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Become a Friend of Rhizome!
During the last two months of 2011, 135 people became Friends
of Rhizome by making monetary donations of whatever amount they are able to
give, either on a one-time or monthly basis. The Friends of Rhizome program was
created out of a realization that Rhizome needs to develop some new revenue
streams in order to thrive as a hub for community-building and social justice
work. We're grateful to all who have become Friends, and are touched by the
generosity of our community. Friends of Rhizome will be recognized on our
amazing new mural, created by the extremely talented Melanie Schambach. Come in to see it soon! More Friends are needed to help Rhizome truly thrive in 2012 and
beyond. Click here to find
out how you can become a Friend of Rhizome.
February EVENTS:
Thursday, February 2, 6:00pm
Join us for a celebration of the group art show Sentinel Shores, curated by Redwire Native Youth Media, which explores concepts of what it means to be a defender of the land, through the work of diverse Indigenous youth artists. The show includes visual art by Joi Arcand, Erin Marie Konsmo, Christiana Latham, Chandra Melting Tallow, Marika Swan and Carrielynn Victor. This opening event will feature guest speakers Ta'kaiya Blaney and Art Manuel, and screenings of short films by Vanessa Claxton, Elle Maija Tailfeathers, and Jay Cardinal Villeneuve.
Free
Gathering Strength: A Night of Performance Celebrating the
Role of Faith in Resistance
Friday, February 3, 7:00pm
As part of the Women for Peace against Fundamentalisms
conference, this event features original performances, talks, and films on the
theme of the multiple roles played by faith in social movements. Featuring
Cultural Medicine Cabinet Community Choir, Fathima
Cadre, Kashif Pasta, Kenan Hafi, Siobhan Barker, Streams of Justice, and Urooba Jamal.
Free
Mas Movement Salsa Party for
Queer Folks and Allies
Saturday, February 4, 8:00pm
Whether you've only dreamed of Salsa or are already a pro,
you are welcome here! From 8:00 on, we'll hang out, listen to some music, eat,
and drink. At 9:00 we'll learn some moves from Michael Gabriel Rosen of Mas Movement. From 10:00 onward, we´ll
party to the sweet rhythms of Salsa, Merengue and Reggaeton. No partner necessary.
$5-$10 sliding scale, but no one turned away for lack of funds
Stories from the Frontlines of the Honduran Teachers'
Struggle
Sunday, February 5, 5:30pm
CoDev invites you to hear from Dilcia Diaz & Carolina Pineda, members of COPEMH, a
Honduran teachers' union that has been at the forefront of the struggle to
restore democracy in
Free
In our Meeting Room: Love Letters of Insurgents/Prison
Solidarity Valentines
Tuesday, February 7, 7:00-9:00pm
Come and learn the do's and don'ts of writing to prisoners,
while creating Valentines for political activists who are incarcerated. We'll supply
the addresses, envelopes, stamps and some crafts supplies; bring your favorite
poems, love song lyrics, and your creativity! Sponsored by
Free
In our Meeting Room:
Wednesday, February 8, 2:00-8:00pm
The proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project
threatens the well-being of BC's forests, salmon runs, First Nations
communities and economic integrity. Come join the democratic process and
activate your voice. Tell those in power that we, the people, will not stand by
and let another oil pipeline cut through the heart of the province. Take part
in a day of multimedia activism and letter-writing to make a mark in the
on-going review process. This is a family friendly event!
Free
ReachOut Psychosis Community
Celebration Party
Thursday, February 9, 7:00pm
Join the ReachOut Psychosis team
for a night of music and comedy, celebrating the 100,000th student reached
by the program. Get an inside look at what the award-winning program is all
about, with live demonstrations, prizes, and musical entertainment by the ReachOut band, Sneakers for Sneaking. Hosted by
accordion-wielding emcee, Barbara Adler, the 100,000 Party is a chance for our
community to laugh, dance, and celebrate a program that is making a real
difference.
Free
Board Games are Sooooo Gay!
Friday, February 10, 7:00pm
It's another queer-friendly evening of board games. Bring your favourite games or use ours. Bring some friends, or come on
your own!
Free
In our Meeting Room: A Queer Sunday CRAFTernoon
Sunday, February 12, 5:00-8:00pm
All queer youth and allies (25 and under) are invited to
this afternoon of creative self-expression. Crafting supplies and snacks will
be provided. Sponsored by CallOut.
Free
Book Launch: Old Growth
Thursday, February 16, 7:00pm
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
is a renowned Haida artist who, during a thirty-year
career as a political activist, began to apply classic Haida
visual forms and narratives to contemporary means of communication, including
political cartoons and comics. Old Growth chronicles over thirty years
of Yahgulanaas' graphic works that document the
history of political negotiations and cultural conflict off the Northwest Coast
of Canada. The book reflects on such urgent topics as depletion of natural
resources, global climate change and the fundamental question of "how to
live together."
