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Need to Know, Need to Go: Latincouver

Peak Web October 5, 2024

By: Abigail Streifel, SFU Student October is Latin American Heritage Month (LAHM), and with it comes plenty of great events. Latincouver’s LAHM Festival invites us to “discover the rich vibrancy of Latin culture” through a series of workshops, art exhibitions, and ceremonies. The festival, which runs from October 15 to November 3, includes many different events celebrating Latin American communities and traditions. There’s something for everyone here, and these are just a few of the free activities you won’t want to miss. Cuban Salsa Class Ocean Art Works, 1531 Johnston St., Vancouver October 19, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. The festival offers…

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Need to Know, Need to Go: Vancouver’s fall indie lineup

Peak Web October 2, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer As the leaves fall amid the changing of seasons, a plethora of intimate shows are rolling into town to kick off the autumn 2024 tour season. Many eclectic artists from all across Canada have already…

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Need to Know, Need to Go: Fun and free September events

Peak Web September 15, 2024

By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Editor's note: the Kairos Blanket Exercise event has since sold out.  The summer may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun should! With the fall semester Peak-ing around the corner, now…

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Colourful paintings on easels displayed along a busy street in downtown Vancouver.
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Vancouver-based arts events

Peak Web July 16, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Vancouver Art Book Fair When: July 26: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. and July 27: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Where: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver  Admission: Free! The Vancouver Art Book Fair will…

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NTKNTG: Exhibits highlighting Indigenous communities

Peak Web June 13, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor [caption id="attachment_128501" align="alignnone" width="696"] PHOTO: Elyana Moradi / The Peak[/caption] snəxʷəł: an art exhibit by Mekwalya (Zoe George)  Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Ave., Vancouver  Runs until November 2024  Every day 10:00 a.m.–5:00…

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Need to Know, Need to Go: Events to look forward to in May

Peak Web May 13, 2024

By: Marie Jen Galilo, SFU Student There are a lot of events to look forward to in the month of May. Aside from being the start of the summer semester, May is also Asian Heritage Month. As another semester begins,…

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Need to Know, Need to Go: Food Festival Edition

Peak Web May 17, 2022

By: Yelin Gemma Lee, Arts & Culture Editor When I think of summer, one thing that comes to mind is food festivals. Walking around an outdoor market and trying so many foods that you have to loosen your belt is one…

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