Special Workshop Event, part of
“SONG OF JOY” Music Jam Party
2-3:30pm Sunday April 5, 2026年4月5日星期日下午2點
【歡樂歌】音樂派對
8East, 8 East Pender St. Vancouver, co-presented with NOW Society
Bring any musical instruments and join us at this hands-on “freestyle” music improv party. Musicians of all levels and genres are welcome. You will meet and play with musicians in our community, as well as the visiting musicians from Taiwan and Toronto.
a co-presentation with Sound of Dragon
2026 Sound of Dragon Music Festival
Three Concerts 三場音樂會:
1) Jade Emperor‘s Great Race – PhoeNX Ensemble (Toronto) & Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra (Taiwan)
8pm Thursday April 2, 2026年4月2日星期四晚上8點
【生肖紀年】– 鳳鳴九皋樂集(多倫多)、小巨人絲竹樂團(台灣)
The Annex, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver
2) Strum, Bow, Roar – 88 Strings, Vancouver Erhu Quartet, Multicultural Wind Ensemble
7:30pm Friday April 3, 2026年4月3日星期五晚上7點半
【彈、拉、吹】– 88弦彈撥樂團、溫哥華二胡四重奏、多元文化管樂團
The Annex, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver
3) Encounter: Taiwan/Toronto/Vancouver
Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra (Taiwan), PhoeNX Ensemble (Toronto), and Vancouver music community
special guest Wayne Lavallee
8pm Saturday April 4, 2026年4月4日星期六晚上8點
【喜相逢: 台灣/多倫多/溫哥華】– 小巨人絲竹樂團、鳳鳴九皋樂集、溫哥華多位音樂家
The Annex, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver
“SONG OF JOY” Music Party (free)
2-3:30pm Sunday April 5, 2026年4月5日星期日下午2點
【歡樂歌】音樂派對 (免費)
8East, 8 East Pender St. Vancouver, co-presented with NOW Society
Bring any musical instruments and join us at this hands-on “freestyle” music party. Musicians of all levels and genres are welcome. You will meet and play with musicians in our community, as well as the visiting musicians from Taiwan.
2022 photo (left) by Diane Smithers, 2018 photo (above) by Vincent Wong
8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~
The 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples, in Chinatown, in the DTES, in Vancouver.
We are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r), welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, gender, neuro a-typicality, disability, place of origin, cultural background, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism, sexual aggression, assault, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct.We can accommodate a variety of needs, including assistance dogs, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, please contact now@nowsociety.org.
We recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concernts or suggestions can be addressed, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommend and masks will be available. Seating, wooden stackable chairs without armrests, is movable.
Seating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments.
8EAST has a wheelchair accessible, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets, not wheel chair accessible, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies.
GETTING THERE AND PARKING:
8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004, 007, 019, 022, 209, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003, 008, 014, 016, 020, N8, N20, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants, please contact now@nowsociety.org.
There is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there, one can take the #3 bus, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins), walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST.
