Image from Rafiki premiering at VIFF this month.
By Loose Lips Mag
@looselipsmag
The start of 2019 was packed with films, performances, markets, and more. Continuing the trend, February has a full list of culture and womxn-focused events! Check out what’s happening in Vancouver this month.
This is the Point: “A play about love, sex, and disability. This is the Point is a joyous and unflinching portrait of four individuals whose lives have been shaped, in part, by cerebral palsy.”
Date: February 1 – 2
Time: 8:00 PM- 9:30 PM
Location: The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver. Find out more info here.
Annie: The Musical: Come out to watch this classic rendition of the plucky, curly-haired orphan Annie! This heartwarming story is the perfect start to February. Date: February 1 – 16
Time: Varies based on day
Location: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 Macpherson Avenue, Burnaby. Find out more about the show here.
Jingles and Sounds for Speaking to our Grandmothers: “Through a series of performances at the 2018 Seattle Art Fair, Hupfield and Vickers activated their [jingle] cone to explore its musical potential, communicate with each other, and converse with their grandmothers. This exhibition brings together documentation of the performances in Seattle, the jingle cone itself, and a new series of drawings made from the original performance costumes.”
Date: February 1 – March 16
Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Location: Fazakas Gallery, 688 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Fatale Fridays- All Ladyish Stand-Up Comedy: Grab some friends and check out Downtown Vancouver’s ONLY ongoing all-female-identifying and non-binary stand-up comedy showcase!
Date: February 1, 8, 15, and 22
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Comedy Basement at Goldies, 605 West Pender Street, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
Winter Wander 2019: This family fun event includes admission to: Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Maritime Museum, City of Vancouver Archives, and Vancouver Academy of Music! In addition, experience unique waterfront attractions and performances from Bard on the Beach and the Vancouver Academy of Music.
Date: February 2
Time: 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Location: Vanier Park, 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver. Find out more on their Facebook page.
The Human Library: The Human Library invites you to borrow a human and discover a life. Including a candid 20-minute one-on-one conversation, this event will open your eyes to the diversity of lived experience.
Date: February 2
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Library, Level 3, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver. Check it out here.
Paint with a Brush for a Flourishing Lunar New Year: “Join artist Meng Xiaoping as he talks about 6000-year-old Chinese brush painting and demonstrates the basic skills of using a Chinese calligraphy brush. Paint your first Chinese plum blossom for the upcoming Year of the Pig, a year of prosperity.”
Date: February 2
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Library, Rooms 919 and 920, Level 9, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver. Find out more on VPL’s website.
Fragile Forms: “Inspired by world-renowned Finnish theorist and architect Juhani Pallasmaa’s writings on architecture and the sensing body, MACHiNENOiSY’s most ambitious work to date is a site-specific, 360-degree contemporary dance performance tailored specifically for New Westminster’s iconic Anvil Centre. This adventurous piece brings together architecture; sound, visual and lighting design; and a team of extraordinary dancers from both Canada and Finland—all to stunning effect.”
Date: February 2 – 7
Time: 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM
Location: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster. Check it out here.
Improv for Moms: Are you a self-identifying mom who wants to explore improv? Come out for a fun dive into the joyful and delightful world of improv! With a sensitivity to the needs, wants, and perspectives of moms, this is an event not to be missed.
Date: February 2 – 23
Time: 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Location: Little Mountain Gallery, 195 East 26th, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
Fill-A-Bag Vintage Clothing Sale: Come out to shop for vintage clothes galore! Clothing will be sold for $20 per bag for as much as you can fit. Find a large collection of single stitch printed t-shirts, denim jackets, jeans, ’60s dresses, dresses, pants, blouses, purses, shoes, etc!
Date: February 3
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: The Ellis Building, 1024 Main Street, Vancouver. Check it out here.
Cannery Farmers’ Market at Gulf of Georgia Cannery: Check out Steveston’s very own market, packed with fresh, handmade goods, vendors, community groups, crafted products, and more. As a bonus, admission to the museum is free on market days!
Date: Select Sundays through to April 28; February 3 and 17
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond. Find out more about the event here.
Rafiki: As part of Black History Month at Vancity Theatre, Rafiki tells the story of queer romance. Initially banned in Kenya for its LGBT portrayal, the movie went on to win a Supreme Court case against the country’s anti-LGBT legislation.
