Photo of Mina Mercury.
By Loose Lips Mag
@looselipsmag
Somehow, someway, we made it to November and that’s something to celebrate. Check out what’s happening in Vancouver, digitally and in-person, this month.
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: July 16 – April 11, 2021
Time: During gallery hours
Location: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver.
Vancouver Fringe Festival: The Fringe is back! Take advantage of staggered events happening from October into the winter.
Date: October 29- November 8; November 26- December 6
Time: Varies based on event
Location: In-person and online. Find the full lineup, here.
Online- DIY Kombucha: Learn how to make your own nutritious fermented beverages from Andrea Potter, author of DIY Kombucha- Sparkling Homebrews Made Easy.
Date: November 3
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Virtual
Digital Fracture- VOICES: “Through gesture, recorded audio, and visual media, Digital Fracture: VOICES asks us to step away from the screen and to transition into a deeper self-awareness and connection.”
Date: November 3, 7, and 8
Time: November 3 and 7, 7-8 PM; November 8, 3-4 PM
Location: Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver. Find tickets, here.
November Beer Pairing Dinner: Enjoy an elevated dining experience in the heart of Stanley Park, including a four course meal, with hand-crafted beers.
Date: November 5
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Stanley Park Brewing, 8901 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver. Find tickets, here.
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
Vancouver Story Slam- November: Watch as ten storytellers share original stories, hoping for a chance to win cash prizes and a spot in story slam’s annual championship.
Date: November 10-11
Time: Tune in anytime between 5 PM November 10 and 5 PM November 11
Location: Virtual
2020 Zero Waste Conference: “For 10 years, the Zero Waste Conference has been at the forefront of Canada’s circular economy journey, offering participants a curated program of local and global thought leaders who share their insights and inspirations about circular economy success stories and waste prevention innovations.”
Date: November 13
Time: 8:30 AM- 4 PM
Location: Virtual
Fatale Fridays: The city’s only weekly live comedy show featuring hilarious local female, femme and non-binary stand-up comedians, alongside touring pro headliners.
Date: November 13
Time: 7:30-8:45 PM
Location: Keto Caveman Cafe, 605 W Pender Street, Vancouver. Find out more, here.
Craft & Bake Fair: “Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, get a bite of delicious food, and enjoy your holiday shopping at the 20th annual Craft Fair at the Nikkei Centre!”
Date: November 13-15; 20-22; 27-29 and December 4-6; 11-13
Time: 10 AM- 5 PM
Location: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Register, here.
The Neighbourhood Pop-Up, No. 1: Come out and shop local slow fashion accessories, ceramics, vegan skincare products, jewelry, dry flowers, collage artwork, soy candles, and more! *Mask mandatory
Date: November 14
Time: 10 AM- 7 PM
Location: 348 Water Street, Vancouver. Find out more, here.
Pasta Making Class- Lasagne: “Come to the Centre and join Chef and Pasta Master extraordinaire at the restaurant Nightingale, Sergio Cinti, as he unlocks the secrets of lasagne in an intimate, hands-on class.”
Date: November 16
Time: 1-4 PM and 5-9 PM
Location: IL CENTRO Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver. Register, here.
Printmaking & Pinot Series: This popular series is back by demand! Explore various printmaking techniques with expert instructors. *Supplies and wine included in ticket price
Date: November 18
Time: 6:30-9:30 PM
Location: Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. Sign up, here.
Vancouver Gemstone Jewellery Show: Find thousands of unique gemstone pieces to add to your (or your friend’s) collection!
Date: November 20-22
Time: Varies based on day
Location: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver. Facebook event page, here.
Canada’s Virtual Drag Show- Impersonation Edition: Join Mina Mercury and 16 other drag performers from across the nation as they put on their best impersonations.
Date: November 21
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Facebook live
Decolonizing 101 by Grace Club: “What is Decolonizing? And why does it matter? This is your invitation to come explore this question. This will be an unforgettable online workshop guided by Ta7taliya Michelle Nahanee, Squamish of Decolonizing Practices (@decolonizefirst) and Jacqueline Jennings, Mixed Heritage, Cree, Anishinaabe, Metis, and settler descent.”
Date: November 30
Time: 7-9:30 PM
Location: Virtual
Kristi and Brittany are the co-founders and co-editors of Loose Lips Mag. Together with junior social media coordinator and writer 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 Nation.
