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By Loose Lips Mag
@looselipsmag
Who knew the fall would bring such an influx of events? Check out what’s happening this month in Vancouver.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival: This year, Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up to be bigger and better! Come out to see a new field with 48 varieties of dahlias, adding a whole new display of colour. As normal, their known fields of Giant Mammoth Sunflowers are in full bloom.
Date: August 1- September 15
Time: Monday to Friday from 10:00AM- 7:00PM; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 9:00AM- 7:00PM
Location: 41310 Yale Road, Chilliwack. Find out more on their website.
Richmond Sunflower Festival: Welcome to Metro Vancouver’s newest sunflower fest! The accessible Richmond festival is complete with a train, blueberry picking, entertainment, and more, all included in your ticket.
Date: Until September 15
Time: Daily 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Location: Richmond Country Farms, 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond. Find out more here.
Kitsilano Farmers Market: Located in the heart of Kitsilano, this weekly market is the perfect opportunity to find fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy, sustainable seafood, craft beer, wine and spirits, handmade products, hot food, and more.
Date: Every Sunday until October 20
Time: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Location: 1316 Grant Street, Vancouver. Find the event page on Facebook.
The Bad Academy: Woodworking 101: Woodworking for womxn only? Count us in. Learn the basics of woodworking tools in an exciting and supportive team of womxn.
Date: September 5
Time: 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM
Location: 1245 Glen Drive, Vancouver. Sign up here.
@giselle: “A technology-infused reimagining of the iconic ballet masterwork that examines the ways social media has leveraged an unexpected change on the nature of modern love and relationships.”
Date: September 5-7
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Perv Hunters: Perv Hunters is a feel-good comedy about friendship (and perverts). Watch the woman-led sketch about two best friends and police officers, featuring a diverse cast of 10 local comedians.
Date: September 5, 8, 9, 11, 14, and 15
Time: Varies based on performance
Location: Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
The Vancouver Fringe Festival: The Vancouver Fringe Festival is back! Join in for the annual celebration of theatre, with more than 700 performances by over 90 artists. Watch as artists stage their work in the nooks and crannies of beautiful Granville Island.
Date: September 5-15
Time: Varis based on performance
Location: Various locations across Granville Island. Take a peek at the festival program here.
AT EASE: Sit. Breathe. Rest. Be at ease. “A monthly gathering holding space for women of color to be at ease & present in their minds, bodies, spirits and in the world using the healing modalities of meditation & mindful conversations. Each gathering will begin with a mindful conversation on a chosen topic and end with a meditation practice.”
Date: September 8
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Lululemon Lab, 50 Powell Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Ladner Village Market- Last of Season: Don’t miss out on the last market of the season! Pick up your favourite goodies before they’re gone.
Date: September 8
Time: 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Location: Ladner Village Market, 48th Avenue, Delta. Check out the Facebook event page for more.
Granville Flea: Granville Flea returns with its back to school edition! Find the best in consignment clothes, goods, toys, collectables, and more.
Date: September 8
Time: 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Location: VENUE, 881 Granville Street, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
Facade Festival 2019: Join in for a week-long, monumental public art project and cultural event. An array of BC contemporary artists will show 10 commissioned pieces, made specifically for Vancouver Art Gallery’s iconic architecture.
Date: September 8-14
Time: Sunset to midnight every evening
Location: Georgia Street façade of the Vancouver Art Gallery, above the šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square. For more information, visit their website.
The Vegan Night Market: Since the first market in September 2018, the Vegan Night Market has grown into a huge community. Find food trucks, vendors, drinks, apparel, live music, pottery, jewellery, and more.
Date: September 12
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Waldorf, 1489 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. Learn more here.
2019 Under Armour Eastside 10K: Join in for the 2019 #UAeastside10k this September! All funds raised will be directed to Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre and PHS Community Services Society.
Date: September 14
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Find the 10k description and map here.
Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival: “Explore the smells, tastes, and textures of artisan foods while pairing them with wine, cider, beer, mixed drinks.”
Date: September 14
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.
17th Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival: Join in for the 17th Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival! The popular, family-friendly event is a combo of a harvest fair and twilight lantern festival. Find live music, entertainment, art displays, food, and more.
Date: September 14
Time: 4:00 PM- 8:45 PM
Location: Slocan Park, Vancouver. Find out more here.
First Pick Handmade: This 3,300-square foot pop up is an exclusive boutique shopping experience, made for discovering your personal style. Find fashion and accessories from local designers debuting their fall seasonal lines.
Date: September 14-15
Time: 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Location: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver. Find tickets on Eventbrite or at the door.
