The Marquee: December 2023
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this December, 2023.
Loose Lips Magazine
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this December, 2023.
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this November, 2023.
Brittany Tiplady |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this October, 2023.
Kristi Alexandra |
The Holy O is a one-woman show that's been described as "a cross between Fleabag and The Vagina Monologues."
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this September, 2023.
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this August, 2023.
Bhagyashree Chatterjee |
Hair holds power. For Queer people especially, appearances are one way to express themselves. Hair and beauty rituals, especially, are a way for people in the community…
Erin Davidson | @erin.e.davidson
Boundaryless and Inappropriate (Therapy Speak) with Men: Psychobabble, Fexting, and Jonah Hill
Bhagyashree Chatterjee |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this July, 2023.
Bhagyashree Chatterjee |
Dirty Laundry, a queer theatre extravaganza by Briefs Factory International, finally arrived on Canadian shores—kicking off their run at The Cultch on Friday, June 9.
Bhagyashree Chatterjee |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this June, 2023.
Stacy Joy Quiñones |
Ellie shifted the stereotypes often faced by young girls and women in the media to be a person that not only inspires a revolution but also rebels…
Bhagyashree Chatterjee |
From concerts and exhibits to talks and workshops, there's something for everyone who wants to celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Vancouver.
Rebecca Peng |
Maddy Kelly is a young multihyphenate who is rapidly running out of hyphens. She’s a writer and comedian. And an actress. And a showrunner.
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this May, 2023.
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this April, 2023. Have a tip? Email kristi@looselipsmag.com. White Noise: A theatrical comedy about two families who have…
Brittany Tiplady |
For fans of Jane Austen and Bridgerton, the most sensible thing you can do this spring is head to the Stanley Industrial Alliance Theatre for another addition…
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this March, 2023.
Kristi Alexandra |
The Bad Academy thinks you should fly solo this Valentine's Day.
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this February
Andrea Loewen |
By Andrea Loewen @ms_andreajoy Local artists and activists sound off on education, colonialism, and healing
Loose Lips Mag |
Our city is bursting with queer talent — folks who are deeply committed to changing the landscape of arts and culture in this city to be more…
Aly Laube |
By Aly Laube - Staff Writer @GodAlyShutUp Kendall Gender hopes to keep making digital drag for the rest of her life — with the help of her…
Aly Laube |
By Aly Laube @godalyshutup Artists of colour want to see structural change and reflection in the JUNOS' leadership as the awards show approaches 50 years of celebrating…
Avneet Takhar |
By Avneet Takhar @_younghoney Behind The Facade is short film series by women filmmakers of colour debuting on Knowledge Network
Maighdlin Mahoney |
By Maighdlin Mahoney @maddymahoney One queer writer breaks down lesbian period dramas that feature 'sad' characters with zero chemistry, a far cry from reality
Aly Laube |
By Aly Laube - Staff Writer @godalyshutup Nirmal Singh Bhogal, referred to as Baba by his adoring family, started making bowls with recycled wood around six months…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy explores the substance-use crisis and drug-poisoning epidemic on the Kainai First Nation in southern Alberta through a…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra An Instagram account-turned-coffee table book celebrates 100 Women Street Photographers, curated by street photographer Gulnara Samoilova
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Through one-one-one storytelling and dialogue, Virtual Humanity aspires to foster conversations that promote empathy and break down the barriers of otherhood
Carlie Blume |
By Carlie Blume @carliejblume At the risk of sounding trite, 2020 has been a year of not only personal and global pause but one of intense introspection…
Maighdlin Mahoney |
By Maighdlin Mahoney @maddymahoney Is it even a holiday without a fantastically improbable plot and some deeply underwritten characters against the backdrop of three or so Christmas…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 The event boasts a large program of digital, in-person, and self-guided events, ranging from panel discussions and art exhibitions, to live stream performances…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Monkey Beach is adapted to the big screen from a novel of the same name, written by Haisla and Heiltsuk First Nations author,…
