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On the last Wednesday of every month...Come play improvised music in a collaborative setting! Open to improvising musicians of all genres and experience levels. Small ensembles will be randomly created from musicians that register (that’s you!) to play short sets together.
Free/$10/$20/$**
Admission is free; donations are welcome at the door (cash only). Cash bar by donation.
Set up 6pm
Music 7-10pm
Please check in with us before 7pm in-person to play in Round 1 (starts 7pm sharp).
Priority will be given to those who have signed up and check in on a first-come-first-serve basis. Latecomers will be moved to Round 2 (starts ~8:30pm).
Occasionally *free* tea and snacks - Help us reduce waste and BYOBottle!
To participate, please register via Eventbrite: https://improv-karaoke-18.eventbrite.ca/
Registrations will open 1 week prior to each monthly event.
Drop-in registrations at the door are available but capacity-dependent
If it says Sold Out, come anyway and we'll do our best to slip you into an ensemble!
Listeners are always welcome and do not need to register.
Thank you for coming out and supporting the improvised music community.
Bring your instruments, cables, amps, and smiles!
Available on-site: drum set, piano, two guitar amps.
Co-hosted by Andrea Wong, Mike WT Allen, Matthew Ariaratnam, and Mick Bryant.
This event is presented as part of the NOW Society sponsored Residency Program, hosted by the NOW Society at 8EAST. Please visit nowsociety.org and 8east.ca for more details.
~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~
The 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples, in Chinatown, in the DTES, in Vancouver.
We are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r), welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, gender, neuro a-typicality, disability, place of origin, cultural background, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism, sexual aggression, assault, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct.
We can accommodate a variety of needs, including assistance dogs, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, please contact [email protected].
We recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concernts or suggestions can be addressed, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing [email protected].
8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommend and masks will be available. Seating, wooden stackable chairs without armrests, is movable.
Seating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with 1 meter between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments.
8EAST has a wheelchair accessible, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets, not wheel chair accessible, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies.
GETTING THERE AND PARKING:
8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004, 007, 019, 022, 209, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003, 008, 014, 016, 020, N8, N20, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street.
There are two parkades within a 6-minute walk from the space: 180 Keefer Street ($4.50/hr) and 88 W Pender Street ($4.60/hr). Both lots include disabled spots. Payments can be cards, cash, and via phone app. For more information about parking – please follow this link: https://en.parkopedia.ca/parking/vancouver/
To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants, please contact [email protected].
There is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there, one can take the #3 bus, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins), walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST.
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8EAST, 12 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T1, Canada,Vancouver, British Columbia
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