I have a strict rule these days about drinking and shopping as demonstrated by that black vinyl coat left hanging unused in my closet. But for those of you who can make appropriate choices with a cocktail in hand, the 18th annual Art for Life Fine Art Auction takes place this Saturday night at the Rocky Mountaineer.
The auction is an evening of art-inspired performances, finger food, sweet treats and libations with 100 per cent of proceeds going to the 麻豆传媒映画Friends for Life Society. The society offers more than 60 programs and services for people with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
This year's event is dubbed An Auction in three Acts and includes performances by Public Dreams, Drag Queen Joan-E and friends and Juno-award winner Bif Naked.
For those concerned about the ongoing lockout at Rocky Mountaineer, Teamsters 31 has agreed not to picket this event because it's been organized by a non-profit society.
A statement from Sheena Sargeant, executive director of Friends for Life on the Art for Life website reads in part, "We thank Teamsters 31 for their gracious understanding of our situation."
The auction takes place Nov. 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell St. For more information visit artforlife.net.
Nov. 26 to Dec. 1
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will once again be strolling the pubs and bars along Davie Street singing holiday carols with "safer sex" themes Nov. 26 as part of the AIDS Vancouver's Positive Change Red Ribbon Campaign leading up to World AIDS Day Dec. 1. On Dec. 1, the Carnegie Community Centre hosts a World AIDS Day event that includes information, presentations, door prizes and supper. AIDS 麻豆传媒映画is a sponsor and everyone is welcome.
As well, five per cent of the net sales at Whole Foods Market locations in Kitsilano, on Cambie Street and Park Royal Village Dec. 1, will be donated to the AIDS 麻豆传媒映画Grocery Program.
Dec. 3
International Day of Persons With Disabilities is being recognized in 麻豆传媒映画Dec. 3 with a craft fair, music, performances, art, dancing, food and door prizes from 2 to 7 p.m. at Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews. Admission is free.
Also taking place Dec. 3 is Winter Wander in Vanier Park supported by Port Metro Vancouver.
This one-day event encourages Vancouverites to enjoy a taste of everything Vanier Park's cultural institutions have to offer. The park is home to the Maritime Museum, Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Bard on the Beach, 麻豆传媒映画Academy of Music and the City of 麻豆传媒映画Archives.
On Dec. 3, participants can pay a flat rate that includes admission to all locations. Adults are $5 and children 16 and under are free. For more information visit museumofvancouver.ca.
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