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THE GLORY OF THE VIOLIN
Benefit concert for the B.C. Society for Educating Girls of Rural China, featuring violinists Eugenia Choi, Andrew Dawes, Mark Fewer, Winnie Liao, Oleg Pokhanovsky, Gwen Thompson, Cam Wilson, and Jasper Wood performing works by Tartini, Paganini, Bazzini, Massanet, Monti, Kreisler, and Wilson. Jan. 23, 8 pm, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent Rd., UBC). Tix $45 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311.
This Week
PLAN B
Fundraiser for A Loving Spoonful features DJs Leanne, G-Luve, and Jason Van spinning disco, funk, and funky house. Dec. 14, doors 9 pm, Ginger 62 (1219 Granville). Free before 10 pm/$5 cover thereafter.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISER
Evening of comedy and music featuring TJ Dawe, Blackout Broadcast, Ah-Hum, Ensemble Theatre Company, and Edmonton Block Heater. Dec. 14, 8 pm, Performance Works (Granville Island). Tix $20 at Tickets Tonight, www.ticketstonight.ca/.
CHRISTMAS DREAMS COME TRUE
Vancouver politician Jim Green hosts a benefit for the Newton Advocacy Group, featuring performances by Rob Montgomery, Nadine States, Oliver Conway, Jamie Dale, Dalannah Gail Bowen, Phillis Adel, William Taylor, and Tilden Webb. Dec. 14, 9 pm, Yale Hotel (1300 Granville). Tix $15 advance, info 604-604-681-YALE.
THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS
Langley’s First Capital Chorus and the 70-member First Capital Barbershop Harmony Chorus perform to raise funds for the Langley Christmas Bureau. Dec. 16, 7:30 pm, Christian Life Assembly Hall (21277 56th Ave., Langley). Tix $15/10, info 604-878-9332, www.firstcapitalchorus.com/.
WINTER WONDERLAND SKATING PARTY
Annual event hosted by Special Olympics Vancouver and Vancouver Parks and Recreation promotes accessible and adapted winter-recreation options for people with disabilities. Event includes appearances by top Special Olympics athletes Mark Theriault and Alexandra Magree. Dec. 17, 1:30-3:30 pm, Killarney Arena (6260 Killarney). By donation to the Vancouver Food Bank, info 604-313-7723.
PETE & JENN’S FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT & SING-ALONG
Benefit for the WISH Drop-In Centre for Women, featuring musical guests Cheri Gaynor, Vannessa LaBourdais, Maria Cristina Fantini, and Devon Wells, with host Peter G-G. Bring a mug for fair-trade cocoa, coffee, and tea. Dec. 17, 5:30 pm, Carousel Theatre (1411 Cartwright St., Granville Island). By donation (clothing, socks, gloves, personal items for women, food, etc.), info 604-224-0032.
NINE YEARS OF URBAN IMPROV
Comedy troupe celebrates its ninth anniversary with special guest Will Sasso. All proceeds to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Dec. 18, 9 pm, Chivana (2340 W. 4th). Tix $7, info 604-733-0330.
WINTERWISH
Singer-songwriters Dan Mangan, Jess Hill, and John Pippus perform at a fundraiser for the TigerMilk Collective and the WISH Drop-in Centre Society in the Downtown Eastside. Dec. 19, 7:30 pm, Unitarian Church (Oak & 49th). Tix $20/15/10, info 778-229-9232.
Upcoming Highlights
BLUES FOR XMAS
Fundraiser for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society features performances by Jim Byrnes, Jerry Doucette, Randy & Denise Bachman, Powder Blues, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Dalannah Gail Bowen & Straight-Up, Billy Dixon & the Soul Train Express, Brainchild, Cal Batchelor, Cathi McDonald, Doc Fingers, Gary Comeau & the Rhythm Shakers, Johnny Ferriera & the Swing Machine, Leonard/Sample Band, Linda Lujan, Muddy Fraser, Riley Inge, Sibel Thrasher, the Gospel Experience, Tim Hearsey Band, Tony Robertson & the Vaqueros, Kenny Boychuck’s tribute to Robbie King, and Del Cowsill’s tribute to Billy Cowsill. Dec. 26-28, 8:30 pm, Yale Hotel (1300 Granville). Tix $20, info 604-681-9253, www.theyale.ca/.
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