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SUMMARY:Kostuchuk/J.Lee/Gomez • Miller/Reed/Caballero
DESCRIPTION:Set #1\nJake Kostuchuk – Guitar\nJack Lee – Trumpet\nSalvador Gomez – Drums\n\nSet #2\nLisa Miller – Piano\nClyde Reed – Bass\nJesus Caballero – Drums\n\n~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~\nThe 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society\, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples\, in Chinatown\, in the DTES\, in Vancouver.\n\nWe are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r)\, welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism\, sexual aggression\, assault\, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct.\n\nWe can accommodate a variety of needs\, including assistance dogs\, walkers\, wheelchairs\, scooters\, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\, please contact now@nowsociety.org.\n\nWe recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion\, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concerns or suggestions can be addressed\, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door\, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommended and masks will be available. Seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is movable.\n\nSeating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events\, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers\, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments.\n\n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets\, not wheel chair accessible\, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies.\n\nGETTING THERE AND PARKING:\n\n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants\, please contact now@nowsociety.org.\n\nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street\, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there\, one can take the #3 bus\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins)\, walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there\, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/kostuchuk-j-lee-gomez-miller-reed-caballero/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250812T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250812T220000
DTSTAMP:20250812T041604Z
CREATED:20250705T040732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T041604Z
UID:8493-1755028800-1755036000@www.8east.ca
SUMMARY:8EAST meets Gabi Tome\, Michael Moore and Jodi Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:August 12\, 2025 – what a line up!Improvised music at 8EAST\n8pm\, Doors at 7:45pmBy Donation $10/$20/FREEPay what you can so others can attend for free\n\n\n\nMichael Moore (Amsterdam) – woodwinds\nJodi Gilbert – voice\nGabi Tome (Mexico City) – guitar\nMatthew Ariaratnam – guitar\nJeff Younger – guitar\nBahar Khazei – piano\nLisa Cay Miller – piano\nJesus Caballero – drums\nAdrian Avendaño – drums\n\n\n~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~\nThe 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society\, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples\, in Chinatown\, in the DTES\, in Vancouver.\n\nWe are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r)\, welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism\, sexual aggression\, assault\, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct.\n\nWe can accommodate a variety of needs\, including assistance dogs\, walkers\, wheelchairs\, scooters\, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\, please contact now@nowsociety.org.\n\nWe recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion\, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concerns or suggestions can be addressed\, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door\, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommended and masks will be available. Seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is movable.\n\nSeating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events\, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers\, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments.\n\n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets\, not wheel chair accessible\, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies.\n\nGETTING THERE AND PARKING:\n\n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants\, please contact now@nowsociety.org.\n\nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street\, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there\, one can take the #3 bus\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins)\, walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there\, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/amsterdam/vancouver/mexico-city/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250813T200000
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UID:7687-1755115200-1755122400@www.8east.ca
SUMMARY:Big Fun On The Corner
DESCRIPTION:BIG FUN ON THE CORNER\n\nA monthly series celebrating electricity in improvised music! Brought to you by JP Carter and the NOW Society\, every 2nd Wednesday of the month.\n\n18th edition:\n\nJP Carter • amplified trumpet\, effects\n\nWednesday August 13th\, 2025\n8 E Pender St\nDoors 7:30pm\, Music 8pm\nBy donation $20/10/free\n\n\n\n~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~\n\n\nThe 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society\, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples\, in Chinatown\, in the DTES\, in Vancouver.\n\nWe are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r)\, welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism\, sexual aggression\, assault\, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct.\n\nWe can accommodate a variety of needs\, including assistance dogs\, walkers\, wheelchairs\, scooters\, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\, please contact now@nowsociety.org.\n\nWe recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion\, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concerns or suggestions can be addressed\, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door\, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommended and masks will be available. Seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is movable.