2nd Annual Perogie Festival: Perogies and Politics!
April 27, 5 PM - 11 PM
Brittania Community Centre, cafeteria hall
$1 - $10 admission, $5 perogie dinner
(traditional perogie dinners, vegetarian)

Mayworks kicks off with an evening of community participation, perogies, great music and politics. This event is family oriented and lots of fun! Last year we served over 1800 perogies! This year will be bigger and better than ever! More perogies! More music! This year will feature performances by:

Agrippa Williams: performing the songs of Paul Robeson, from the "Here We Stand" Paul Robeson Memorial Concert (May 18) Sashay Revolution: local feminist and politically minded musicians The Fabulous Carnival Band: community oriented brass and percussion band Johnny Flash & Hoff: circus performers, jugglers, and fire dancers A presentation of South Indian dance starting with: Thillana performed by Priya Rameshkanth choreographed by Monica Remshkanth. A performance by Sailani Sharma, a Kathak dancer from Kadamb. A South Indian classical dance by Shivani Sami. A South Indian folk dance by Priya and Sailani, choreographed by Monica Rameshkanth. The Clowns Against Campbell Colin Fraser, spinning some of Vancouver's best Music on the turntables And more!

All Proceeds support Mayworks festival and Mayworks performers! Information tables available for groups and individuals. Traditional perogie dinners (vegetarian), with all the fixings! Face painting for the kids!

Sponsored by Storm Brewery.

May Day Cabaret
May 1, doors @ 5pm and show @ 6:30pm
WISE Hall
$3 - $20 admission

May Day is celebrated as the international workers' day everywhere but Canada and the USA. It is a day to pay tribute to those whose lives were taken in the fight for the eight hour work day. May Day is the day to celebrate social and political struggle the world over. It is a time to count working class victories and identify the gains we still have to win. The May Day Cabaret will feature:

Song Tree: featuring Earl Peach, Barbara Jackson, and Katherine Headrick singing music ranging from ancient to contemporary Skye Fitzraven: politically charged and socially conscious contemporary dance performance SWARM: community based wild innovative percussion troupe The Flying Folk Army: local political folk, the legacy continues Manik and OS 12: Sovereign Hip Hop, members of NYM SYLO: Hailing from Denman Island, raw, subversive, swampy political noise rock Solidarity Notes Labour Choir: well-known activist choir, founded by the V.D.L.C., singing songs of inspiration and struggle Speakers present from community and activist groups on both local and global struggles Open mike report-back on May Day actions B.C.G.E.U. display of their "Fight Back Banner" contest entries Short film premiere of "Single Parent Kids Speak Out!" presented by Moms on the Drive

Venue generously donated by the WISE Hall.

May Day Celebration and Dance
May 4, 7:30 PM
Maritime Labour Centre

Come celebrate May Day, enjoy traditional food, music and dance. A few speakers from various labour movements will start the evening. Presented by Mayworks and The Worker-Communist Parties of Iran and Iraq.

Latino Rebel Dance
May 4, doors @ 7 PM
Brittania Community Centre, cafeteria hall
admission by donation (suggested $2 - $10)

The recently formed Café Rebelde invites you to enjoy an exciting night of Latin rebel dance. Come and celebrate the people's struggle to the Latin rhythms of resistance. There will be Latin American food and refreshments available. Organized by the Group of Relatives and Friends of Political Prisoners in Mexico, HIJOS (Children of the disappeared, exiled and political prisoners), and Canada El Salvador Action Network.

Victor Jara International Celebration of Working Class Culture
May 10, doors @ 6 PM, show @ 7 PM
Brittania Community Centre, cafeteria hall
admission by donation (suggested $2 - $10)

Spend an evening experiencing traditional and revolutionary working class, music and poetry from around the world. Every culture has a rich tradition, of people's songs and poetry reflecting the struggles, hopes, aspirations and daily life of workers and peasants. While the language and music might differ it is always amazing how little difference there is in the sentiments expressed. This event held for the first time will feature performers from Latin America, India, Canada and other countries. Presented by the Cultural Committee of the Communist Party of BC.

It's Time to Raise the ALARM!
May 11, 7 PM - 11 PM
Dogwood Centre

Yes, Vancouver's fabulous anti-war/racism newspaper will return to publish issue number 7, but only after we raise some bucks to pay the printer.... High energy cabaret fundraiser. Music, raffles, big name entertainers, door prizes, "refreshments", no talking heads. Can't make it? Send a donation to ALARM, 706 Clark Dr. Vancouver, V5L 3JI!

CAUTION: Moms at Work!
May 12, 1 PM - 4 PM
WISE Hall
admission $7 - $10 (single), $15 (for a family)

Experience grassroots therapy by listening, looking, eating, dancing, smashing liberal piñatas and playing with playdough. Moms on the Drive invites you to a political potluck momsday family dance. Bring food, your kids, and a baseball bat. Keep a eye open for posters around town to see who's gonna perform.

Mayworks Closing Cabaret: Creative Expression, Fighting Oppression!
May 18, door @ 6 PM, show @ 7 PM
WISE Hall
admission $3 - $20

Music, and its education, are one of the most important ways we can inspire and be inspired to build sustainable structures of resistance and healthy communities. Mayworks wraps up over 60 political events in 24 days; come join us and celebrate working class solidarity and grassroots movements! Featuring:

The Molotov Mouths: a politically direct spoken word troupe based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Molotov mouths believe that in today's political climate of reaction and self-censorship it is important for artists to return to the role of the speakers of uncomfortable truths. They can be found as a group and as individuals bringing their performances to community groups, low-income housing, jails and nightclubs. For this event, the Molotov Mouths are: Ananda Esteva, originally from Chile, uses bi-lingual poetry and song to paint a verbal picture of real life in Las Americas. Leroy Moore has toured all over the world as a poet and a disability rights organizer. James Tracy is a poet active in housing rights and adult education. His most recent book, "Civil Disobedience Handbook" (non-fiction), was recently published by Manic D Press. Submission Hold: Vancouver's activist punk rock soundtrack! Igazi: electronic and acoustic beats, natural harmonics, politically conscious East Van locals! Alys Ford: political, personal, provocative and folk! Geoff Berner: watch out, he's got an accordian, and he knows how to use it! Political speakers from grassroots movements locally and internationally.

Proceeds benefit Mayworks, performers and the Vancouver Anti-Poverty Committee, committed to the fight for rights and decent living conditions for all poor and working people in BC.