FOREST Presented by the NOW Society at 8 East Pender St. An installation that moves through 8EAST   Friday October 18 and Saturday October 19 Set 1 8:00 - 9:00 pm Reserved Tickets  Oct 18 + Oct 19 Set 2 9:30 - 10:30 by donation at the door   Featuring: Olivia Shortt (Tkaronto) – baritone […]

NOW Improvisation Workshops Fall 2024 at 8EAST FREE with NOW Membership, Donations gratefully accepted (here). for up to 15 participants Since 1978, the New Orchestra Workshop Society (NOW) has presented music improvisation workshops, offering space for exploration and participation. Our workshops are for improvisers of all levels of ability and ranges of experience, regardless of […]

FOREST Presented by the NOW Society at 8 East Pender St. An installation that moves through 8EAST   Friday October 18 and Saturday October 19 Set 1 8:00 - 9:00 pm Reserved Tickets  Oct 18 + Oct 19 Set 2 9:30 - 10:30 by donation at the door   Featuring: Olivia Shortt (Tkaronto) – baritone sax […]

FOREST Oct 20 2pm FREE talk at 8EAST: Invasive Species 101 with Adrian Avendaño Refreshments available afterward, donations gratefully accepted Ever wondered what invasive species live in your neighbourhood and local parks? How can we differentiate between invasive non-native plants and native plants in our region? What other invasive species affect our region currently? What […]

Thursday, October 24 Improvised music at 8EAST Doors at 7:45, Music at 8:00 By Donation $10/$20/FREE pay what you can so others can attend for free Olivia Shortt (Tkaronto) – baritone sax Kenton Loewen - drums Lisa Cay Miller – piano (They/Them): Anishinaabe, Nipissing First Nation) Olivia Shortt is a storyteller and performing artist working […]

​1st Annual LUCENT Festival Oct. 25 - 27 at 8EAST   A Festival of Indigenous and improvising artists 8 East Pender Street, Vancouver Presented by the NOW Society All events: by donation $10/$20/FREE Our Resident Artist this year is Olivia Shortt! This year’s theme: playing the forest October 25 8:00 pm Improvisations with: T’uy’t’tanat Cease […]

NOW Improvisation Workshops Fall 2024 at 8EAST FREE with NOW Membership, Donations gratefully accepted (here). for up to 15 participants Since 1978, the New Orchestra Workshop Society (NOW) has presented music improvisation workshops, offering space for exploration and participation. Our workshops are for improvisers of all levels of ability and ranges of experience, regardless of […]

​1st Annual LUCENT Festival Oct. 25 - 27 at 8EAST A Festival of Indigenous and improvising artists 8 East Pender Street, Vancouver Presented by the NOW Society All events: by donation $10/$20/FREE Our Resident Artist this year is Olivia Shortt! This year’s theme: playing the forest   October 26 8:00 pm Branching Songs Ensemble Julie […]

​1st Annual LUCENT Festival Oct. 25 - 27 at 8EAST A Festival of Indigenous and improvising artists 8 East Pender Street, Vancouver Presented by the NOW Society All events: by donation $10/$20/FREE Our Resident Artist this year is Olivia Shortt! This year’s theme: playing the forest ​​ October 27 3:30 - 5:00 pm Talk with […]