| Ch-ch-changes at Heartwood! It's high time for some changes at Heartwood! If you've visited the cafe lately, you will have noticed a new lay to the land - we've changed our seating. Along with physical space, we have also virtuallyupdated our website with our snazzy new logo. Come by for a visit soon and check it out atheartwoodcc.ca! Needless to say, our vision for social justice and community continues to be the heart to these shifts and our broader communities (that's you) are riding shotgun with us in this journey! Last week we sent out a survey asking our patrons what would make Heartwood a more fun, accessible, and inclusive space. We've enjoyed reading about your ideas and stories. Please keep them coming! Your words will guide Heartwood's next steps in how we grow our mission and goals. You can fill out the survey through the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QXJRMKR New Hours Along with our snazzy new look, we are also extending our weekend hours! Heartwood will now be open on Fridays from 11:00 am to 11:00pm and onSaturdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. What does this mean? More time to spend with the ones you love at the tables of Heartwood! We've got a great selection of beverages (did we mention that we're licensed and have free wifi?) and a delicious menu filled with vegan and gluten-free options. We're looking forward to seeing more of you! October Events
Community Events The Feast Worldwide is a day of global dinner parties in 40+ cities across 6 continents. The goal? To spark collaboration that drives local entrepreneurs and social initiatives forward. The idea is simple. Participants host a dinner with those they admire - but instead of talking about problems, they talk about one person’s solution and how they can move it forward. As a social space centred on community collabortation and creation, Heartwood is happy to see events encouraging people to connect and create! Interested? Make sure to RSVP to the event through this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-feast-worldwide-vancouver-tickets-12947497313 | |
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As the summer reels, Heartwood gears up for new energy this Fall (don't worry, it's not the end of summer just yet). We'll be making some exciting announcements later this month, so keep your eyes peeled for updates! Hint, a new look, new hours, and a celebration! In the meantime, check out what we've been working on.
Meet Rowboat Creative! We are the luckiest ducks to announce that we're working with the brilliantly imaginative Rowboat Creative on a new logo for Heartwood! Check them out if you're looking for an agency who puts community at the forefront of communications, digital storytelling, and brand development. Art Exhibit: Bert Monterona AuctionIf you’ve visited Heartwood this past month, you’ve likely have seen the inescapably beautiful artwork of Bert Monterona. His exhibit will be exhibiting at Heartwood until the end of September. Bert will be auctioning his pieces at Heartwood throughout the remainder of his exhibit. For more information and to make a bid, please visit the cafe! September Events We're excited to announce that Heartwood has collaborated with 3 magical organizers to bring regular programming to Heartwood! This month Jess Latty (awesome local DJ, ManyBothans) and Wilas Smoodwith bring the bimonthly Trivia Nights (September 12th)! We've also partnered with Van City Royalty Productions to bring bimonthly live music (October 25th).
Social Justice Events Do you know of any social justice events happening in Vancouver? Join ourHeartwood Community Group on Facebook and share the info!
Last month, we had a full calendar of too much goodness! During Ramadan, there was a beautiful night of Radical Muslim performers sharing their talents at an events called “Breaking the Fast.” The night ended beautifully with prayer. As a space that encourages interfaith, it was beautiful to see communities come together for prayer, especially one led by young women. Azaadi BC also brought in full house of young poets for their event, Sounds of Revolution. We’re consistently amazed with how much talent is in the city! FIRST brought in a community discussion led by sex workers called Beyond Bedford, speaking to the current and relevant issues of sex worker rights. Hollaback Vancouver, an organization combatting street harassment, launched at Heartwood! Finally, we had a beautifully angst-y night of Women of the 90's Queeraoke, which Shout Back Fest held as a fundraiser for their upcoming festival! We weren’t lying when we said goodness.
In the past month, we’ve also introduced two events that will be become regulars to our calendars: Trivia Night with Woody and Latty! and All-Ages Acoustic Pop Punk Nights presented by Van City Royalty! We’re excited for these partnerships! Watch out for their events alternating each month! Bert Monterona Auction! If you’ve visited Heartwood this past month, you’ve likely have seen the inescapably beautiful artwork of Bert Monterona. His exhibit will be exhibiting at Heartwood until the end of September. Bert will be auctioning his pieces at Heartwood throughout the remainder of his exhibit. For more information and to make a bid, please visit the cafe! AUGUST EVENTSThursday, August 7, 2014. 7:30pm - 9:30pm. ThunderPants Presents: Queer Speed Dating! Join Thunderpants for a very queer evening of flirtatious five-minute encounters with lovely strangers and all folks ranging from rad, respectful, and romantic. This event is a fundraiser with proceeds to support First Nations Legal Challenges to the Enbridge Pipeline. Pick-up lines not pipelines, baby! Saturday, August 16, 2014. 7pm - 10pm. A Night of Music with Heartroot. Folk Americana duo Heartroot is a musical collaboration made up of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters Mindy Dillard and Eric McEuen. Friday, August 22, 2014. 7pm - 10pm. Non-Douchy Anti-Slam. An anti-oppressive space for QTIIPOC (Queer/Trans, Intersex, people of colour), FNMI (First nations, métis and Inuit) and mixed people to share their work and experience. Both a showcase and an open mic. This event is hoping to create a friendly space for those who normally don't get a voice, to share their poetry, spoken word, short stories, or any medium of word they wish to share. Thursday, August 28, 2014. 7pm - 10pm. Community Film Screening and Discussion with Cafe Rebelde. Café Rebelde hosts a night of short documentaries and discussion addressing issues on environment, social justice, capitalism, and oppression in various forms of media. Friday, August 29, 2014. 6pm - 9pm. the frank theatre Presents: Telling It Bent Youth Writers Showcase. Telling It Bent is a writing workshop taking place in Unceded Coast Salish Territories for self-identified queer, transgender, Two Spirit, and questioning BC youth, ages 14-25. Join the young writers for a night of readings. Saturday, August 30, 2014. 7pm - 10pm. Van City Royalty Presents: Reign-City Unplugged III. An all-ages acoustic night featuring Vancouver’s talented pop-punk bands. You can look forward to this event happening at Heartwood once every two months! Are you looking for a space for your organization, group, collective, friends can meet? Come over to Heartwood!
Reserving Tables For people interested in bringing your friends or group to Heartwood during an evening, we encourage you to make a table reservation . Making a reservation lets us know what to expect and helps us run a much smoother night! Please note that we have full venue events on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays - make sure to check out events calendar! For any bookings and table reservations, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (604) 872-3166. Booking Our Front Room Our front room seats 20 people comfortably and can be closed off from the rest of the cafe crowd with sliding doors. We encourage everyone booking the Front Room to give a small venue contribution (suggested $20/hr, though pay what you’re able) back to the cafe. It’s these contributions that support Heartwood in continuing to be a community space where folks can connect, create, and collaborate! Changes in the Cafe In the past, we know that groups were interested in booking the back booth for meeting space. If you’ve been to the cafe lately, you have probably noticed that our booth is no longer there. Over the past couple months we have been putting in new furniture and moving around the layout of the cafe. Sorry for any inconveniences in interior renovations! We are continuously figuring out ways to make our space more accessible and welcoming for folks. If you have any feedback for us, please send it over to [email protected]. |
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