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Score Tickets & Check Out The Killer Crew Speaking At Pecha Kucha Night

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The Pecha Kucha Night organisers have announced the final line-up of speakers for Vol. 31 on January 30th, as well as the opening musical act, and it all amounts to a doozy of an evening. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning, so be quick with your mouse, trackpad, or fingers because they sell out faster than the pies at Pizzeria Farina (for serious). The opening band is Gold and Youth, and the speakers are…

Malcolm Parry – Columnist at Vancouver Sun
Judith Marcuse – Founder and Co-Director of International Centre of Art for Social Change
Mia Kohout – CEO & Editor-in-Chief at Momentum Mag
Arno Kopecky – Environmental Journalist Oil Man and the Sea
Jenna Herbut – Co-Producer of Make It Vancouver
Navida Nuraney – Executive Director of ArtStarts in Schools
Dane Brown & Clinton McDougall – Owners of Bestie
Ken Tsui – Program Director at Vancouver Chinatown Night Market

We’re going to be giving away a double pass to the festivities before too long, so be sure to watch our Twitter feed like this guy for your chance to win!

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.