Dan’s Legacy invites youth to a celebration of gender diversity with art, fashion, and performances at Trans Extravaganza.
Dan’s Legacy Presents Trans Extravaganza
Where: Red Gate Arts Society (1965 Main St, Vancouver) When: February 1, 2020 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm Admission: Free (donations accepted). For ages 13-25. Scent reduced, universal washroom, ASL interpretation, accessible, and allies welcome!
This event is a celebration of the Q2STNBI community, with opportunities for queer, two-spirit, trans, non-binary and inter-sex youth to learn more about the resources available to them, discover identity pride and increase their confidence by developing leadership and organization skills.
“The Trans Extravaganza is an event designed and hosted by the youth taking part in our Queer Femme art therapy program,” says Barbara Coates, Dan’s Legacy’s executive director. “The youth felt the group was missing diversity and not meeting the needs of the community in the way we had intended. We hope this event will help queer youth discover identity pride, increase their confidence, and become more aware of all the resources available to them in the community.”
Some of the challenges queer and trans youth face are: acceptance from family and community; knowledge of and access to appropriate medical and mental health services, clothing that is reflective of their identity; instruments that help with body dysphoria, and gender-confirming procedures not covered by provincial healthcare.
The event will have speaker panels, workshops on Two-Spirit medicines and ceremonies, mindfulness and medical information, and a quiet space for people to rest and create art. Entrance is free but donations to Dan’s Legacy are gratefully accepted. Funds raised help Dan’s Legacy provide trauma and culturally informed counselling to at-risk youth in Metro Vancouver.
If you cannot attend the event but want to support Dan’s Legacy, text DANS to 45678 to make an automatic $10 donation.
About Dan’s Legacy
Dan’s Legacy provides therapeutic counselling and life-skills intervention programs to youth affected by trauma-based mental health and addictions issues. In the past four years Dan’s Legacy has helped over 300 youth meet their educational, housing and life-goals. Follow Dan’s Legacy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to learn more about their work in our community.
Miss604 is a proud social media sponsor of Trans Extravaganza and the Chef’s Charity Dinner for Dan’s Legacy BC
Electric Company Theatre presents the world premiere of Carmen Aguirre’s spellbinding new work, Anywhere But Here, from February 4–15, 2020 at the Vancouver Playhouse. Set in 1979 on the desert border between the United States and Mexico, Anywhere But Here is a psycho-social-spiritual-physical journey that represents the inner turmoil of exile.
Magical realist work by Carmen Aguirre celebrates Latinx culture and marks theatrical debut of Juno Award-winning hip hop artist Shad
Anywhere But Here
Where: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton St, Vancouver) When: February 4–15, 2020 Tickets: Available online now from $19.99 »
Directed by Juliette Carrillo with set design by Christopher Acebo — an acclaimed Chicanx duo making their Canadian debut — this haunting blend of dark comedy and magical realism is a vibrant celebration of Latinx theatre that chronicles the many paths and timelines, real and imagined, we take to discover the truth — the truth about who we are, and where we may be headed.
Produced in association with Playwrights Theatre Centre and presented with the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, the play introduces a host of fantastical characters who have experienced the pull of home, the ache of displacement, and the harsh realities of the borderlands in Trump’s America.
The stellar cast is a borderless group comprised of Augusto Bitter, Alen Dominguez, Alexandra Lainfiesta, Shawn Lall, Nadeem Phillip, Christine Quintana, Michelle Rios, AJ Simmons, and Manuela Sosa. All of these gifted actors have a direct connection to immigration as first- or second-generation immigrants to Canada with roots in Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, El Salvador, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Pakistan.
Juno Award-winning hip hop artist Shad will make his theatrical debut with his rap pieces, co-written with Aguirre.
I have a Date Night package to give away that includes two tickets to Anywhere But Here on February 6th and $50 for dinner at the award-winning Baru Latino (2535 Alma, Vancouver).
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It’s that time of year! You can surprise someone special and support a great cause when you send a CandyGram in support of A Loving Spoonful.
Send a CandyGram in Support of a Loving Spoonful
CandyGrams are $10 and they include:
A specially designed Valentine’s Day gift pouch (that is re-usable!)
