Mood Swing (June 9-15, 2026)
/Mood Swing on a Tuesday? Unheard of! That’s right, folks. After almost a year, I’ve decided to switch things up and share my list of Vancouver’s hottest arts and culture events a couple of days earlier, so you have more time to plan your week.
Speaking of this week, it may be rainy now, but the weather forecast is predicting a scorcher of a weekend. If you’re looking for a break from the beach, here are some other activities sure to get your creative juices flowing … wait, is that phrase actually kind of gross? Anyway, keep reading for more and don't forget to subscribe to the Mood Swing newsletter to get the list straight to your inbox every Tuesday!
A photo i took at a meet cuties show last year
AAPI MARKET & DANCE PARTY ☆ AAPI Month may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders all year round. Check out the AAPI market and dance party this Thursday, June 11, at the Cobalt. Come early for the market, tarot readings, and mahjong, or swing by after 9 p.m. and groove to beats from some of the city’s best AAPI DJs.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 5PM - 1AM ☆ THE COBALT, 917 MAIN ST ☆ $5-7
CAN I TAKE THIS TO GO? ART SHOW ☆ Curated by Kei Yan Hui with work by local artist Jingyi Guo, Can I Take This to Go? uses photography, textiles, texts, and other mediums to explore 15 years of the artist’s life in Vancouver. Be first to see the exhibition at the opening reception on Friday, June 12, at August Studios or catch the show before it closes June 21.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 6PM - 9PM ☆ AUGUST STUDIOS, 1320 E PENDER ST ☆ FREE!
COMEDY SHOW FOR SINGLES ☆ Whether you’re looking to laugh or looking for love, check out Meet Cuties this Friday, June 12, at Chill x Studio. The monthly comedy show features live blind dates between four comedians and lucky audience members. The best part? Singles can snag a ticket for just $11!
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 9PM ☆ CHILL X STUDIO, 2270 MANITOBA ST ☆ TICKETS ($11+)
BIBINKA DRAG SHOW ☆ What better way to celebrate 128 years of freedom from Spanish colonial rule than with a drag show? In honour of Philippine Independence Day, local drag icon Bongganisa is hosting an epic night of drag and dancing this Friday, June 12, at the Birdhouse. Featuring a lineup of sickening Filipino performers and DJs, Bibingka is sure to leave you hungry for more.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 9PM - 2AM ☆ THE BIRDHOUSE, 44 W 4TH ☆ TICKETS ($15-20)
WRITER’S EXCHANGE DAY PARTY ☆ Upstart & Crow is hosting their second annual Day of Joy to benefit The Writer’s Exchange this Saturday, June 13. The Writer’s Exchange offers fun, free literacy and writing programs for under-resourced kids and youth in Vancouver. Meet the team, learn more about their work, and donate for a sweet book discount and a free cookie!
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 10AM - 5:30PM ☆ UPSTART & CROW, 1387 RAILSPUR ALLEY ☆ FREE!
