By Loose Lips Mag
@looselipsmag
It’s time to soak up the last bit of summer! Check out what the city has to offer.
A Seat At The Table: This exhibition, at Museum of Vancouver and the Hon Hsing Building in Chinatown, explores historical and contemporary stories of Chinese Canadians in BC and their struggles for belonging. It looks to food and restaurant culture as an entry point to feature stories that reveal the great diversity of immigrant experience and of the communities immigrants develop.
Date: Until January 2022
Location: Museum of Vancouver, tickets here.
Imagine Van Gogh: Imagine Van Gogh, is an exhibition where one can admire The Starry Night, Irises and Sunflowers, or be drawn into the intimacy of his Bedroom in Arles. An experience that brings viewers to the heart of its images, Imagine Van Gogh is accompanied by the music of the great composers Saint-Saëns, Mozart, Bach, Delibes and Satie.
Date: Until September 7
Location: Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre. Tickets here.
Arctic Voices: Until August 31, visit Science World for a riveting, interactive exhibition on the world’s northernmost biome. Enjoy an immersive experience of the beautiful Arctic landscape through its diverse voices: its people, ecology, wildlife, and way of life.
Date: Until August 31
Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
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
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM Daily
Location: The Museum of Anthropology, 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver. Buy tickets, here.
UBC Farmer’s Market: Welcome back to Vancouver’s only multi-vendor farmers’ market! This go-to destination features certified organic and farm-fresh produce, fruits, herbs, and free-range eggs from the UBC Farm, in addition to local vendors with baked goods, alcohol, prepared foods, and more.
Date: June 5-November 27
Time: Saturdays from 10 AM- 2 PM and Tuesdays from 4-6 PM
Location: UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver. Find out more, here.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival: It’s time to take a stroll in nature with the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival! Featuring 42 varieties of Sunflowers, 50 varieties of Dahlias, and 8 varieties of Gladiolas, this event is not to be missed.
Date: Until September 6
Time: Varies based on day, check website for details.
Location: 41310 Yale Road, Chilliwack.
Richmond Sunflower Festival: Enjoy a magical 20-acre field of over 90 different types of Sunflowers, Dahlias, Gladiolas and Wild Flowers at Richmond Sunflower Festival! This classic family farm includes food trucks, yoga classes in the Dahlia fields, and more.
Date: Until early September
Time: Weekends and holidays: 9 AM- 7 PM (last entry); weekdays: 10 AM- 7 PM (last entry)
Location: 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond. More info, here.
INDIGIFEST: “The 2021 virtual INDIGIFEST features 18 uniquely talented emerging, midstream and established Indigenous artists on four consecutive Thursdays in August. You can access and watch the specially filmed concerts right on this website! Following the successful inaugural INDIGIFEST in 2019, this free event, offers an opportunity to share and celebrate diverse Indigenous music from across British Columbia with performances from the Kwadacha Nation in Fort Ware to the Nuučaan̓uł (Nuu-chah-nulth) territory on Vancouver Island.”
Date: August 5, 12, 19, and 26
Time: 7 PM
Location: Virtual
Robson Street Outdoor Summer Market: Say hello to Robson’s first-ever outdoor summer market! Made in partnership with Fall for Local Markets, this event will feature local makers, artisans, and food trucks.
Date: August 7, 14, 21, and 28
Time: 11:30 AM- 4:30 PM
Location: 700 Bute Street (between Robson Street and Eihu Lane), Vancouver. Learn more, here.
Vancouver Story Slam: Check out Vancouver Story Slam, where ten storytellers share original stories!
Date: August 10-11
Time: Tune in anytime between 5 PM August 10 and 5 PM August 11
Location: Virtual
Vancouver Queer Film Festival: Out On Screen’s 33rd annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF), takes place virtually this summer. Curated by Artistic Director Anoushka Ratnarajah and Festival Programmer Nya Lewis, the theme of this year’s Festival is ‘Longing’, and many films touch upon the most urgent social and political issues affecting queer, trans and Two-Spirit people around the world, as well as universal themes of love, loss, and legacy.
Dates: August 12 – 22
Location: Online! Tickets and Passes are available online at www.queerfilmfestival.ca.
DOXA Outdoor Summer Screenings: Join DOXA in celebrating local documentary talent! Enjoy free documentary screenings in the beautiful outdoors this summer. For a full list of screenings, please visit their website.
Date: August 12 and 13
Time: 8:30-10:30 PM, screenings start at 9 PM
Location: Vancouver Public Library South Plaza (corner of Robson and Homer)
Expressions of Reclamation – Fabric Designs with Kaija Heitland: “Kaija Heitland is a Vancouver-based tattooer, beadworker and fabric artist from the Cowichan Valley Métis Nation. Her designs showcase the unique patterns, arts, culture, and history of her people. Her company, Indigenous Nouveau, brings greater visibility for her people in British Columbia. Join Kaija online as she shares her design process and watch her incorporate Indigenous values into all aspects of her fabric production!”
Date: August 12
Time: 12 PM
Location: Online—live-streamed via the Art Council of New Westminster’s Facebook page.
Alternative Drag Show: Take a sip and enjoy some alternative drag! This show will showcase a cast of trans and non-binary performers, including PM, Rose Butch, Hotmale Dotcom, Mx Bukuru, and Rogue.
Date: August 13
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: 2015 Main Street, Laneway Entrance, Vancouver. Find tickets on Eventbrite.
Vancouver Foodster Tasting Tour: Celebrate and explore Downtown’s cafes and restaurants with Vancouver Foodster! Each stop will include a tasting plate or drink, with six establishments to try.
Date: August 21
Time: 1-5 PM
Location: Learn more about the afternoon’s route, here.
Vintage Expo 2021: Granville Flea presents Vancouver’s largest vintage event of the year! Drop-by for the best in consignment goods, toys, and collectables.
Date: August 22
Time: 10 AM- 6 PM
Location: The Beaumont Studios, 316 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver. More info, here.
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.
