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PrintJuly 5 - 12, 2007
| Theatre Under The Stars |
| Oleanna |
| Cowboy Versus Samurai |
| Bard On The Beach |
| Gypsy: A Musical Fable |
| Suds |
| Dont Dress For Dinner |
| A Festival Of One-Acts & Radio Plays |
DETAILS
Openings
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS
Productions of the musicals Grease and Oklahoma! on alternating nights. July 11–Aug. 18 at 8 pm (mats. July 22 & 29 at 2 pm; evening shows at 7 pm on July 25 & 28 and Aug. 1 & 4), Malkin Bowl (Stanley Park). Tix $28 adults/$24 seniors, students, kids/$96 family of four/kids under five free, info 604-231-7535, www.ticketstonight.ca/ .
OLEANNA
Kory Darnel and John Shaw star in David Mamet's two-character drama about the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students who accuses him of sexual harassment. July 11-14, 8 pm, Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial). Tix $15 at the door.
COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI
Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre presents a humorous retelling of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac , set in a dusty Wyoming town. July 11-27, 8 pm (mats. Sun. at 2 pm), Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews). Tix $17 advance/$22 at the door, info www.vact.ca/ .
Ongoing
BARD ON THE BEACH
The 18th annual outdoor Shakespeare festival includes productions of The Taming of the Shrew (directed by Miles Potter), Romeo and Juliet (directed by Dean Paul Gibson), Julius Caesar (directed by Katrina Dunn), and Timon of Athens (directed by James Fagan Tait). To Sept. 24, Vanier Park . Tix $17 to $31, info 604-739-0559, www.bardonthebeach.org/ .
GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE
The Arts Club Theatre Company presents Styne and Sondheim's classic musical about a stage mother who lives vicariously through her daughter's burlesque success but also lusts for stardom of her own. Bill Millerd directs Barbara Barsky, Lauren Bowler, and Andrew Wheeler. To July 8, Wed.-Sat. at 8 pm (mats. Wed., Sat.-Sun. at 2 pm), Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville). Tix $29 to $59.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ .
SUDS
Arts Club Theatre Company presents a 1960s-style musical soap opera created by Melinda Gilb with Steve Gunderson and Bryan Scott, starring director Sara-Jeanne Hosie, along with Alison MacDonald, Matt Palmer, and Seana Lee Wood. To Aug. 4, Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston). Tix $25 to $36.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ .
DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
Laughing Matters Theatre Company presents a hit farce from London. To July 14, Waterfront Theatre (Granville Island). Tix and info 604-231-7535.
A FESTIVAL OF ONE-ACTS & RADIO PLAYS
Theatre in the Raw presents three staged one-act plays and two live radio plays. To July 8, doors 7 pm, the Beaumont Studios (316 W. 5th). Tix $10, info 604-708-5448, www.theatreintheraw.ca/ .
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| An Evening Of Beethoven And Brahms |
| Aliqua |
| Festival Vancouver |
DETAILS
This Week
AN EVENING OF BEETHOVEN AND BRAHMS
Angela Cavadas plays violin sonatas, with pianist Candy Siu. July 6, 8 pm, Fairview Baptist Church (1708 W. 16th). By donation, info 604-375-8078.
Upcoming Highlights
ALIQUA
Female vocal group previews material from its upcoming CD. July 18, 7:30 pm, Vancouver East Cultural Centre (1895 Venables) and July 22, 7:30 pm, Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre (North Van.). Tix at www.ticketmaster.ca/ or call 604-809-3746.
FESTIVAL VANCOUVER
Mainstage concerts include a solo performance by Bobby McFerrin; an opera gala with tenor Richard Margison, soprano Measha Brueggergrosman, and the Vancouver Opera Orchestra; a performance of Handel's first oratorio, La Resurrezione ; and concerts by the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Finnish a cappella ensemble Rajaton, and the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. Aug. 5-19, Orpheum Theatre and Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (UBC). Tix at www.ticketmaster.ca/ , info www.festivalvancouver.ca/ .
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| Edge2007 |
| Move It Big Time! |
| All Over The Map |
DETAILS
This Week
EDGE2007
The Dancing on the Edge Festival Society presents its annual celebration of contemporary dance, featuring performances of choreography by Chengxin Wei, Serge Bennathan, Karen Jamieson, Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie, Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg, Judith Garay, Alvin Erasga Tolentino and Peter Chin, and the Tomorrow Collective. July 5-14, various Vancouver venues . Tix and info www.dancingontheedge.org/ticket2007.htm .
