Crafts on display at Got Craft? Photo courtesy of Got Craft?
Get ready for the holidays with some seasonal festivities. The Vancouver Men’s Chorus will be performing at Making Seasons Bright. There are also craft fairs for unique gift ideas at the Portobello West Holiday Market and at Got Craft? Other notable events are: the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians.
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Taste of Africa
Tuesday, November 20
6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Legacy Liquor Store
1633 Manitoba St., Vancouver
604-331-7900
www.legacyliquorstore.com
Enjoy some authentic African food paired with South African wines. Three lucky guests will be given a chance to win native handmade African crafts. Must be 19+. Book in advance. Tickets $35.
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Who is a Jew explores what and who is Jewish? Photo by Jeff Lieberman
Who is a Jew?
Wednesday, November 21
7 p.m.–9 p.m.
Jewish Museum & Archives
6184 Ash St., Vancouver
604-257-5199
www.jewishmuseum.ca
With moderator Jeff Lieberman, explore what it means to be a Jew – is “Jewishness” part of one’s DNA or religion? Who and what is a Jew? Lieberman is a journalist, producer and documentary filmmaker. His latest documentary, Re-Emerging: The Jews of Nigeria, tells the story of the Igbo people of Nigeria, who were purportedly once Jews themselves. Open to the public. Suggested $5 donation.
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Explore local Canadian fashion. Photo courtesy of Portobello West
Portobello West Holiday Market
November 24–25
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Creekside Community Centre
1 Athletes Way, Vancouver
manager.van@portobellowest.com
www.portobellowest.com
A fashion and art market, with products made by local Canadian and Pacific Northwest designers, artists and producers. With over 50 vendors, expect to see a collection of fashion, art, accessories, jewellery and some goods for babies and kids. Tickets $2, free for children under 12 years old.
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Vancouver Guitar Show
Sunday, November 25
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Croatian Cultural Centre
3250 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
604-785-5795
www.vancouverguitarshow.com
The Vancouver Guitar Show is a grassroots guitar show that seeks to bring the guitar-loving community together. There will be a swap ‘n shop, educational clinics, performances, and players’ contests. Tickets $10, free for children 12 and under.
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International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians
Thursday, November 29, 7 p.m.
SFU Harbour Centre
515 W. Hastings, Vancouver
info@cpavancouver.org
www.cpavancouver.org
Cindy and Craig Corrie, parents of Rachel Corrie, the American student who was killed by an Israeli military bulldozer, will be giving an update on their lawsuit against the Israeli government. Singer and songwriter, David Rovics, will also be performing. Admission by donation. Suggested donation of $10.
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Philosophers’ Jam: Do People Really Have Minds?
Thursday, November 29, 7 p.m.
Langara College
100 W. 49th Ave., Vancouver
604-323-5414
www.langara.bc.ca
What is mental realism – do people really have minds that is the result of intelligent behaviour? Speaker Wayne Henry will attempt to defend Jerry Fodor’s theory of mental realism. Henry is currently an instructor at Langara and the University of the Fraser Valley, with a PhD on the conceptual foundations of cognitive science. Free admission.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Monday, December 3, 1 p.m–7 p.m.
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
604-873-7799
www.vancouverdisabilitiesday.ca
Showcasing achievements of persons with disabilities in art, culture and more. There will be a panel discussion, performances, art show, refreshments and more. Open to the public.
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Got Craft?
December 8–9
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Croatian Cultural Centre
3250 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
info@gotcraft.com
www.gotcraft.com
Expect to see homemade baked goods, artisan chocolates, curated handmade clothing, jewellery, etc. There will also be workshops where you can make your own craft project. First 50 people receives a goodie bag. $3 entrance fee, children 10 and under are free.
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The Sacred Girls
Until December 13
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Rufus Lin Gallery
415-5811 Cooney Rd., Richmond
604-303-6330
www.rufuslingallery.com
Solo exhibition by Taiwanese manga artist, Wu Peiying. A collection of 6 illustrations, all depicting female characters in the manga art style. Open to the public.