\n\nSeating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events\, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers\, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments.\n\n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets\, not wheel chair accessible\, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies.\n\nGETTING THERE AND PARKING:\n\n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants\, please contact now@nowsociety.org.\n\nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street\, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there\, one can take the #3 bus\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins)\, walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there\, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/big-fun-on-the-corner-19/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250818T170000
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CREATED:20250818T214840Z
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UID:8592-1755504000-1755536400@www.8east.ca
SUMMARY:2nd Thursday
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URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/2nd-thursday/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250823T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250823T220000
DTSTAMP:20250815T015418Z
CREATED:20250815T015003Z
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UID:8583-1755979200-1755986400@www.8east.ca
SUMMARY:Hauser/Reed/Freedman/Caballero/Davidson/Miller/Clark
DESCRIPTION:August 23\, 2025\nImprovised music at 8EAST\n8pm\, Doors at 7:45pm \nBy Donation $10/$20/FREE\nPay what you can so others can attend for free \nJohanna Hauser – clarinet\nBruce Freedman – saxophone\nKelby Clark – banjo (Georgia)\nLisa Cay Miller – piano\nClyde Reed – bass\nJesus Caballero – drums\nCameron Davidson – drums \n~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~ \nThe 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society\, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples\, in Chinatown\, in the DTES\, in Vancouver. \nWe are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r)\, welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism\, sexual aggression\, assault\, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct. \nWe can accommodate a variety of needs\, including assistance dogs\, walkers\, wheelchairs\, scooters\, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nWe recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion\, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concerns or suggestions can be addressed\, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door\, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommended and masks will be available. Seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is movable. \nSeating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events\, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers\, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments. \n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets\, not wheel chair accessible\, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies. \nGETTING THERE AND PARKING: \n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street\, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there\, one can take the #3 bus\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins)\, walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there\, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/hauser-reed-freedman-caballero-davidson-miller-clark/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T220000
DTSTAMP:20250721T191424Z
CREATED:20250813T190030Z
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UID:7670-1756319400-1756332000@www.8east.ca
SUMMARY:Improv Karaoke # 43
DESCRIPTION:On the last Wednesday of every month… \nCome play improvised music in a collaborative setting! Open to improvising musicians of all genres and experience levels. Small ensembles will be randomly created from musicians that register (that’s you!) to play short sets together. \n\nFree/$10/$20/$xx\n\n\nAdmission is free; donations are welcome at the door (cash only).\n\n\nCash bar by donation.\n\n\nSet up 6:30pm-7pm\nMusic 7pm-10pm\n\n\nListeners are always welcome and do not need to register.\n\n*This event is recorded via photograph\, short videos\, and audio for archival purposes. Photographs and short videos may be posted via Instagram in the spirit of sharing. Please reach out to us if this is not within your comfort and we will absolutely respect your request no questions asked! \nTo Participate: \n\nRegistrations will open 1 week prior to each monthly event.\nPlease register via Eventbrite if it is your first time coming.\n\n\nDrop-in registrations at the door are available but capacity-dependent\n\n\nIf it says Sold Out\, come anyway and we’ll do our best to slip you into an ensemble!Bring with you:\n\n\nyour instruments\, cables\, amps\, and smiles!\n\n\nAvailable on-site: drum set\, piano\, two guitar amps\, bass amp.\n*Electronic Instruments and Laptops welcomed\n\nWhen you Arrive: \n\nCome say “hi!” to one of our hosts at the check-in counter and create your very own karaoke-card!\nReturning musicians: help us out by finding your karaoke-card!\nPlease check in with us before 7pm in-person to play in Round 1 (starts 7pm sharp).\nRushing from work/other places to be? We love that you’re coming out anyway and will include you in Round 2.\nPriority will be given to those who have checked in on a first-come-first-serve basis. “.\n\nThis event will be co-hosted by Mike WT Allen\, Matthew Ariaratnam. \n“If you have any questions\, comments\, and/or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact our organizer Andrea Wong at improv.karaoke.yvr@gmail.com. She is friendly. :)” \n*Thank you for coming out and supporting the improvised music community! \n*This event is presented as part of the NOW Society sponsored Residency Program\, hosted by the NOW Society at 8EAST. Please visit nowsociety.org and 8east.ca for more details. \n  \n~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~ \nThe 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society\, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples\, in Chinatown\, in the DTES\, in Vancouver. \nWe are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r)\, welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism\, sexual aggression\, assault\, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct.