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By Loose Lips Mag
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Inaction: Inaction by Brendan Fernandes addresses the continuing issue of violence against queer and racialized bodies. Taking inspiration from the social-political uprisings of 2020, the gallery is a timely reflection of modern-day society.
Date: Until April 3, 2021
Time: Varies
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond. Find out more, here.

To Speak with a Golden Voice Exhibit: Many people associate the works of Bill Reid with the recognizable style of Northwest Coast Indigenous art. The Haida goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, broadcaster, mentor, and community activist has created a monumental legacy—one that is being honoured in To Speak With a Golden Voice, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art’s latest exhibit. Read more in our preview, here.
Date: Until April 11, 2021
Time: During gallery hours
Location: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver.

A Future for Memory: Art and Life After the Great East Japan Earthquake: To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2011 triple disaster that saw a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown hit the eastern region of Japan, this exhibition will be an important opportunity for those of us living in Canada to consider the impact of natural disasters — as the coast of BC is at risk from potentially major earthquakes and tsunamis.
Dates: Until September 5, 2021
Times: 10 AM – 5 PM Daily
Location: The Museum of Anthropology (6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC)

Indigenous Women Rise Drum Circle: “Rise up and join us in the Indigenous Women Rise Drum Circle! We invite Indigenous women of all nations and all ages to come share their songs and healing energy. Bring your drum, or just bring your presence!” *Indigenous ancestry required
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Virtual, please register via their online form

Black Women in Film-Watch Party: Join in for the Vancouver Public Library’s latest online film series! Chat with other audience members through an interactive platform, with a Q&A and discussion forum at the end.
Date: April 1 and 30
Film List:
April 1 – Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami
April 30 – The Revival: Black Lesbian Poets and Feminist Thinkers
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Online

Brendan Fernandes in Conversation with Inaction Dancers: As a kick-off for the Inaction video performance, artist Brendan Fernandes and dancers Kiara Benn, Charles Gowin and Rachel Meyer will join for a discussion of the production.
Date: April 3
Time: 1-2 PM
Location: Zoom. Register, here.

Riley Park Farmers Market: Find 70+ farms and producers, along with food and coffee trucks. #SupportLocal
Date: April 3, 10, 17, and 24
Time: 10 AM- 2 PM
Location: 50 East 30th Avenue and Ontario Street. Find out more, here.

Hastings Farmers Market: Find 35+ farms and producers, along with food and coffee trucks. #SupportLocal
Date: April 4, 11, 17, and 25
Time: 10 AM- 2 PM
Location: Hastings Park Farmers Market, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver. More info, here.

Alexandra Morton-The Fight to Save Wild Salmon: “Come hear biologist and activist Alexandra Morton discuss her new book, Not on My Watch, where she tells the story of her 30-year fight against big business and government corruption to save British Columbia’s wild salmon. She will appear in conversation with journalist Emilee Gilpin, who is the managing editor of IndigiNews.”
Date: April 7
Time: 7-8 PM
Location: Zoom. Register, here.

Discover Cedar Bark Weaving with Giihlgiigaa and Kung Jaadee: “Using Western Red Cedar bark, Giihlgiigaa practises traditional techniques to create works of Northwest Coast art such as traditional and contemporary hats, baskets, bracelets and more. Listen to Giihlgiigaa tell the story of how he became a weaver, and chat about the history and techniques of working with cedar bark.”
Date: April 9
Time: 12-1 PM
Location: Online

Grace Club x Book Club: Join Grace Club for their first virtual book club discussing Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski.
Date: April 11
Time: 7 PM
Location: Virtual. Register, here.

More Than Dance, We Are A Movement: “The film marks the 20th anniversary of Toronto-based interdisciplinary innovators SkyPerformance-showcasing excerpts of their award-winning work and the remarkable story of their rise to one of the world’s most prolific and celebrated Indigenous performance creators. Playing out over three distinct parts, the 58-minute film will feature the exhilarating work Trace, interviews with Executive and Artistic DirectorSandra Larondeand her company of collaborators, and Miigis- an exploration of unique connections to land and water, the environment and conservation.”
Date: April 14-20
Location: Streaming online

In Conversation With Fariha Róisín: Like A Bird: BIPOC Foods Van will be sitting down with Fariha Róisín to discuss her book, Like A Bird (a story about a young South Asian woman who is sexually assaulted) and her journey as a Muslim, South Asian, queer writer. This exclusive chat will feature a live excerpt of Like A Bird and questions opened to the audience.
Date: April 15
Time: 4:30-5:30 PDT
Location: Online, tickets here.

Exhibition: Nicholas Tay-Amateur Cartography: Explore Amateur Cartography—a visual exploration of immigrant identity.
Date: April 17-May 24
Time: Varies
Location: Massy Books, 229 East Georgia Street, Vancouver. Read more, here.

Art Connects | Pictures of Past and Present with Emmy Lee Wall and Grant Arnold: Join Vancouver Art Gallery as Grant Arnold, Audain Curator of British Columbia Art, and Emmy Lee Wall, Executive Director of Capture Photography Festival, as they look through photography from the permanent collection Pictures and Promises.
Date: April 20
Time: 6 PM
Location: Zoom

Art Connects | Diversity Reads with Cicely Belle Blain and Coral Santana: “Join us for a special live broadcast of the Diversity Reads Podcast, hosted by Afro-Latina writer, producer, activist and UBC Film Studies student Coral Santana and featuring special guests Cicely Belle Blain, activist and founder of Black Lives Matter Vancouver, and Stephanie Bokenfohr, Public Programs Coordinator at the Vancouver Art Gallery. In this conversation, we will discuss “Girl, Woman, Other” by Bernardine Evaristo. Themes explored in the novel allow for discussions around relationships, race, identity and ancestry, as well as the structures of storytelling and LGBTQA+ representation.”
Date: April 29
Time: 4 PM
Location: Online

Also this month:  Arts Umbrella is celebrating the grand opening of their brand new state-of-the-art school facility, The New Limitless, this month. They are taking over the South Building of the former Emily Carr University of Art + Design on Granville Island, becoming Canada’s new anchor arts education institution serving young people across North America through industry-leading distance learning. 

Kristi and Brittany are the co-founders and co-editors of Loose Lips Mag. Together, they’re building their feminist media empire—leaving the patriarchy, charcuterie boards and empty bottles of wine in their wake. The monthly Marquee column is compiled with the help of Tayvie Van Eeuwen. Loose Lips Media is grateful to operate on the unceded Coast Salish territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.