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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

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.

The Garden Adds a Long-Overdue Wine Bar Energy to Strathcona

The Garden in Strathcona has expanded into evening service, adding wine, cocktails, and a menu of share plates to its familiar café-and-retail setup.

THIS Gallery’s $200 Art Show Opens Friday, May 15

More than fifty artists. Every work priced at $200. THIS Gallery’s upcoming fundraiser exhibition turns small-scale sculpture into something energetic, accessible, and worth showing up for.

Casa Molina Is Throwing a Proper Spanish Party This Sunday

Paella pans, hand-carved jamón, vermut, gin & tonics, and laughter drifting between tables. Casa Molina is turning two this Sunday and throwing a full-day Spanish taberna-style party to mark it.