MONDAY
MARCH 5
BAD
PUN MONDAY
You
could refer to this as “Punday”! Boy, if I were an ice cube, I'd refer to this
day as “cool”! If I were a mathematical equation, such as addition, I'd say
that puns were “awesum”! Hey, I'm a dog, I “woof” you! Oh my gosh, you're a cat
and you want to leave right “meow”? Wait, “paws” for one second and think about
it! Okay, you get the picture (said the camera).
GOLDIE'S
JAZZ JAM
Feel
like adding a little “jam” to your peanut butter and toast? Head on down to
Goldie's Pizza for a brand-new baby jazz jam, hosted by David Blake on guitar,
Brent Mah on saxophones, Wynston Minckler on the bass, and Andrew Millar on
drums. Mostly ex-Cap students, these guys are fantastic musicians, and worth
checking out even if you just feel like listening! 9 PM – 12 AM. Goldie's Pizza
(605 W. Pender St.). By donation!
FLUTTER
AND SCURRY
“Nature
stories, crafts, and outdoor exploration help kids discover the intriguing ways
that animals get around.” This sounds so fun! There have to be some moms and
dads out there who have three-to-five-year-olds that could benefit from this
kind of fun event! I wish I got to do stuff like this. 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Lynn
Canyon Ecology Centre (3663 Park Rd.). $8.25.
TUESDAY
MARCH 6
VANCOUVER
CANUCKS VS. DALLAS STARS
Sports?
Sports. Okay. Is is the Stanley Cup yet? I hope it is. 7 PM. Rogers Arena. Cost
of Arm/Leg.
NNEKA
WITH GUESTS
I
have no clue who this girl is but she looks sweet and her name is spelled
really cool. Also, she's described as an “Afro-German warrior princess” which
is just, like, fuck yeah. Also: comparisons to Lauryn Hill! Check it! 8 PM. The
Biltmore Cabaret. $15.
A
ROOM IN THE CITY: PHOTOGRAPHS BY GABOR GASZTONYI
Totally
interesting: Gasztonyr spent five years photographing the inhabitants of hotels
in the Downtown Eastside. He'll be talking about his experiences and showing
off his cool book that documents it. 7 PM. New Westminster Public Library (716
6th Ave.). Free!
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY SHAQUILLE O'NEAL
Did
you know that Shaquille O'Neal (also known as “Shaq”) is SEVEN feet tall?
That's two feet taller than me. That's so insanely tall. Also: he has released
four rap albums. Shaq! You've achieved so much! Have a happy birthday! HAPPY
BIRTHDAY, SHAQ.
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 7
HUNGER
CITY+MIND OF A CHILD
Check
out two sweet North Van bands! Mind of a Child is Lynn Valley ex-Cap-jazz
student rock 'n roll, and Hunger City features the Courier's own Jonty
Davies. $5 entry gives you a free drink, live music, and a sweet DJ spinning
tunes all night long. 7 PM. The Roxy. $5.
THE
MUPPET MOVIE
I'm
so so mad that I can't go to this. The Rio is hosting “Matinee Movies for Kids”
and they're showing what is probably the best movie ever made on a Wednesday at
11 AM. What?? I might actually go to this. Sorry Nitecap bros, this is more
important than sectional. Omg. Yes. I'm doing that. I'm definitely, definitely
going to this. Entrance includes small drink and popcorn! 11 AM. The Rio
Theatre. $8.
ACCEPTABLE
ADDICTIONS
Interesting
conversation! “As part of SFU Philosophers' Café, moderators Heesoon Bai and Avraham
Cohen explore what the phenomenon of acceptable addictions tells us about human
beings and our society.” Neat-o! 7 PM. Waves (900 Howe St.). Free!
CLOUD
NOTHINGS WITH MR. DREAM AND SLIM FATHERS
Cleveland
indie-pop band fronted by adorable man with cute vintage frames. I’m in. The
Media Club. Doors 8:00pm, show 9:30pm
THURSDAY
MARCH 7
INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN'S DAY
Don't
make sexist jokes. Respect everyone as an equal. Donate to your rape relief
women's shelter of choice. Check out a feminist blog and read some articles and
really think about what they are talking about. Love yourself! Smash the patriarchy,
even if it's only in a small way. Every little bit counts!
BALLET
BC: WAL KING MAD AND OTHER WORKS
“Johan
Inger, formerly Artistic Director of Cullberg Ballet and a member of the Royal
Swedish Ballet and Netherlands Dance Theatre … has created a breathtaking work
for nine dancers that is set to Ravel’s Bolero and reflects
Socrates belief that 'our greatest blessings come to us by way of madness.'”
Cool! Runs until Mar. 10. See www.balletbc.com for ticket information.
LADYSMITH
BLACK MAMBAZZO
These
guys are really cool! I saw them at Folk Fest one year I think; the event page
describes their sound as a a marriage of “intricate rhythms and harmonies of
their native South African musical traditions” with “the sounds and sentiments
of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that
has touched a worldwide audience.” Check it out! 7:30 PM. Vogue Theatre.
$38.50/42.50.
THE
VANCOUVER RECITAL SOCIETY PROUDLY PRESENTS MURRAY PERAHIA, PIANO
The
title of the event pretty much says it all! Perahia has been described as
having “the soul of a poet, the mind of a thinker,[and] the hands of a
virtuoso.” Sounds like it could be a once-ina-lifetime oppurtunity! 8 – 10 PM.
