An intimate look at Tatreez, also known as Palestinian embroidery, through a community workshop in Vancouver, exploring the history, symbolism and cultural language woven into each stitch.
Read MoreAttending the opening night screening of the Vancouver International Black Film Festival, Brandon Wint traces how the film Of Mud and Blood reframes the festival as something far deeper than representation, grounding its purpose in a shared diasporic responsibility. His reflection captures the charged atmosphere of the screening and the questions it stirred about community and courage.
Read MoreMary Kelly explores the UBC Department of Theatre and Film’s production of Mr. Burns, a Post Electric Play—a darkly funny, surreal and imaginative ode to The Simpsons. Nostalgia becomes a form of endurance in this strange world, and it is best to go in blind.
Read MoreI’m not pushing the yuletide agenda quite yet, but this week’s Mood Swing has a free sexy variety show, Vancouver’s very first games expo, a Jersey Shore dance night and more to keep you going through these winter months. Read for the full list of free and low-cost arts and culture events in Vancouver!
Read MoreA wander through East Van's creative scene, following local artist and writer, Kristi Wong. From their chainmaille work at Slice Gallery to their brand gutpunch daydream studio at Eastside Flea Holiday Market.
Read MoreExplore local art studios, learn a new style of poetry and find the perfect gift at a queer art market in this week’s edition of Mood Swing!
Read MoreTRANSFORM 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
Read MoreI’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.
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