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Need to Know, Need to Go: July 26–August 1
July 25, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Vancouver Pride Festival | Now until August 3 | Cost varies | Online and various in-person locations This year’s hybrid festival includes over 60 events, from pride-themed picnics to the first annual Posh Ball. While a majority of the festivities are free, some events like Stanley Park Brewing’s pride lounge and Fairmont Waterfront’s drag brunch are ticketed. Visit Vancouver Pride Society’s website for more details and a full list of activities. Author Spotlight | July 28, 4:30 p.m. | FREE with registration | Online The World Languages and Literatures Student Union is hosting…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: July 19–25
July 18, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate That Which Sustains Us | Ongoing | $10 for adults; free for Indigenous attendees | Museum of Vancouver The Museum of Vancouver presents That Which Sustains Us, an exhibit that examines the importance of sustainability…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: June 28–July 4
June 28, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Vancouver International Jazz Festival | June 25–July 4 | Cost varies | Online and in person Jazz lovers rejoice! This year’s festival lineup includes over 100 concerts. With both virtual and in-person options,…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: June 14–20
June 14, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate 2021 Sundance Institute’s Indigenous Short Film Tour | Runs until June 30 | FREE | Online This year’s seven-film virtual program will feature the work of Indigenous filmmakers, totalling 85 minutes. Films range in genre…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: May 31–June 6
May 31, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate rEvolver Festival | Online | May 19–June 6 | FREE with registration Presented by Upintheair Theatre, the rEvolver Festival features Vancouver artists in workshops, play readings, and more. The festival schedule and brochure are available…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: May 24–30
May 24, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Asian Canadian Artists Against Racism: an Evening for Resistance! | May 26, 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. | FREE | Online Join the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance in BC (ACLA BC) for an evening against anti-Asian racism.…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: May 17–23
May 17, 2021By: Carter Hemion, Staff Writer Locked Upside Down | May 21–23 | $12–30 (Sliding Scale) | Online Locked Upside Down is the product of three Vancouver-based circus artists. On film, Leyna Bella, Kasha Konaka, and Stephanie VanDyck express their experiences…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: May 10–16
May 9, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate prOphecy sun: GSWS Acts Artist Workshop | May 14, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | FREE | Online The SFU gender, sexuality and women’s studies department is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the GSWS Acts series, highlighting…
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Sikh Heritage Month Recap
May 7, 2021By: Alea Mohamed, Staff Writer In Canada, April is Sikh Heritage Month. This year’s theme was Finding Sehaj - A Journey to Peace and Tranquility. Even though April has come and gone, it is important to continue recognizing Sikh heritage.…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: April 5–11
April 5, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Indigenous History in Colour | Wed–Sun from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., now until May 9 | $8 with valid student ID, FREE for Indigenous peoples | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art In this contemporary…
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