SOUTH EAST ASIAN

Makan time
Ongoing
Malaysian Assoc. of BC’s Makan Fest is held every second Thursday of each month featuring a new culinary taste experience. Info: www.mabccanada.com.

Malaysian dance class
Ongoing
Sign up to learn Malaysian cultural dances with members of the Malaysian Assoc. of BC.  Info: Gina, gina@sunclubtravel.com.

Disarm screening
Wed Nov 28 7pm
Cambodian landmine survivor and activist Song Kosal introduces the film Disarm to mark the 10th anniversary of the Ottawa Treaty. Free admission. SFU Harbour Centre (515 W Hastings St). Info: 604-709-6653.

The Eh! Team
Thu Nov 29 9pm-2am
Dance and party to music mixed by The Eh! Team, who have quickly established themselves as Canada’s top remixers and party DJs. Featuring Filipino Canadians DJ Pump and Hedspin. 19yrs and over show. Tix $12 in advance. The Modern (7 Alexander St). Info: www.ehteamdjs.com.

Indonesian trade exhibition
Wed Nov 28 12noon-8pm
Thu Nov 29 12noon-8pm
Indonesia’s top products will be on display at this two-day event, which also features a seminar on doing business in Indonesia and a networking reception. Hosted by the Indonesian consulate in Vancouver and the Vancouver Indonesia Trade Information Ctr. Free admission. Canada Export Ctr (Suite 100-602 W Hastings St). Info & reg: Ms Nona Gae Luna at 604-682-8855 ext 249; Mr Adrie Lolong at ext 239 or www.indonesiavancouver.org.

Dinner-dance for seniors
Sun Dec 2 6-11.30pm
Multi-Cultural Helping House will be honouring seniors aged 90 and above with a dinner and dance, international costume contest, door prizes and non-stop music from Filipino DJ Bert Morelos. Tix $18. St Patrick’s Parish Recreation Ctr (2881 Main St). Info: 604-879-3277.

Human rights
society meeting
Sat Dec 8 2-5pm
The BC Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines will be holding their annual general meeting. Ellesmere United Church (Cornerstone Bldg, Simon Fraser University, #160-8960 University High St, Bby). Info: www.kalayaancentre.netor 604-215-1905.

EAST ASIAN

Tokyo Anime Fair
Ongoing
Call for exhibitors. The Canadian embassy in Tokyo invites Canadian companies interested in exploring the Japanese and Asian markets to take part in the Tokyo International Anime Fair,  March 27-30, 2008. Info & reg: www.tokyoanime.jp/en.

Japanese textiles on sale
Sat Dec 1 10am-4pm
Back by popular demand, a sale of unique items from Japan, including kimono, yukata, obi, geta, kimono fabric, table runners, noren, cushion covers, washi paper lanterns and more. National Nikkei Heritage Centre (6688 Southoaks Cres., Bby). Info: 604-736-0966.

(Not) Made in China
Until Sun Dec 2
The New Voices collective presents the exhibits “TwoSpeak” and “Seeing Past our Skin,” Chinese Canadian self-portraits made from personal effects. Gallery Gachet (88 E Cordova St). Info: newvoicesproject.org or 604-687-2468.

In Search of Mozart
Fri Dec 7 & Sat Dec 8
Mon Dec 10 - Wed Dec 12
A sumptuously mounted life and times of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from the viewpoint of experts and musicians, including hot young Chinese pianist Lang Lang. Tix $12/9.50. Vancouver International Film Ctr and VanCity Theatre (1181 Seymour St). Info & sched: www.vifc.orgor 604-683-3456.

Huxian painting exhibition
Until Mon Dec 21
A group of Chinese artists dubbed “The Huxian painters” detailed the life and work of Chinese labourers before the Cultural Revolution. 
Nanaimo Art Gallery (900 5th St., Nanaimo). Info: www.nanaimogallery.caor 250-740-6350.

