Culture
What to Watch, Eat, Drink and Do During the 22nd Whistler Film Festival
Here's how we're dividing up our time while we're in town, including WFF screenings from Wednesday, November 30th through Sunday, December 4th.
Granville Island’s Upstart & Crow Book Introduces “Top Shelf” Book and Beverage Soirée
Grab a friend and get ready to see what happens when you blend the comfort of bookshelves with the vibes of a jazz club!
Take a Break with Courtney Chew, Founder of OCIN Eco-Swimwear & Lifestyle Brand
Step into calm, breezy, beachy vibes this weekend (November 26-27) at 'The Break Room' - a unique pop-up organized by Chew, celebrating community and our oceans, taking place at La Bomba Floristry in Chinatown.
On Post-Election Recuperation, Platform Paradoxes and Refund Communities
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds irony in "safety, affordability, and sustainability", and shouts out a bunch of amazing local organizations working on the frontlines.
Find Art in the Streets, Alleyways, Studios and Galleries of East Van This Weekend
Get ready for the 26th annual East Side Culture Crawl - easily one of the greatest things about November in Vancouver.
The 4th Annual VSBC ‘All Aboard’ Skateboarding Celebration is Happening This Weekend
Weather conditions looking favourable for this weekend's two-day-long inclusive, no-judgment community skateboard event, organized by the Vancouver Skateboard Coalition.
Where To Eat In Montréal This Winter: Three Vancouverites Give You Their Picks
Being strategic is important, so we covered some serious ground, and combined our dining intel to help you justify a trip, even when the city is covered in snow.
You Should Know About Vancouver’s Sketchy Past with Poor Quality Beer
Christine Hagemoen tries to get to the bottom of a questionable practice popular in local beer parlours for the majority of the 20th century.
Head to East Van for Some Solid Local Tunes This Saturday, Nov. 19
Now that it's dark before dinnertime, we know how difficult it can be getting motivated to go out. A good gig is an excellent source of inspiration.
Check Out Janice Wong’s New ‘Ebb & Flow’ Ceramics Show
Beginning today until late December, two different neighbourhood boutiques - Mount Pleasant's Itsumo and Sort in Kitsilano - will be simultaneously featuring the artwork of the local multidisciplinary artist.
Talking Thai Food, Kitchen Wounds and MSG, with Tarn Tayanuth
We sat down with the owner of Dumpling Drop armed with a list of rapid-fire questions aimed at finding out more about her - in and out of the kitchen - and the business' fun new nighttime concept...
Where to Fill Up with Victoria’s Best Food & Drink Right Now
Planning a trip to Victoria this fall? We've compiled a short list of essential eating and drinking around the city to sate your appetite during the cooler months ahead...
We Want to Make Our Skin Happy with Sunja Link’s New House Brand of Skincare Products
Link's ethos, aesthetic, and attitude towards self care have always spoken to us...so the minute the announcement of her house brand came into our inbox we were already sold.
Hit the Road to Squamish This Saturday for Neighbourhood Craft’s First Fall Event
A new event highlighting local artists, makers and growers is kicking off this weekend (Saturday, October 15th, from 11am to 5pm) in downtown Squamish.
On Wordplay, Grit, and Finding the Storyline, with Jessica Nicklen
We pinned down the photographer and one-half of local brand Heavy Strut Apparel ahead of her new collaborative art show, Mettle, opening at the Slice of Life Gallery Thursday, October 13th.
Sign Up for a Jewellery Making Class with Local Designer Erica Leal
This 'summer in October' weather won't last forever. It's smart to arm yourself with activities and distractions for when the skies turn grey and the sun starts setting before dinner - such as taking a hands-on jewellery making workshop.
Meet Mariana Rivera, Founder of The Art Shop
During the week, Mariana Rivera is an art and curatorial coordinator for a leading art advisory firm. But on the weekend, she seeks out local emerging artists and organizes pop-up exhibitions alongside an online gallery, known as The Art Shop.
Head to Chinatown for ‘Cousins & Friends Fest’, Happening Sept. 23-25
There's an Indigenous artist pop-up happening at the Studio A-OK shop later this week, that you should definitely factor into your plans...
Ten Questions with Local Artist and Arts Educator, Julia Soderholm
Soderholm's new series of artwork, Small Seasons, will be on the walls of Slice of Life Gallery September 22-27.
What’s Pumping on the Speakers (and Headphones) of Patrick Hennessy
From pre-service pump-ups, to subway commutes and his current restaurant jams: these are the records that define Barbara restaurant's owner / chef.
Artist Elise McLauchlan On Music, Mistake Making, And The Inner Workings of Wood.
Not only does the artist carve wood bowls, vases, plates and candleholders with stunningly simple lines, she also offers woodcarving courses for those interested in developing their own skill.
The Floating Respite Within Easy Swimming Reach of Kits Beach
Kits Beach would be a shoe-in for our 1,000 Cool Things About Vancouver project if it wasn't so damn obvious. This makes more sense.
Reflecting on Six Decades of Art Collecting with Hy’s President & CEO, Neil Aisenstat
In honour of Hy’s Canada's 60th anniversary, the son of founder Hy Aisenstat reflects on the restaurant’s legacy, and what has made Hy's Steakhouse an institution for generations of locals and visitors alike for over half of a century...
The Hidden Last Vestige of Old Mount Pleasant
In the shadow of a new, 21-storey luxury condo development sits a forgotten piece of neighbourhood history.
On Running for City Council, Playing Whack-a-Mole with Homelessness, and the Public Washroom Deficit
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds a park ranger with a grudge, a gross misuse of air quotes and Tripadvisor slander.
Viewing the World Through Juvenile Eyes, with Local Artist Amanda Niekamp
The Vancouver-based painter and illustrator's new solo show, Procession, will be on the walls of the Slice of Life Gallery from August 25-30. Get to know more about the artist and her process in this new Q&A.
Head to Main St. for a Ceramic Artist Pop-Up, August 18-25
Local ceramicist Kate Metten is hosting her first artist pop-up inside her new Main Street brick-and-mortar shop, kicking off this Thursday with an evening opening reception that looks like an all-around good time.
Tickets for Shady Hazel Farm’s Dinner With Chef Lucais Syme Now Available
If you're on a mission to explore and enjoy in as much of BC's bounty as possible before the season is over, then a quick jaunt over to the Sunshine Coast (September 4th) for a longtable dinner on a farm should definitely factor into your late-summer plans.