\nWe can accommodate a variety of needs\, including assistance dogs\, walkers\, wheelchairs\, scooters\, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nWe recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion\, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concernts or suggestions can be addressed\, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door\, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommend and masks will be available. Seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is movable. \nSeating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events\, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers\, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments. \n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets\, not wheel chair accessible\, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies. \nGETTING THERE AND PARKING: \n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street\, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there\, one can take the #3 bus\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins)\, walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there\, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST. \n 
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/improv-karaoke-43/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="NOW Society in Residence - Improv Karaoke":MAILTO:improv.karaoke.yvr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T220000
DTSTAMP:20250828T012223Z
CREATED:20250815T015349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T012223Z
UID:8586-1756407600-1756418400@www.8east.ca
SUMMARY:The World to Come #2
DESCRIPTION:August 28\, 7 – 10:00 pm\nAt 8EAST\, 8 East Pender St.\nTwo sets of music\neach featuring new projects\nfollowed by impromtu ensembles. \nNEW PROJECTS\nStridulatory Fields is a new duo project featuring Madeleine Elkins on guitar and Chad Galpin on bass/synthsizers. Inspired by the distinctive sound of insectt stridulation\, this group blends their compositions and improvisations by the sounds that move them. \nReed/Davidson/Illmann: These musicians found each other while rehearsing and performing in an improvising ensemble with conduction© led by Lisa Cay Miller\, in the nummena orchestra\, a program inspired by Lawrence Douglas “Butch” Morris. \nIMPROVISED MUSIC with\nPeggy Lee – cello\nRandy Raine-Reusch – various instruments\nLisa Butel – voice\nAndrew Illmann – piano\nBahar Khazei – piano\nAnna Lumiere – piano\nLisa Cay Miller – piano\nD’Arcy Han – voice\nAkiko Kawamura – voice\nCarol Sawyer – voice\nRyyan Al Yaffa – oud\nBrent Cross – guitar\nMadeleine Elkins – guitar\nRon Samworth – guitar\nChad Galpin – bass/synthesizers\nClyde Reed – bass\nCameron Davidson – drums \nThe World to Come\, inspired by Angela Davis on Radical Self Care \n“It’s very dangerous not to recognize that as we struggle\, we are attempting to presage the world to come. And the world to come should be one in which we acknowledge collectivity and connections and relations and joy. And if we don’t start practicing collective self-care now\, there’s no way to imagine\, much less reach\, a time of freedom.” \nFUNDRAISER – This event will be a fundraiser for the Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund. https://gascf.org/. All proceeds will go to the Children’s Fund\, which is dedicated to the children of Gaza & Lebanon: providing medical attention to the children who need it the most and helping to relieve the medical sector. \nThe first initiative for the Fund\, under the expert guidance of Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah\, is the transportation of critically injured children with their caretakers from Palestine to Lebanon\, where they can receive the best possible medical\, psychological\, and social care\, before returning home to Palestine where they will continue their recovery. \nCurated by Bahar Khazei and Lisa Cay Miller\nImage and poster design by Lee Hutzulak \n~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~ \nThe 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society\, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples\, in Chinatown\, in the DTES\, in Vancouver. \nWe are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r)\, welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism\, sexual aggression\, assault\, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct. \nWe can accommodate a variety of needs\, including assistance dogs\, walkers\, wheelchairs\, scooters\, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nWe recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion\, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concerns or suggestions can be addressed\, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door\, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommended and masks will be available. Seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is movable. \nSeating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events\, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers\, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments. \n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets\, not wheel chair accessible\, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies. \nGETTING THERE AND PARKING: \n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street\, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there\, one can take the #3 bus\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins)\, walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there\, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/the-world-to-come-2/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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