Free
WAM Van Thank You Jam!
Friday,
February 17, 8:00pm
Women, Action and the Media invites
you to a musical extravaganza featuring the band MataHari.
All funds raised will help support the 2nd annual WAM Community Conference.
$10 suggested donation
Naomi Ayot:
Saturday, February 18, 7:00pm
Cap AIDS invites you to hear from Naomi Ayot,
Program Director for Cap AIDS Uganda. Naomi will discuss Cap AIDS' work to
support grassroots community efforts to resist, survive and overcome the AIDS
pandemic in
Free, donations welcome
Tour of Duty: Film Screening and Discussion
Sunday, February 19, 6:00pm
StopWar hosts this screening of
the film Tour of Duty, and a public discussion on the ongoing occupation of
By donation
In our Meeting Room: Radical Arting
Tuesday, February 21, 6:00-9:00pm
Carla and Dana invite you to join them in the Rhizome
meeting room to make radical art, zines, buttons,
cards, posters, flyers, patches, whatever! Zine-making
and arting is a great way to make new friends and to
share your creative awesome with others. They will provide art supplies and you
can bring your ideas and creativity.
Free, all are welcome
Book Launch: Mounties, Maple Leaves and TV
Thursday, February 23, 7:00pm
Award-winning author, filmmaker and media scholar Marusya Bociurkiw reads from her
latest book Feeling Canadian: Television Nationalism and Affect. From
state funerals to Olympic ceremonies, she'll track the rise of nationalist
content on Canadian television after the 1995
Free
thrilLITERATE
Reading Series Finale- Night ONE!
Friday, February 24, 7:00pm
The thrilLITERATE Reading Series
has showcased some of Vancouver's most acclaimed queer and allied authors to
raise funds for the women's literacy program at WISH, a drop-in centre for
female survival sex workers in the Downtown Eastside. After nearly five years,
organizer and host Amber Dawn is saddened, but ready to retire this community
literary event, BUT NOT WITHOUT A FINAL FAREWELL—on two nights, Feb 24 and 25.
Readers on Feb 24 include Elizabeth Bachinsky, Afuwa Granger, Shana Myara, Donna
Dykeman, Aaron Chan, Cathleen With, Antonette Rea and Tony Correia.
$5-20 sliding scale
thrilLITERATE Reading Series Finale- Night TWO!
Saturday, February 25, 7:00pm
The thrilLITERATE Reading Series has
showcased some of Vancouver's most acclaimed queer and allied authors to raise
funds for the women's literacy program at WISH, a drop-in centre for female
survival sex workers in the Downtown Eastside. After nearly five years,
organizer and host Amber Dawn is saddened, but ready to retire this community
literary event, BUT NOT WITHOUT A FINAL FAREWELL—on two nights, Feb 24 and 25.
Readers on Feb 25 include Tash Wolfe, Larissa Lai,
Terra Poirier, Sonnet L'Abbe, Crystal Sikma, Sigal Samuel and Amber
Dawn.
$5-20 sliding scale
Rhizome FreeStore
Sunday, February 26, 5:00-8:00pm
Share what you have; get what you need! Rhizome's monthly FreeStore events allow us to share our resources with each other.
Bring something you love but are ready to pass on. Come get some new-to-you
items. This is not a swap! Don't feel that you need to bring anything to take
something, and please don't bring tons of stuff!
Free
Tobacco Wars and Other Words
Thursday, March 1, 8:00pm
As part of the Talking Stick Festival, a citywide
celebration of Aboriginal performance and art, Paul Seesequasis
(
By donation
Dangerous Mammals
Friday, March 2, 8:00pm
Join two fine storytellers, Ivan E. Coyote and S. Bear
Bergman, for an evening of stories around the gender campfire.
$10-15 sliding scale, but no one turned away
Soul and Consciousness
Saturday, March 3, 8:00pm
Join local artists Eirene Cloma, Janette King, Mutya Macatumpag, Lexi Marie, and
Kristie McCracken for a night of music and spoken word with soul and
consciousness. Part of the proceeds will be going towards Vancouver
Co-operative Radio's local and international women's music program She-Boom!
$7-10 sliding scale
Seed Passage
Sunday, March 4, 6:00pm
Seed Passage is a night of remembrance and celebration for
mentorship movements across the African diaspora.
Honoring the recently passed Wangari Maathia (African Greenbelt Movement), this night will bring
together community, history and artists to discuss and share how mentoring
relations have an impact in our lives. This event is a celebration of
continuing Black History beyond one month of the year.
$5-15 sliding scale, but no one turned away for lack of funds
The rest of our March calendar will be added at the end of
February. We update this calendar at the end of each month, and occasionally at
other times when we have late additions to make. Check in regularly for
updates. Thank you!