By: Madeleine Donegan, SFU student Swing Dancing What: Swing dancing describes a variety of types of dance that arose alongside the popularity of jazz music in New York City. Swing dancing is both vernacular and social, and anyone is welcome to join to any degree they wish. The dances are hosted by Rhythm City Productions, who also offer a variety of classes and workshops to those interested in swing dance of all abilities. Their website features videos to help learn and review swing dance fundamentals. When: 8:30–11:30 p.m., every Thursday Where: St. Michael’s Hall, 2474 Prince Edward St. Cost: DJ…
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By: Jen Westling, SFU Student Open level ballet class UBC Life Building, Room 26 Every Monday, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (May 11–August 24) Drop-in, $5 cash or card at door Five, six, seven, eight! UBC’s Ballet Club is hosting weekly ballet…
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By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer Passion8 Lougheed branch: Monday–Sunday, 1:00–10:30 p.m. A few minutes’ walk from Lougheed SkyTrain station Cambie branch: Monday–Thursday/Sunday, 1:00–11:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 1:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight Take either the 099 B-Line or the 009 bus (to UBC)…
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By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Indigenous Women’s Full Moon Ceremony REACH Community Health Centre, Vancouver Thursday, June 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Cost: Free On Wednesday, June 11, the moon will appear full and bright in the night sky. The following evening,…
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By: Noah Jozic, SFU Student Looking for a new hobby this summer? Hoping to meet artsy friends? Trying to develop your art practice, but lacking studio space? Look no further! Slice of Life Vancouver, or “Slice,” is a community-oriented studio…
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By: Osna Hadef, SFU Student [caption id="attachment_131334" align="alignnone" width="179"] PHOTO: Screenshot courtesy of @soumakboutique / Instagram[/caption] Turkish/Syrian Coffee on Hot Sand & Boardgames Kids Market, 1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver May 17, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Free registration via Eventbrite Soumak Boutique’s…
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By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Blue Jay Sessions at Medina Café 780 Richards St., Vancouver March 27, 6:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Tickets: $15 for one session, $23 for full session on showpass.com The Blue Jay Sessions, a Calgary-based pop-up…
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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,…
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By: Manal Kashif, SFU Student February is Black History Month so here is a curated list of events everyone can attend while learning about the history of struggles, successes, and perseverance of Black people all over the world. These events…
Continue readingBy: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer [caption id="attachment_130645" align="alignnone" width="696"] PHOTO: Jasmeen Sran / The Peak[/caption] DIVERSEcity Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence When: Friday, Feb 7, 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Cost: Free Where: Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at…
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