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Emily Carr Set For Alumni Art Sale This Weekend On Granville Island, October 1+2

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Emily Carr University of Art + Design is hosting its annual Alumni Art Market on campus this weekend and you should check it out. From the architecture-focused work of Mira Song to the light hearted illustrations of Joni Taylor, browsers can expect a little bit of everything — prints, ceramics, canvases, clothing and more — from sixteen different artists. The lineup this year looks super dynamic and thoughtful. Whether you pull the trigger on a new piece of art or not, the range of work will make your extended exploration of Granville Island all the more interesting and enjoyable. See you there!

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 Oct. 1 – Oct. 2 | 11am to 4pm | Concourse Gallery (1399 Johnston St. on Granville Island) | DETAILS

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.