Upcoming Highlights
MOVE IT BIG TIME!
Joe Ink presents a full-scale performance created in conjunction with members of the public. July 18, 7 pm and July 19, noon, Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie). Tix $10, info 604-639-0563, www.joeink.ca/ .
ALL OVER THE MAP
Outdoor dance and music series. Sun. at 2 pm, Ron Basford Park (Granville Island). Free admission, info 604-893-8875, www.newworks.ca/ .
» PUNJABI CELTIC FUSION (Violet Moore Irish Dance with music by Delhi 2 Dublin) July 22
» TANGO PARADISO July 29
» KOCASSALE DIOUBATE AND FRIENDS (Guinean dance and music) Aug. 12
» INDONESIAN DANCE AND MUSIC Aug. 19
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DETAILS
ACCESS ARTIST RUN CENTRE
206 Carrall, 604-689-2907.
» I LOVE HERE NOW (Maya de Forest blends still life, portraiture, and landscape to present a photographic portrait of her mother) to Aug. 4
ART BEATUS
108–808 Nelson, 604-688-2633.
» MAY CONTAIN SMALL PARTS (plastic works by Sang Won Sung) to Aug. 31
ART WORKS GALLERY
225 Smithe St., 604-688-3301, www.artworksbc.com/ .
» SCAT: THE ART OF IMPROVISATION (works by Karen Hollowell) to July 14
ARTSPEAK
233 Carrall, 604-688-0051.
» HARALD THYS AND JOS DE GRUYTER (collaborative video and photographic works by Belgian artists) to July 28
BLACKBERRY GALLERY
2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody, 604-931-2008.
» FACING TONALITY (mixed-media portraits by Mikhyla Stewart) to July 29
» AN ARTIST MEETING THE CITY OF THE ARTS (clay sculpture by Parvaneh Roudgar) to July 29
» MY JOURNEY INTO COLORFUL MYSTERIES (oil on canvas by Frederic Asse) to July 29
» DRAWING IN CLAY (raku and primitive firing by Gloria Barkley) to July 29
BLANKET GALLERY
4–2414 Main, 604-709-6100, www.blanketgallery.com/ .
» LET THERE BE LIGHT (works curated by Nicholas Pittman) to July 29
BURNABY ART GALLERY
6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, 604-205-7332.
» AEQUITAS/SAGACITY (installation by Sherrill Hardy) to July 15
» DANNY CHEN: STUDIES IN NATURE (feature artist in the gallery's art rental and sales program) to July 25
» MARIANNA SCHMIDT (selected prints and drawings) July 10–Aug. 26
BURNABY ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY
6584 Deer Lake Rd., Burnaby, 604-298-7322.
» LUO AN LI (oil and charcoal portraits and plaster bust) to July 22
CATRIONA JEFFRIES GALLERY
274 E. 1st, 604-736-1554, www.catrionajeffries.com /.
» ARABELLA CAMPBELL (solo exhibition by Vancouver-based artist) to July 7
CHARLES H. SCOTT GALLERY
Emily Carr Institute (1399 Johnston St., Granville Island), 604-844-3809.
» DON'T LOOK NOW (new work by Angus Ferguson, Ron Tran, Curtis Grahauer, Christi Nyiri, and Miguel da Conceicao) to July 22
CONCOURSE GALLERY
Emily Carr Institute, 1399 Johnston, 604-844-3800.
» EMILY CARR SUMMER INSTITUTE ON BOOK ARTS (exhibition of handmade and fine-art press books) to July 29
CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY
555 Nelson, 604-681-2700.
» DR. STRANGELOVE DR. STRANGELOVE (Kristan Horton's reinterpretations of various scenes from Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove , recreated with various commonplace items from his studio) to Aug. 19
» THERE ARE THOSE (drawings by Kim Kennedy Austin, Luanne Martineau, Shannon Oksansen, Laura Piasta, Ryan Sluggett, and Corin Sworn) to Aug. 19
