Culture
Groundbreaking Eleanor Collins, The City’s ‘First Lady Of Jazz’
Eleanor Collins, celebrated as "Vancouver's first lady of jazz" and recipient of the Order of Canada, passed away on March 3, 2024, at the age of 104. In tribute to her legacy and to extend our condolences to her family, we are republishing Christine Hagemoen's 2017 article that explores Collins' profound impact on Vancouver's music scene.
We Can’t Get Enough of Nata’s Food-Inspired Candles
London-based makers of food-shaped candles, Nata, are dropping their new collection this week, on February 27th (tomorrow!) and they're even more decadent than ever...
An Inside Look at the Controversial Mount Pleasant BIA Expansion
In this episode, we hear from Mount Pleasant BIA Executive Director, Neil Wyles, on why he's pushed so hard for this expansion and what that process has entailed so far, as well as from those in opposition, including three Main Street business owners.
Fifth Annual ‘Frieze Los Angeles’ Takes Place Feb. 29th – March 3rd
Los Angeles, here we come! Here’s a run-down of what to expect from this year's 'Frieze Week'.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 9
We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Eight Lunar New Year Events for Health, Prosperity and Fun
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver for Lunar New Year 2024.
Seven Exhibitions to Check Out This February
From tucked away galleries to museum institutions, here are seven exhibitions to visit this month, highlighting a range of emerging and established artists in cool spaces.
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 9
In her latest instalment, Christine Hagemoen details the progression of Kong’s Grocery in Strathcona.
From Foraging to Feasting: Here are Eight Unusual Valentine’s Day Ideas
Valentine's Day is about showing love and appreciation, not about how much you spend. If you still feel obligated to mark the day with some gift-giving, we suggest opting for something more experience-based or activity-oriented.
Is the BC Restaurant Industry in a Crisis?
In the wake of the CEBA Loan Repayment extended deadline (Jan. 18th, 2024), host Jamie Mah and guests Shira Blustein, Shaun Layton, and James Iranzad debate where restaurants are headed in 2024 and what can be done to help an industry on the brink.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 8
We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Surrender to a Snow Day with This Big Bowl of Goodness
Hungry for in-doors activities to keep you amused during the coldest days of the winter season? This Tonkotsu Ramen 'little puzzle thing' seems like an apropos place to start.
Kingsgate, the ‘Little Mall That Could’, Turns 50!
A brief history of one of the last remnants of Mount Pleasant’s working-class origins, still standing as an oasis of resistance to the neighbourhood's gentrification.
Four Current Calls for Submission to Put on Your Radar Right Now
Whether this time of year provides you with ideal conditions for focusing on creating, or you’re feeling dull and in need of some extra motivation/inspiration, consult our short list of local calls for submission currently open.
The Best Places to Steam, Soak and Sauna In and Around Vancouver, Mapped
From luxurious hotel spas to community centres and gyms, Vancouver and the surrounding area offer a range of detoxifying venues. Here’s our list…
What’s Going On with the BC Craft Beer Industry?
To gain a better comprehension of the situation from the inside, Jamie has rounded up three friends and prominent brewery owners to share their knowledge and personal narratives, and discuss the state of the craft brewery market today, how they see it evolving, and the challenges ahead…
An Inside Look at Three-Michelin-Star ‘Les Troisgros’
Attention local food-lovers and pleasure-seekers: if your movie-watching appetite is especially large, we recommend putting aside a chunk of time for one of VIFF's five scheduled showings of Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros this month - it's a veritable filmic feast!
‘Rudi’ Opens Doors in Victoria
To get a better sense of what the new sister restaurant to Wind Cries Mary is all about, we reached out to owner Jesse Dame with some questions ahead of their opening earlier this month...
Transition Into 2024 with Some Quality Downtime
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver, from now until January 8th, 2024.
Get Yourself Sorted with Free Tickets to the Phil Lind Initiative Talks at UBC
From music to movies, and novels to memes, The Lind Initiative series of talks examines how artists have wielded their creative powers to address critical issues, and the relationship between pop culture and politics. Tickets are free. Here is how to score yours...
We Want to Curl Up in Bed with This Cookbook (and a Good Meal, Obviously)
Dining well while comfortably tucked under the covers is all we want to do during the week-long post-holiday stretch, (at least) up until after the New Years dust has settled...Lo and behold: The Eating in Bed Cookbook.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 7
We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Eleven Crafty Events to Hit This Holiday Season, Updated
For those, like us, who prefer to minimize the madness and lean toward a more convivial, laid-back and community-minded shopping experience, we've updated our list of holiday markets, fairs and pop-ups on our radar, happening around Vancouver through Saturday, Dec. 23rd.
Wind Down at ‘Den: A Place for Breathing and Rest’, This Friday Only
Local multidisciplinary artist Lorri Clark's new immersive sound experience at the Lobe this Friday, December 1st seems like it could be the perfect balm for a rough week
Ten Crafty Events to Hit This Holiday Season
For those, like us, who prefer to minimize the madness and lean toward a more convivial, laid-back and community-minded shopping experience, we've compiled a list of the holiday markets, fairs and pop-ups on our radar, happening around Vancouver during the festive weeks ahead...
Spotlight on Five Exhibitions On Now and Through the Holidays
Here are five art shows currently on view - most lasting well into the New Year, and some further afield but well worth the journey - to visit right now and over the weeks ahead...
Scout Book Club, Vol. 6
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Soak Up Some Art at the Eastside Culture Crawl, Nov. 16-19
This year, you’ll find nearly 450 participants working in all sorts of artistic mediums opening their studios to the public – making the Culture Crawl the perfect entry point for meeting artists, both seeing and buying art, and exploring 57 buildings across East Van.
