Featured Events in Hastings in January, 2025 (July Updated)

Get ready to unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in a fun-filled, family friendly, morning of artistic exploration. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event is perfect for everyone. Indulge in a variety of art activities and workshops led by talented working artists, Marta & Annabelle. Our diverse range of sessions will cater to all interests. Discover new techniques, experiment with different mediums, and let your imagination run wild. Grab yourself a toasty cup of tea or coffee and connect with fellow families, share ideas, and gain inspiration in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, make new friends, and foster a sense of community within the art world. Mark your calendars and join us at the YOYO Art Club for a morning filled with creativity, wellbeing, and artistic bliss. Suitable for the Young and the Old! See you there! Child to be accompanied by an adult. If you are facing financial hardship or challenges impacting on your mental health please register with AOP. You will be able to access our discounts to reduce barriers to taking part in our activities.To register, if you are able to please press this link below to complete this short questionnaire on this google link.https://forms.gle/y5musp4HQrtCoDY98 Information Source: Arts on Prescription CIC | eventbrite

Dromedary Productions presents the Second Annual Band Together Fundraiser for BC Children's HospitalSaturday, January 18th, 2024The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmPerformances From:Brass Camel: www.brasscamel.caSpace Queen: www.wearespacequeen.comBadmny: www.badmny.comHyaenas: www.hyaenasband.comCat Madden: www.instagram.com/catmmaddenLunchtime Band: lunchtimeband.bandcamp.comProceeds donated to BC Children's Hospital.Refund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exhanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Welcome to The Canvas of Light and Sound - An Immersive Multi-Sensory Experience! Join us at Gallery 881 for a mind-blowing journey through a fusion of light and sound. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey where art, music, and scent unite to inspire and engage all your senses. The Canvas of Light and Sound is a fully immersive experience that transcends traditional art and performance, inviting you to explore the creative process like never before. What Awaits You: 🎨 Dynamic Live Art Witness Jessica Charter’s breathtaking live painting and digital projections as they evolve in real time, synchronized with Ahmed Maher’s live oud performances. 🎶 Live Music Performances Feel the power of Ahmed Maher’s music, where Middle Eastern melodies meet improvisational jazz, shaping and transforming each artistic creation before your eyes. 🌸 Curated Scents Immerse yourself in an aromatic journey with scents perfectly timed to the music and visuals, enhancing your sensory experience. 🍵 Authentic Chinese Tea Ceremony Enjoy a moment of communal serenity with a traditional tea ceremony, enriching the evening with a blend of calm and connection. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy drinks and socializing before the performance and stay after to connect and share their experiences. Duration: 3 Hours Information Source: eventbrite

The Rickshaw presents The Black Haloswith guests, Real SickiesSaturday, January 25th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmThe Black HalosFormed in the underbelly of the Vancouver punk music scene in 1994, the band was a sneering, snotty, slap in the face to the Seattle grunge scene. Their raucous live shows, particularly an electrifying performance at Seattle’s Rock Candy, garnered the attention of Sub Pop’s Jonathan Poneman, and they promptly signed to Sub Pop imprint Die Young Stay Pretty. They began touring relentlessly with label mates The Murder City Devils, and soon were sharing stages with big names like The Damned, DOA, L7, The Offspring, Social Distortion, and many more. Within a year of recording their self-titled debut album with Jack Endino (Nirvana, Soundgarden), the band was back in the studio with the legendary producer to record their seminal second album, The Violent Years. Released on Sub Pop in 2001, the album saw them reach new heights in sales and radio play, including a Top 20 single in Canada with “Some Things Never Fall”; the accompanying video saw regular rotation on both MTV in the United States and Much Music in Canada, helping push the album to the top of Canada’s Earshot Campus Radio Charts! stomprecords.com/bands/black-halos Real SickiesThe year was 2014, the place was Edmonton and the mission was simple. Spread the highly infectious pop punk contagion to the four corners of the earth and beyond. And, just like that, the first wave of Real Sickies was unleashed. A steady stream of demos and EPs quickly established the Sickies as a local virus to be reckoned with. The band fiercely escalated their fever pitch plans of world domination by sharing the stage with heavyweights Stiff Little Fingers, Subhumans, The Real McKenzies, Giuda, Mean Jeans and The Jolts just to name a few. A couple near disasters almost put the Real Sickies out of commission. Lead singer Ben ironically got real sick and required spinal surgery while a couple of founding members stepped down. This would usually be enough to sink any band; but Ben bounced back like a champion, new members stepped up and Real Sickies released their phenomenal debut album “Get Well Soon”. The band immediately shot out on tour making house calls across nation as many new fans happily succumbed to the sickness for the first time. stomprecords.com/bands/real-sickies RSVP on Facebook Refund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Arrival is 0900 HRS, please aim to arrive punctually, where a 1066PBAC Marshal will greet you and direct you to the booking office. Sign in and grab a complimentary hot beverage before a 10 minute safety briefing. Game modes and objectives will be explained during the safety briefing and weapons handling demo. The game modes and objectives will be explained again at the start of each round. Games are made up of 2 halves each lasting from 15 - 45 minutes. We typically hold 2-3 games in the morning session, then another 2-3 games in the afternoon session after 45 minutes lunch break. Information Source: eventbrite

