The Dark Becomes Her - Book Launch Party Come join bestselling Taiwanese-Canadian author Judy I. Lin, in collaboration with Chinatown Together, at 8EAST for a fun evening to celebrate the release of The Dark Becomes Her, her first foray into horror set in Vancouver's Chinatown. Date: Tuesday, October 1 Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8 East Pender Street, […]
Vergara/Avendaño/Miller • Lee/Hasselberg/Bates Music at 8pm at 8EAST $20/$10/XX/FREE Set 1 Benjamín Vergara – Trumpet / Lisa Miller – Piano / Adrian Avendaño – Drums / Percussion Set 2 Peggy Lee – Cello / Marina Hasselberg – Cello / Meredith Bates – Violin Set 3 Sextet with Guest, Benjamín Vergara: Chilean trumpet player, improviser and educator, based in […]
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 […]
BIG FUN ON THE CORNER A monthly series celebrating electricity in improvised music! Brought to you by JP Carter and the NOW Society, every 2nd Wednesday of the month. 8th edition: Set 1~ Marina Hasselberg cello, electronics Set 2~ JP Carter trumpet, effects Cole Schmidt guitar, effects Cesar Chew drums Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 Doors 7:30pm, […]
Friday, October 11 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 Johanna Hauser – bass clarinet Jeff Younger – guitar James Falzone (Seattle) – clarinet and shruti box Lisa Cay Miller – piano Bonnie Whiting (Seattle) - percussion Set three: […]
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 […]
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 […]
About this event 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 together. •Free/$10/$20/$xx •Admission is free; donations are welcome at the door […]
