Mood Swing (November 6, 2025)
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An image from last year's TRANSFORM Festival courtesy of Urban Ink.
It’s that unfortunate time of year when we must fight the horrors of daylight savings. By the time I clock out of work, the sun has left us and dusk is already sweeping over the city. With the looming darkness, it takes effort to spend time outside and I can go days without breathing fresh air.
But it’s not all bad! More time inside means more time to read those neglected books on the shelf, call your parents and do other things that are easier to put off when you’re having fun in the sun. So clean out your closet! Write a poem! Make some art! And don’t forget to subscribe to the Mood Swing newsletter to get the list straight to your inbox every Thursday!
TRANSFORM FESTIVAL ☆ Back for its sixth year, TRANSFORM Festival brings two weekends of world-class theatre, music, drag, circus, comedy and more, focused on empowering Indigenous artists. The first weekend kicks off this Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Vancouver Playhouse with a variety show starring local drag legend Jaylene Tyme.
NOVEMBER 6 - 8 ☆ VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE, 600 HAMILTON ST ☆ TICKETS ($19+)
COZY MOVIE NIGHT ☆ This colder, darker weather calls for more cozy nights in, but that doesn’t mean you need to stay home. Head to the Vancouver Black Library on Friday, Nov. 7, for a chill night of movies and snacks. Make sure to bring something to sit on and wear your comfiest PJs!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 5PM ☆ VANCOUVER BLACK LIBRARY, 268 KEEFER ST ☆ BY DONATION
CLOTHING SWAP ☆ It’s the guilt-free way to purge your closet while finding your new favourite piece: a clothing swap! Come down to Steamworks Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Nov. 8, with up to 20 clean, gently used clothing items that you’re ready to rehome. All leftover items will be donated to local non-profits.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 11AM - 1PM ☆ STEAMWORKS MOUNT PLEASANT, 2275 MAIN ST ☆ TICKETS ($5)
SAD COLLAGE NIGHT ☆ SAD’s monthly collage night is back at Slice of Life this Tuesday, Nov. 11! This month is extra special because your attendance means you’ll get to meet ME (Phoebe, your beloved Mood Swing curator) in person since I’ll be helping facilitate. Come snip up old mags, check out SAD merch and meet artsy friends!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 7PM - 9PM ☆ SLICE OF LIFE, 1636 VENABLES ST ☆ TICKETS ($10)
POETRY OPEN MIC ☆ Enabling Arts is hosting an open mic poetry night this Wednesday, Nov. 12, featuring the work of local poet Natasha Receno. Poets of all levels are encouraged to sign up and share a piece up to five minutes long, or sit back in the audience and enjoy a night of dreamy prose.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 6:30PM - 8:30PM ☆ ENABLING ARTS, 343 RAILWAY ST ☆ TICKETS ($12.12)