Kristi Alexandra |
Filmmaker Cheryl Foggo re-examines the story of John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled in Alberta, Canada, prior to the turn of the 20th century
Kristi Alexandra |
Black History Untold's "Revolution," scored by local composer Della Orrey, explores the importance of a comprehensive Black history education
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra We caught up with artistic director Anoushka Ratnarajah on her vision for the VQFF and how the fest illuminates LGBTQ2+ film
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Bill Reid has created a monumental legacy—one that is being honoured in To Speak With a Golden Voice, the Bill Reid Gallery…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Artistic Director SD Holman bucks palatability and goes "wicked" for Queer Arts Festival's 12th annual celebration
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @happy.lil.feminist Support local this Pride month with seven queer-owned Vancouver businesses
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Four feminist documentaries you won't want to miss at the 2020 DOXA Documentary Film Festival, June 18-26
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Pop culture's obsession with Jennifer Aniston's romantic life exemplifies our collective misogyny
Michelle Cyca |
By Michelle Cyca @Michellecyca In 2002, it was enough to suggest a nice girl who loved books could be a role model. But in 2020, it’s just…
Carlie Blume |
By Carlie Blume @carlie_blume Two months ago when I first had the idea to write an essay on The Sound of Music, I really had no idea…
Jenni Holtz | @queerxoh
By Jenni Holtz @queerxoh Former camgirl Isa Mazzei has taken her experiences in sex work to create content that details her time in the industry
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Bridging the gap between pop culture and fashion IRL is Vancouver-based clinical psychology student, artist and youth worker Ariam Yetbarek
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Adhel Arop, who received a grant from TELUS STORYHIVE to create “Who Am I,” says making a film was the best way for…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Nary a man is seen onstage in the female-forward story of Steel Magnolias. The play is a veritable love letter to women, focusing…
Brittany Tiplady |
Carmen Aguirre by Emily Cooper for Anywhere But Here. Carmen Aguirre wants to take you on a journey, one that has been on her mind and in…
Jenni Holtz | @queerxoh
By Jenni Holtz @queerxoh Allyship should be an ongoing practice of educating oneself and others, advocating for trans people, and showing support
Pippa Johnstone |
By Pippa Johnstone @pippajohnstone We wanted to highlight some incredible womxn who are making their mark in the podcasting world
Alli Hayes |
By Alli Hayes @bunnie604 Nargis Dhirani holds space for Vancouver community in weekly Karma Yoga class "Booty Freedom"
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Artist Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson is celebrating Indigenous feminine power--specifically that of supernatural beings--in Out of Concealment
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag During the 32nd annual Vancouver International Film Festival, the city is sure to be abuzz with thought-provoking film. With the help of…
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee "AWAY With HOME" is chipping away at notions of race, gender, homophobia, and more in their immigration focused performance
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra What would happen if we improved access to creative fields? FEMMES Interactive, a women-of-colour-led collective in Vancouver, aims to answer that question with…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 But if there's anyone who could take Giselle and repackage it into a contemporary reinvention, it would be Joshua Beamish
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee We want to help you find a workout space that's mentally, emotionally, and physically safe for you and your diverse needs
Juliana Bergstrom |
By Juliana Bergstrom @julianabergstrom For its twelfth year, SHIFT, the annual one-act play festival, shines the spotlight on fierce truths as told by diverse voices
Alexis Baran |
By Alexis Baran @lextacular The 2019 Queer Arts Festival has launched, with a week of activism, advocacy, intersectional experiences, celebration and dialogue
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Gather your friends, families and lovers, for a fun and lively dose of music, dance, and 1990s nostalgia
Alli Hayes |
By Alli Hayes @bunnie604 Something has been simmering for just over a year, and it has nourished the souls of local artists, musicians, DJs, emcees, and rappers…
Kristi Alexandra |
Because We Are Girls follows three sisters fighting for justice after revealing a decades-old secret in Baljit Sangra's latest documentary film