Arrival is 0800 HRS, please aim to arrive punctually, where a 1066PBAC Marshal will greet you and direct you to the booking office. Sign in and grab a complimentary hot beverage before a 10 minute safety briefing. Game modes and objectives will be decided during the safety briefing and explained again at the start of each round. Games are made up of 2 halves each lasting from 15 - 45 minutes. We typically hold 2-3 games in the morning session, then another 2-3 games in the afternoon session after 45 minutes lunch break. Information Source: eventbrite

The Rickshaw Presents in Partnership with BlueShore at CapUSteelin' In The Years: The Music of Steely DanFriday, January 17th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmSteelin' In The YearsSteelin’ In The Years gathers together some of the West Coast’s most accomplished musicians who share a passion for the music of Steely Dan. SITY features top-notch interpretations of favourite Steely Dan compositions which draw from virtually all their albums. It’s an extraordinary show which never fails to electrify and delight audiences. RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Saturday workshop: cutting and printing. An opportunity to expand your skills and experiment in a good long session of relief printing using lino. The teaching will respond to your level of skills and interest. By the end of the day you will have produced beautiful prints. 8 places. Sunday workshop: lino etching. Learn a method of subtle tonal block making adding another dimension to your relief printing. We will use molten wax and caustic soda to etch a textured surface on traditional lino. This workshop will best suit people with at least basic lino printing skills. Not suitable for children. 8 places. All materials and tools supplied. Emily Johns has 40 years of printmaking experience and exhibiting. Lino is her favourite medium. She currently teaches printmaking at Hastings College and has also supported adults and children to make wonderful print works at Arts on Prescription. Each day £50. Book for one or both days. Venue wheelchair accessible. Beautiful location. Cafe nearby. Welcome to Print Making with Lino delivered by Emily Johns! Join us at Art in the Park, Arts on Prescription for a hands-on experience in the art of lino printing. Let your creativity flow as Emily guides you through the process of creating unique prints using linoleum blocks. This in-person event is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Don't miss this opportunity to explore your artistic side and take home your own masterpiece! Limited spots available, so sign up now! Information Source: Art in the Park | eventbrite

Oh Merry Meeeeennnnn! Have you taken a previous Nerdlesque for Newbies class and feel the urge to take your performance to the next level? Want to take a break from stealing from the rich and giving to the needy? Now's your chance to polish those rhinestones, sharpen your skills, and rescue pretty damsels with Geekenders' class offering: Nerdlesque For 'Twobies'*! *(not a duets class, we here at Geekenders just like the pun!) What will you be doing in my swamp? Join your instructor Androsia Wilde as she takes you through a six-week progressive class to learn some intermediate-advanced choreography/formations, refine your sense of stage presence and performance, and brush up on the basics, history, and theory of burlesque. This gender-inclusive, body-positive intensive for performers will cover what goes into creating professional-level production numbers that are fun, cheeky, funny, and created to your level to make you look your best! This class culminates in a group performance in Geekenders' newest show, 'Feeling Shrexy - a Shrek themed Cabaret, Performed at the York Theatre on March 1st, 2025. What do you need? Yourself, a person of any age, background, or gender(optional)(Note that do not need to be either merry, or a man.) A desire to perform, an eagerness to learn, and a willingness to get outside your comfort zone! A tolerance for puns As this is an Intermediate-level class, previous experience/comfort in a dance-class environment is helpful! You will be guided through the process of creating a costume for this number: details will be discussed the first week of class. When: 6:30pm - 8:00 pm Sunday Nights: January 19th - February 23rd! Where: Showpony Studio - 2280 E Hastings St, Vancouver * Please note, Showpony Studio is located on the second floor that is only acessible via a flight of stairs- We apologize for this barrier in accessibility * Cost: $180 for six classes, and a performance! ( E-transfer is also an option to save on those extra costs, just send an email to Geekenders@gmail.com to confirm space first) Theme: The Merry Men are the legendary Outlaws who tease all the rich and take-off all their clothes, they twirl all their tassels then hang out with their bros. Style: This piece will be be silly and sexy in classic Geekenders style, taught by the Bahama Mama of Burlesque. Sponsorship: We are offering one slot as a sponsorship for a BIPOC artist in our community, so please apply at geekenders@gmail.com. In order to include more performers, we ask that sponsorships go to people who have not had a sponsored slot in previous Nerdlesque classes before. Proceeds go toward Geekenders, Space Rental, and the instructor’s time. Information Source: Geekenders | eventbrite

