Carnival of the Arts - Schedule of Events - 2008

Saturday, October 18

12:00 noon – Gallery Opening
Featuring Local Visual and Installation Artists

8:00 – Carnival Smorgasbord: A delicious sampling of monstrous performance from across the city. Music, Burlesque, Comedy, Dance and more.

10:00 – Carnival Opening Dance Party
Carnival of the Arts wouldn’t be the same without dancing it out to the best DJ’s in town!

Sunday, October 19

4:00 – Open Stage
Following ChapelArts tradition of free admission every Sunday as a tea house and gallery, Here Be Monsters invites you to come and share your talents on the Open Stage. Admission by Donation: all proceeds go to Greater Vancouver Foodbank Society.

Wednesday, October 22

8:00 – SHOWOFF Festival
Six Local Theatre Ensembles create 12 minute plays in under 48 hours.
Email showofffestival@yahoo.ca for an application today, or download the form below!

Thursday, October 23

8:00 – SHOWOFF Festival

Friday, October 24

8:00 – SHOWOFF Festival

Saturday, October 25

8:00 – JESUS CHRIST: The Lost Years
Touring veterans Monster Theatre fill in the blanks as to what happened to Jesus during the years of 13-30. Intelligent irreverent, fast paced blasphemy.
Presented as part of See Seven Subscription Series
“…as subtle as it is funny, and as literate as it is energetic and frantic!" -SEE Magazine
“Virtuoso Performances.” -National Post

10:00 - Moustache Party!
Nothing says Jesus like a peach fuzz moustache.
Grow one, Glue one, or ladies paint one on… and dance the night away to the Moustache Rock Band!
www.freemoustache.com

Sunday, October 26

4:00 – Open Stage
FREE!

Tuesday, October 28

8:00 – JESUS CHRIST: The Lost Years

Wednesday, October 29

8:00 – JESUS CHRIST: The Lost Years

Thursday, October 30

8:00 – JESUS CHRIST: The Lost Years

Followed by
10:00 & midnight – A Season in Hell
On-site absinthe party, ritual performance and a secret meeting
A concoction for the senses incorporating text, movement, performance and booze on the road to unearthing the inner workings of Rimbaud's prose-poem A Season in Hell
by Screaming Flea Theatre

Friday, October 31

8:00 – JESUS CHRIST: The Lost Years

10:00 & midnight – A Season in Hell

10:00 – Seven Deadly Sins Hallowe’en Ball
A costume party of no bounds
Dance the night away to the best local DJ’s
Interactive Exhibits, Games, Performances & Free lollypops!

Saturday, November 1

8:00 –Theatre Under the Gun 10th Anniversary Bash:
For ten years, this annual event has given birth to many of the best theatre companies in Vancouver.Celebrate with us as we remount some legendary performances... Featuring TUG founders Theatre Bagger and more!

10:00 & midnight – A Season in Hell

10:00 – Carnival Wrap Party
All artists and audience are invited to celebrate with us, with local bands and DJ’s.