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Guest curated by the ReMatriate Collective, the latest exhibit at the Bill Reid Gallery, qaʔ yəxw – water honours us: womxn and waterways,…
Claire Matthews |
By Claire Matthews @ce_matthews Twelve survivors, each with their own stories, share a dozen distinctive experiences on life after assault in Whatever Gets You Through
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Get ready to “decolonize and moisturize." Hot Brown Honey is back
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Coastal Dance Festival aims to revive Indigenous identity through dance traditions at New Westminster's Anvil Centre, Feb. 22 - 24
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee The idea of transforming the way we view and treat ourselves is not a new concept, but one that recently has been…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Take in three weeks of theatre, dance and experimental music taking place at various venues throughout the Lower Mainland
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra At a time when questions of Indigenous land sovereignty are more prevalent than ever, Hexsa’am: To Be Here Always offers up a timeless…
Elizabeth Holliday |
By Elizabeth Holliday @femme.path Pitch, Bitch, or Ditch is Mackie and Harvey’s antidote to the contemporary Coast Salish theatre scene
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Presented by New Works, Iskwêwak Osihtâwak premieres a stunning collection of Indigenous-led work on Sunday, January 13, at Roundhouse Community Arts and…
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee On Dec. 12, feminist icon and poet Rupi Kaur flooded the Orpheum with a newfound sense of resilience
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Beauty and the Beast opens to Vancouver audiences on Wednesday, December 5 on the Stanley Industrial Alliance stage
Alexis Baran |
By Alexis Baran @lextacular In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a wing of the century-old Patricia Hotel is home to a collection of imagined creatures, each paused in a…
Andrea Loewen |
By Andrea Loewen @ms.andreajoy A monthly round-up of Resistance Research, including quotes, news, analysis, inspiration, and action items. Let’s break this regime down into actionable items and…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Dana Claxton's work spans three decades, but in 2018—amid Canada's push for reconciliation efforts with First Nations people and its thus-far disappointing…
Elizabeth Holliday |
By Elizabeth Holliday @femme.path Les Belles-Soeurs is making its first west coast debut, suggesting the need for a revolution as potent as 50 years ago
Alexis Baran |
A single blanket is laid flat in an otherwise empty white space. Seen from the security camera-style footage, two figures sit across from each other, one draped…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 This year, TUTS presents another dazzling duo of productions: Rodgers and Hammsterstein's Cinderella and 42nd Street
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Double, double toil and trouble: Fire burn, and cauldron bubble!
Elizabeth Holliday |
By Elizabeth Holliday @femme.path In under an hour Perfect Imperfections explores an image of contemporary woman’s life with delightful earnestness
Elizabeth Holliday |
By Elizabeth Holliday @femme.path Probability explores the division of the external Ego Self and the internal Higher Self through two women navigating an intimate relationship
Elizabeth Holliday |
By Elizabeth Holliday @femme.path Yolanda Bonnell brings her passion to the stage in a one-woman show about intergenerational trauma and addiction
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 As Ballet BC closes their 32nd season with Program 3, it's unmistakable that Molnar's bold risks continue to help the company flourish both…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Women-centric and female directed films take hold at annual film festival in Vancouver
Elizabeth Holliday |
By Elizabeth Holliday @femme.path Katey Hoffman and Cheyenne Mabberly are out to bring woman-forward comedy to Vancouver, and they’re doing one heck of a job
Madison Fernway |
By Madison Fernway @fernulaa Theatre at UBC's interpretation of The Crucible, an allegory for McCarthyism written in 1953, is a daunting yet rewarding piece of theatre for…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Packed with femme-powered performances, director Mina Shum shows that there’s room for claiming your feminism at any stage in life with Meditation Park
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Experience Tidal Traces, a 360-video VR dance piece where the viewer joins in—directly composing the performance through their gaze—at Vancouver International Women…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra All-Indigenous burlesque troupe Virago Nation warmed up the 17th annual Talking Stick Festival with Indigifemme performance