» BLUFF (window display by Elspeth Pratt) to Aug. 19
DADABASE
183 E. Broadway, 604-709-9934.
» AN HONEST WAY OF LYING (new work by Ben Frey) to July 11
DIANE FARRIS GALLERY
1590 W. 7th, 604-737-2629, www.dianefarrisgallery.com/ .
» BLISS (group show by gallery artists and guests, including Shannon Belkin, David Burns, Angela Grossmann, Sam lam, Attila Richard Lukacs, and Justin Ogilvie) July 5-28
DOUGLAS UDELL GALLERY
1558 W. 6th, 604-736-8900.
» THE BIG PICTURE (large-scale works by jack Bush, Dominique Gaucher, and Rafael Sottolichio) to July 14
DUNDARAVE PRINT WORKSHOP
1640 Johnston, 604-689-9918.
» NEW MEXICO EXCHANGE (work of printmakers for Santa Fe) to July 15
EILEEN FONG CO-OP GALLERY
88 W. Pender, 778-889-4057.
» SUMMER INTERLUDE (multimedia group show) to July 30. opening reception July 5, 7-8:30 pm
ELISSA CRISTALL GALLERY
2239 Granville, 604-730-9611.
» LOOK TWO (new paintings by Elena Evanoff, David Garneau, and Riki Kuropatwa) to July 7
FERRY BUILDING GALLERY
1414 Argyle, West Van., 604-925-7266.
» WAKING THE MUSE (mixed-media works by Eve Llyndorah, acrylic paintings by Stoica Niculae Nuca, and sculpture by Tudor Serban) to July 15
THE FLOWER FACTORY
3604 Main, 604-871-1008.
» DOMESTIC ARCHAEOLOGY (photography by Birute Macijauskas) to July 15
GAFF GALLERY
684 E. Hastings, 778-893-5263.
» PROSE (photos by Beau Hagberry, Sean Dolan, and Theo Mullen investigate life with cancer) to July 20
GALLERY FOURTEEN
614 Columbia St., New West., 604-519-1815.
» SMALL SHOTS (colour Polaroids by Ken Lorenz) to July 8
GALLERY GACHET
88 E. Cordova, 604-687-2468.
» LIFE INEFFABLE (works by Daniel Fisher, Clô Laurencelle, and Sandra Yuen Mackay) July 6-28. Opening reception July 6, 5-9 pm
» YOU ARE NOT ALONE (Mad Pride 2007 group show) July 6-28. Opening reception July 6, 5-9 pm
GRAFFITI CO. ART STUDIO AND GALLERY
171 E. 1st St., North Van., 604-980-1699.
» SUMMER SALON (group show of works in various styles) to July 31
GRUNT GALLERY
116–350 E. 2nd, 604-875-9516.
» SPECTACLES OF INTIMACY (works by six Vancouver Island artists) to Aug. 4
HAVANA
1212 Commercial, 604-253-9119.
» STRATA (paintings by Dagmar Dlab and Moe Taylor) to July 14
HELEN PITT GALLERY ARC
102–148 Alexander, 604-681-6740, www.helenpittgallery.org /.
» HE BLESSES HIS GOOSE (installation by Joey Dubuc) to July 28
» NO LIGHT STANDS ALONE (works by Tegan Moore) to July 28
IRONWORKS
235 Alexander, 604-681-5033.
» DE CUBA: THE SANTA AMALIA DANCERS (paintings by Cuban artist Isaac John Lewis) to July 22
JACANA
2435 Granville, 604-879-9306.
» STILL WOODS & WATER (new works in oil by Cybele Ironside) July 7-28. Opening reception July 7, 2-4 pm
» TREELOT (photos by Toronto's Candide Franklin) July 7-28
JEFFREY BOONE GALLERY
140–1 E. Cordova, www.jeffreyboonegallery.com/ .
» EVERYTHING BUT THE LIGHT (paintings by Carly Bates) to July 28. Opening reception July 6, 5-8 pm
JEM GALLERY
225 E. Broadway, 604-879-5366.
» FRIDA CIENTO (group show in honour of Frida Kahlo) July 6-11. Opening reception July 6, 8 pm
MALASPINA PRINTMAKERS GALLERY
1555 Duranleau St., Granville Island, 604-688-1827.
» HOT OFF THE PRESS! (salon-style show of smaller-format original prints) to Sept. 3
McGILL LIBRARY
4595 Albert St., Burnaby, 604-299-8955.
» VISIONS OF THE FUTURE, NOW AND PAST (design proposals from the office of architect Asher Gransby) to July 16
MIDTOWN GALLERY
438 W. Pender, 604-682-6441.
» I HEART TOKYO (photos by Toby Marie Bannister) to July 18
MONTE CLARK GALLERY
2339 Granville, 604-730-5000.
» 3 MODELS (works by Brandon Lattu) July 5-28. Opening reception July 5, 6-8 pm
MORRIS AND HELEN BELKIN ART GALLERY
1825 Main Mall, UBC, 604-822-2759, www.belkin-gallery.ubc.ca /.
» SOME CHANGES (works by Glenn Ligon) to Aug. 19
PENDULUM GALLERY
HSBC Bldg., 885 W. Georgia St., 604-879-7714.