Film benefit for HIV/AIDS
Sat Dec 1 2pm
Former BC Student Forum leader John Andru has formed One Day For AIDS to raise awareness and funds for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cause. He’s organizing a benefit screening of the ground-breaking Indian film My Brother...Nikhil. Tix $12/10. Pacific Cinematheque (1131 Howe St). Info: www.onedayforaids.com.

SOUTH ASIAN

Candlelight vigil
and workshop
Fri Nov 30
Mon Dec 10 4pm
The Surrey Provincial Courthouse will hold a talk on “Violence in the South Asian Community” on Fri as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. A candlelight vigil for victims of violence against women will be conducted on Mon at Civic Square, Bob Priddy Library (Central Blvd and Willingdon Ave, Bby).

Volunteers needed
Until Dec 4 5am-9pm daily
The Khalsadiwan Society, main organizers of the Guru Nanak Free Kitchen needs volunteers to transport donated items to the needy and help with food preparation at the Life Skills Centre (412 E Cordova St). Info: Devinder Singh Mangat at 604-537-8300.

Hindu celebration
Sat Dec 1 5.15pm
All are invited to participate in Om Shri Sai Ram Lakshacharn – Japa Bhajan to celebrate the 82nd birthday of Bhagwan Shri Satya Sai Baba. Priti bhojan will be served after Aarti. Hindu Cultural Society & Community Ctr of BC (3885 Albert St, Bby). Info: Suresh at 604-523-9360 or Ballu at 604-327-8259.

Art from Kashmir
Tue Dec 4 7pm
Dr Pratapaditya’s lecture provides an overview of the interaction of between Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims as reflected in the arts and architecture of the Kashmir region. Part of the “Imagining the Sacred in Asian Art” series. Museum of Anthropology (UBC, 6393 NW Marine Dr). Info: 604-822-3825.

Business networking
Wed Dec 5
Develop professional and personal contacts through a business and social networking session conducted by the Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce.  For more info: Rina Gill at rina@iccc.orgor 778-688-4973.

Oxfam evening
Fri Dec 7 7pm
Sat Dec 8 12noon
An Oxfam night of stories, poetry, films and music to mark the 16 Days of Action To End Violence Against Women. Guest speaker, Laila Pawa of the South Asian Community Workers. Rhizome Café (317 E Broadway). 
Info: 604-736-7678.

MULTICULTURAL

Seniors health day
Fri Nov 30 9.30am-11.30am
Cooking and fitness demonstrations, workshops on healthy eating and fun activities all mark the launch of the Association of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA)’s Healthy Living Campaign for seniors. Free admission. Britannia Community Ctr (1661 Napier St). Info: 604-718-2780.

Lakeview
anniversary celebration
Sat Dec 1 6-9pm
Lakeview Multicultural United Church is turning 25 and marking the occasion with a dinner and special program. By donation. Lakeview Multicultural United Church (2776 Semlin Dr). Info & RSVP: bcchrp@kalayaancentre.netor
604-215-1905.

GENERAL

Festival of trees
Wed Nov 21 - Wed Jan 2, 2008
The Festival of Trees features a display of 59 one-of-a-kind lavishly decorated trees. Vote for your favourite by way of a donation to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Four Seasons Hotel (791 W Georgia St). Info: 604-689-9333 or www.bcchf.ca.

Stanley Park light-up
Fri Nov 30- Thu Jan 3 2008
3-10pm daily
The Vancouver Park Board and the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund have together created nights of magic and illumination in the middle of Stanley Park. Info: www.vancouverparks.ca.

World AIDS day
Sat Dec 1 10am-9pm. A full day of activities and presentations Vancouver’s AIDS organizations will focus on HIV/AIDS harm reduction strategies. Free admission, snacks, lunch and dinner. Carnegie Ctr (401 Main St). Info: www.bcpwa.org.