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Fill your feed with these 10 female illustrators that rock my world on the daily
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Actor, musician, mentor and five-time theatre producer Missy Cross is at the helm of the latest iteration of The House of Yes being…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Pour, presented by the 2018 PuSh Festival, takes The Scotiabank Dance Centre stage Friday, Feb. 2nd and Saturday, Feb. 3rd at 8 pm
Alexa Mazzarello |
By Alexa Mazzarello @alexamazzerello There is a difference between sexual coercion and sexual assault and rape, but all of that exists within one cultural framework that permits…
Alexandra Bischoff |
By Alexandra Bischoff GLUT Exhibition at UBC presents the Rereading Room – one of the most provocative exhibits in the history of the Belkin Gallery - celebrating an…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Missing is a story that everybody knows and a woman no one remembers, told through Marie Clements' debut opera
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Think of #GLITTERGURLZ as an artistic conduit for the (heterosexual) female experience
Kristi Alexandra |
Just in time for Halloween, Kayoi Komachi/ Komachi Visited delivers a ghost story. But the most surprising part of the performance might not be the presence of a…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Towering sets, multimedia installations, and masterful storytelling bring the young(ish) and hip to Vancouver Opera in hordes
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra There's nothing quite like the power of film to rabble-rouse and dissect current women's issues. Here are five intersectional feminist films not to…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Okanagan-based business besties Sasha and Willow of Knox Mountain Knit Co chatted with us about female friendship, the inspiration behind their brand, and…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Intangible is a diverse collection of sculpture, hand-weaving, hip-hop performance art, multimedia installation, and more by artists from across Coast Salish territory…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 The weekend will include panels, art installations, workshops, and youth mentorships celebrating and focusing on women and non-binary artists
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Mary Poppins opens at the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park on Tuesday, July 11th and runs until August 19th. Tickets are available online…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Sarah Bernstein is a woman who knows there's a divide between your passion and banking portfolio. For those of us trying to…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Expect heart-wrenching and humour-filled narratives that delve into relationships and rivalries, all tying into the themes and sentiments surrounding Janet Jackson's Control
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Fierce truth telling is at the core of the SHIFT Festival's tenth anniversary, according to artistic director Coco Roberge
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra If Vancouver Craft Beer Week has anything to show, it's that there's a bevy of different people enjoying all that the week-long fete…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag UN Women is hosting a fundraising event to abolish the human rights violation of child marriage at Krause Berry Farms
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Her feminist-focused art carries a strong message that promotes kindness, change, and equality
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag “Send me a pic and I’ll draw dem titters,” Emily Brown- The Tit Store CEO
Kristi Alexandra |
If you were in public school anytime up until the late oughties, you’d know that education on the indigenous experience was lacking — to say the least.…
By Jessie Hannah @jess_e_hannah Live comedy show takes aim at the collective human experience that is teen angst with live journal readings
By Alli Hayes @alliwildcard April blazing with music, spoken word, storytelling and poetry slams with the help of this year’s Vancouver Verses Festival, a jackpot and oasis…
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Local contemporary dance company To.Be.Announced is showcasing new work with 1/2/3 Edition, April 15 to 16 at the intimate Gold Saucer Studio
By Alli Hayes @bunnie604 Char Loro and Dianna David of ShapeShifterStudios transform an art studio into an artist’s oasis.
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Vancouver director Ann Marie Fleming explores travel, self-realization and cultural identity in animated feature Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming.
