The Marquee: November 2023
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this November, 2023.
Loose Lips Magazine
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this November, 2023.
Brittany Tiplady |
Popstar is Shraya’s first foray into the world of television. As a celebrated author and artist, she welcomed the collaborative nature of TV.
Brittany Tiplady |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this October, 2023.
Emma Devin (they/them) |
In this month's Ask A Doula, a parent-to-be has feelings about finding out their baby's sex
Kristi Alexandra |
As far as multi-hyphenate artists are concerned, Jayli Wolf seems to do it all. Wolf is a JUNO-nominated Indigenous (Anishinaabe/Cree) and Queer musician, poet, producer, filmmaker, and…
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this September, 2023.
Avneet Takhar |
Safety violations at the Mount Pleasant apartment building included broken smoke detectors in suites, blocked fire exits in the parkade, expired fire extinguishers, live combustible wires and…
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
Edzi’u explores an “early imagined world where each different impact of colonization enters into a Potlatch setting.”
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…
Bhagyashree Chatterjee |
Queer as Funk performs at the Commodore Ballroom on August 4 for Vancouver’s annual pride weekend.
Bhagyashree Chatterjee |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this July, 2023.
Alli Hayes |
B.C.’s own Bass Coast Festival is set to kick off on July 7, marking its 15th year as a music and arts festival.
Jacqueline Salomé |
Like any union bid, Martineau’s was born of a plea for better working conditions, starting with a living wage.
Jamie-Leigh Gonzales |
While acknowledging that not everyone will experience parenthood — perhaps from no desire to have kids or because of very real barriers — I still have to…
Carly Butler |
De-colonial people and parents will change this world if we let them. We are playing the long game, and the only ones who don’t want us to…
Emma Devin (they/them) |
Doula Care Collective Brood takes questions from pregnant-curious people in the first installment of their column: Ask A Doula.
Sarah Sahagian |
The taboo of parenting without a car is so ingrained that my loved ones worried about the very idea of me raising a kid without a vehicle…
Stacey McLachlan |
Exclusive pumping was the best parenting decision I could have possibly made — and one that honestly felt downright revolutionary.
Bhagyashree Chatterjee |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this June, 2023.
Brittany Tiplady |
My relationship to this blanket is my little fuck you to the pressure of growing up.
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…
Kristi Alexandra |
Filmmaker Ava Maria Safai lays bare a truth about women’s freedoms internationally with her short film, ZIP
Romila |
Everyone can trace their personal lineage back to people who were revolutionary, your job is to pick that up and bring it to present.
Jacqueline Salomé |
How a grassroots campaign led BC to become the first Canadian jurisdiction to offer universal contraception coverage and a shining star for health and gender equity.
Kristi Alexandra |
We talked to users and practitioners of psychedelic therapy to find out why this mode of therapy yields results.
Lakeisha Goedluck |
It’s important that we share our stories as Black women because words are the sutures that hold us together, despite the fact that society routinely tries to…
Kimberly Sunder |
Many of us are now actively creating a life for ourselves that looks vastly different from our ancestors before us. It is a revolutionary movement in radical…
Bhagyashree Chatterjee |
From concerts and exhibits to talks and workshops, there's something for everyone who wants to celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Vancouver.
Kristi Alexandra |
The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this May, 2023.
Kristi Alexandra |
Homemaker seems to mark a different kind of coming-of-age story: one that grapples with parenthood, domesticity, and the value we place on careers and caretaking.
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.
