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A standing microphone overlooks a blurry crowd.
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Month of March

Peak Web February 25, 2025

By: Osna Hadef, SFU Student Treat Show Comedy China Cloud Studios, 524 Main St., Vancouver March 1, 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $18 online via Eventbrite, $20 at the door If you want to start the month with laughs, you shouldn’t miss out on this comedy show. Treat Show Comedy is a series of improv shows occurring on the first Saturday of each month, with shows listed until June. These specials are co-produced by Blind Tiger Comedy, which aims to bring underrepresented comedic voices to light.  Ramadan Fest BC Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 17607–17905 62 Ave., Surrey March 5–9, 4:00 p.m.–3:00…

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Two women with their backs to the camera wandering around an outdoor space filled with small, golden yellow lights.
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Holiday markets

Peak Web December 2, 2024

By: Abigail Streifel, Peak Associate The weather may be getting colder, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do. Visiting a holiday market or festival is a great way to spend a cold day — you can shop for…

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Crowded stalls surrounded by people and trees carrying various tiny trinkets and produce. A chalkboard sign reads “welcome back!” in pastel blue.
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Fun and flavour are homegrown at the Trout Lake Farmers Market

Peak Web August 2, 2024

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer On a Saturday at 11:30 a.m., I found myself following the scent of food trucks and fresh herbs. As I walked, I took in the sun-dried night’s dew while listening to Minnie Riperton’s “Les Fleurs.”…

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A small storefront adorned with copper dishware, ornately woven rugs, and charms with a blue eye. A banner at the top says “every item tells a story.”
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Getting shipped away at Junction Public Market

Peak Web July 16, 2024

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer What hides among the looming towers of Vancouver’s Financial District? The Junction Public Market, that’s what! It’s not something that immediately catches your eye but the search for it is all worth it. With free…

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a street in Vancouver’s Chinatown decked out in red paper lanterns and street lights.
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Asian businesses to check out this summer

Peak Web May 25, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor As Asian Heritage Month is nearing its end, we need to remember that even though we celebrate certain cultures during certain months, that doesn’t mean we stop once the month is over. We…

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