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 There are ways around your wedding woes. Shelling out a large bulk of your life savings on a wedding planner is one of…
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Slow Like a Bruise, Quick Like Hunger showcases youth and growth living with anxiety and depression based on 30 rolls of film collected…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag It's no coincidence that the Vancouver International Women In Film Festival kicks off on international women's day, showcasing shorts, features and animation…
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra The 10th annual Coastal First Nations Dance Festival brings indigenous performers from across Canada and as far as the pacific rim to MOA…
By Kristi Alexandra + Brittany Tiplady @kristialexandra || @yellowbird888 They may be behind the lens, but STORYHIVE is putting female directors in the spotlight for a first-ever…
Kristi Alexandra |
If the thought of walking out of a mirror-less changing room only to be met with the stares of other shoppers sounds like the stuff of a…
By Claire Matthews @ce_matthews Caitlin Press delivers another must-read collection of poetry called Eating Matters. Divided into four parts, these poems investigate the narrator’s relationship with food…
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra From the get-go, Odysseo is a lesson in unity. The cast of 48 performers and 65 horses comes together despite national and language…
Kristi Alexandra |
Literature buffs know Homer’s character of Ulysses in the Odyssey is the personification of all that makes us live. His grand voyage is the well-laid-out metaphor of…
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Community for a Sustainable World is hosting a Family Day event in efforts to raise proceeds and make bracelets for the Botshabelo Community…
Photos and writing by Andrea Loewen @andreaxuaxua Social media may take a lot of knocks, but in this case it helped fuel this march from one city…
By Chloe Lai & photos by Stephanie Lamy @joyocracy/@slamy_photo Women who have participated in marches together since 1961 cackle about how they’re coming out of retirement for…
By Sarah Foot @nothankstou Vancouver feminists rallied together for a walk of our own that brought out people of all genders, abilities, and races to join in…
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Less than two years ago, it wasn’t a sure thing that Jessica Brown was going to be recreating and breathing new life into…
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Browse our curated list of GNO locales in the Royal City
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra As the old adage goes, you should keep three hobbies in life: one to make you money, one to keep you fit, and…
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 For the month of November, I committed to 30 days of Lagree paired with nutritional advice from Alyssa Bauman.
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 When planning a wedding or a proposal, who do you turn to to make sure your event runs smoothly? Stephanie Reitsma and her…
Photos and writing by Jessie Hannah @jess_e_hannah The Eastside Culture Crawl is one of our favourite times of the year. So much so, we thought we would…
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Vancouver's annual Eastside Culture Crawl kicks off its 20th year, showcasing the best of local art and demos
By Hilary Strath @duchessofkits Lead Through Action is back to share insights, create new skills and foster a community for women in all fields
By Alli Hayes @alliwildcard The Ellis Building makes a permanent home for the Eastside Flea, an artisan market created for the East Van community
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Writer/lawyer Reut Amit is one of twelve speakers at the upcoming TEDxWomensGastown symposium to champion personal power
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Free week-long online summit for women entrepreneurs features live sessions and advice from female CEOs
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra A bevy of films are on offer during the 35th annual Vancouver International Film Festival and here's why we want to see them…
By Alli Hayes @allihayes16 Zaleska jewellery has authentic inspiration and style, backed up by the sharp eyes of Sylvia Tennant and Danielle Noel
By Alli Hayes @allihayes16 Loose Lips archives the top quotes spoken at Vancouver's Mural Festival panel by the token female street artists
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Meet the boss behind SoapBox Creative Consulting, Kat Karpoff, who helps entrepreneurs find the right stride
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Brenda Wong is a bad ass boss lady who's been on the receiving end of skinned knees and bruised body parts as a…
By Alli Hayes @allihayes16 Loose Lips caught up with Stacey Forrester during Bass Coast to talk about the use of the Sanctuary and the Harm Reduction Series…
