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BORIS KONOVALOV
Pianist presents a program of Beethoven and Liszt. Feb. 18, 7 pm, Queens Avenue United Church (529 Queens Ave., New West.). Tix $15/12/10, info 604-522-1606

RUSSIAFEST! RACHMANINOFF & TCHAIKOVSKY
Pianist Freddy Kempf is featured in a VSO program that includes works by Pechenyuk, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky. Feb. 17 & 19, 8 pm (prelude concert at 7:05 pm), Orpheum Theatre . Tix $25 to $78, info 604-876-3434.

MASTERS OF EASTERN EUROPE
Led by guest conductor Lindsay Mellor, the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra plays works by Stravinsky, Shostakovich, and Dvorak. Feb. 17, 8 pm, Shaugnessy Heights United Church (1550 W. 33rd). Tix $15/10, info 604-878-9989.
ONE PIANO, FOUR HANDS
Pianists Dorothy Uytengsu and Keiko Alexander play duets by Joplin, Schubert, Mozart, and Liszt. Feb. 18, 2 pm, University Women’s Club of Vancouver (Hycroft, 1489 McRae). Tix $20/10, info 604-731-4661.
ELEKTRA WOMEN’S CHOIR
Co- conductors Morna Edmundson and Diane Loomer present sight-readings of five new works for women’s choir. Feb. 19, 7 pm, Ryerson United Church (2195 W. 45th). Free admission, info 604-833-
RUSSIAFEST! THE SOLDIER’S TALE
Bramwell Tovey conducts the VSO—plus pianist Avan Yu, violinist Mark Fewer, and narrator Christopher Gaze—in performance of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat . Feb. 21, 8 pm, Orpheum Theatre . Tix $25, info 604-876-3434.

Специально для любителей балета и танцев тоже не хило
CARMEN
Ballet B.C. presents Jean Grand-Maître’s choreography to music by Bizet, plus John Alleyne’s Scheherazade , set to music by Rimsky-Korsakov. Feb. 15-17, Queen Elizabeth Theatre . Tix $26 to $72, info http://www.balletbc.com
DANCE ALLSORTS
Middle Eastern dance with Ninawa Eastern Magic. Feb. 18, 2 pm, Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews). Pay-what-you-can ($5-10 suggested; kids free), info 604-893-8875.


DISCOVER DANCE! BALE BRAZIL
The Dance Centre presents a selection of samba and capoeira dances accompanied by live drumming and singing. Feb. 22, 12 & 1:30 pm, Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie). Tix $9/7 at Tickets Tonight, 604-231-7535, http://www.ticketstonight.ca/ .

MOZAICO FLAMENCO & FRIENDS
Oscar Nieto and Kasandra perform alongside Seattle’s Marcos and Rubina Carmona, with percussive accompaniment by their son, David Carmona. Part of Chutzpah! 2007. Feb. 18 at 2 pm, Feb. 19 at 9 pm, Norman Rothstein Theatre (950 W. 41st). Tix and info http://www.chutzpahfestival.com/ .

Даже для любителей покопаться в своем прошлом


PAST LIFE REGRESSION WORKSHOP
Seminar with past-life regressionist Norma Cowie. Feb. 16, registration 6:30 pm/ workshop 7-10 pm, Surrey Golf Course (7700 168th St.). Fee $55, info 604-536-0849.

а это по-видимому пользуется неизменным интересом. все время повторяют

THE HISTORY OF S&M
The History of Consensual Sadomasochism, from Ancient Rome to the present day. Feb. 20, 7:30- 9:30 pm, the Art of Loving (1819 W. 5th). Cost $10, registration and info http://www.taol.ca/

Для любителей карнавалов. У детей просто крышу сносит

BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL
Event features dancing, a costume parade, and live music by Show Brazil. Feb. 24, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $28 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.


CARNEVALE ITALIANO!
Evening of family fun and entertainment, featuring an English-language commedia dell’arte performance, Grummelot , plus music by Gianni Fuoco, and Italian refreshments. Feb. 16, doors 7 pm, Italian Cultural Centre (3075 Slocan). Info 604-430-3337, http://www.italianculturalcentre.ca/ .

И новый год с китайцами в шикарном саду и голодный не уйдешь

WELCOME TO THE YEAR OF THE PIG
Chinese New Year celebration with fortune-telling, Tai Chi, classical Chinese music, etc. Feb. 18, 10 am–4:30 pm, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (578 Carrall). Admission by donation, info http://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com/ .

И для тех, кто одинок .......

VANCOUGAR
Meet-greet-eat-and-dance night for singles (and otherwise) in their 30s and above. Feb. 22, doors 7 pm, Balthazar Hideaway (1215 Bidwell). Tix $5, info http://www.flygirlproductions.com/ .