© Culture the other press fimanda fikman submit_to_culture@yahoo.ca October 15, 2003 What’s On Around Town Amanda Aikman Culture Editor Douglas College Events Oktoberfest Pub Night The Other Press and the DSU present an Oktoberfest extravaganza. Grab your lederhosen and come lift a glass with us. Oct. 16, DSU Building, New West Campus Guitar Duo Presented by Noon at New West, featuring Michael Strutt and Alexander Dunn. Oct. 16, 12:30pm, Performing Arts Theatre, New West Campus Fiona Lam Literature Alive presents author, Fiona Lam Oct. 18, 11am, Room 3343, New West Campus Wenlido Self Defence Course for Women Reduce the risk of being attacked and increase your odds of getting away. You'll also learn to defend your- self by causing your attack- er physical pain. Oct. 21, 4-6pm, Women’s Centre David Lam, 12-2pm Room 1231, New West Campus Industrial Icons The Amelia Douglas Gallery presents paintings and ceramic sculptures by Susan Marezak 7 ~ your best polka shoes, and For gallery times call 604.527.5495 Theatre Cyrano De Bergerac The Mentors Project pres- ents Edmond Rostand’s classic drama, translated by Anthony Burgess. Tom Kerr directs Adam Henderson and Kevin Williamson. To Oct. 25, Jericho Arts Centre For tickets and information call 604.224.8007 ext. 3 A Bad Year For Tomatoes Deep Cove Cultural Society presents John Patrick’s comedy about a television actress who invents a homi- cidal sister to ward off star- struck neighbours. To Oct. 25, Deep Cove Shaw Theatre For tickets and information call 604.929.3200 Lady Macbeth: The Secret Life Cor Departure Theatre presents an original physi- cal-theatre play based on one of William Shakespeare’s great villains. Oct. 17-18 at 8pm, Evergreen Cultural Centre For tickets and information call 604.927.6555 The Tit Show: Women Look at Their Breasts Drama Queen Equity Co- op presents a play about en’s body imag aes Page 10 e http://www.otherpress.ca through stories, scenes, and facts relating to breasts. Michael Robinson directs Pamela Finlayson, Yvonne Meyers, Denise Jones, and Penelope Corrin. Oct. 15-16 (student-and- parent mats. at 1pm), Roundhouse Performance Centre For tickets and information call 604.716.3893 Wedgie Upintheair Theatre Society and Presentation House Theatre present Jason Patrick Rothery’s play about an epic conflict between school grades, directed by Stephen Drover. Oct. 15-Nov. 1, Presentation House Theatre For tickets and information call 604.990.3474 Galleries Behind The Garage Funk Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design presents works by Rubén Ortiz-Torres. To Oct. 19, Charles H. Scott Gallery For more information call 604.844.3809 Group Show Featuring a homoerotic ret- rospective by Noel Silver and new works inspired by the Kokoro Dancers. To Oct. 31, Karma Gallery For more information call 604.683.8688 3 X 3: Andre, Flavin, Judd Exhibition of works by Carl Andre, Dan Flavin, and Donald Judd, known for their minimalist sculp- tures in the 60s. To Nov. 30, Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery For more information call 604.822.2759 Dan Graham Works by celebrated New York artist. To Nov. 2, Contemporary Art Gallery For more information call 604.681.2700 Image/Building: Architectural Photography Photographic images of buildings by members and friends of the AIBC. To Oct. 31, AIBC Architecture Centre Gallery Concerts Grandaddy California quintet performs tunes from latest CD, 7 Sumday, with guests Elbow and the Starlight Mints. Oct. 16, 9pm, Commodore Ballroom Tickets at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444 Ironworks Groove Concert Series Turner Music and Events presents performances by future-soul band Sekoya (Oct. 17) and groove-funk sextet Crash (Oct. 31). All shows at 9pm, Ironworks . For tickets and information call 604.662.4144, Sloan Power-pop quartet from Halifax (“Money City Maniacs”) plays tunes from new CD, Action Pact. Oct. 17, 7:30pm, Vogue Theatre and Oct. 18, Abbey Arts Centre Tickets at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444 Mint Night Featuring performances by Mint recording artists the Buttless Chaps, the Ramblin’ Ambassadors (featuring guitarist Brent J. Cooper from Huevos Rancheros), and the Gay. Oct. 17, 9pm, Brickyard Tickets $10 at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444. Tickets also at Zulu, Red Cat, and Scratch Records Kid Koala Ninja Tune recording artists performs tunes from new CD, Some of My Best Friends Are DJs, with guests DJ P-Love, DJ Jester, and Lederhosen Lucil. Oct. 19, doors 9pm, Commodore Ballroom Tickets at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444