» ALAN STOREY: WORKS AND PROJECTS 1987–2007 (models and photographs of selected public art projects) to July 14
PRESENTATION HOUSE GALLERY
333 Chesterfield Ave., North Van., 604-986-1351.
» TO THE DOGS (photos of dogs through the ages, plus a series of canine portraits by Shari Hatt) to Aug. 5
REPUBLIC GALLERY
732 Richards, www.republicgallery.com/ .
» KEEP THEIR TOYS REAL (paintings of toy soldiers and model airplanes by Hamed Teymouri) to July 7
SIDNEY AND GERTRUDE ZACK GALLERY
950 W. 41st, 604-257-5111.
» CREATIVE INTERPRETATION (drawings and paintings by Akiko Michael and Irena Shklover) to July 8
SURREY ART GALLERY
13750 88th Ave., Surrey, 604-501-5566, www.arts.surrey.ca/ .
» ARTS 2007 (juried exhibition of work by local artists) to Aug. 19
» SUMMER ART SHOW (community exhibit presented by the White Rock and South Surrey Art Society) to Aug. 5
» RECENT ACQUISITIONS (photographic and digital media) to Aug. 19
TECK GALLERY
SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings, www.sfu.ca/gallery .
» CARNAVAL (photographs and paintings by Marianna Schmidt) to Aug. 30
VANCOUVER ART GALLERY
750 Hornby, 604-662-4719, www.vanartgallery.bc.ca /.
» HOUSE OF ORACLES: A HUANG YONG PING RETROSPECTIVE (first retrospective of work by acclaimed Chinese-born, Paris-based artist) to Sept. 16
» MONET TO DALI: MODERN MASTERS FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART (European paintings and sculpture from 1864 to 1964, including works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Henri Matisse) to Sept. 16
» ANDREA ZITTEL: CRITICAL SPACE (comprehensive retrospective of American artist) to Sept. 30
VANCOUVER EAST CULTURAL CENTRE
1895 Venables, 604-251-1363.
» TRINA GANSON (printmaking) to July 10
» HEATHER FISHER (photography) to July 10
WESTERN FRONT
303 E. 8th, 604-878-7563.
» WAITING, ACTING WAITING (two-part 16mm film installation by Isabell Heimerdinger) to July 7
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DETAILS
CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
555 Columbia, 604-658-8880, www.cccvan.com/ . Open 11 –5 pm Tues.-Sun. Admission $4 adults/$2.50 seniors, students, and children, Tues. by donation.
» FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION (history of Chinese Canadians in B.C.) ongoing
NORTH VANCOUVER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
209 W. 4th St., North Van., 604-987-5618. Open Wed.-Sun. from noon–5 pm. Free admission.
» NORTH VANCOUVER GALLERY (community-history exhibit on the urban and rural communities of the North Shore) ongoing
» CENTENNIAL MEMORIES (exhibition in celebration of the City of North Vancouver's anniversary) to July 15
SURREY MUSEUM
17710 56A Ave., Surrey, 604-592-6956. Open Tues. & Fri. 10 –6 pm, Wed.-Thurs. 10 –8 pm, Sat. 10 –5 pm. Admission $5 adults/$3.75 seniors & students/$2.50 children & youth/free for ages five and under.
» SURREY GOES TO WAR (stories from the memories of Surrey veterans and peacekeepers) to July 14
» THE GOOD, THE BUG & THE UGLY (display of insects from the collection of the Royal British Columbia Museum) to Aug. 18
UBC MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
6393 N.W. Marine, 604-822-5087. Open daily from 10 –5 pm, (Tues. to 9 pm). Admission: $9 adults, $7 students/seniors, $25 families (free for UBC students and museum members; pay as you can Tues. 5-9 pm).
