Feature image courtesy of the 2017 We for She Conference
By Loose Lips mag
@looselipsmag
Winter is fast approaching and showcasing all the warm and cozy events Vancouver has to offer. Check out this month’s collection of festivities, popups, and exhibits right here in the city!
Eastside Flea Markets: Find vendors, food trucks, deejays, happy hour specials, community vibes, and more at Eastside Studio’s fall edition market.
Date: Every other weekend; November 3-4 and 17-18
Time: 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Location: The Eastside Flea, 550 Malkin Avenue, Vancouver. Visit the Facebook page for more info.
Marking the Infinite- Contemporary Women Artists from Aboriginal Australia: This exhibition of all women artists will feature nine leading Aboriginal women who are revered matriarchs and artists from remote areas of Australia. “Marking the Infinite displays contemporary artworks steeped in cultural traditions that are specific to each artist and their communities, while also speaking to universal themes of our shared existence — revealing the continued relevance of Indigenous knowledge in the 21st century.”
Date: November 1- March 31
Time: See the UBC MOA website for more info.
Location: UBC Museum of Anthropology, 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver.
Ballet BC- Program 1: The 2018/19 season opens with an evening of riveting works. Come out and see Vancouver’s incredible artistic talent this November!
Date: November 1-3
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 600 Block Hamilton Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
22nd Annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival: #VAFF is back for its 22nd annual celebration of Asian diaspora and diversity in film. Featuring 35 films, 13 film programs, 4 parties, and 2 industry panels, don’t miss this exciting weekend!
Date: November 1-4
Time: See specific dates and times here
Location: Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas, 88 West Pender, 3rd Floor, Vancouver.
Queer Poetry Night: “Come share your most personal piece or read your favourite one! Hear others read pieces from popular queer writers, chat and socialize with other passionate writers and bookworms.”
Date: November 2
Time: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: Photobox Vancouver, 233-515 West Pender Street, Vancouver. See here for more details.
Archive- Consignment Warehouse Sale: Shop from thousands of pre-loved items from apparel, accessories, and shoes! Come and help Vancouver create a sustainable system for apparel.
Date: November 2-3
Time: Friday VIP access only; Saturday 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Location: Werklab Inc., 1275 Venables Street, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
Lumiere: Check out this series of interactive art installations in three iconic Vancouver sites! Featuring 17 public artworks created by local and international artists and a night of music and dancing, this is an event not to miss.
Date: November 2-4
Time: See their website for details
Location: English Bay, Jim Deva Plaza, and šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
Turkish Film Festival: The Turkish Film Festival is returning for its 5th year to SFU for a three day long film festival! This year’s content will focus primarily on the experiences of the 3 million Syrian refugees in Turkey.
Date: November 2-4
Time: 6:30 PM-11:30 PM
Location: SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings, Vancouver. See more here.
Spirit Plant Medicine Conference: “The tide is turning and after decades of ignorance and repression of sacred plants, there is a vigorous psychedelic renaissance underway. People are discovering, rediscovering, and developing multiple uses of sacramental entheogenic medicines such as ayahuasca, psilocybe mushrooms, iboga, peyote, cannabis, 5-MeO-DMT, LSD, MDMA, and many others.”
Date: November 2-4
Time: 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Location: UBC Campus 2nd floor The Great Room, 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver. Click here to find out more.
A Christmas Story- The Musical: Align Entertainment presents this delightful and hilarious holiday sensation this upcoming November! Come see this classic and heartfelt tale with a musical twist.
Date: November 2-17
Time: 8:00 PM with some select matinee options available
Location: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby. Find tickets here.
Period Huddle BC: PERIOD. Inc is excited to be hosting its first ever national conference in Canada! They are working to inspire action, promote education, and fight for equitable access to menstrual products. Help break the period taboo and join the movement!
Date: November 3
Time: 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM
Location: Ponderosa Ballroom, Vancouver. Check out the Facebook page for details.
Vancouver Tea Festival: The fifth annual Vancouver Tea Festival is returning to Vancouver with a full selection of retail, presentations, and tastings galore. Explore the world of tea, try new beverages, and see leading exhibitors from around the world.
Date: November 3 and 4
Time: Saturday 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM- 4:00PM
Location: Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver, 50 East Pender Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Circle Craft Christmas Market: Come out for this classic Vancouver tradition! Running for over four decades, Circle Craft Christmas Market is known to bring together hundreds of artisans for a series of shopping galore.
Date: November 7-11
Time: 10:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver. See more here.