Two delicious 3D Heart gummies by Spoonful’s Candy Creations
Dare Bear Paws mini-fruits fruit snacks
McDonalds Coupon for a Big Mac or another Entrée
Postage for anywhere in Canada (CandyGrams are sent using Canada Post)
Even more goodies to be announced soon!
Each CandyGram purchased means 2 meals can be provided for individuals and families in need, and all additional donations made with CandyGram purchases will be used to purchase meals, produce, milk, yogurt, juice and bread for people in need.
On Sale: Monday January 13th, 2020 East Coast* Deadline: February 5th, 2020 West Coast** Deadline: February 6th, 2020 Metro Vancouver Deadline: February 9th, 2020
*For Mailing Purposes East Coast is: SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PEI, YT, NU, NT **For Mailing Purposes West Coast is: AB and BC outside of Metro Vancouver
A Loving Spoonful, a charity that supports individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and in many cases co-existing illnesses. They deliver ready-made and nutritious meals to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS who are unable to provide food for themselves because of medical or health conditions. With your help, they hope to provide 8,000 meals to people living with illness!
Follow A Loving Spoonful on Facebook and Twitter (tag: #candygram) for more information.
Broadway Across Canada has unveiled their upcoming 2020-2021 Season. Five theatrical productions will take centre stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre beginning next fall including the Vancouver premiere engagement of the Broadway Musical, HAMILTON.
Broadway Across Canada Vancouver Shows for 2020-2021
Hamilton National Tour. Photo by Joan Marcus
2020 will close out with DEAR EVAN HANSEN (February 25 to March 1, 2020), FINDING NEVERLAND (April 7 to 12, 2020), and WICKED (season option, July 9-26, 2020).
Kicking off the 2020-2021 Broadway Across Canada Season will be CHICAGO (September 15 to 20), Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. Next is JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (October 28 – November 1, 2020), in a new mesmerizing production to celebrate its 50th Anniversary.
This is followed by ANASTASIA (January 19 to 24, 2021), a dazzling show that will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s. Next up is season option COME FROM AWAY (March 9 – 21, 2021), a Best Musical winner all across North America. Closing the season is HAMILTON (June 22 – July 25, 2021), the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary.
Four show Season packages start at $215 and are available for renewing subscribers today at 10:00am online, by phone at 1-866-542-7469. New subscriptions are available beginning January 23, 2020 at 10:00am. Come From Away is available as a Season option at an additional cost.
For the latest news, announcements and “backstage” access on all upcoming shows follow Broadway Across Canada on Twitter and Facebook #BACTouring #BACSub #BACSuperfan.
This weekend is Parks Canada’s 11th annual Vive les Voyageurs Festival at Fort Langley. Discover French-Canadian culture — past and present — through interactive presentations and treats like maple taffy and poutine. Reflect on the role of French-Canadian trappers, interpreters and voyageurs played in shaping the history of Fort Langley and Canada.
Fort Langley Maple Taffy
Vive les Voyageurs Festival at Fort Langley
Where: Fort Langley National Historic Site (23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Langley) When: Saturday, January 25 & Sunday, January 26, 2020 10:00am to 5:00pm Admission: Regular admission fees apply ($7.90 per adult and $6.60 per senior), while admission is free for youth (17 and under) and annual pass holders.
It’s a great time to purchase the 2020 annual passes at the early bird price, just $16.05 per adult and $13.49 per senior.
All ages will have fun learning more about ‘la culture canadienne-française’ at Vive les Voyageurs. There’s room to explore, fun hands-on activities and a dedicated children’s play area and the festival is even better. New this year, kids won’t want to miss the “Tiny Boat Races” activity at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Families will also enjoy interactive presentations like the Métis jig workshop and French-Canadian music performances.
lelәm’ at the fort café will offer poutine, tourtière, hot drinks and heritage-inspired treats, while outside visitors can watch hot maple syrup poured on snow transform into tasty taffy.
Fort Langley National Historic Site reflects the rich and varied heritage of our nation and provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Many of the Hudson’s Bay Company workers—including those who came to work at Fort Langley—were French-Canadian. Many developed legendary reputations for their work transporting furs by canoe across the wild reaches of the country. They helped negotiate trade with Indigenous communities, and navigated great rivers carrying bundles of fur over portages.
