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Last updated: Thursday, May 9, 2008 Time: 10:00 pm |
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Public Events
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Walk For Palestine
Walk to protest Israeli injustices against Palestinians,
as part of Vancouver's Palestine Solidarity Month. Please wear black.
Location: Clark Park (Commercial & 14th)
Date: May 10, 1:00 pm
Info:alnakba2008@gmail.com |
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Self-Discovery and Peace
The Self-Discovery course explains about the use of self-knowledge and how to truly know oneself.
Through the 8 weeks of lectures and exercises, practice powerful techniques to delve deeply within your own
psychology and understand the different behaviours we have - how they affect our relationships, our
circumstances and our life.
Over the 8 weeks you can learn how to:
* activate awareness and consciousness
* see the causes of problems and negativity
* observe within yourself
* interpret your dreams and use them for self-discovery
* improve your relationships
* develop intuition
* overcome problems with drugs, alcohol, and addictions
* bring order to your life
The course is free of charge. Please RSVP to reserve a space or obtain more info.
Date: May 18
Location: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, 2305 West 7th Ave
ph. 1-877-GNOSIS-1
email: vancouver@gnosticmovement.com
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Spring Cleanse
Looking for the perfect way to start your summer?
Beginning May 21st we will be conducting a seven day juice cleanse for all interested participants. The
cleanse consists of four 16oz Organic fruit and vegetable juices drank each day for a period of seven days.
The juices are made fresh each morning. Included in the cleanse is a manual designed to coach you through
your cleanse, with pre and post diet recommendations, commonly asked questions, a detailed list of all juice
combinations, and an index with extensive nutritional data on all ingredients. We look forward to Nourishing
You!!!! Three day and once a week cleanses also available.
Spring cleanse will begin on May 21st
Please register at least one week before
7 day juice cleanse $380 all inclusive
3 day cleanse $163, once a week for a month $217
Call for a free consultation
Location: 14th at Woodlands, Vancouver BC
Info: e-mail for more information. Jennifer and Nicholas
auroraborealis@wildmail.com
Date: May 21st
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Cosmic Reflections
paintings by Rachel Amina Wisniewski
Location: A Small World Shop & Gallery, 2120 Commercial, Vancouver BC
Info: Ph. 604-215-0279, www.asmallworldonline.com |
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Spoken Word Toastmasters
Spoken Word Toastmasters is hosting a demonstration meeting for a new Christian
based Toastmasters group. Spoken word is dedicated to providing members
with a fun and encouraging place to improve communication and leadership skills. Everyone Welcome.
Location: Royal Oak Community Church,
7175 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby
Contact: Bernie @604-521-7240 |
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Twisted Poets Literary Salon
Open-mike poetry night hosted by Bonnie Nish and Sita Carboni of
Pandora's Collective.
Location: Bump N Grind Cafe, 916 Commercial Dr
Date: Third Monday of each Month
Contact:blnish_pandoras@yahoo.ca |
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Women of Letters
Women-only writing group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 pm
Location: Lion's Den, basement 770 Commercial Dr (at Adanac, enter from Commercial Dr)
Call before coming 604-253-6232 |
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DV8 Lounge
Cocktails, then dinner served by night vision goggle clad waiters in pitch-black
darkness with a live comedy show.
Started in Germany at a restaurant named Unsicht (German for blindness), it has
made appearances in London, New York and now Vancouver.
Held
every last Tuesday at DV8 Lounge – 515 Davie Street. Tickets $45 , 604-317-8203. Doors open at
6:30pm and locked at 7:30pm for that "unsicht" effect. |
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Astorino's Ballroom
1739 Venables St 604-255-4078 |
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Tuesdays and Saturdays |
Mr Dance
Social and Ballroom Dancing
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Sun 7:30-11pm
Lesson 6:30-7:30pm
Tues 8-11pm
Lesson 7-8 pm
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Ballroom Dancing
Cha Cha, Waltz, Tango, Jive, Mamba, Foxtrot, Rumba and
more. $5 includes 1 hr dance lesson before dance starts.
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Mon 6:30-11pm
Tues 6:30-11pm |
Bingo
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Sat May 10
12-5 pm
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13th Annual Stone Soup Festival
at the Napier Greenway(Commercial & Napier)
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Bouyzo's
1815 Commercial 604-254-2533 |
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Saturdays/Sundays |
Live Latino music & dancing
8:00-12:00 pm |
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Cafe Deux Soleils
2096 Commercial 604-254-1195
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1st, 3rd and 5th
Monday each month
Doors and sign up
8pm Open Mic at 8:45
Slam at 9
o'clock. Only $5 |
Vancouver Poetry Slam
The Vancouver Poetry Slam is a Poetry competition decided by 5 different random
judges picked from the audience each night. 10 competitors with a short
open mic and a featured performer. Anyone is allowed to compete. No
props, no costumes, no musical instruments and a 3 minute time limit. Just you
and your words.
