Hi there! Phoebe is taking a well-deserved break, so this week’s newsletter has been whipped up by me – Becca Clarkson, SAD Magazine’s editor in chief. I’m still coming down from a weekend wedding on Salt Spring Island in which the bride, my highschool friend, crafted everything from her veil, to the wedding bands and purses for the bridesmaids. This is a woman who taught herself everything she knows, and her creativity seems boundless. Now, I’m walking into fall, pumpkin-spice something in hand, inspired to learn, create and celebrate my talented pals.

I hope this week’s events inspire you to cheer for Vancouver’s creative community and tackle a crafty project or two. Remember to subscribe to the Mood Swing newsletter so you can learn about local arts events every Thursday!

GRUNT GALLERY ☆ What connects us across places? Find out as you explore grunt gallery’s newest exhibition A volar entre rocas. Artist Mariana Muñoz Gomez weaves memory, migration and belonging through stone and story. From volcanic rock to Tyndall stone, their work bridges two homes across Turtle Island. Opening Sept. 18, this FREE show runs to Nov. 1.

SEPTEMBER 18 - NOVEMBER 1 ☆ 350 E 2ND AVE. ☆ FREE

DULF FUNDRAISER VARIETY SHOW ☆ The Drug User Liberation Front is putting the fun in fundraiser with a variety show featuring poetry, film, drag, burlesque and music. Shop zines, art, vinyl and more while uplifting queer, disabled and BIPOC voices. Tickets are by donation and all proceeds support DULF’s legal fees.

SEPTEMBER 19, 7PM ☆ 712 B 12TH ST., NEW WESTMINSTER☆ TICKETS ($15-$35)

SADCAST LIVE! ☆ Catch a live recording of SADCast at Word Vancouver on Sept. 20! Our beloved podcast host Kristi Wong will be interviewing poet and playwright Carolyn Nakagawa. They’ll be bringing their signature mix of wit and heart to the stage, and it won’t cost you a thing to be a part of the audience!

SEPTEMBER 20, 3:30PM ☆ 800 ROBSON ST. ☆ FREE

GOT CRAFT BITS & BOBS SALE ☆ Ready to treasure hunt? Got Craft’s Bits and Bobs Samples and Seconds Sale is your one-stop stash of craft scores, quirky-seconds and one-of-a-kind gems. Think prints, ceramics, textiles and more–straight from the studios of 40+ makers. You’ll want to bring your tote bags to this one-day-only haul at the Heritage Hall.

SEPTEMBER 20, 11AM - 4PM ☆ 3102 MAIN ST. ☆ TICKETS ($3.66)

LIVE BAND DANCE ☆ Dust off your dancing shoes and head to Strange Fellows Brewing this Sunday for a free swing dance lesson accompanied by a live band. Hosted by the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret, this weekly event is free–although tipping the band with money or libations is highly encouraged. If you’ve got two left feet, you can always just come for live music, craft beer and excellent people watching.

SUNDAYS 7-10PM ☆ 1345 CLARK DRIVE ☆ FREE!

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Mood Swing (September 18, 2025)