The Firehall Arts Centre and Savage Society present the remount of Taran Kootenhayoo’s White Noise from Saturday, April 15 to Sunday, May 7, 2023 as part of The Firehall’s 40th anniversary season.
A comedy about two families who have dinner together for the first time during Truth and Reconciliation week, White Noise explores what it means to live in Canada from two different paradigms and asks us to consider: How do we deal with internalized racism? Do we keep pushing it away and pretend to live safely in our day-to-day?
Taran Kootenhayoo – Melanie Orr Photography
White Noise Presented by Firehall Arts Centre and Savage Society
When: April 19 – May 7, 2023
Preview shows from April 15-19
Pay-What-You-Can Tuesdays at 7:30pm & Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Where: Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova Street
“It is so exciting to be bringing White Noise back to The Firehall stage after our close to sold out run last April,” says Firehall Arts Centre’s Artistic Producer, Donna Spencer. “Audiences were so moved by the play and its connection to here and now. White Noise has many comedic moments, is powerful and thought-provoking, and makes us think about our role in reconciliation and our responsibility to gain a greater understanding of the Indigenous people and their history here on Turtle Island and in Canada. The Firehall is proud to be working in partnership with Savage Society on this production and honouring Taran’s legacy.”
Savage Society’s Artistic Director Kevin Loring adds, “It’s a wonderful, smart play. It’ll have you thinking and rolling in the aisles. It’s timely. It’s important. I’m proud of the work that Taran put into this show and I’m honoured to have been his mentor for his time here on this earth. I hope you get a chance to see it. kʷukʷstéyp”
Directed by Renae Morriseau with performances by Jonathan Fisher, Braiden Houle, Cheri Maracle, Mike Wasko, Anita Wittenberg, and Anais West. Visit The Firehall website or Instagram for more information.
Main St. Brewing is hosting a gala fundraiser and releasing the Starlight Pilsner in honour of April being Autism Awareness Month.
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Main St. Brewing Releases New Pilsner for Autism Awareness Month
When: April 3, 2023 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Main Street Brewing Co. 261 E 7th Ave, Vancouver
Tickets:Available online by donation towards the Canucks Autism Network
The Canucks Autism Network‘s mission is to promote inclusion and acceptance for children, youth and adults on the autism spectrum and provide opportunities to help them thrive in their communities.
The fundraiser will mark the official release of Starlight and feature door prizes and a silent auction with items that include asigned Vancouver Canucks team jersey, signed Quinn Hughes jersey and signed Brock Boeser puck and stick in addition to top-tier items from Helijet, Mark Anthony Wines, AJ’s Brooklyn Pizzeria and more.
The inspiration for the beer and fundraiser was provided by 13-year-old Luke Mackie, who envisioned and drew the initial design for the label. Luke is the son of Main St. Brewing Co-Owner Cameron Forsyth’s partner Heather Mackie and among the estimated one in 32 children in BC on the autism spectrum.
“Luke named it Starlight as a way of acknowledging the unique light that shines inside everyone affected by autism,” says Forsyth. “We’re incredibly proud of his desire to help spread the awareness of those on the spectrum and the amazing work that the Canucks Autism Network does for people and their families in this community across BC.”
Starlight Alsatian Pilsner is brewed with a speciality malt bill of French pilsner and North American corn, Czech lager yeast, and Alsatian Strisselspalt and Triskel hops, resulting in a crisp, easy drinking pilsner with characteristics of lemongrass, melon and chamomile. Partial proceeds from the sale of each can and pint of Starlight sold at Main St., select BC liquor stores and private outlets and participating bars and restaurants will be donated directly to the Canucks Autism Network.
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After two months, Mahony’s Tavern reopens to guests with brand new renovations and fresh menu items just in time for the 12th anniversary of the pubs opening in 2006.
Mahony’s Tavern Re-Opens
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Guests will find a fully refreshed menu by consulting chef Alessandro Vianello, featuring comfort classics like burgers and fish’n’chips as well as a number of exciting new dishes. Mahony’s Tavern will be serving up options like shareable Arancini Bites made with crispy mushroom risotto with truffle aioli and Grana Padano; a bold and bright Pacific Bowl featuring Ahi tuna poke, sticky rice, edamame, roasted corn, togarashi mayo, and a sesame soy dressing; and a sophisticated Seared Steelhead main served with celery root purée, pearl barley, toasted pumpkin seed, raisins, and a fresh herb salad.
In addition to great food, a beverage menu with something for everyone that highlights some of the very best craft beer and wine from BC’s own backyard and well beyond its borders in addition to classic cocktails, ciders, seltzers and more.
Since the fall of 2021, Mahony’s has been in the process of evolving its brand, stepping into a fresh, contemporary identity as Mahony’s Tavern. The renovation of its pub with its prime patio and sweeping views of Burrard Inlet and the majestic North Shore mountains – a perfect gathering place for friends, visitors, and colleagues alike – is a key part of the evolution. Mahony’s Tavern has created the ideal laid-back space for getting together for a pint and snacks or an elegant venue for a corporate meeting.
We’ve got Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day, Nowruz celebrations, and so many more events in Vancouver this weekend! Miss604 is proud to sponsor Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum as well, with free admission until March 24th. Find these fun things to do and many, many more listed below. Have a great weekend!
Events in Vancouver This Weekend March 17-19, 2023
The lineup for the 2023 Laketown Shakedown music festival in the Cowichan Valley has just been released including three days of programming hosted at the 275 acre ranch venue on Vancouver Island. Over the long weekend June 30 to July 2, festivalgoers can hear from Shaggy, Aqua, Portugal the Man, Everlast, Third Eye Blind, Bif Naked, Reignwolf, K’naan, DJ Shub, and more.
Laketown Shakedown – Colin Smith Takes Pics
Laketown Shakedown Lineup 2023
The 2023 Laketown Shakedown will host all of these acts on three stages in a truly spectacular setting, plus a festival village with food and other vendors, activities, multiple full-service bars, a dynamic VIP area, flush toilets, showers and much, much more.
Weekend camping and event tickets will go on sale at 9:00am on Friday, March 27, 2023.
Friday, June 30, 2023 Third Eye Blind Reignwolf Bif Naked SonReal Vinyl Ritchie Blonde Diamond Wet Future Nokturnal Funk DJ Primitive
Saturday, July 1, 2023 Portugal the Man Everlast K’naan Rêve Nicky Genesis The Gaff Pastel Blank DJ All Good Jennay Badger Blase Blase Lost Octave Xavier Quw’utsun’ Tzinquaw Dancers
Sunday, July 2, 2023 Shaggy Aqua Classified DJ Shub The Boom Booms Father Funk Missy D The New Groovement Righteous Rainbows of Togetherness GI Blunt Base Collective Shale