» THE VILLAGE IS TILTING: DANCING AIDS IN MALAWI (exhibition of masks, photographs, video interviews, and dance footage documenting the response of rural Malawians to the AIDS pandemic) to Sept. 3
» MICHAEL NICOLL YAHGULANAAS: MEDDLING IN THE MUSEUM (three site-specific installations by Haida artist) July 10–Dec. 31. Opening reception July 10, 7 pm
VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUM
1905 Ogden, Vanier Park, 604-257-8300. Open Tues.-Sat. from 10 –5 pm, Sun. 12-5 pm. Admission: $8 adults, $5.50 children/seniors, $18 families, children five and under free.
» TALES FROM THE VAULT: INCREDIBLE TREASURES AND STORIES FROM THE MARITIME MUSEUM'S ARCHIVES (rare and original brochures, sailing schedules, passenger lists, etc.) ongoing
» ARCTIC QUEST: VOYAGE TO THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE, 100 YEARS LATER (exhibition of the work of 25 Canadian artists following the footsteps of Roald Amundsen on his 1906 navigation of the Northwest Passage) ongoing
» CAPTAIN GEORGE VANCOUVER (collection of material related to the explorer who mapped the B.C. coastline) ongoing
VANCOUVER MUSEUM
1100 Chestnut, 604-736-4431. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm (Thurs. from 10 am to 9 pm). Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors/students $6 youth, kids under five free.
» THROUGH THE EYES OF THE CREE (Allen Sapp's artwork chronicles the daily life of the Cree of west central Saskatchewan) to Sept. 16
» GATEWAY TO THE PACIFIC/BOOM, BUST, AND WAR (exhibits on the economic and real-estate booms that preceded Canada's involvement in the two world wars) ongoing
» RICE IS LIFE (exhibit explores the agricultural, spiritual, and artistic significance of rice) to Jan. 1
» LEVELLING THE PLAYING FIELD (exhibition about a Japanese Canadian baseball team in pre-WWII Vancouver) to Nov. 4
VANCOUVER POLICE MUSEUM
240 E. Cordova, 604-665-3346, www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/ . Located in the former Coroner's Court, museum featuring police artifacts, rare and confiscated weapons, counterfeit currency, and the autopsy room where Errol Flynn's autopsy was performed.
» SINS OF THE CITY (two-hour walking tour explores the brothels, opium dens, and gambling houses of Vancouver's history) Fri.-Sat. at 4 pm, fee $12 (reservation required)
WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
680 17th St., West Van., 604-925-7295. Open Tues.-Sat. from 12-4:30 pm. Admission $1.25/0.75.
» ENDURING TRADITIONS (exhibit of historic and contemporary Squamish and Coast Salish art) to Aug. 31
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DETAILS
Just Announced
SYMPOSIUM ON THE BOOK: WHAT MAKES TEEN FICTION WORK SO WELL?
A group of experts, including five authors, explore the world of fiction for children and teen readers. July 14, SFU Harbour Centre (515 W. Hastings). Fee $75, info 604-291-5241.
SCANNING AND IMAGE FORMATS
Douglas College's Print Futures program presents a workshop for writers and editors. July 14, 10 –4 pm, Douglas College (New West.). Fee $75, info www.douglas.bc.ca/pf .
This Week
SHYAM SELVADURAI
UBC Creative Writing and the Canada Council present a reading by the author of Funny Boy and Swimming in the Monsoon Sea . July 6, 8 pm, Green College Coach House (UBC). Free admission, info 604-822-2469.
I MARRIED A TERRORIST
Comedian Leon Kaplan launches his first novel. July 6, 6 pm–12 am, Hasty Hawk Gallery (802 E. Hastings). Info lustfulnomad.blogspot.com/ .
PROOFREADING BEST PRACTICES
Douglas College's Print Futures program presents a workshop for writers and editors. July 7, 10 –4 pm, Douglas College (New West.). Fee $75, info www.douglas.bc.ca/pf .
CANADIAN BOOK CAMP
Camp for aspiring writers aged 11 to 13 and 14 to 17, featuring a week of reading, writing, and interacting with professional writers and illustrators, including Dennis Foon, Julie Burtinshaw, Theresa Lalonde, Mary Schendlinger, and Carrie Mac. July 9-13, Vancouver Public Library (350 W. Georgia). Fee $185, info 604-331-4041.
TOM HARPUR
Author signs copies of his new book, Water Into Wine: An Empowering Vision of the Gospels . July 10, 1:30-3 pm, Vine & Fig Tree Books (4109 Macdonald). Info 604-734-2109.
