BeatRoute Magazine BC Edition December 2018

CITY BRIEFS!
200 Cigarettes Krampus Mad Vibes Mench Winter Breakout
200 CIGARETTES
December 31 at the Biltmore Cabaret
2019 marks the 20th anniversary of
this ‘90s cult classic about a group
of twenty somethings trying to cope
with relationships, loneliness, and their
individual neuroses in 1980s New York.
The Biltmore Cabaret is channeling
the movie, which stars Christina Ricci,
Courtney Love, Janeane Garofalo,
Dave Chapelle, and Paul Rudd, by
transforming itself into an interactive
space, with an eclectic music selection
and even a polaroid photographer.
COMMUNITY DONATION
DRIVE
December 1-16 at Eastside Studios
Bring things like children’s books,
diapers, art supplies, period products,
bedding, and warm clothing to any of
the Eastside Flea’s markets throughout
the month of December. The items will
be donated to those in need at the Ray-
Cam Cooperative Centre and the Wish
Drop-In Centre Society.
KRAMPUSMARKT
December 6-8 at Strange Fellows
Brewing
Celebrate the holiday season’s favourite
bad guy with this three day long,
old world-inspired market. A huge
and carefully curated assortment of
talented local artists will set up shop,
and also lead some workshops on the
Saturday. Watch out for makers like
Antler Ceramics and Frances Hahn.
KEITHMAS IX
December 15 at the Rickshaw
Theatre
It’s the most wonderful time of the
year: Keith Richards’ birthday — oh
yeah, and the holidays! Vancouver’s
wildest Christmas tradition is back
for another round of Jack. This year,
bands like La Chinga, Rich Hope, Little
Destroyer, and War Baby perform at
the Rickshaw Theatre. And, as always,
proceeds go to the Greater Vancouver
Food Bank, for which the event has
raised over $50,000 and counting.
MAD VIBES
December 21 at Fortune Sound Club
Canadian comedians Mufaro R. Mbudzi
and Tarisai Mbudzi will be filming their
debut comedy special, Mad Vibes, at
Fortune Sound Club this month. The
Zimbabwe-born brothers, known for
their sharp commentary on topics like
cultural appropriation and high tuition
fees, will film back to back half-hour
sets at what promises to be both an
exciting and hilarious night.
MENSCH. JEWISH
DELICATESSEN POP-UP
December 11 at Faculty Brewing
Consider it a belated Hanukkah
present. The Jewish deli that had
a short-but-so-sweet home in East
Vancouver a couple years ago is back
for one night only. Head over to Faculty
Brewing on December 11 for that slow
brined, smoked, hand cut, New York
hot pastrami on rye your taste buds
miss. Their beet-cured lox and labneh
cheese bagel will be available too.
PARTY4HEALTH
December 31 at the Seabus and
Waterfront Station
Looking for some good, clean fun
this New Year’s? Party4Health — an
initiative with a purpose to show
people how to live a healthy and happy
life without substances — is hosting
their second annual NYE party on the
route from the Seabus at Lonsdale
Quay across to Waterfront Station
downtown. Enjoy the ride on your way
to your destination or just go back and
forth until midnight. Participants are
asked to refrain from drug or alcohol
consumption.
SILENT NIGHT
December 13 at 336 E 1st Avenue
Queer ASL, a program that offers safe
spaces for queer and transgender
individuals to learn sign language, is
holding its first annual art show and
voice-off salon! Silent Night will include
everything from holiday-themed works
to pieces celebrating deaf culture. The
art will also be available for purchase
and the organizers have asked for
attendees to turn off their voices when
they enter the space for the evening.
VSO’S HOME ALONE
December 14, 15 at the Orpheum
Theatre
Celebrate the end of the Vancouver
Symphony Orchestra’s milestone, 100th
season, by listening to a live rendition of
composer John Williams’ score of this
holiday favourite. You’ll almost be able
to see Kevin McCallister outsmarting
those dim-witted wet bandits!
WEIRDOS HOLIDAY MARKET
December 8-9 at the Hall
If you’re looking for wonderfully weird
and strange gifts to give this season,
you won’t want to miss this. Find
everything from anatomical curiosities
and taxidermy to jewelry and art. There
will also be tarot card reading, live
music performances, food vendors, and
a bar on site.
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