Arrival is 0800 HRS, please aim to arrive punctually, where a 1066PBAC Marshal will greet you and direct you to the booking office. Sign in and grab a complimentary hot beverage before a 10 minute safety briefing. Game modes and objectives will be decided during the safety briefing and explained again at the start of each round. Games are made up of 2 halves each lasting from 15 - 45 minutes. We typically hold 2-3 games in the morning session, then another 2-3 games in the afternoon session after 45 minutes lunch break. Information Source: eventbrite

Live Nation and Blueprint Events presents NemahsisJanuary 26th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmNemahsisA rising Palestinian-Canadian singer and songwriter, Nemahsis captivates audiences with her powerful voice and personal lyrics. Her music explores themes of identity and belonging, often drawing on her experiences as a hijabi, Muslim woman. This year, she released her debut album Verbathim to much critical acclaim; a project that has been lauded by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Lorde, and Imogen Heap among many others. Her lead single, stick of gum was slated as Spotify's best song of 2024 behind Kendrick Lamar. Just recently being crowned cover star for several renown publications, Nemahsis now looks ahead to a headline tour in January of 2025. nemahsis.bandcamp.com RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

OBSESSED Presents Life Be Lifin’ Starring Monét X ChangeJanuary 29th, 2025 The Rickshaw Theatre 19+ Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pmMonét X Change never wanted to be a drag queen. She never wanted to be an opera singer either. Now an R&B singing, theatre writing, comedic triple threat, Monét explains on stage with just herself and a mic how she became those exact things. With the ability to make audiences cry as quickly as she makes them laugh, Monét X Change guides her audiences through a poignant, darkly humorous coming-of-age story in her newest one woman show, “Life Be Lifin.’ VIP Upgrade packages available at www.obsessedwith.co Monét X ChangeBorn and bred in New York City, Monét X Change is an entertainment spitfire with an empire that includes television, podcasts, live entertainment, and a wealth of different recorded music from opera to R&B. Discovered for her talents on RuPaul’s DragRace, Monét quickly made history within the franchise by winning Miss Congeniality (season 10) and becoming the first queen of color inducted into the Hall of Fame after winning All-Stars 4 and competing on All-Stars 7. Monét’s showmanship is a reflection of a tireless work ethic to cultivate her comedic chops and (mostly) pitch-perfect live singing skills. Before her All-Stars win was even announced in 2018 Monét hit the ground running with her podcast Sibling Rivalry, co- hosted by Bob The Drag Queen, a television show (The X Change rate), landing her own cover shoot for New York Magazine, and touring her first one-woman show, “Call Me By Monét”. Monét unites her impeccable writing skills and performance chops again to deliver her new one-woman show, “Life be Lifin”. This poignant, darkly humorous narrative of her life and coming of age is captivating audiences across the world. Met with rave reviews from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it originated, friends and fans can catch the show upcoming on her North American tour. www.monetxchange.com RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Wrestlecore Presents: DropKick 4K!Friday, January 31st, 2025 The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 8:00pmBell Time: 9:00pmFire up the Flux Capacitor because we are flying forward to the year 4000! Get ready to experience live pro wrestling action in full frontal destructive high definition! Your host and MC, Kobra Kai, will guide you through the perils and chaos that is the Future of Wrestling at DropKick4K. Matches Include: Robots are on the RiseTrends are on TrialThe DJ Army has ArrivedFight for the FutureAnd so, so, so much more… This one of a kind pro wrestling experience will shock you and leave you trembling with wanting to for more, More, MORE!!! So don’t wait until the future to get your tickets: get them now and be a part of the Future!Ticket InfoGeneral Admission: $32 + s/c Ringside Reserved: $37 + s/c Front Row Reserved: $47 + s/c Produced by BlackMoon Media Hosted by Fight Kobra Kai AV and Video by Mr Sunshine Sponsored by Phillips Brewing www.WrestleCore.ca for more info.Refund PolicyNo refunds - unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite