Mood Swing (December 11, 2025)
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CATCH BURLESQUE ARTIST VITA DEVOUR AT SAD MAGAZINE’S TASTE LAUNCH PARTY THIS SATURDAY, Dec. 13! PHOTO COURTESY OF VITA DEVOUR.
It’s an exciting week here at Mood Swing. SAD Magazine is celebrating the launch of our 39th issue TASTE this Saturday (get your tickets here) and I’m celebrating almost six months of sharing Vancouver’s best low-cost arts and culture events with all you lovely readers every week! This is my last dispatch of the year before my holiday hiatus, but I want to thank each and every one of you for reading each week and making the most of this so-called no-fun city with me. <3
While this is the last time you’ll hear from me this year, we have an extra-special guest writer cooking up next week’s holiday edition of Mood Swing, covering all things Christmas, New Year’s Eve and more until we return on Jan. 8, 2026 (!!!) Don’t miss out — subscribe to the Mood Swing newsletter to get the list straight to your inbox every Thursday!
WEIRDOS HOLIDAY MARKET ☆ It’s your last chance to check out the Weirdos Holiday Market this weekend at Russian Hall! There’s something for everyone at this market full of treasures and trinkets from the weirdest and most wonderful artists in the city, with live performances, drinks, food trucks, tarot and more.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 ☆ RUSSIAN HALL, 600 CAMPBELL AVE ☆ $5 - $6
AUNTIE’S HOLIDAY HOTLINE ☆ From IndigE-girl Comedy, it’s Autie’s Holiday Hotline, a comedy show with a stacked Indigenous lineup ready to serve their best Auntie advice with a side of shade this Friday, Dec. 12. This festive and hilarious show sells out every year, so don’t miss out!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 8PM ☆ FOX CABARET, 2321 MAIN ST ☆ TICKETS ($20)
VTU SCREENPRINTING PARTY ☆ The Vancouver Tenants Union has been fighting for renters’ rights for almost nine years but now, they’re fighting a lawsuit. Support their legal fees and ongoing efforts at this art build and fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 13. Bring your own tee or tote to screenprint a sweet design on, enjoy some free food and learn more about the VTU.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 3PM - 7 PM ☆ VINES ARTS SOCIETY, 825 E HASTINGS ☆ FREE / BY DONATION
SAD MAG LAUNCH PARTY ☆ You’re invited to the official launch of SAD Magazine’s 39th issue TASTE this Saturday, Dec. 13! Come in your most tasteful (or distasteful!) look, meet the SAD team and get the first look at the new issue. All are welcome to this night of high fashion, low taste, art, food, burlesque, and beer!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 6PM - 10PM ☆ ENABLING ARTS, 343 RAILWAY ST ☆ TICKETS ($18)
TAROT ART NIGHT ☆ Lunar Healing Collective is hosting their final Open Decks tarot and art night of the year this Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Vancouver Black Library. Bring your own tarot deck, art project or craft and enjoy a cozy evening in community.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 5:30PM - 8:30PM ☆ VANCOUVER BLACK LIBRARY, #072-268 KEEFER ST ☆ FREE!
