MOOD SWING (MAY 7-13, 2026)
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hudson williams wears sad merch at the 2026 met gala (source: canva/becca clarkson)
Vancouver was represented at the Met Gala by way of the Matrix-coded matador, Hudson Williams. How bizarre that he and I both went to Langara College, yet only one of us has a spare $100,000 USD to invest in sharing air with Beyoncé! While I was not, and will never be, invited to the Met Gala, the theme of Fashion Is Art certainly gave me pause. I have plenty of permanent art on my skin, but my fashion is that of most Vancouverites: athletic wear chic. I now realize that I’ve been rejecting daily opportunities for creativity and artistic expression in favour of comfort. But hey, at least that’s a bizarre thing I have the power to change. This weekend, I’m challenging myself to hit the town looking like a cheap piece of art. Maybe the events below will inspire you to do the same.
DECIDE WHO’S THE A-HOLE ☆ Moral judgment meets clown chaos at Little Mountain Gallery this Friday, May 8, as “The Am I The Asshole Game” returns with a brand-new lineup. You’ll hear one very real story (from SAD Mag board member Nate Nate Nainers, no less!), watch three unqualified experts offer deeply questionable advice and then help decide who is the A-hole.
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 7 PM ☆ 110 WATER ST. ☆ $18.86/ 50% OFF WITH CODE 50AITAH
PARTY WITH PURPOSE ☆ Head to The Keefer this Friday, May 8, for a party with purpose. The Cancer Smashing Birthday Bash is a fundraiser supporting the beloved opera-singing drag king and comedian, Toddy. Expect cocktails and performances by drag kings, queens and things, as well as DJs.
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 7PM - 11PM ☆, 271 KEEFER ST ☆ PWYC / DONATIONS WELCOME
STROLL DOWN THE CAT WALK ☆ If you’re a cat person, this is your weekend. The Meownt Pleasant Crawl is a two-day purr-ade where you can meet local felines, show off your own, swap cat toys and compete for the best cat costume. Follow this map to live your best nine lives while checking out all the Cat Stops.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 - SUNDAY, MAY 10, 11AM - 2PM ☆ MOUNT PLEASANT ☆ FREE!
SING YOUR QUEER HEART OUT ☆ Singers of all levels are invited to Pleasant Mountain Music’s Queer Choir this Saturday, May 9. Built with trans, non-binary and queer music lovers in mind, this bi-weekly choir offers a welcoming space to build vocal confidence, learn harmonies and find community—all while learning songs by queer artists like Chappel Roan, ABBA, Queen and more!
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 3:30PM - 5PM ☆ 2435A GRANVILLE ST ☆ PWYC
DISCOVER NEW MUSIC ☆ Take mom down to Container Brewing on Mothers Day (don’t forget that’s this Sunday!) for the debut EP release from all‑momma Americana group The Hillbettys. It’s a family‑friendly release party with live music, good beer and big heart energy. No cover, but tips and donations are welcome.
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 5:30PM - 8:30PM ☆ CONTAINER BREWING ☆ FREE!
