By Loose Lips Mag
@looselipsmag
Somehow, it’s already September. Check out Vancouver’s lineup of online festivals, events, exhibits and activities 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.
Richmond Sunflower Festival: Say hello to sunflower galore! Explore stunning fields from this classic Richmond farm.
Date: August 8- September 7
Time: Varies based on day
Location: Richmond Country Farms, 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond. More info, here.
Abbotsford Sunflower Festival: Take a trip out to the valley for some fun in the sun. The event features shoulder high sunflowers, a corn maze, petting zoo, and the Barnyard Adventure Land. *Timed visits will be in effect
Date: August 15 – September 13
Time: 9 AM – 6 PM
Location: Maan Farms Country Experience and Estate Winery, 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford. Find the event page, here.
Vancouver Mural Festival 2020: Say hello to Vancouver’s beloved outdoor art festival! With 60+ new murals, nine neighbourhoods, and three weeks of events, you don’t want to miss the reimagined Vancouver Mural Festival.
Date: August 18- September 7
Time: Explore on your own timie or check out VMF’s highlight events
Location: Across Vancouver
18th Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival: “This event [celebrates] the full moon, the harvest abundance, and diverse cultural traditions. The festival highlights the artistic talents of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood and communities beyond, as well as the natural beauty of Still Creek and the Renfrew Ravine, one of the few remaining places in Vancouver with an open stream in a natural forest.”
Date: September 1-27
Time: Varies based on date; all in-person events require pre-registration
Location: Varies based on date; mix of online & in-person activities
Trout Lake Farmers Market: Stock up on fresh and prepared food items at Trout Lake’s weekly market.
Date: September 5, 12, 19 and 26
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM (9 AM – 9:30 AM is reserved for seniors and at-risk folks)
Location: 2100 East 13th Avenue, Vancouver. Find the full event details, here.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market: Stock up on fresh and prepared food items at Mount Pleasant’s weekly market.
Date: August 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM (10 AM – 10:30 AM is reserved for seniors and at-risk folks)
Location: 2300 Guelph Street, Vancouver. Read more, here.
Vancouver Fringe Festival: “With the very timely and apropos theme of ‘A Shift in Perspective’, the 2020 Vancouver Fringe Festival will focus on small capacity live performances from local artists along with virtual workshops and gatherings.”
Date: September 10-20
Time: Varies based on event
Location: Varies based on event. Full details, here.
Queers with Kites: Mpowerment YVR is hosting their first ever Queers with Kites— an opportunity to connect with other queer and trans youth (ages 16-29). Make your very own kite, while gaining perspective about the history of HIV in Vancouver through testimonials and art.
Date: September 19
Time: 12-3 PM
Location: John Hendry Park, 3300 Victoria Drive, Vancouver. RSVP, here.
Word Vancouver: Join us for Western Canada’s largest free literary festival! With 140 authors and over 50 online events, there is something for everyone at Word Vancouver.
Date: September 19-24
Time: Varies based on event
Location: Online format
Arts Umbrella Fall Session: Deepen your knowledge of dance, theatre, or visual arts with the Arts Umbrella 12-week fall session. *Online and in-person options available
Date: September 19 until mid-December
Time: Varies based on class
Location: Mixed formats. Learn more, here
Massy Reads- On Ethics, Rights and Democracy: “At this first event of a new reading series from Massy Arts Society and UBC Public Humanities Hub, Dr. Heidi Tworek will moderate a discussion between UBC Law professor Joel Bakan and UBC Philosophy professor Dr. Kimberley Brownlee in celebration of their new books.” Find out more about the speakers, here.
Date: September 22
Time: 12-1:30 PM
Location: Online
Storytelling with Drag Queens: Watch as three talented drag queens read and perform creative stories about the gender fluidity of childhood. Drag queens include: Tara Beladi, Delica Cee, and Stanix.
Date: September 23
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
Location: Online, find free tickets on Eventbrite.
Gender and Genre: “Exploring and evoking our gender identities can impact how we occupy the page, how we occupy the act of writing itself and perform our work. Experience the danger, dare and delight of genre & gender bending with these writers.” Authors include: Amber Dawn, Jaye Simpson, and Kiran Kaur.
Date: September 24
Time: 6-7 PM
Location: Online, find free tickets on Eventbrite.
Art Vancouver 2020: You’re invited to Art Vancouver 2020, Western Canada’s largest art fair. Enjoy over 100 esteemed Canadian and international artists and galleries.
Date: September 24-27
Time: Varies based on date
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver.
Vancouver International Film Festival: British Columbia’s largest film festival is back! Enjoy over 100 feature films and events showcasing the innovative work of creators from around the world.
Date: September 24- October 7
Time: Varies based on screening
Location: Virtual, hosted on VIFF’s new online streaming platform
Writing as Activism: “Writing, in the form of speeches, editorials and books, has been a consistent platform for activism over the years. In recent times, there has been a surge of Black voices educating the public about the injustices inflicted upon the Black communities. Join Canadian writer Wayde Compton and renowned panelists in an important discussion on the role of writing in the fight for justice.”
Date: September 25
Time: 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Location: Online, tickets on Eventbrite.
The Nature of Poetry: “It is said that the words and languages of the Indigenous people come from the land. Why do writers make abstractions of coyotes, of horses, and of salmon? How does this influence modern poets? Join these poets as they share how their poetry has been inspired by their environments.” Featured authors: Garry Thomas Morse, Garry Gottfriedson, and Chris Bose.
Date: September 26
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Location: Online event; free tickets, here.
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.