Aly Laube |
Shelda Kastor moved to the Downtown Eastside after being priced out of the West End and “hit rock bottom” there — but she also found a community…
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee November is looking up, y'all! Here is some recent good news
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag According to StatsCan, 80 per cent of domestic violence incidents are male to female, showing a disproportionate need to assist women specifically
Carlie Blume |
By Carlie Blume @carliejblume These are the experiences that most accurately describe the true experience of motherhood
Julian Jamie |
By Julian Jamie @julianjamie Here are a few ideas, from a mom, to support local business this Mother’s Day
Kate Belton |
By Kate Belton @k8beee Maybe this time of great uncertainty can also be a time of great reckoning for you
Carlie Blume |
By Carlie Blume @carliejblume When it comes down to it, supporting new and established artists is the driving force behind all she does
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 An essay on boobs, boys, and sexuality
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
Nikki Sanchez |
By Nikki Sanchez @nikkilaes Combining critical awareness with purchasing power allows you to support the diversity and equity initiatives you are passionate about
Pippa Johnstone |
By Pippa Johnstone @pippajohnstone We wanted to highlight some incredible womxn who are making their mark in the podcasting world
Kate Belton |
By Kate Belton @k8beee On March 19th I received a Facebook message from an acquaintance of mine asking to hike the West Coast Trail. So I had…
Alli Hayes |
By Alli Hayes @bunnie604 What has made this small-scale festival in the Nicola Valley so cherished by music lovers near and far after 11 years? Season after…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee School is out and vacation is here! Enjoy Vancouver's summer festivities with our monthly roundup of events
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…
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…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag KITH+Common, a Vancouver-based consulting company, is making space for others to truly come as they are. We chat with its founder, Jessie…
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Needing a pick-me-up? Check out this compilation of recent feel-good news stories
Erin Davidson | @erin.e.davidson
By Erin Davidson @erin.e.davidson I learned that the alternative to a comparative method of self-esteem comes out of a habit of relating to yourself in a kinder…
Tayvie Van Eeuwen |
By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee A Happy Place, a new space to share little bits of sunshine in a dark and often overwhelming world
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @Looselipsmag Farewell snow! The spring is in full swing and Vancouver is bustling with events
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…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Beauty and the Beast opens to Vancouver audiences on Wednesday, December 5 on the Stanley Industrial Alliance stage
Seryna Myers |
By Seryna Myers @serynamyers As we make our way to the end of the year, there’s a desire to tie up loose ends and bring closure to…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra When it comes to women’s health, there’s no topic sexier than sex itself. So, if you’re a Vancouverite with an interest in reading…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 My quest for health is still ongoing. I’m angry that I was not believed, and I’m angry that my very real pain—and very…
Alli Hayes |
By Alli Hayes @bunnie604 After a decade of a fuck-you-very-much mentality, vulnerable lyrics and genre fusing, Lily Allen graced Vancouver on the last stop of her No…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra From all appearances at her show at The Vogue, velvet-voiced Jill Barber is everybody's darling—but she's definitely not your babe
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 I booked a nude portrait session with Vancouver artist, Tori Swanson, as part of her Talk To Me Naked series. But what was…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @Looselipsmag Summer is here and the city is buzzing with festivals, outdoor cinemas, markets, and more. Here’s what’s happening in July
Nicole Gaudet |
By Nicole Gaudet @nicgaudet I decided to take the leap and bought a Diva Cup. Here’s why I’m never switching back
Alex Duncan |
By Alex Duncan @anarmyofhearts As a Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Herbalist, her practice is rooted in methods that are intrinsically in tune with nature, emphasizing the use…
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Open up your Google Cal! Here's what's happening in June
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
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…
Alli Hayes |
By Alli Hayes @bunnie604 An ambient, unforgettable voice. Charlotte Day Wilson celebrates her Stone Woman Tour on her first stop in Vancouver
Andrea Loewen |
By Andrea Loewen @andreaxuaxua A monthly round up of Resistance Research, including quotes, news, analysis, inspiration, and action items. Let’s break this regime down into actionable items…
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…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Fill your feed with these 10 female illustrators that rock my world on the daily
Andrea Loewen |
By Andrea Loewen @andreaxuaxua 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…
Alex Duncan |
Photos and interview by Alex Duncan @adiduncan In the music scene, Ball is most known for her leading role in Hey Ocean! However, in mid-2017, she released…
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…
Andrea Loewen |
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 take it down,…
Andrea Loewen |
By Andrea Loewen @andreaxuaxua A monthly round up of Resistance Research, including quotes, news, analysis, inspiration, and action items. Let’s break this regime down into actionable items…
Andrea Javor |
By Andi Astre @mystic_sandwich What does November's astrological shift portend for you? Resident astrologist at Gastown’s The Good Spirit and now Loose Lips, Mystic Sandwich, charts the…
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 May you be triggered, or empowered, or saddened or strengthened, we are here
Kate Belton |
By Kate Belton @k8beee Shit gets real. Need some advice yourself? Send in your question to submissions@looselipsmag.com
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Loose Lips Magazine was created with the intention of elevating our fellow women, not taking up space where our fellow women ought…
Andrea Loewen |
By Andrea Loewen @andreaxuaxua 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…
Sarine Gulerian |
By Sarine Gulerian @SarineGulerian Although women now have the opportunity to crack jokes on stage and be the headliners, this unfunny issue highlights the fact that although we…
Samantha Lego |
By Samantha Lego @samanthalego Now that ski season is over and the summer surge hasn’t yet kicked off, it’s the perfect time to head up the Sea-to-Sky…
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
Brittany Tiplady |
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 The tug of war on this topic is a never ending battle: feminism and marriage, is it possible to have both?
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…
Kristi Alexandra |
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra We got it from our mamas. As two ladies who run a feminist magazine, leading a group of warrior writer women who each…
Jess Procter |
By Jess Procter @north_west_jess//@thenewprocters Warning: this birth story will not bring tears to your eyes
Loose Lips Mag |
By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag “Send me a pic and I’ll draw dem titters,” Emily Brown- The Tit Store CEO
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…
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 Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag With feminism on the rise, self-identifying women are finding new ways to smash the patriarchy Leslie Knoppe style
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 Megan Renaud @meganbrigette My mental health, as I saw it, was definitely not as important as the trauma my family had endured.
