Shop local, shop sustainable, support creators and DIY gifts this holiday season. Learn more about why from a variety of local creators featured at this month’s Playground Pop-Up.
Read MoreWith so much heaviness in current events, “You Are” is singer/songwriter Kardias Quing’s newest single that brings an air of lightness through melodic grooves and inspiring lyrics and invites listeners to pause and appreciate their own personal essence.
Read MoreWe’re looking back at the talented artists we featured for our 2021 Artists of the Month. In celebration of the learning and inspiration they shared, we’re including one quote from their story that stood out and made us reflect this year.
Read MoreWe’re celebrating the launch of Issue 32: FOUND by resurrecting a popular series. The Disposable Camera Project: Found challenged 10 local artists to shoot a disposable camera inspired by the latest issue’s theme.
Read MoreAt the end of each year, we get to move between Sagittarius and Capricorn as we transition into the next. Sagittarius is the sign associated with travelling away from the familiar, and it’s the archetype of adventure and growth. Ruled by Jupiter, Sagittarius holds the energy of expansion and good luck. Conversely, Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of limitations, boundaries, and challenges. Capricorn teaches us that we are finite beings with only so much time and energy. It’s not surprising that the holiday season can feel restrictive for some of us.
Read MoreWhat do you see when you look at one of Jérôme Berthier’s abstract sequential art pieces? The French artist tells us it’s up to the viewer to decide. “[My art] gives form to something that’s formless, that’s buried; the part of ourselves we try to ignore or repress,” says Berthier.
Read MoreNobody tells you explicitly how intimate oppression is; it is not only in the streets or institutionally. It is also while you brush your teeth and right before you go to bed, and when you say a prayer to the deity you question exists. You are not man enough, says the patriarchy as you wash your face. You are nowhere near rich enough for your dreams, says capitalism as you floss. You are not beautiful enough, says white supremacy as you bring yourself into meditation to attempt to chase out the world you will one day transcend.
Read MoreSeptember’s forecast invites us to take stock of our strategies and deepen our understanding of who we want to be. With several intense planetary movements taking place this month, September is a time for recalibrating our needs and capacities—and recognizing which cups to fill and which ones to drain.
We speak to Thomas Maxey, DJ and founder of No Stress Chess, Vancouver’s own casual pop-up chess club, about the importance of connecting with strangers, finding community outside of your own spaces, and how chess can build those bridges.
Shanthini Balasubramanian, creative producer of the Mighty Asian Movie Making Marathon, sits down with SAD Mag to discuss how this film incubator program is fostering local talent.
Chris Cheung, author of Very Vancouver: Uncovering the Soul of a West Coast City, takes us behind the scenes of his writing process as a journalist, reflects on growing up in the city, and shares his close-up view of Vancouver.
August’s Forecast offers opportunities for connection, inviting us to go deeper with ourselves and with one another. Emotional honesty continues to be at the forefront this month, encouraging us to hash things out and make amends. Thanks to the bright energy of Leo, now is a good time to get honest about what we want and celebrate who we are.