COOKING FOR TWO
James Barber launches his latest cookbook. July 11, 5:30-7 pm, Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks (1740 W. 2nd). Info 604-688-6755.
Ongoing
POETRY AROUND THE WORLD
Open-mike multilingual readings hosted by Lucia Gorea, with writing exercises given at the end of each event. Second Wed. of each month, 6:30 pm, Indigo Books and Music (900 Park Royal South, West Van.). Free admission, info 604-603-6049.
WEST END WRITERS GROUP
Group welcomes writers at all levels and in all genres. First three Tues. of each month, 7 pm, Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay). Info www.wewriters.org/ .
WORD WHIPS WRITING SERIES
Pandora's Collective hosts a monthly event at which writers will receive a prompt and will then have 10-15 minutes to write something based on it. First Wed. of every month, 7:30-10 pm, the Grind and gallery (4124 Main). Info www.pandorascollective.com/ .
VANCOUVER POETRY SLAM
Poetry-slam competition with guest performers. First, third, and fifth Mon. of every month, doors and sign-up 8 pm, show 9 pm, Café Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial). Admission $5, info 604-254-1195.
WORD WHIPS: THE NORTH SHORE EDITION
Pandora's Collective hosts a monthly event at which writers will receive a prompt and will then have 10-15 minutes to write something based on it. Second Tues. of every month, 7-10 pm, Upstart Crow Books (238 Lonsdale Ave., North Van.). Info www.pandorascollective.com/ .
STORY SLAM
Ivan Penaluna hosts this five-minute-story competition with 10 storytellers and guest hosts. Second and fourth Wed. of every month, sign-up 7:30 pm/start 8 pm, Our Town Café (245 E. Broadway). Suggested donation $5, info 604-254-0355.
TWISTED POETS LITERARY SALON
Open-mike poetry night hosted by Bonnie Nish and Sita Carboni of Pandora's Collective. Third Mon. of each month, 7 pm, Bump N Grind Cafe (916 Commercial). Info www.pandorascollective.com/ .
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DETAILS
This Week
MIKE WOLFE'S LIVE COMEDY @ THE WIRED BEAN
Showcase of up-and-coming local comics, featuring emcee Monique Hurteau, headliner Phil Hanley, Nic Roy, Stephen Taddei, and Seth Perry. July 7, 9 pm, the Wired Bean (200 W. Esplanade, North Van.). Info 604-904-1319.
QUEERLY CANADIAN: DILDOS ARE FOREVER
Nicky Deanne performs her one-woman vocal and comedy show for lesbians. July 13, 8 pm, Vancouver East Cultural Centre (1895 Venables). Tix $15 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ .
Ongoing
VANCOUVER THEATRESPORTS LEAGUE
All performances at New Revue Stage (Granville Island). Tix $10 to $18, info 604-738-7013. Tix also at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
» THEATRESPORTS Fri.-Sat. at 10 pm
» IMPROV EXTREME Fri.-Sat. at 11:45 pm
» ULTIMATE IMPROV CHAMPIONSHIP Thurs. at 9:45 pm
» THE IMPROVISED WORKS OF BILL SHAKESPEARE Wed.-Sat. at 8 pm (two-for-one Wed.)
YUK YUK'S
Comedy club with Crash and Burn Tues. at 8:30 pm, Pro Am Comedy Jam Wed. at 8:30 pm, and featured headliners Thurs. at 8:30 pm and Fri.-Sat. at 8 & 10:30 pm. Century Plaza Hotel & Spa (1015 Burrard). Cover: $5 Tues.-Wed., $10 Thurs., $15 Fri.-Sat., info 604-696-9857.
» DAMONDE TSCHRITTER July 5-7
» SAM EASTON July 11-14
» ALLYSON SMITH July 18-21
» KELLY DIXON July 25-28
BLUE'S COMEDY @ STAGES
Greg "Blue" Kettner hosts a weekly showcase of local comics. Fri., 10 pm, Stages Lounge (Holiday Inn, 711 Broadway). No cover, info 604-765-3915.
THE LAUGH GALLERY
Alternative-comedy showcase hosted by Graham Clark. Wed., 9:30 pm, Rime (1130 Commercial). Tix $3, info 604-215-1130.
