Polly’s Paper Dolls Project by Monique Motut-Firth is one of the many artworks in the Domestic Interventions exhibit that explores domesticity, roles and identity.| Artwork by Monique Motut-Firth.
Take away your rainy day blues by attending these fantastic events happening this November! Satisfy your knowledge and your sweet tooth at the Chocolate Festival! Enjoy the wonderful concerts happening this month at Folk Fabulous or Bridge Musicians in Richmond. Need a cure for the dreary weather? Laugh it off at Stand Up! The Original Tandoori Kings of Comedy. With many fun events, there’s no need to stay at home this autumn.
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Festival of Chocolate
Oct. 15–Nov. 10
Various Locations, Vancouver
604-628-9547
These chocolate seminars are sure to be a sweet treat for chocolate lovers! Learn more about the fantastic world of chocolate, and learn from professionals about the fine art of chocolate. With various locations around the Lower Mainland, find a location near you, and start indulging your senses. Visit the website for more information on scheduling and classes.
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Domestic Interventions
Oct. 17–Nov. 15
CityScape Community Art Space
335 Lonsdale Ave.,North Vancouver
www.nvartscouncil.ca/exhibitions/cityscape-community-art-space
Monique Motut Firth, Janet Wang and Carlyn Yandle have an exhibit titled Domestic Interventions, which includes paintings, paper dolls and more. In their exhibition, they tell a story of the changing Canadian ideal through a stream of paper dolls and paintings. This art exhibition takes paper dolls to a whole new level, with intricate drawings of immigrant women strewn around the walls. For more information on the exhibit, please visit the website.
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Ouxi Taiwanese Puppetry Festival
Nov. 4–9
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine Dr., Vancouver
The Ouxi Taiwanese Puppetry Festival is an exciting exhibition of traditional Taiwanese puppets. Kids will have a blast at this cultural twist of puppetry! After the show, go behind the scenes with the puppeteers, and learn all about the twists and turns it takes to create a spectacular performance. The shows will be performed by the Taiyuan Puppet Theatre and the Chin Fei Feng Marionette Theatre Troupe from Taiwan. For more information on scheduling, please visit the website.
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Bridge Musicians in Richmond
Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
South Arm United Church
11051 No. 3 Rd., Richmond
This event celebrates culture through music, and the goal is to build better communication beyond the barriers of language. Bridge Musicians International has brought professionals and new, talented musicians to celebrate a night of culture and music. Enjoy classical music and all that the violin, cello and piano have to offer. For more information on ticket pricing, please visit the website.
Bridge Musicians use their instruments to break the barriers of language.| Photo courtesy of Bridge Musicians.
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Folk Fabulous
Nov. 7, 8–10 p.m.
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
604-205-3000
This musical folk event is for all the folk lovers that can’t get enough of vibrant performers. Enjoy the lively night with seven talented performances. This night is full of mash-ups of musical styles that will surely get you dancing. Promising an “ideal musical party”, this event will be fun and musical for everyone! To purchase tickets for Folk Fabulous, please visit the website.
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Concerts at Grace Memorial : A World of Song
Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Grace Memorial United Church
803 East 16th Ave., Vancouver
604-812-9781
A World of Song is a night celebrating different cultures from around the world with traditional folk music. This fun night will appeal to a variety of people who love different cultures and their songs. With sweet melodies and quirky themes, A World of Song will be an event that you’ll never forget. On stage are Dorothy Hayley and Alejandro Ocha on the piano. For more information on tickets, please visit the website.
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Harv and Dhaliwal will be on stage in Surrey on Nov. 8.| Photo courtesy of South Asian Arts.
Stand Up! The Original Tandoori Kings of Comedy
Nov. 8, 7–9:30 p.m.
Bell Performing Arts Centre
6250 144 St., Surrey
778-706-6224
With two hilarious performers, Sunee Dhaliwal and Hollywood Harv, this night is guaranteed to be full of laughter and silliness. Both performers have sold out shows in multiple cities around the world; this is an event you won’t want to miss! The stand-up comedy will have you clutching your sides with laughter as Dhaliwal and Harv test the limits of their jokes. Buy your tickets in advance, and get five dollars off.
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Afghan Storytelling Event
Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.
Afghan Chopan Restaurant
12888 80 Ave., Surrey
The Afghan Storytelling Event has many speakers that will share their stories about their experiences in Afghanistan. This event is being held to inspire and share Afghan culture by talking about the various aspects of Afghan culture such as food, family, art and more. Enjoy a meal and learn about others’ experiences, and learn to appreciate Afghan culture. The night also includes a silent auction that supports The Lantern Fund, a charity to support the training of teachers in Afghanistan. For more information on tickets, please visit the website.
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Beyond Pink 2014
Nov. 14, 8:30–10 p.m.
Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
1133 W. Hastings St., Vancouver
Beyond Pink is back again for another successful inspiring event. With many speakers, including Jillian Harris from Love it or List it Vancouver, the goal is have attendees understand their passions and goals even better. With discussions about experiences from speakers, you won’t want to miss out on this networking opportunity. Beyond Pink is an event that hopes to educate and inspire all participants. For more information on tickets, please visit the website.
