Culture
Make Original Block Printed Gifts and More at Collage Collage’s Adults-Only Workshop
Learn a new skill, hang out with fellow crafty adults and check off some holiday gifts on Tuesday, November 28th
Art Auction Now Underway at Access Gallery in Chinatown
Art enthusiasts have until Saturday night to put in their bids on works by over 50 local and international artists.
On Boondoggles and Seeking Treatment for Vancouver’s Infectious Superficiality
A read of the local headlines reveals bad drivers, horrible politicians and vacuous yearnings in the shallows.
Crawl Artist David T. Cho on Resuscitating Portraiture and the Affordability of Art
From Iron Mike to Baywatch babes, the common denominator in these works are the artist's personal fascinations.
The Iconic Structure at East 6th Avenue and Clark Drive
"My uncle rocked a hand-drawn East Van Cross on his t-shirt back in 1972."
Documenting Decades with Vancouver Street Photographer Louise Francis-Smith
We pay a pre-Eastside Culture Crawl visit to learn what continues to drive the prolific local artist.
On Childish Nincompoops and Vancouver’s Growing Inability To Staff Itself
Sean Orr's latest read of the local headlines reveals a labour shortage and the Millennium Falcon in Surrey.
Slurp Noise-Erasing Forks for Culturally-Sensitive Ramen Fiends
This new gadget from Japan aims to overcome a Western cultural sensitivity with wireless audio tech synched to a fork.
Exploring Bangkok’s Rot Fai Market in a Hot Minute
Sometimes you don't have all the time in the world to explore a city like Bangkok. But what if you have less than half a day?
Artist/Wanderer Klee Larsen on Inspiration, Coffee in Bed and Whisky at Night
Klee's latest show opens at the Sugar Cube Cabin on November 9 in conjunction with The Pie Shoppe's 5th anniversary celebration.
On Nude Oil Workers and Visual Metaphors for Tax Evasion
Sean Orr looks at the latest headlines and discovers satirical pitches, shallow sports cars, politics as usual and a mountain of garbage.
Fans of the Film ‘Lost in Translation’ Won’t Want to Miss This Special Feast
Sensory Cinema gets set to translate 'Lost In Translation' into an edible experience in Whistler. Get your tickets before they're gone!
This Trapezoidal Looker Would Make for a Sweet Place to Hide
As the Mayor brags about new tech jobs for people who still won't be able to find/afford housing, we want to run away -- specifically here.
Breathtaking BC Journeys Some Love, Others Hate
"Hi Mom. I made the ferry just in time but it's a milk run so it's probably best that you start dinner without me."
Victoria’s Acclaimed Agrius on Hunt for Chef and FOH Manager
We Want a Waterproof Camp Poncho Blanket
We're fans of Kammok's hammock, so we took an immediate interest when they launched a Kickstarter for waterproof camp blankets last week.
On Glorifyiing Tree Planters and Outing Airbnb Hosts Breaking The Law
A quick scan of the local headlines suggests we're slowly getting better at satire and that it's still really hard to find affordable housing.
Chefs From Mexico City, Vail, Jackson Hole, Hawaii Coming to Whistler’s SIDECUT
BBQ, taco happy hour parties, an inspired Nobu long table dinner ... there's a lot of tasty going on at SIDECUT in November.
Why Not a Long Dining Room Table of Vancouver Island?
Eduard Locota makes hyper-realistic tables depicting islands and the underwater topography. We want one that's close to home...
Emily Carr to Open New Campus with “Big Reveal” on October 27-28
Head over to the east side of Mount Pleasant this weekend for ECUAD's art-packed new campus warming event.
On Consent Culture and Building a Monument to Vancouver’s Stolen Bikes
A scan of the local headlines sees abuse in Hollywood North, racism in Quebec politics and rich people stealing things.
How Vancouverites Used to Drink When It Really Was a No Fun City
‘If you think Vancouver is a restrictive bummer now, you should be glad you weren't trying to have fun in the bottle club era!”
This Italian Architect’s ‘Pinecone’ Should Be a Laneway House in Strathcona
Given the option, we think a lot of us would choose to live in a pinecone inspired by the theories of philosopher Michael Foucault...
Japanese Cult Horror Flick “House!” to Screen at The Cinematheque
Start the week leading up to Halloween right with this hilarious Japanese cult horror film from the 1970s.
On Broken Restaurant Models and Vancouver Eating Its Young
Sean Orr reflects on Swanson's 2nd place finish, the insanities of the restaurant trade, and Vancouver dooming its youth.
Amelia Butcher on Wedding Dresses, Cake Decorating and the Joy of Drawing Death Rituals
Local ceramicist and illustrator, Amelia Butcher, conjures women with attitude from her Dusty Babes Collective studio.
We Want a Copy of “The Gastown Foodie” Cookbook (Available October 17)
We've been making room on our bookshelf for the third instalment in our favourite local cookbook series.
Books on Making Zines, Swiss Design Revolts and Fascinating Illustrations
Our friends at Emily Carr University Library – put together a selection of books on idiosyncratic works and artistic processes...
