00 pmLive at the WISE is proud to present a night of ROCK and ROLL !! Kitty & The Rooster is a rock n’ roll duo from Vancouver, BC featuring Jodie Ponto banging on the cocktail kit and East Van guitar wizard Noah Walker. They are known for their surf-tastic hooks, clever lyrics, and ridiculously fun shows. Lindsay Beaver & The 24th St. Wailers Singer, Drummer, Songwriter, and Bandleader Lindsay Beaver is much more than a young woman with musical talent, she is a force that knows no bounds. Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – Lindsay has been leading her band The 24th St. Wailers across North America and Europe for the past several years playing her own blend of Rock n’ Roll, Soul, Punk & Blues. Rich Hope is a Canadian guitarist, singer-songwriter, and performer whose style is influenced by blues and rock. Tickets $17 advance $20 at the door 
LanaLou’s -Christie Rose / Leah Barley / Marina & the Specks / Scotty VigueDecember 2, 2017 9:00 pmCome one come all for an absolutely epic night of boot stompin, folk-rock, blues infused tunes with a side of honky-tonk and the slightest bit of psychedelia brought to you by none other then Christie Rose, Leah Barley Music, Marina Lagacé – Music, and Scott Vigue! Cover $10 at the door 
St. Andrews Wesley – Jazz Vespers – Gabriel Mark Hasselbach By DonationDecember 3, 2017 4:00 pmWhere Jazz meets the Spirit every Sunday This week jazz trumpeter Gabriel Mark Hasselbach with band t.b.a. 
Gold Saucer – Watermill Project/ Sky Lambourne/Chad GalpinDecember 3, 2017 7:30 pmThe Watermill Project with Sara Kim (voice) & Mili Hong (drums). A blend of jazz & Korean folk songs. Also appearing: Sky Lambourne Band and Chad Galpin $10 at door Anza Club – Black Gardenia new record Lucky Star concertDecember 3, 2017 7:30 pmThe Anza Club and Black Gardenia present …. An evening of Vintage Jazz with Black Gardenia to celebrate the launch of their new Record “Lucky Star” Tickets $15 Black Gardenia line-up features Musicians and instrumentation: Daphne Roubini ~ Voice & Ukulele Chris Davis ~ Trumpet & Flugelhorn Andrew Smith ~ Guitar & Ukulele Paul Pigat ~ Guitar Brent Gubbels ~ Bass Cameron Wilson~ Violin 
Libra Room – Jesse Waldman & friends By DonationThis event runs from September 24, 2017 until December 10, 2017.The Libra Room is back! And so is Jesse Waldman on Sunday evenings. He will be appearing with either Marc L’Esperance, Noah Walker and/or other special guests each week. 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – Katherine Penfold’s A Jazzy ChristmasDecember 3, 2017 8:00 pmCelebrating her brand new Christmas album alongside the friends who helped make it happen, Katherine Penfold will be performing your favourite Christmas tunes, original music and Jazz/Blues standards all night long! Come be the first to hear these tunes live with Steve Kaldestad on sax, Vince Mai on trumpet, Tilden Webb on piano, Jodi Proznick on bass, and Jesse Cahill on drums. $15 cover 
Libra Room – John Korsrud Latin Band By DonationThis event runs from November 13, 2017 until December 18, 2017.Starting on November 13, every Monday John Korsrud (Goma Dura/Hard Rubber Orchestra) and some of Vancouver’s finest Latin music players will be in residency at the Libra Room 
Vancouver Public Library – Tom Wilson “Beautiful Scars” Free eventDecember 4, 2017 7:30 pmBEAUTIFUL SCARS: Tom Wilson in conversation with Hal Wake From growing up in the ‘rough-and-tumble world’ of Hamilton, ON and battling addiction, to recording multiple gold records and recording music with the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Billy Ray Cyrus, and The Rankin Family, Canadian musician Tom Wilson has quite a story to tell. In Beautiful Scars, Wilson recounts his search for the truth about his family from the shores of the St. Lawrence River to the Mohawk Reserves of Quebec, on to the heights of the Manhattan skyline. Join outgoing Writer’s Festival Artistic Director Hal Wake for an illuminating conversation about family, music, class, secrets and survival. 
WISE Hall – Petunia & The Vipers By DonationThis event runs from November 6, 2017 until December 18, 2017.Petunia & The Vipers every Monday in the Lounge all winter long! Mondays are the new Fridays! A man rooted in as much talent as mystery, Petunia is a Canadian country treasure. His illustrious career began with busking his way through Canada and the NYC subways, playing over 150 shows a year to enthralled audiences. Since then, he has racked up the achievements with several celebrated solo releases and frequent tours spanning continents. Alone, Petunia is a talent unapologetically shocking fans with his versatility. Together with his Vancouver-based backing band, The Vipers, he is a fireball ripping and roaring with eclectic instrumentation and an energy only attainable through big band camaraderie. 
Cambrian Hall – Company B Jazz Band “The Bee Sides” EP releaseDecember 4, 2017 8:30 pmCompany B is proud to present their new EP “The Bee Sides” 8:30-9:15- Songs from the new EP 9:15-9:45- Dance lesson with Teressa Riley 9:45-10:30-Swingin’ dance set! $15 admission/ $23 with CD 
The Heatley – Adventures in Steel Guitar #9 – Instrumentals By DonationDecember 5, 2017 8:00 pmThe fifth installment of “Adventures in Steel Guitar” is not focused on the repertoire of any particular steel player but instead some favorite steel instrumentals like Santo and Johnny’s “Sleepwalk”, Herb Remington’s “Remington Ride” and Speedy West’s “Steelin’ Moonlight”, as well as tunes recorded by The Buckaroos, Jimmie Rivers and Vance Terry, James Burton and Ralph Mooney, Jimmy Bryant, and Robert Randolph. Scott Smith – steel guitar Paul Pigat – guitar Jeremy Holmes – bass Liam MacDonald – drums |
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