BALTHAZAR'S HOUSE OF COMEDY
Weekly standup show hosted by Patrick Maliha. Mon. at 9 pm, Balthazar (1215 Bidwell). Tix $5 (half-price with student ID), info 604-689-8822.
DAVID GRANIRER
Weekly standup show featuring psychotherapist and comic Granirer and friends. Fri., 7:30 pm, Laughing Bean Coffee Co. (2695 E. Hastings, Burnaby). Info 604-251-5282.
SOFTCORE COMEDY
Variety show featuring standup, sketch comedy, and burlesque, hosted by Aubrey Tennant and Paul Anthony. Every second and fourth Tues., 9 pm, Cobalt (917 Main). Info www.myspace.com/cobaltcomedy .
YALETOWN COMEDY NIGHT
Weekly showcase of local standup comics, storytellers, writers, and sketch players. Tues., 9 pm, Capone's Live Jazz Bar (1141 Hamilton). Tix $7, info 604-684-7900.
TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING
Interactive mock Italian wedding ceremony, followed by a reception with a four-course Italian dinner and dancing. Thurs.-Sat., doors at 6:30 pm, St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church (1012 Nelson). Reception follows at Queen Elizabeth Restaurant (Georgia & Cambie). Tix $70/55 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ .
LAFFLINES COMEDY CLUB
Standup comedy Thurs. at 9 pm (Patrick Maliha's Pro/Am Laff-o-rama every second Thurs.), Fri. at 9:30 pm and Sat. at 8 & 10:30 pm. Lafflines (26 4th St., New Westminster). Cover: $15 Fri.-Sat., $10 Thurs. Info 604-525-2262, www.lafflines.com/ .
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| Spatial Poetics Vi |
| Gallery In The Garden |
| Harmony Arts Festival |
DETAILS
This Week
SPATIAL POETICS VI
The Powell Street Festival Society and VIVO Media Arts present an evening of interdisciplinary and experimental performance featuring collaborations between writer Lydia Kwa and composer Jason Sims; multimedia artists Lyndsay Sung and Rafael Tsuchida; interdiscplinary artist Cindy Mochizuki and actor-writer Tricia Collins; and conceptual artists Yuriko Iga and Noel Macul; plus video shorts by Maiko Tanaka, Alison Kobayashi, and Rafael Tsuchida. July 7, 8 pm, VIVO Media Arts (1965 Main). Tix at the door, info 604-683-8240, www.powellstreetfestival.com/ .
GALLERY IN THE GARDEN
The Delta Arts Council presents the work of more than 60 artists, plus food, drinks, and live entertainment. July 8, Wellbrook Winery (4626 88th St., Delta). By donation, info 604-943-9787.
Upcoming Highlights
HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL
Annual festival includes a craft market, interactive art in the park, more than 20 studio tours, and a juried group show of visual arts at various galleries. Aug. 3-12, various West Vancouver venues . Info 604-925-7268, www.harmonyarts.ca/ .
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| HUM |
| Artwalk |
| Harrison Festival Of The Arts |
| Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition |
| Whistler Childrens Art Festival |
DETAILS
This Week
HüM
Performance blends aerial acrobatics with the ancient spiritual traditions of Tibet. To July 15, Salt Spring Island, B.C. Tix $24.99 at TicketWeb, 1-888-222-6608.
ARTWALK
Multiple-venue exhibition of more than 20 artists from the Sea to Sky Corridor region. To Aug. 31, Whistler, B.C. Info www.whistlerartscouncil.com/ .
HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Highlights include indoor and outdoor performances of roots and folk musicians from around the world, plus a juried arts-and-crafts market, and a children's day. July 7-15, Harrison Lake (Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.). Info www.harrisonfestival.com/ .
Ongoing
TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION
Travelling exhibition of 281 artifacts recovered from the Titanic , plus the story of the "unsinkable" ship from its design and construction to its discovery and conservation. Open daily 9 –6 pm (open until 10 pm most Fri. and Sat. during the summer) to Oct. 14, Royal BC Museum (675 Belleville St., Victoria, B.C.). Info (250) 356-7226, www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/ .
Upcoming Highlights
WHISTLER CHILDREN'S ART FESTIVAL
Annual festival features, art workshops, free activities, and mainstage performances. July 14-15, 10 –4 pm, Creekside (Whistler, B.C.). Tix $5 per child per day/$10 for the weekend, info www.whistlerartscouncil.com/ .
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