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Don’t Miss Triple Five Collective’s Queer/Non-Binary Artist Pop-Up This Weekend

Head down to 879 East Hastings (next door to Strathcona Beer Co.) from August 27-29th to check out original art, clothing, accessories and more, curated by queer/non-binary business, Triple Five Collective.

This weekend marks the launch of the collective’s market pop-up, featuring a line-up of specially selected vendors. Expect embroidered accessories by trash bags, art by artists Ez Naive and Maya Ritchey , up-cycled clothing selected by Knockoutthrift and Howboy thrift, goods by multidisciplinarian Bratxjade, and jewelery by Triple Five Jewelry.

Triple Five Collective was founded by jeweller/entrepreneur Kale Needham (founder of Howboy thrift and maker of Triple Five Jewelry) and Jade Cameron (maker of trash bags), as an outlet for their own respective creative endeavours and their vision of an inclusive space for other local small businesses. Find out more.


879 East Hastings
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
879 East Hastings

How About a Week in Italy, With Wine as Your Focus?

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Shincha, Foraged Greens, and the Arrival of Summer

Created in collaboration with Japan's oldest tea house, this one-day Mæst Food dinner offers a thoughtful look at what early summer has to offer.

A Taste of What’s Next: Five New Food Businesses Launch in Vancouver June 26th

If you get a kick out of discovering a future favourite food business before everyone else does, start here.

Roll Up Your Sleeves and Reconnect with Food, Land, and Community at UBC Farm This Summer

UBC Farm has released its summer workshop schedule, with hands-on classes and guided outdoor experiences that connect people to food, nature, and each other.