Date: February 4
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Vancouver International Film Festival, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Yoga and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Are you interested in both mindfulness and social change? Do you love yoga? Join in for an exploration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through the practice of yoga.
Date: February 6
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: BC Council for International Cooperation, 550-425 Carrall Street, Vancouver. Find out more on their event page.
Betty Slumber Party: The slumber party of your dreams is here (minus the actual sleeping over piece)! Check out Betty’s Slumber Party for a #selfcare panel, meditation, snacks, face masks, journalling, hair braiding, tea, and more!
Date: February 7
Time: 6:30 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: Werklab, 1275 Venables Street, Suite 290, Vancouver. Find out more here.
A Musical Evening in Support of Wet’suwet’en: Come out for an all-ages evening of music benefiting the Wet’suwet’en in their fight for their territory.
Date: February 8
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Location: LanaLou’s, 362 Powell Street, Vancouver. Find out about the event here.
Edge of the Knife: “Shot entirely on the remote, beautiful BC island of Haida Gwaii, Edge of the Knife (SGaawaay K’uuna), is the first feature-length narrative film spoken entirely in the Haida language – one that is so endangered, with less than 20 fluent speakers, that a dialect coach was needed. Set in the 19th century, the film follows protagonist Adiits’ii, who is mentally and physically pushed to the brink of survival and becomes the supernatural being Gaagiixiid/Gaagiid – the Haida Wildman.”
Date: February 9
Time: 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: The Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver. Check it out here.
Love Is Greater Than- An Evening in Support of Youth: “LOVE – it’s greater than just about anything. On February 12, a diverse group of youth storytellers and members of Vancouver’s creative community will share their tales about the transformative power of love.”
Date: February 12
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Location: The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street, Vancouver. See the event page here.
Don’t Be Nice: “A team of young New York City Slam Poets finds its voice as it competes for the National Championship during the summer of 2016. This inspiring competition documentary doesn’t mess with a tried-and-tested formula, but it shoots off verbal fireworks with tremendous energy and conviction.”
Date: February 12
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Vancouver International Film Festival, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
African Fashion and Arts Movement Vancouver: Mixing African Fashion and arts, this a must see show this year. African designers from the lower mainland and various parts of Canada are collaborating to showcase the best of Africa’s emerging fashion talent.
Date: February 16
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. Check it out here.
Tea and Stories with Cease Wyss – Vancouver Anti-Racism Arts Fest: Check out this tea blending workshop featuring local dried herbs, take-home packages, and Indigenous teachings about natural medicine.
Date: February 19
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: 3690 Vanness Avenue, Vancouver. Find out more about the event here.
Cartems Annual Wedding Mingler: Head out to Cartems Kitsilano location for an evening of specialty treats, local vendors, and inspiration for your big day! Expect a full array of food, beverages, gowns, calligraphy, candles, decor, photography, and more.
Date: February 21
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Cartems Donuts, 3040 West Broadway, Vancouver. Find free tickets on Eventbrite.
Battle of the Brush: “Greatest of All Time”: “The Battle of the Brush is a live painting competition where multiple teams of artists compete in a time-limited competition before their spontaneous collective works are displayed and voted on by local art lovers and people in attendance.”
Date: February 22
Time: 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Melanin Mixer Volume 2: “A night dedicated to women of colour. A celebration. An appreciation. A showcase.” Join Werklab for a night to remember. The night will begin with a Shapes and Sounds session by Desiree Dawson, followed by a panel discussion compromised of local WOC.
Date: February 23
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Werklab Inc., 1275 Venables Street, Suit 290, Vancouver. Thinking of going, check it out here.
Eastside Flea Spring Markets: Have you missed flea markets this past winter? Well, they’re back! This spring, bi-weekly markets are returning to Eastside Studios.
Date: February 23 – 24
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 550 Malkin Avenue, Vancouver. Check out their event page here.
Ballet BC – Program 2: Come out and celebrate a captivating evening of dance. With Jorma Elo’s 1st Flash return, the world premiere of Adi Salant, and the poetic Solo Echo by Crystal Pite, this will be a performance to remember.
Date: February 28, March 1, and March 2
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 600 Block Hamilton Street, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
Kristi and Brittany are the co-founders and co-editors of Loose Lips Mag. Together with intern Tayvie, they’re building their feminist media empire—leaving the patriarchy, charcuterie boards and empty bottles of wine in their wake. Loose Lips Media is grateful to operate on the unceded Coast Salish territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
