BeatRoute Magazine BC Edition May 2019
BeatRoute Magazine is a monthly arts and entertainment paper with a predominant focus on music – local, independent or otherwise. The paper started in June 2004 and continues to provide a healthy dose of perversity while exercising rock ‘n’ roll ethics. Currently BeatRoute’s AB edition is distributed in Calgary, Edmonton (by S*A*R*G*E), Banff and Canmore. The BC edition is distributed in Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. BeatRoute (AB) Mission PO 23045 Calgary, AB T2S 3A8 E. editor@beatroute.ca BeatRoute (BC) #202 – 2405 E Hastings Vancouver, BC V5K 1Y8 P. 778-888-1120
BeatRoute Magazine is a monthly arts and entertainment paper with a predominant focus on music – local, independent or otherwise. The paper started in June 2004 and continues to provide a healthy dose of perversity while exercising rock ‘n’ roll ethics.
Currently BeatRoute’s AB edition is distributed in Calgary, Edmonton (by S*A*R*G*E), Banff and Canmore. The BC edition is distributed in Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. BeatRoute (AB) Mission PO 23045 Calgary, AB T2S 3A8 E. editor@beatroute.ca BeatRoute (BC) #202 – 2405 E Hastings Vancouver, BC V5K 1Y8 P. 778-888-1120
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MAY<br />
The AgendaBy YASMINE SHEMESH<br />
4<br />
DERADOORIAN<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 4 at Western Front<br />
Best known as a former vocalist and bassist<br />
for the indie rock band Dirty Projectors,<br />
Angel Deradoorian works within hushed,<br />
minimalist and ambient textures. The young<br />
songwriter will be in-residence for five days<br />
at the Vancouver artist-run-centre, Western<br />
Front, with a special, culminating public<br />
performance on <strong>May</strong> 4.<br />
5<br />
GLITTER BALL<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 4 to Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 5 at the Pace<br />
The first of its kind in Vancouver, this music<br />
festival features bands exclusively fronted<br />
by women and those who identify with other<br />
marginalized genders. The first day showcases<br />
hip-hop artists, including Bbymutha, while the<br />
second will feature rock acts including Sylvia<br />
Wrath. Partial proceeds from Glitter Ball will go<br />
to WISH Centre Drop-In Society.<br />
10<br />
CROSS CULTURAL<br />
STRATHCONA WALKING<br />
TOUR<br />
Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 5 to Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 26<br />
at various locations in Strathcona<br />
This guided walking tour explores<br />
the richly diverse histories of the<br />
Strathcona neighbourhood, from<br />
early immigrant communities to<br />
present day. In celebration of<br />
Asian Heritage Month and Jewish<br />
Heritage Month, both occurring in<br />
<strong>May</strong>, the tour will highlight important<br />
landmarks like the Vancouver<br />
12<br />
Japanese Language School and<br />
Lord Strathcona Elementary,<br />
Vancouver’s oldest primary school.<br />
Tours take place every Sunday<br />
this month.<br />
18<br />
Comics.<br />
Lil Clitty<br />
Friday, <strong>May</strong> 10 at Little Mountain Gallery<br />
Comedy veteran Ese Atawo created Lil<br />
Clitty, a character for her act to parody the<br />
current state of female hip-hop. She aims to<br />
push the boundaries with her show, Sweet<br />
Release: A Hip-Hop Comedy Concert. The<br />
event celebrates her album release.<br />
Check out our expanded feature online at<br />
beatroute.ca.<br />
VANCOUVER COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 18 to Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 19 at Roundhouse<br />
Community Arts & Recreation Centre<br />
This two-day celebration of comics and graphic<br />
novels is back with another exciting lineup<br />
of exhibitions, panels and events. Featured<br />
creators this year include Canadian author<br />
and artist Vivek Shraya and Ian Boothby, who<br />
draws comics for The New Yorker,<br />
MAD <strong>Magazine</strong>, and Simpsons<br />
26<br />
SHUCK IT FORWARD<br />
Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 26 at Chewies Steam<br />
& Oyster Bar Coal Harbour<br />
Shuck it Forward is back for the<br />
fifth year in a row to raise funds<br />
and awareness for those affected<br />
by Autism Spectrum Disorder.<br />
Along with an oyster-shucking<br />
competition that features 24<br />
of North America’s best shuckers,<br />
there will also be a pop-up<br />
barbershop, live music and a silent<br />
auction. The event has raised more<br />
than $110,000 since 2015.<br />
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TACOFINO HASTINGS X<br />
STRATHCONA BEER COMPANY<br />
COLLABORATIVE DINNER<br />
Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 30 at<br />
Tacofino Hastings<br />
Tacofino and Strathcona Beer<br />
Company join forces for a fivecourse<br />
meal of west coast-meets-<br />
Baja cuisine. Held at Tacofino’s<br />
Hastings location, the dinner will<br />
have Regional Executive Chef Stefan<br />
Hartmann and Hastings Head<br />
Chef Daniel Echeverría collaborating<br />
on a vibrant, multi-course menu<br />
with unique beer pairings.<br />
MAY <strong>2019</strong> BEATROUTE 7
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