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Celebrate the remaining days of Black History Month with these events: An Evening with Minnijean Brown Trickey, Children’s Festival and a screening of Mighty Jerome. Other notable events include Cinema Kabuki, Carnaval 2012, Diversity Health Fair and more.
Events compiled by Phoebe Yu
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Japanese Canadian National Museum presents Tenugui: Design Excellence in Japanese Daily Life
Jan. 13–Mar. 24
#120-6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby
604.777.7000
www.jcnm.ca
Colourful cloths combine practicality and aesthetics. Tenugui: Design Excellence in Japanese Daily Life showcases the roots of this unique art form. It’s the original multi-purpose textile. While tenugui literally means ‘hand towel’ in Japanese, these colourful cotton cloths are also used as headbands or scarves, for cleaning, for wrapping gifts, and even for advertising. With over 200 cloths on display, visitors to this special exhibit will be dazzled by the rich colours and endless variety of patterns found in this unique art form.
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Chelsea Hotel, featuring the songs of Leonard Cohen
Feb. 8–Mar. 3
Firehall Arts Centre
280 E Cordova St., Vancouver
www.firehallartscentre.ca
Leonard Cohen’s powerful and inspirational music and lyrics are the heartbeat for Chelsea Hotel an illusory world full of enchantment, desire, passion and love. As the Writer seeks inspiration for a new song, muses from his past battle for his attention while a new muse yearns to be noticed in this riveting fusion of music, dance and theatre.
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Syria – What’s Next?
February 21, Tuesday
4:30 p.m.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rm. 130, 842 Cambie St., Vancouver
604-648-4461
www.fdu.edu
As part of FDU’s Diplomatic Circle Series, the Honorary Consul of Syria, Sawsan A. Habbal, will speak about Syria’s education and political situation. Habbal is a barrister and solicitor who is actively involved in fostering cultural and commercial ties between Syria and BC. She has worked with different establishments including the UN, Siemens and the British Embassy in Damascus. Open to the public, but RSVP no later than February 20.
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Eco-Arts Salon
February 22, Wednesday
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
604-682-0010
www.cacv.ca
Discussion with artist Bruce Voyce about environmental art. Voyce incorporates plant matter and recycled materials into his large public sculptures. Free admission.
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An Evening with Minnijean Brown Trickey
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
February 23, Thursday
6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
UBC Robson Square
800 Robson St., Vancouver
cablbc@gmail.com
www.cablbc.ca
Minnijean Brown Tickey was part of the Little Rock Nine, who was instrumental in the integration of black students at Little Rock Central High School in the U.S. This event is presented as part of a series of Black History Month events. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children and seniors. Seating limited, RSVP in advance.
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Exploring a Dead End: the Chinatown Tunnel Myth
February 23, Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut St., Vancouver
604-878-9140
www.vancouver-historical-society.ca
The story of tunnels existing underneath Chinatown pervades the social consciousness. Speaker John Atkins looks at the origin of the tunnel myth and why the myth still persists today. Open to the public.
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Carnaval 2012
Brazilian Community Association
February 25, Saturday
8 p.m.
Hellenic Community Centre
4500 Arbutus St., Vancouver
604-266-7148
www.braziliancarnival2012-eorgf.eventbrite.ca
A Brazilian carnival party lasting all night, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. the next day. Look forward to live performances, dancing and caipirinha. Must be at least 19 years old to attend. ID check in place. Tickets $20.
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Children’s Festival
National Congress of Black Women Foundation
February 25, Saturday
1 p.m.
Bonsor Community Centre
6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby
604-605-0124
www.vancouver.ca/multiculturalism/blackhistory.htm
A festival for all ages, as part of Black History Month. There will be games, history, storytelling, face painting, music, live performances, open mic and Caribbean food. Open to the public.
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Cinema Kabuki
February 26, Sunday
1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
88 W. Pender St., Vancouver
604-806-0799
www.cineplex.com
In cooperation with the Japan Foundation, recorded live productions of Japanese Kabuki Theatre will be shown on the big screen. The films are: Murder in a Hell of Oil at 1 p.m. and The Heron Maiden at 3:30 p.m. In Murder in a Hell of Oil, the protagonist Yohei is a profligate son of an oil merchant who becomes a murderer. The Heron Maiden is a challenging piece involving the transformation of a white heron to a coquettish girl, then into a woman who seduces and betrays her lover. Tickets: $12.75 adults, $9.75 children and seniors. Also available in 3D.
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Vancouver Fashion Up Close and Personal
Original Costume Museum Society
February 26, Sunday
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Hycroft Mansion
1489 MacRae Avenue, Vancouver
604-872-1230
www.ocms.ca
Marilyn Wilson, editor of Fame’d Magazine and Raine Magazine will discuss new design trends, designers and contemporary fashion. See works of new and unusual clothing trends from the collection of local designers. Tickets: $22 non-members, $20 OCMS members, $10 OCMS student members.
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Mighty Jerome
February 27, Monday
7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Vancouver Public Library
350 W. Georgia St., Vancouver
604-331-3603
www.vpl.ca
A film by Charles Officer. It tells the story of Harry Jerome, Canada’s record-setting track and field star. Special guest Selwyn Jacob, producer of the film, will have a question and answer session with the audience. Open to the public.
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Nonna’s Kitchen and Children’s Festival
March 2, Friday
6 p.m.
Italian Cultural Centre
3075 Slocan St., Vancouver
604-430-3337
www.italianculturalcentre.ca
Enjoy a classic Italian dinner with lots of friends, family and good food like, pasta, polenta, chicken, sausages, salad and dessert. Tickets: $25 adults, $15 children ages 6-12, and $5 children younger than 6. Advanced ticket purchase required. After dinner follows the Children’s Festival where there will be skits, costumes, games and carnival treats. Free admission to festival.
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Diversity Health Fair
March 3, Saturday
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Croatian Cultural Centre
3250 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
604-718-4220
www.amssa.org
The fair aims to bring health and wellness resources presented in various languages to different ethno-cultural communities. This year’s theme is “Cancer Prevention and Early Detection.” There will be cooking demonstrations, a healthy kids activity zone, multicultural performances, free health screenings, and over 50 health-related exhibitors. Open to the public.
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A Little Night Music Orchestra 40th Anniversary Concert
March 5, Monday
7:30 p.m.
Magee Theatre
6360 Maple St., Vancouver
604-261-6891
www.alnm.ca
A special concert featuring pieces from Mozart and Schubert. A Little Night Music Orchestra is a community-based orchestra of amateur musicians of all ages and abilities. Free admission; donations appreciated.