The Orpheum Theatre. $35 – $99.
A
ROGUE WOMEN IN BEER PAIRING MINGLER
This
event “celebrates eight charismatic women in B.C. brewing who have each brewed a
Women’s Day beer. With tankards of rose hibiscus honey ale, lychee wheat ale,
heatherdale ale, powtow porter and more, we challenge you to notice the food.”
Beer! Who knew it was so exciting? 7 PM. Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar (601 W. Cordova
St.). Cost of beer/food!
FRIDAY
MARCH 9
PORTAGE
& MAIN, REDBIRD, TWIN RIVER
This
show kicks off Portage & Main and Redbird's tour across Canada! Portage
& Main feature's Capilano's own Harold Donnelly, the beardiest, most
easy-going, plaid-wearing, demure man in the world. You probably know him. Everyone
I know knows him! And then when we realize we both know him, we're just like, “Nicest
guy ever, right??” 9 PM. The Media Club. $10/12.
HALF-CHINESE
RECORD RELEASE PARTY
Oh
my little heart. I love these guys so, so much. The other day I found birthday
cards that Harrison and Enzio made for me and it tugged at my heartstrings
because it's been so long since I've seen them play! Featuring Chris-a-Riffic
(<3), Ok Vancouver Ok (<3), and the debut of Lunch Lady (“teen grrrl best
pal trio” um yes please), this is sure to be a great show. 7 – 11 PM. Art Bank
(Victoria and Powell). $5.
WALT
STREET DESIGN COMPETITION
This
sounds crazy! “The top 10 of The Art Institute’s most talented designers will
compete to create a garment inspired by a pop culture personality. Teams will
create a look that brings together Walt’s timeless stories and today’s most recognizable
faces without sewing.” Disney+pop culture+fashion? Sounds like a good combo to me!
8 – 10 PM. Vinyl Retro Lounge (455 Abbott St.). $10.
GO
SOFTLY
The
debut performance of The Big World Band, a group made up of “Vancouver's top
musicians specializing in the music of China, India, the Middle East and
moorish Europe,” this event features music that “mixes culture into a New World
Music that is a mirror of Vancouver in the 21st century.” Sounds like it could
be neat! 8 – 10 PM. Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard St.). $25/$15 for
students.
SATURDAY
MARCH 10
SOUL
2 SOUL
SOULdiers
presents the 3rd annual Soul 2 Soul: 4 elements of hip hop workshop. The four elements
are breaking, DJing, emceeing and graffitti. There will be special performances
and raffle tickets to win a trip to Las Vegas! Check out the facebook page for
Soul2Soul for more info. 1 – 4:30 PM. The Russian Hall 600 Campbell Ave. $10.
CHRIS-A-RIFFIC
7” RELEASE
Do
Not Miss! God, I hope I don't miss this. I will be so mad if other things come
up. I honestly don't even remember the last time Chris-a-Riffic released a
record and guys, he's so awesome. He has such an amazing ability to fill a room
with love and music. Also featuring Loose Tights, KMVP, Aaron Read, and With
Flying Colours. 8 – 11 PM. Little Mountain Gallery (1195 E. 26th Ave.).
$5.
BLACKOUT
BEACH AND APOLLO GHOSTS
Aw,
why do there have to be two awesome shows on the same night? Just to give you a
taste of this awesome, Blackout Beach's latest album is called Fuck Death and Apollo Ghosts
is like, The Next Big Thing In Canadian Music according to basically everyone.
Check it out! 8 – 11 PM. The Biltmore Cabaret. $7.
DATSIK
AND STEVE AOKI
I
don't really know who either of these people are. According to Sarah Vitet,
co-editor-in-chief of the Courier, “It's dubstep. He does dubstep. He used
to be good. I don't know, you look up Datsik. Marco, can you describe Datsik?” “He's
like Skrillex but earlier. Steve Aoki is some douchebag DJ. I can't imagine who
would go to a Steve Aoki/Datsik concert.” 6:30 PM. PNE Forum. $55.50 – $70.50.
SUNDAY
MARCH 11
BASKETBALL
Come
play basketball with me and my friends! Emma Postl hosts a fun, sporting
afternoon game of “America's Favourite Sport”. I'm very short so you will
probably win! It will be fun. I will forget that you need to dribble. Rumour
has it someone is bringing a ghetto blaster! 11 AM. Court Near Emma's House
(Trinity St.). Free!
THE
CHANGING OF THE SEASONS
“Terry
Taylor leads a guided walk where you can discover new buds preparing to open, fungi
fruiting, and micro-organisms and small invertebrates at work in the soil.” The
world is a magical place; do not forget it. 11 AM. Pacific Spirit Regional
Park. Free!
IF
YOU FLIP THE DATE OF MARCH 11
If
you flip the date of March 11 (6/11) upside down, it's the exact opposite of
9/11! So to celebrate the exact opposite of a sad day, today you should have a
very happy day. You should do the opposite of mourn. You should call up your
best friend and go on a walk, or watch a movie, or bake some cupcakes, or go to
the SPCA and pet the cats, or any combination of the above. Day drinking?
Maybe, if it's sunny enough outside!
//Celina Kurz, copy editor
//Celina Kurz, copy editor
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