MUSIC VIDEO FILMING: The Lido’s Resident Artist Katayoon Yousefbigloo will be filming a live music video in keeping with the distinct style of bootleg VHS. All welcome to participate!
Date: September 15
Time: 6 PM
Location: The Lido (518 E Broadway)
Rent (Touring): “In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world.”
Date: September 18
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: 600 Block Hamilton Street, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver. Buy tickets here.
Indigeneity: “Join us at Reel Causes’ #Indigeneity event on September 19th for stories that weave together older generations, our myths, legends, colonial traumas, and how these stories build a platform for the next generation to tell their truths through visual based storytelling and reclaim their identity.”
Date: September 19
Time: 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Location: SFU Woodward’s, 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
World Clean-Up Day- Kitsilano Beach: In honour of World Cleanup Day, Surfrider is organizing a beach cleanup right in the heart of Vancouver. Join in!
Date: September 21
Time: 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Location: Kitilano Beach, Cornwall Street between Vine and Yew, Vancouver. Find out more here.
White Rock Craft Beer Festival: Enjoy the beautiful ocean view while sampling some of Metro Vancouver’s best craft brews. Come discover your new favourite beers!
Date: September 21
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park, Marine Drive, White Rock. Buy tickets at 3 Dogs Brewing and White Rock Beach Beer. More info here.
ARTIST TALK & VIDEO: The Lido’s Resident Artist Katayoon Yousefbigloo will speak to her music video project and her research, and will be showing music videos from the peak of the bootleg satellite show era.
Date: September 22
Time: 6 PM
Location: The Lido (518 E Broadway)
Railtown Tailgate Barbecue: Get your appetites ready! This fan-favourite Tailgate Barbecue Series is back with a custom-built, 12-foot barbecue barrel. Don’t miss this chance to eat smoked meats and flavourful sides.
Date: September 22
Time: 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Location: Railtown, 397 Railway Street, Vancouver. Check out the event here.
Margaret Atwood in Conversation: This fall, Margaret Atwood joins the Vancouver Writers Fest to discuss her newest title, The Testaments. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this acclaimed author!
Date: September 26
Time: 7:30 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver. While tickets are sold out, keep an eye out on the Facebook event page for those selling their seats.
The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF): VIFF is back for its 38th year! Find 320 films and events over three weeks, featuring incredible art and the largest Canadian film program in the world.
Date: September 26- October 11
Time: Varies based on event
Location: Varies based on event. Check out their schedule here.
Global Climate Strike Vancouver: “On September 27th, we will stand together with people across the planet to demand climate justice. This global strike is not just for youth – this time, we need EVERYONE. We need you to put your normal life on hold and show up in the streets to demand dramatic and urgent action against the climate crisis. We will bring together citizens from Vancouver, the surrounding areas and the rest of BC to show our local and federal governments how much bolder we need them to be going forward.”
Date: September 27
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Vancouver City Hall, 453 West 12th, Vancouver. Find the event page here.
LiterAsian 2019 Genesis- Writing Life Into Art: Welcome to LiterAsian, a festival of Pacific Rim Asian Canadian writing. This year’s theme invites the community to think about the differing origins of create and cultural inspiration. Come for writing workshops, book talks, and more!
Date: September 27-28
Time: Varies based on event
Location: Sun Wah Centre and Chinatown House. Find out more on their event page.
The Bad Academy: Climbing Outdoors 101: Learn to climb with other newbies, while having an adventure in a supportive environment. Featuring intro to gear, basic knots, top rope belaying, communication and climbing vocab, movement, and more, you don’t want to miss this! *The event is limited to six womxn to ensure everyone gets proper training.
Date: September 28
Time: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Location: Smoke Bluffs Parking, Squamish. Sign up here.
Vancouver Etsy- Made in Canada Market: Come see the online Etsy community in real life! Find vintage goods, handmade wares, supplies, fine art, jewellry, children’s items, and more. Bonus: the event is free and family friendly!
Date: September 28
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Robson Square, Vancouver. See the vendor list here.
Art Battle Vancouver: This Vancouver staple is back! Watch as artists create live art in 20 minutes, all while battling for your vote. All pieces are also available after via silent auction.
Date: September 28
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Red Room, 398 Richards, Vancouver. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.
MUSIC VIDEO SCREENING & SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: The final event from the The Lido’s Resident Artist Katayoon Yousefbigloo will be a screening of the live music video filmed on September 15, followed by a performance with special guests.
Date: September 29
Time: 6 PM
Location: The Lido (518 E Broadway)
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.