Music improv workshop
Sat Dec 1 3-6pm. An introduction to the techniques and listening skills needed for music improvisation. For any skill level; participants need only bring an instrument and an open mind. Facilitated by Arrington de Dionyso and Katsura Yamauchi. Blim Arts Society (197 E 17th Ave). Info: http://blim.caor 604-872-8180.

Cathedral vocal concert
Sun Dec 2 7pm
Classical and contemporary songs and poems about Mary’s life, including A Celtic Prayer, Breath of Heaven, Ave Mari and Balm in Gilead.
Featuring soloist Adeleina Kissh with Adrian Glaubert. There will be original and new compositions for the 8pm mass.
Holy Rosary Cathedral (646 Richards St). Info:
604-682-6774.

High school basketball
Mon Dec 3 – Sat Dec 8
Canada’s largest high school basketball tournament, the HSBC Classic, will take place in and around the city.
Finals at the UBC War Memorial Gym  (2329 West Mall). Info:
www.kelseyhansen.com.

“Movin’ Out”
Tue Dec 4 – Sun Dec 9
Five-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp join forces to present a new musical about a group of five life-long friends. Featuring 26 Billy Joel classics.
Tix $75/65/55. Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton St). Info www.broadwayacrosscanada.caor 604-280-4444.

“Oliver!”
Until Sat Dec 15 2pm & 8pm
Just in time for the holidays, the family musical “Oliver!” follows a young orphan on his search for belonging on the grimy streets of industrial age London. Featuring a 19-member boys choir. Tix $56.25-$30.25. Vancouver Playhouse (127 E 2nd Ave). Info:
604-873-3311 or
www.vancouverplayhouse.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Shonen Knife concert
Thu Dec 13 9pm
Japan-pop crossover vanguards Shonen Knife are set to rock the local scene with their funky, kitschy songs about sushi and catching buses. All ages show. Tix $17.50. Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards St). Info: 604-687-6794.

Japanese book sale
Sat Dec 15 10.30am-1.30pm
Practice your kanji reading skills by picking up a title or two at the Japanese Community  Volunteers Assoc’s used book sale. JCVA headquarters (511 E Broadway).  Info: 604-687-2172.

Pinoy poetics
Thu Dec 14 6pm
The Filipino Youth Alliance presents Katarungan Pinoy Poetics, a night of poetry and music by Filipino Canadians, in celebration of Human Rights Day (Dec 10). Tix $5. Rhizome Café (317 E Broadway). Info: 604-215-1103.

World poetry
Mon Dec 17 7.30pm
The “City Poets” series presents the World Poetry Reading Series program, featuring poetry and music from around the world, presented bilingually. Featured performer is dancer/poet Mariko Kagy, who will dance to the poetry of John Trudell. Vancouver Public Library (350 W Georgia St). Info 604-331-4044.

Safa First Night
Mon Dec 31 8pm
Ring in the new year and raise funds for youth scholarships and a Family Support Centre. Entry includes a deluxe three-course dinner, music by DJ Rocky, a live band, a midnight toast, party favours and more.
Formal attire (ladies in red, men in black).
Fraserview Hall (8240 Fraser St). Info & Tix: Nina Sohi at 604-721-7778.

Multicultural Health Fair
Sat Feb 23, 2008
10am-4pm
AMSSA’s annual health fair “Promoting Healthy Living: Multicultural Health Fair 2008”. Croatian Cultural Ctr (3250 Commercial Dr).
Info: 604-718-2780.

Carolling around the world
Tue Dec 4 7pm
Pianist Karen Lee-Morlang hosts the Vancouver Public Library’s most anticipated concert of the year, featuring the Fusion Latina choir, instrumentalists and lots of sing-a-long carols. Free admission. Alice McKay Room, Vancouver Public Library ( 350 W Georgia St). Info: 604-331-3716.

