Contributor: Thalia Stopa

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Thalia moved from Winnipeg to Vancouver as a vegan, wannabe art student, and a beer and wine naif. Over a decade later, she is now an omnivorous, beer- and vini-vorous food and culture writer. She is in her most natural state perched at a local bar or brewery, with a pen or book in one hand and a pint in the other.

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Heads Up

Ten Films We Absolutely Need to See at This Year’s VIFF

VIFF is celebrating it's 40th birthday this year by inviting film-lovers back into theatres, as well as online via VIFF Connect.

Heads Up / West Side

Plan a Trip to the 4th Annual UBC Farm Fall Fair This Weekend

The day will feature dozens of local vendors, live music, farm tours, U-Pick pumpkins, pie, weird vegetable contests, and more...

Drinker

Beer Brief, Vol. 53

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A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.

Heads Up / East Vancouver

Strange Fellows Brewing and OH Studio’s ‘HARVST MARKT’ Happening Sept. 18/19

Celebrate the shift of seasons by heading to the East Van brewery when they host over a dozen local artisans and makers for their first ever two-day open air HARVST MARKT...plus a new wine release!

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Field Trip / The Islands

Summer’s Not Over Until Mayne Island Says It Is

We recently hopped on a ferry to experience the abundance of cool and delicious stuff the small island has to offer.

Heads Up

Register To Take Part In Cooks Camp 2021

From culinary students and servers to dishwasher and chefs - all hospitality staff are encouraged to participate on Sept. 15

Heads Up / East Vancouver

‘MUTATION’ Group Art Show Popping Up in East Van for Two Days Only

Treat your eyeballs to surreal art created by four local artists, by heading down to SPACE (552 Clark Dr.) Sept. 25/26.

Heads Up / Chinatown

Paul Wong’s New Book ‘Occupying Chinatown’ Launching this September

On September 11th, head to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for the artist's limited-edition hardcover book release.

Heads Up / Strathcona

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

Head down to 879 East Hastings from August 27-29th to check out art, accessories and more, curated by queer/non-binary business, Triple Five Collective.

Heads Up / New Westminster

Get Soaking Wet With Another Beer Company and Steel & Oak on August 26th

Pack your provisions and head to New West's Hume Park on Thursday for a competitive "Water Frolic" with two breweries.

Drinker

Beer Brief, Vol. 52

8 Places

A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.

Vancouverites

A Brief Glimpse Into the Multi-Disciplined Life of Local Artist, Charlie Labelle

We put a handful of questions to the filmmaker, comedian and painter following her recent show at the Charles Clark Gallery.

Heads Up / East Vancouver

Two Cool Local Artisan Markets Popping Up on Clark Drive This Weekend

The back-to-back markets kick off Saturday at August Studios, followed by a new iteration of Strange Fellows Brewing's 'Strange Sunday Pop-Ups' series, on Sunday afternoon.

The Dishes

Chef Damon Campbell Does ‘The Dishes’

10 Places

The Executive Chef at the Fairmont Pacific Rim leads us around Vancouver on his dream day of eating and drinking.

Heads Up / Downtown

Cinephiles Rejoice! In-Theatre Screenings Return to Newly Renovated VIFF Centre

August's calendar of in-theatre films is loaded with new and diverse flicks to enjoy in the Centre's cozy, air-conditioned theatres.

Heads Up / East Vancouver

The Pie Shoppe’s Hands-On Pie-Making Workshops Are Finally Back!

Participants are entitled to their own 10" pie creation, plus recipes, knowledge and tips, tipples and, possibly, a few new friends.

Drinker

Beer Brief, Vol. 51

10 Places

A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.

Field Trip

Five Delicious Reasons to Visit to Gibsons This Summer

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The little Sunshine Coast town is a fun summertime weekend getaway that can feel worlds away from Vancouver.

From The Collection / Kitsilano

FROM THE COLLECTION // Proof of Past, Captured by a Local Street Photography Icon

The MOV's Visitor Experience Lead, Erika Saul, selects a street photo with a thread connecting to her own family history...

Cool Things We Want / East Vancouver

COOL THINGS WE WANT // This Super Sweet Hives for Humanity Summer Picnic Basket

The spread includes all the standard fixings for creating your own lovely little cheese board loaded with local deliciousness.

Vancouverites / Fraserhood

On Creative Play and Always Improving With Barter Design Co-Founder, Kenneth Torrance

On the heels of the opening of Barter Design's Vancouver flagship retail location, in June, we caught up with the company's co-founder to discuss the new shop, the local creative community, and his brand new sense of focus, among other things...

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The Dishes / East Vancouver

Miki Ellis Does ‘The Dishes’

In this edition, the co-owner of Dachi and Ugly Dumpling details her best day of eating and drinking around Vancouver...

Heads Up

Reserve and Plan Your Idyllic ‘Backyard Harvest Dinner With Friends’ Now

Tickets for Fresh Roots' virtual harvest dinner event, happening on August 19th, are now available to purchase.

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The Dishes / Burnaby

Jenice Yu Does ‘The Dishes’

The co-founder of local seafood company F.I.S.H walks us through an ideal day of drinking and dining in Vancouver.

Drinker

The Best Local Ciders to Sip All Summer Long

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BC's most passionate local cidermakers and cider lovers share their recommendations for what to drink this season.

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Further Afield Trips / The Islands

Tripping Further Afield With Meghan and Peter of Francis Bread

The baking couple take us out on their ideal day of eating, drinking and adventuring around Salt Spring Island.

Picking Grapes

Picking Grapes With ‘The Pie Shoppe’ Sisters

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The two chefs and avid wine-lovers take us through a journey of their most memorable BC wines.

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Beer Brief, Vol. 50

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A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.