Mood Swing (May 21-27, 2026)
/Hi friends! SAD web editor Phoebe here, back from my gallivant in Southeast Asia and ready to once again bring you the best low-cost art and culture events Vancouver has to offer. Becca did such a great job while I was away, even I was getting No Fun City FOMO while sipping beachside mojitos.
While I love a good vacation as much as the next girl, there’s something so comforting about coming home after a long stint away. It just makes all my usual activities feel new and exciting. I just know my next movie at the Rio, night out dancing at the Lido or dip in a refreshing B.C. lake will feel like the very first time.
Join me in rediscovering all our city has to offer and don't forget to subscribe to the Mood Swing newsletter to get the best low-cost Vancouver arts and culture events straight to your inbox every Thursday!
A special treat from last year's DUMPED Anonymous Heartbreak Art Exhibition. Photo courtesy of DUMPED.
DUMPED ART SHOW ☆ Whether you’re nursing a broken heart, happily in love or happily single, DUMPED is for you. This anonymous group art exhibition features works inspired by heartbreak, exploring how the artists manifest residual grief, anger and longing into physical objects. Catch the opening reception this Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at field & onto or swing by Saturday or Sunday during exhibition hours for flash tattoos, tarot readings and open artist studios.
FRIDAY, MAY 22 - SUNDAY, MAY 24 ☆ FIELD & ONTO, 1277 E PENDER ST ☆ TICKETS ($5 - $15)
ASIAN HERITAGE SCREENING ☆ In honour of Asian Heritage Month, the VIFF Centre is hosting a special screening and Q&A of Vancouver filmmaker Jennifer Chiu’s 2025 documentary Clan of the Painted Lady this Saturday, May 23 at 2 p.m. The film follows Chiu’s own journey to connect with her family’s history while exploring the stories of the Hakka diaspora in Canada and beyond.
SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2PM ☆ VIFF CENTRE, 1181 SEYMOUR ST ☆ TICKETS ($12+)
STONED IMPROV ☆ This iconic improv show features a group of comedians who perform the first half of the show before toking up during intermission to do the second half completely blazed. Audience members are welcome to join the smoke circle, but the show is sure to be just as funny sober. Catch Puff the Magic Improv Show this Saturday, May 23, at 9 p.m. at the Revue Stage on Granville Island.
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 9PM ☆ REVUE STAGE, 1601 JOHNSTON ST ☆ TICKETS ($25)
VINTAGE MARKET ☆ Looking to spice up your summer wardrobe? Granville Flea is hosting their biggest market of the year this Sunday, May 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza. Hunt for gems from over 40 vintage and second-hand clothing vendors.
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 11AM - 6PM ☆ VANCOUVER ART GALLERY NORTH PLAZA, 850 W GEORGIA ST ☆ FREE!
POP CULTURE TRIVIA ☆ If you fancy yourself a chronically online celebrity historian, check out this pop culture trivia night at Luppolo Brewing Co. on Monday, May 25 at 6 p.m. Get your dream team together, reserve your spot and enjoy all day happy hour, prizes and giveaways!
MONDAY, MAY 25, 6PM ☆ LUPPOLO BREWING CO, 1123 VENABLES ST ☆ FREE! (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)
