Vancouver Rhythm and Drum (VRAD)

Ongoing Events

Organize, sponsor, support and promote a wide variety of drum and dance events. VRAD is open to all enthusiasts of Rhythm and Dance from all cultural backgrounds.

See the website and join VRAD.

http://vrad.ca/

Afro'Robics Classes

Wednesday, January 25

African Guitar Summit

8:00 pm
@ Kay Meek Centre - 1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver

Tickets: $36/$31/$26

African Guitar Summit started as a collaborative project to unite guitarists of African origins working in Canada. Conceptualized by CBC producer Todd Fraracci for the CBC Radio's On Stage program, the line-up reads like a who's who of Canadian-Afro talent including Theo Yaw Boakye, Pa Joe, Mighty Popo, Donné Roberts, Madagascar Slim, Professor Adam Solomon and Vancouverite Alpha YaYa Diallo. Their first self-titled recording went on to win the 2005 Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year. Their follow-up, African Guitar Summit II was nominated for the same award in 2007.

Tickets available here: https://tickets.capilanou.ca/TheatreManager/1/online

Saturday, January 28

Chinese New Year Celebration

International Village – Pender street

12 pm to 12:30 pm

Storytelling: Jacky Essombe and Kurai Mubaiwa – African dance, music and stories with Cameroonian dancer and storyteller Jacky Essombe, and singer and musician from Zimbabwe, Kurai Mubaiwa.  This dynamic duo will take you traveling from west to southern Africa, as if you were there.  Picture yourself being in a traditional village, listening to stories by the fire, dancing and singing to the sound of the sacred drums, and being surrounded by a supportive community.  This performance will truly make you feel incredibly alive!

 Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival – Cultural Fair

 Come see our Cultural Fair for more Chinese New Year festivities. Due to popular demand, the Cultural Fair for 2012 will be held for two days (Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29) from 11 am to 5 pm. The Cultural Fair will be hosted at the Sun Yat-sen Plaza (50 East Pender Street) for both days.  This celebrative event will feature multicultural performances, special lion dance grand finale, martial arts demonstration and more. Performance schedules are as follows:

Saturday, January 28 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sunday, January 29 – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

More info: http://www.cbavancouver.ca/parade.html

Saturday, January 28

Working with Child Soldiers Workshop

How do we reach the child inside the intransigent soldier?

Moderated by Professor Moussa Magassa

Human Rights Education Advisor & Adjunct Associate Professor - University of Victoria

With an incredible panel of: Former child soldiers, international conflict resolution practitioners and other special guests

DATE: Saturday, January 28^th, 2012

LOCATION: Mosaic – 2730 Commercial Drive, 3^rd floor

TIME: 9 am to 4 pm

PRICE: $60 (students) $150 (others)

Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Lunch not included.

For tickets and more information contact Monique:

Loveinaction.2010@gmail.com (Free youth staff and volunteer coordinator)

Talk to Monique if you would like to attend but are unable for financial reasons.

Saturday, January 28

Africa Rendez-vous

* This is a monthly event *

Join DJ Diallo for this monthly gathering (every last Saturday of each month) as he shares with you the best and the latest vibes from Africa and the Caribbean at the ANZA Club on West 8th at Ontario. It's Africa Dance Rendezvous!

Cost: $10 cash at the door

Saturday, February 11

Body Alive! Awakening Your Body’s Intuitive Wisdom and Soul Expression

Unity of Vancouver: 5840 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC

9:30 am to 5 pm

FOR WOMEN!!!

Join three of Vancouver’s most powerful facilitators of connection and community for an extraordinary journey into the experience of your body as profoundly wise and fully alive!

Experience the ability to tune into the messages your body is giving you about health, relationships and life purpose with certified intuitive and bestselling author, Karen McGregor. Through professional dancer, dance teacher & TV Host, Jacky Essombe, you will have a conversation with your soul through African Dance, as Jacky gently guides you to connect with parts of yourself that allow your body and soul’s wisdom to come forward. With international tribal music expert and renowned musician, Navaro Franco, you will join others in rhythm as a group body, and witness how rhythm helps you to experience your body as a brilliant sensing organ with which you receive all information, energy and understanding.

This is one of the most inspirational, practical and vital workshops your body will ever experience!

This event will SELL OUT – Please book your spot early!

Register Now for Early bird Savings!

Before Feb.6 Early bird: $111

Come with a friend and save even more! 2 tickets - $200

After Feb. 6 Reg. Price: $144

Invite a girlfriend! 2 for $244

Registration on-line at http://karenmcgregorseminars.com/events/workshops

or call Karen: 604-833-3073; e-mail: info@DivineYou.ca

Saturday, February 18

LIGHT WATER DRUMS Festival

http://lightwaterdrums.ca/

FREE Community Event

African dance workshop by Jacky Essombe and drumming by Ron Stelting & friends– 7:30 pm to 9 pm

Saturday, February 25

Spirit of the Village Event

Victoria Drive Community Hall – 2026 East 43^rd avenue

Time: 12 pm to 11 pm

Day time program

12 pm to 3 pm – African drumming for children (30 min slots) – A Small World Shop & Gallery - 2120 Commercial Drive

2 pm to 3:15 pm – African dance workshop (75min) – Kurai Mubaiwa (Zimbabwe)

3:30 pm to 5 pm – African drumming workshop (90 min) – Kocassale Dioubate

*Kids drumming workshop takes place at 2120 Commercial Drive (@ 5th avenue)

Evening program

7 pm – Doors open

7:30 pm – Dinner (till 8:30 pm)

8:30 pm – Afro’Robics dance students perform with ASW Drum Collective

9 pm to 10:30 pm – Jacky Essombe Village

10:30 pm – Goodbyes, singing and community drumming – the party continues for those who want to stay…

10:30 pm – END
 

African Arts & Crafts will be available to purchase from Jacky's collection.

Cost

Advance rates for evening event (includes 7-course meal + all performances)

Adult: $35 

Senior (55+)/Students with ID: $29 

Teens 10-15: $17 (at the door only)

Pay at the door (CASH only at the door please)

Each workshop: $15 ($10 for teens) - $5 discount with evening ticket

Kid's drumming workshop: $5 per 30 minutes

Dinner + evening show (@ 7 pm): $40

Evening show only (@ 9 pm): $20

*FREE for children under 10 years old.

Jacky Essombe’s Afro’Robics & Soukouss dance students: Only $25 per person for the entire evening event!

Featuring performances by

 Jacky Essombe • Yoro Noukoussi • Kurai Mubaiwa • Kocassalé Dioubaté

and

Afro’Robics dance students • ASW Drum Collective • The Makalas dancers

 Tickets available online HERE.  Or in person at Jacky Essombe’s classes or at A Small World Shop & Gallery, 2120 Commercial Drive @ 5^th ave.

 Dinner menu online. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans!

FOR WORLD MUSIC AND MULTICULTURAL EVENTS IN BC, CHECK OUT CARAVAN WORLD RHYTHMS – www.caravanbc.com

Other Upcoming Caravan Events
 

April 7, 2012

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR

Tickets on Sale Soon!

www.caravanbc.com

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