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4th Monday of every month |
Vancouver Song Slam |
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Women's Night |
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Croatian Cultural Centre
3250 Commercial
604-879-0154
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May 10
10am - 4pm |
Pop Culture Collectibles Fair |
May 26 |
Arch Enemy |
May 29 |
Killswitch Engage |
May 30 |
Alkaline Trio |
June 1 |
Mindless Self Indulgence |
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May 11 |
Hard Rubber Orchestra |
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El Cocal
1037 Commercial 604-255-7920 |
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Tuesdays |
Karaoke w/Franny Beezer |
Wednesdays |
The Laugh Gallery |
Thursdays |
Latin Music |
Fridays |
Pacific Rhythm Dudes |
Saturdays |
Joko Band |
Sundays |
Blues Jam |
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The End Cafe
2360 Commercial 604-215-3888 |
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Havana
1212 Commercial
604-253-9119
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May 1-10 |
Five Women Wearing The Same Dress |
May 14-25 |
The Museum Project |
Thursdays
2-4 pm |
Afternoon Proverbial Poets of Verse |
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Latin Quarter
1305 Commercial
604-251-1144
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Mondays |
Genero de la Rosa (Spanish Guitar &
Vocals) |
Tuesdays |
Lache Cercel &
Friends |
Wednesdays |
Laura Crema (Jazz
Trio) |
Thursdays |
Joe Mavety (blues) |
Fridays/Saturdays |
Sumalao (Salsa &
Merengue) |
Sundays |
Rolf Kemp |
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Grandview Legion Auditorium
2205
Commercial 604-253-1181
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Saturdays |
Swing Cats Ball
Doors open at 7:45pm with a drop-in lesson starting at 8:00pm.
Dancing goes from 9:00pm to 1:00am! See you there!
darren@jungleswing.ca
call: Darren Scherck (604)420-0087
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Wednesdays |
Reggae Night with DJ George Barrett
9 pm |
Thursdays |
Salsa Nights
8 pm |
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Monday
9 pm–mid |
Queso Blanco
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Tuesday
9 pm–mid |
Ron Guitar Trio
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Wednesday
9 pm–mid |
Monica Lee
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Friday
9 pm–mid |
Bruno Hubert Trio
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Saturday
9 pm–mid |
Flamenco Alcala
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Sunday
9 pm–mid |
Jaimi Jazz Trio
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Public Dreams Society
141-2050 Scotia St 604-879-8611
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Lime
1130 Commercial
604-215-1130
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May 8 |
Redgrass
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May 9 |
Blackberry Wood
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May 10 |
La Candela
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May 15 |
Billy Manzik
Ben Rogers |
May 16 |
Tambura Rasa
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May 17 |
Cameron Latimer
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May 24 |
Language Arts
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Wednesdays
9:30 pm
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The Laugh Gallery |
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Trout Lake Community Centre
3350 Victoria Dr
604-257-6955
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May 8
7:30 pm |
Eyewitness From Haiti |
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Movie Listings Updated Weekly
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Admission Prices: |
Seniors and Students: |
Premieres $7.00 (Tuesdays $5.00) |
Premieres $4.00
Others $2.50 |
Other Films 4.00 (Tuesdays $2.50 per film)
* prices subject to change |
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Friday May 9 - Thursday May 15
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Iron Man
7:00 9:35
Sat-Sun 4:25
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Movie Listings Updated Weekly
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Admission Prices:
Reg. price $8.00
Children (12-) $5.00
Youth $7.00
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Seniors (65+) $5.00
Tuesdays $5.00
* prices subject to change
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Friday May 9 - Thursday May 15
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Speed Racer
7:00 9:30
matinees: Sat-Sun 4:30
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Fridays
Grove Pub
10 pm |
Live Band, Excellent dancing music!
info@waldorfhotel.com
Betty Davison phone: 604-253-7141 |
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May 9
9 pm |
Jarimba
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Zawa
920 Commercial
604-255-0471
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Tuesdays
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Tuesday Open Stage
Weekly variety show for poets,
actors, acoustic musicians,
and dancers, hosted by comedian Guy Earle.
Contact:guy@guyearle.ca |
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