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 Larenna Page @larennadrawingthings New Zealand social artist illustrates 11 awkward thoughts and moments that might ring true to you this season
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 Marissa Del Mistro @_not_marissa Loose Lips created a map that highlights the safe spaces around Vancouver that offer gender neutral facilities
By Juliana Bergstrom @julianabergstrom Graphic designer by day, frontwoman by night: Alexis Young has made her dreams a reality
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 Jenny Lea and Tee Krispil are the collaborative bond behind future-soul group IMUR
Samantha Lego |
By Samantha Lego @samanthalego In true Vancouver fashion, here is a compiled list of outdoorsy date ideas to help break the ice. Not literally though, that’s for…
By Jess Procter @thenewprocters You buy local. You eat local. Why don’t you name local? Luckily I did the work for you, mining our fine city for…
By Samantha Lego @samanthalego Having your period brings up a whole new set of challenges while travelling. So if you’re expecting a period on your next backpacking…
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 With solid core values built around low sugar, B.C. sourced food, EAST VAN JAM is now garnishing the shelves of markets, coffee shops…
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
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 Juliana Bergstrom @julianabergstrom Sole Girls creates running programs to help bolster self-esteem and leadership skills for young girls
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?"
Laura Collins |
By Laura Collins @lauradcollins A city that’s still defining its fashion identity needs an Eco Fashion Week, founder Myriam Laroche says
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 The areola tattoo clinic at Eagle Ridge Hospital provides normalcy for post-mastectomy breast cancer survivors
By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Jaime Adams spearheads initiative to reconnect marginalized women to the outdoors
Juliana Bergstrom |
By Juliana Bergstrom @julianabergstrom Homestyle French and Vietnamese cuisine goes brunch
Alli Hayes |
Cabrito brunch turns traditional tapas on their head By Alli Hayes@allihayes16 Where: Cabrito (2270 Commercial Drive) Hair of the dog: Signature Caesars, of course. They were loaded…
By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 The unique quality behind Ellesmere is the drive to create pieces that bring out the organic beauty in women
By Laura Collins @lauracollins A single girl's guide to navigating through the bounty of men and rubbers
By Katy Cobb Local pub event creates safe space for a spectrum of experiences
By Jess Procter @north_west_jess While waiting tables may sound laughably easy, if you’re a server, you know the truth
By Sarah Foot Hating your body is like dragging around ankle chains. Pointless, frustrating, constant and, beyond all else, exhausting. Yet, we live in a culture that…
By Alli Hayes @allihayes16 Fuelling success comes in many forms at THRIVE, as Smith wishes to provide support and commitment for female artists.
Cassidy Scott |
By Cassidy Scott @cass.scott There are definitely some nights where a cup of tea and a piece of fruit is definitely not going to cut it and…
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…
Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Les Chausettes singer Jovana Golubovic goes solo on the side with new single "Where I’m Going"
Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Vancouver-based jazz singer gets Juno nod with This Bitter Earth
By Loose Lips magazine @looselipsmag Michelle and Paisley Nahanee have created a modern-day platform for Indigenous businesses in Vancouver.
Elizabeth Barr @elizabethbarr This year for Valentine's Day, I decided to gift some of the special people in my life with an excuse to go ahead and…
By Elizabeth Barr @elizabethbarr Download these free PDF printables and add some quick wit to your Valentine's Day gift.
By Loose Lips Magazine @looselipsmag Upscale co-working space on the North Shore says Work Close, Think Far
By Jess Procter @north_west_jess Thirty isn’t old. While I’m excited to be entering a decade with some financial and emotional security, I also experience pretty frequent reminders…
Juliana Bergstrom |
By Juliana Bergstrom @julianabergstrom Get back on track with this hearty and healthy lemon rosemary roasted chicken with a side salad and veggies.
By Elizabeth Barr @elizabethbarr Instead of stuffing your present in a gift bag or getting it gift-wrapped at the mall – try some of these new ideas…
By Marissa Del Mistro From backing bassist to solo songstress, Louise Burns navigates feminine identity in the music industry
Claire Desmarais |
By Claire Desmarais @claireydes Hominess redefined.
Kristi Alexandra |
Vancouver’s folksy, neo-soul queen isn’t afraid to tell the truth. There’s a bit of hard truth and earned honesty written into Frazey Ford’s sophomore album Indian Ocean.…
By Leah Scheitel @leahschei My obsession with dating shows began when I was recovering from oral surgery. Then I ended up being on TV.
Yogi entrepreneur learns to trust the process By Juliana Bergstrom @julianabergstrom
By Samantha Lego @SamanthaLego Being in great shape was one of the worst things to ever happen to me.
Abby Wiseman |
By Abby Wiseman @AbbyWiseman I’m Abby and I like to cook– hence the name of this section.