By Alli Hayes @allihayes16 Writer and festival-goer Alli Hayes gives us the low-down on the top 10 babe musicians at this year's Bass Coast
By Miranda Victoria Surrounded by beautiful floral arrangements in a brightly lit flower shop all day, many envy Alice de Crom's day job
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 The textile artist is offering Weaving 101 workshops that give new weavers the skills, tools, and inspiration to continue the craft from home
By Alli Hayes @allihayes16 Stand-up comedian Jen Kirkman talks faux fur, the humour in reality and being young women's "spirit animal"
By Jessie Hannah @jess_e_hannah Ladies Learning Code brings Tech Documentary CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap to Vancouver
By Claire Matthews @ce_matthews Newest release from Caitlin Press explores what it means to have breasts
By Brittany Tipady @yellowbird888 Program 3 presents a dynamic pallet of challenging work, complimented by supercharged athleticism of Ballet BC's impeccable dancers
Loose Lips Mag |
By Jessie Hannah @jess_e_hannah Rape is Real and Everywhere: A Comedy by Survivors brings healing and hilarity through a cross-country tour
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Ballet BC is capping off their sensational 30th Anniversary season with revived acts and Canadian premier
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Tucked away on Union Street, the Chinatown hub welcomes Vancouver sweat seekers and cultural elite
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Through yoga and self care-based retreats, Mazzerolle creates change in how women view confidence starting with youth
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Well-loved spin studio set to open its second location on the North Shore
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Women-centric and female directed films take hold at annual film festival in Vancouver
By Kat Karpoff @katkarpoff Original independent play 'Amsterdam' is a women's coming-of-age manifesto
By Loose Lips Magazine Staff @looselipsmag Networking and philanthropy take centre stage at all-ladypreneur panel at Hootsuite
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 The ladies behind Ellebox Co started their business with one simple question: "what do women really need?"
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Jaime Adams spearheads initiative to reconnect marginalized women to the outdoors
By Alli Hayes @allihayes16 Mimi Young takes beauty to the spiritual realm with botanical line
By Marissa Del Mistro @_not_marissa Stacey Forrester is making strides for Vancouverites, while acting as an inspiring leader along the way
By Katy Cobb Local pub event creates safe space for a spectrum of experiences
By Alli Hayes @allihayes16 Fuelling success comes in many forms at THRIVE, as Smith wishes to provide support and commitment for female artists.
By Aleksandra Golubovic @bigdeadrat While being memorable was no doubt instrumental in building up her clientele, Rempel has been honing her craft for over a decade, and…
By Loose Lips magazine @looselipsmag Michelle and Paisley Nahanee have created a modern-day platform for Indigenous businesses in Vancouver.
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Loose Lips Magazine's most anticipated moments in 2016, for GIRLS to women
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Anita Cheung has found the secret to making yoga fun.
Kat Karpoff |
By Kat Karpoff @katkarpoff Every Wednesday evening, Girl Jam, an all-female improv series, gets wild at Granville Island’s Improv Centre.
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Bringing together former Ballet BC member Crystal Pite, Belgian-born choreographer Stijn Celis, and Spanish choreographer Cayetano Soto, Molnar proves once again that Ballet…
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 This year is Ballet BC’s 30th anniversary season. A milestone for a company that has overcome a tumultuous history.
By Abby Wiseman @abbywiseman It’s 8 o’clock on a Thursday and a group of 20 people form a circle in a dark square across from the Holy…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 When most think of cabaret, what comes to mind are feather boas, sequins and Moulin Rouge, but the bold and beautiful Darlings Cabaret…
By Abby Wiseman @AbbyWiseman The photoshoot was not going to plan. It was supposed to be about clean lines and wild backgrounds with models dressed in Lululemon…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Lianne La Havas is a singer with the wisdom and the chops of a woman twice her age, but the 25-year-old songwriter isn’t…
By Kelsey Reimer @therealbabyreim The Biltmore was on fire, and deep in the blazing centre of it all was Lisa Leblanc, grinning.
Kat Karpoff |
By Kat Karpoff @KatKarpoff Contributor Kat Karpoff goes on a tasting tour of the Vancouver Fringe Festival, picking highlights of fest with a female lens. Here are…