Islamic and
aboriginal music
Wed Dec 5 7pm
Hussein Janmohamed, a choral director and composer with an abiding interest in Islamic music, Western choral culture, and Aboriginal music and sensibilities, will present a program dealing with his inter-cultural journey of discovery. Part of VPL’s “Music of the Whole World” series. Free admission. Alice MacKay Room. Vancouver Public Library (350 W Georgia St). Info: 604-331-3716.

Workshop against
gender violence
Thu Dec 6
In conjunction with “16 Days of Action Against Violence” (Nov 25 – Dec 10), the Law Courts Education Society will hold a workshop on “Resources and Information on Family Violence: Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish and French Communities” Vancouver Provincial Courthouse (800 Hornby St). Info: 604-660-2919.

Social dance party   
Sat Dec 8 7-11pm
Enjoy social & contemporary style Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing to a lively mix of popular tunes. Free lesson by Easy Dancing BC at 7pm, followed by dancing til 11:00 pm. All age groups and skill levels. Tix $15. John Braithwaite Community Ctr (145 W 1st St, N Van). Info: 604-985-6203 or www.easydancingbc.com.

Worldwide Christmas
Sat Dec 8, 2007 7.30pm
The award-winning Vancouver Children’s Choir explores the holiday season and traditions in music from around the world. Choir members will be dressed in their cultural costumes and the audience is invited to do so as well. Tix $20/15/5. Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard St). Info: 604-682-6363.

Winter lantern festival
Fri Dec 21 6-10pm
Join the 14th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival as it celebrates the return of light after the longest night of the year. The procession will carry hand-made lanterns  from Science World and Strathcona Community Centre to the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden (578 Carrall St). Info: 604-662-3207.

Business Events

Leading Effective
Meetings - 2 day workshop
Nov 28- 29
Helping Groups Think Collectively and Act Collaboratively. Learn practical tools on how to involve and engage all meeting attendees to achieve your desired results. wraygroup.com/services/leadingeffectivemeetings.html Tel: 604-921-1321, clientservices@wraygroupcom. Segal Graduate School of Business, Vancouver, BC.
Nov 28-29, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. $1,095.00 + GST

Become a Master of
Digital Media. Apply Now!
Nov 29
Masters of Digital Media Program now offered at the Centre for Digital Media, Great Northern Way Campus. Learn more about this innovative professional Master’s Degree.
mdm.gnwc.ca RSVP at admissions@gnwc.ca. Propaganda Games Studio, 401 W. Georgia St., Ste 600, Nov 29, 5:30pm-7:30pm-5:30pm - 7:30pm no cost.

Real-Time & Embedded
Computing Conference
Conference
Thursday, November 29, 2007  8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Delta Van Airport Hotel Vancouver . Richmond, Vancouver

Graphex 2008 - An
Evening with the Judges
Nov 30
The bi-annual Canadian National Design Competition kicks off with seven of the finest design professionals in the world debating designs Cause and effect. www.gdc.net/graphex/www.gdc.net/graphex/UBC Robson square Theatre 800 Robson St. Vancouver
5pm to 11 pm Friday, November 30, 2007 Tix : $45 GDC members, $75 non-members

Recent Developments
in US Patent Law:
Staying Ahead of the Curve
Dec 3
Free intellectual property seminar on recent US Supreme Court IP decisions, new USPTO rules limiting continuations and claims, and the Patent Reform Act of 2007. Angela Wittman ipseminar@darbylaw.com206-262-8912. Four Seasons Vancouver Le Pavillon 1 and 2 791 West Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4
5:30 PM Free

Basics of exporting
into the U.S.
Dec 5
Workshop designed to provide shippers with the tools to complete export documentation for cargo moving into the United States. Jim Gregory (604) 536-7636 mary.pen@ups-scs.comCell:(604) 317-5827. Delta Town and Country Inn. 7:30 Registration 8:30 Seminar Begins. $55.00 Canadian

Vancouver Enterprise
Forum: Beyond B.C.
SeminarTuesday, November 27, 2007  5:30 PM - 8:00 PMVancity Theatre Vancouver  1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver$35