Improv Karaoke #67

by Improv Karaoke | Nov 1, 2026

On the last Wednesday of every month… Come 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...

Ariane Bell Vila + Ariaratnam/Avendaño/Birdwise/Oracheski/Kawamura/Khazei

by Matthew Ariaratnam | Oct 6, 2026

Ariane Bell Vila + Ariaratnam/Avendaño/Birdwise/Oracheski/Kawamura/Khazei Doors 8pm Music 8:15ish $10/$20/XX/FREE Set 1: Ariane Bell Vila – Voice, Loop Pedal, Zines! Set 2: Matthew Ariaratnam – Guitar Adrian Avendaño – Drums Ross Birdwise –...

Improv Karaoke #66

by Improv Karaoke | Oct 1, 2026

On the last Wednesday of every month… Come 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...

8EAST Recording Project Launch Party

by Matthew Ariaratnam | Sep 14, 2026

Tuesday – October 20, 2026 Doors: 8pm Show: 8:15ish $10/$20/XX/FREE The first album release of the 8EAST Recording Project and the launch of this new recording project by the NOW Society. Please bring cash to purchase a CD! The 8EAST Recording Project aims to...

Fall Improvisation Workshops 2026 – DB Boyko

by Matthew Ariaratnam | Sep 10, 2026

At 8EAST, 8 East Pender Street, Vancouver, 2:00pm – 3:30pm Saturdays October 17 to December 5, 2026 For up to 25 participants, Free with a NOW Membership Workshops are drop-in, please bring your instrument (and/or amps) and be ready to play! Donations gratefully...