“Monsters” and “Ghosts of Productions Past”: See “Monsters” a powerful play on racism and bullying loosely based on Frankenstein. Explore how a community creates and supports a ‘monster’ and the damaging effects of its production. After the play, watch the world premiere of feminist short film, “Ghosts of Productions Past”, highlighting the #Metoo movement.
Date: November 8
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Annex, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver. Check it out here.
Aquarela do Brasil; An Explosive Celebration of Music and Dance: “Over two nights, Aquarela do Brasil will bring the dazzle and beauty of Brazilian music and dance to Vancouver audiences! Created by internationally renowned percussionist Sal Ferraras, an ensemble of award-winning artists will ignite the stage with some of Brazil’s most infectious melodies and rhythms.”
Date: November 8-9
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre Society, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver. See more details on their website.
Vancouver Podcast Festival: This new festival is dedicated to highlighting the power of podcasting as a non-fiction medium. Check out an array of public and industry events that will include panels, hands-on workshops, and live podcast presentations.
Date: November 8-11
Time: Find specific dates and times here
Location: Various venues across Vancouver
New Moon Movement Class: Join Vanessa Young for a class designed to nurture your mind, body and soul in preparation for the upcoming lunar month. This class will include meditation, movement exploration, intention setting, coaching, and breathwork.
Date: November 9
Time: 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Location: 2525 West Broadway, Vancouver. Check out the event page for more.
Eastside Culture Crawl: Vancouver’s beloved four-day visual arts, design, and crafts festival is back for its 22nd year! Discover 500+ artist studios in 80 buildings through Vancouver’s Eastside and see this inspiring neighbourhood in a new light.
Date: November 15-18
Time: Thursday and Friday 5:00 PM- 10:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Location: See specific areas and buildings on the Crawl’s map here.
We For She: “The 2018 WE FOR SHE Forum will be one of North America’s largest gatherings of change makers, influencers, equality advocates, business leaders and young women collaborating to advance equality.” Come out for this influential and inspiring day in the heart of Vancouver.
Date: November 16
Time: 8:00 AM- 3:15 PM
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver. Check out more here.
Bounce: “Join us on November 21st at The Cultch’s Historic Theatre for an evening of true stories told by Dress for Success Client Ambassadors. The stories will all be centered on the theme of resilience, overcoming the odds and bouncing forward – not back.”
Date: November 21
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM and storytelling begins at 7:30 PM
Location: The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Vancouver Christmas Market: “The city’s signature yuletide celebration amplifies and expands its festive offerings with more than 80 huts stuffed with sweets, treats, and treasures, coupled with an increased lineup of large-scale activities and live entertainment.”
Date: November 21- December 24
Time: 11:30 AM- 9:30 PM
Location: Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron. Check out the site for more.
Indigenous Brilliance: Come celebrate the last Indigenous Brilliance event of the year! Spotlighting a wildly successful year, this event is bound to sell out fast. Check out our article on the series here!
Date: November 23
Time: 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Location: Massy Books, 229 East Georgia Street, Vancouver. See more details on their page.
Hir: This outrageously provocative play centres on family dysfunction and the patriarchy. This production explores the complexities of a suburban family working through PTSD, identity crises, and gender politics. Check out this extraordinary play in its Canadian premiere!
Date: November 22- December 8
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Vancouver Civic Theatre’s Annex, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Emotions Open Mic: On the last Tuesday of every month, Emotions Open Mic showcases the top talent from Vancouver. Come out for a night of surprises- displaying anything from dance to live art!
Date: November 27
Time: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: Guilt & Company, 1 Alexander Street, Vancouver. Find out info on their Facebook page.
Grace Club- Hope and Resilience: Featuring five storytellers including 2 mother/daughter teams and a short documentary film by Journey Smith, this is an event not to miss!
Date: November 29
Time: 6:00 PM- 9:30 PM
Location: CurliQue Beauty Boutique, 410 Robson Street, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
Book Launch- Swelling With Pride: Queer Conception & Adoption Stories: “There’s no straightforward path to LGBTQ2 parenthood and just as every queer person has their own coming out story, every LGBTQ2 family has a unique conception or adoption story.This groundbreaking anthology portrays the journeys to LGBTQ2 parenthood that start or end with adoption and the countless hurdles that go along with it.”
Date: November 30
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Massy Books, 229 East Georgia Street, Vancouver. Check out their event page for details.
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. Loose Lips Media is grateful to operate on the unceded Coast Salish territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-
