Mood Swing (November 6, 2025)
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TRANSFORM Festival spotlights local Indigenous talent, Vancouver Black Library hosts a cozy movie night, SAD Mag’s collage night is back, and so much more in this week’s Mood Swing <3
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Mood Swing (October 30, 2025)
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I’ve never been a sports girl, but it just so happens that last Monday, when the Blue Jays won the game that sent them to the World Series, I was in a sports bar. In that moment, I felt myself understanding something that has forever eluded me: why people enjoy watching sports. In the immortal words of Brad Pitt in 2011’s Moneyball: How can you not be romantic about baseball?
If you remain unconvinced and need somewhere to get away from the sports discourse, this week’s Mood Swing has you covered with a balance of the death rattles of spooky season and some more flexible events to help you recover from a busy Halloween.
Read MoreMood Swing (October 23, 2025)
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Has anyone noticed that with Halloween falling on a Friday this year, we are being graced with not just one but TWO Halloweekends? I’m personally not complaining and loving the variety of spooky events happening all over the city. As a recovering theatre kid and lover of all things camp, I wish it were socially acceptable to wear a costume every day of the year.
So even though All Hallows Eve itself doesn’t arrive until next week, I’m dedicating this week’s Mood Swing to all things campy, creepy and candy. From a comedy show to a classic movie screening to a '90s dance party, I promise this list has something for everyone.
Read MoreHorror classics go glam in Theatre of the Damned
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Theatre of the Damned is the latest in The Beaumont’s annual run of Halloween immersive theatre experiences from the minds of Executive and Creative Director Jude Kusnierz and Show Director April O’Peel. Past iterations included dedications to spooky icons like Stephen King and Tim Burton, but this year, O’Peel says they wanted to go for more of a classic Halloween feel, framing the show around a century of horror film history.
Read MoreMood Swing (October 16, 2025)
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Does anyone still need to figure out their Halloween costume? I usually have mine decided before a single leaf has fallen, but this year I was feeling uninspired. Luckily, after a quick browse of old faithful Pinterest, I found my muse. A simple dress and some crafting materials from around my apartment are all I need to bring the vision to life.
With a paintbrush in hand and the spirit of Jack Skellington himself in my heart, I’m set to spend my weekend putting together the DIY costume of my dreams. If you’re still looking for that Halloween inspiration to strike, I've got a full week of mostly free events to get those creative juices flowing.
Read MoreClan of the Painted Lady: Jennifer Chiu's Intimate Documentary on Hakka Heritage
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A still camera frames an elder in her family kitchen. She is tidying up surfaces with a towel and inspecting the pipes of the sink. The dim lights create distinct contours of shadow and light. A voice emerges from beyond the frame—Dad, can we film you smoking outside? A man’s voice responds: No. His wife finishes drying her hands and looks at the camera, shakes her head and walks away. The lens lingers on the frame without subjects. A narrator’s voice sums up the interaction for viewers: ”In my community, many things are left unsaid. For my family, privacy is both a virtue and a protective measure. It is also a wall.”
Read MoreInside The Bucket Collective: Vancouver's New Experimental Film Collective
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Founded by Chris Chong Chan Fui, Marianne Thodas, Morgan Sears-Williams, Noé Rodriguez and Terra Long, The Bucket Collective describes itself as a “lo-fi container of possibility.” In practice, that container has held hands-on workshops on phytography and experimental film processes, as well as screenings that prioritize accessibility and collective exchange.
Read More"BFF-less" at Vancouver Fringe 2025: A Quirky Comedy About Finding Friendship
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Roomie Productions presents BFF-less, a silly and sweet comedy debuting at the 2025 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Written by playwright and producer Ben Brown and directed by accomplished theatre actor and director Melissa Oei, the play explores themes of loneliness, platonic companionship and lost love.
A Craigslist ad reads: “I’m looking for a best friend. I’m 24, and I’m sick of being lonely. If you’re also best friend-less, respond to this ad, and let’s meet up!”
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