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Jeni’s Picks for the week ahead Dear Picks People… here are some events to help you stay sane and survive the busy season. Do take time out for yourselves. Happy Hannukah to all my friends celebrating this festival starting tomorrow. Also, a word about the upcoming fundraisers “Festival of Hope” put on by the tireless Jacques Lalonde (poster below).  Jacques organizes these events to raise funds for his nephew, Boden, who suffers from a debilitating illness and a very shortened lifespan and whose home care is extr ...Continue Reading

Jeni’s Picks for the week ahead Dear Picks People… an eventful week!   A few notables listed here. And as usual, please check with venues for any last minute changes/cancellations. The Heatley – Adventures in Steel Guitar #9 – Instrumentals By Donation December 5, 2017 8:00 pm The 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 ...Continue Reading

Jeni’s Picks for the week ahead Dear 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 Truth This event runs from November 14, 2017 until December 2, 2017. Written by celebrated Indigenous playwright Drew Hayden Taylor, Only Drunks and Children ...Continue Reading

Jeni’s Picks for the week ahead Dear Picks People… The dreary dark days continue unabated but there here is a long list of upcoming events  this week to help keep you dry and divert your attention to something enjoyable. Please, visit the website for additions. And as usual, please check with  venues for any last minute changes/cancellations. Firehall Arts Centre – Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth This event runs from November 14, 2017 until December 2, 2017. Written by celebra ...Continue Reading

Jeni’s Picks for the week ahead Dear Picks People… The November doldrums are definitely upon us.  What better time than to get out to music, film or live theatre. Allow your perspectives to shift and your mood to lift!! As usual, please double check with venues for changes/cancellations.  Enjoy! Firehall Arts Centre – Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth This event runs from November 14, 2017 until December 2, 2017. Written by celebrated Indigenous playwright Drew Hayden ...Continue Reading

Jeni’s Picks for the week ahead Dear Picks People… there seems to be endless offerings this coming week.  How wonderful is that? In order to get this list out in a timely manner here is what I have compiled thus far. Stay tuned to the website for added events. As usual, please double check with venues for changes/cancellations.  Enjoy! Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket Free event November 8, 2017 6:00 pm Hip Pocket Trio  led by Adam Rohrlick continues their reside ...Continue Reading

Jeni’s Picks for the week ahead Dear Picks People… better late than never. Life remains very challenging time wise at the moment.  Additions will be made so please check the website for updates. If you are interested in “Two Views from the Sylvia” opening November 8 act fast as it is an extremely popular show. Also, I want to draw your attention to The East Van Panto opening November 29 (always a smash hit) as some dates are already sold out.  Don’t be disappointed. Get your tickets early!  Check my webs ...Continue Reading

Jeni’s Picks for the week ahead Dear Picks People… I’ve aded a few spooky events happening this week to get you in the mood for upcoming Halloween night. Just to say, that every night there is music happening at the Libra Room, some of it indeed very good music, but since the calendar remains blank I cannot share it with you unless individual musicians/bands give me the heads up.  A shame. As usual, please check with venues for changes and also on my website for additions/updates.  Enjoy! The Cobalt ...Continue Reading

Jeni’s Picks for the week ahead Dear Picks People… usurped by the building renovations again!  The end MUST be in sight (not that I can see at the moment through that awful green shrouding).  So much going on this week that I will definitely be adding events during the next few days.   Hope there is something already listed here to help you stay dry during the predicted wet weather. As usual, please check with venues for changes and also on my website for additions/updates.  Enjoy! Gold Sau ...Continue Reading

Jeni’s Picks for the week ahead Dear Picks People…It is definitely fall and time for inside events again. Here is an eclectic list for the coming days. As usual, please check with venues for changes and also on my website for additions/updates.  Enjoy! Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket with special guest Jason De Couto Free event October 11, 2017 6:00 pm Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar & tenor saxophone Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass Jason de Couto: keyboards Bren ...Continue Reading