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Need to Know, Need to Go: The rest of Summer 2021

Arts August 2, 2021

By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Sunflowers | Now until mid-September | From $10 | Lakeland Flowers This family-owned Abbotsford farm is new to the flower festival scene, but it has quickly become a local favourite. The picturesque sunflower fields are pet-friendly and open daily. Also, compared to other sunflower venues in Metro Vancouver, Lakeland Flowers’ rates are the most affordable. Tickets can be purchased online up to five days in advance for $10 (plus tax). Each ticket includes five pre-cut sunflowers. More information can be found on Lakeland Flowers’ website. Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF) | August 4–22 |…

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Need to Know, Need to Go: July 26–August 1

Arts July 25, 2021

By: 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…

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Need to Know, Need to Go: July 19–25

Arts July 18, 2021

By: 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

Arts June 28, 2021

By: 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

Arts June 14, 2021

By: 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

Arts May 31, 2021

By: 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

Arts May 24, 2021

By: 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

Arts May 17, 2021

By: 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

Arts May 9, 2021

By: 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

Arts May 7, 2021

By: 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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