New year, same Mood Swing! We’re back with our weekly list of five affordable arts and culture events in Vancouver. Find the perfect event to help you reach those new year goals, including art shows, open mics, movie nights and more.
Read MoreWith a powerful Capricorn trifecta and several notable transits, the main advice from our January 2026 Cosmic Forecast is that it's not about how you start, nor is it about how you end. It may be about learning to cultivate the patience needed when the intention is transformation.
Read MoreAn 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 MoreThis week’s Mood Swing rounds up free and low-cost Vancouver events to close out the year, including a free New Year’s Eve party, drag shows, community fundraisers, and literary events. With holiday calendars already full, these picks make it easy to support local arts and culture without spending much. Mood Swing returns January 8 with more weekly event listings.
Read MoreWriter Ashleigh Rajala is a fantasy extraordinaire and her story “The Stars—Les Étoiles” graces some darker themes under the watchful eyes of the stars. It is a must read! And, in fact, the first fictional piece ever published by SAD.
Read MoreIt’s almost time for the final Mood Swing of the year, but for now, we’re still serving up the top low-cost arts and culture events Vancouver has to offer! Check out the Weirdos Holiday Market, VTU’s screenprinting party fundraiser, a free tarot art night and more in this week’s list.
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 MoreI’m sneaking some more holiday events into this week's list, but fear not, there’s still plenty of non-denominational activities to enjoy! Check out the full list of free and low-cost arts events in Vancouver, including holiday shopping, the Vancouver International Black Film Festival and a Wicked drag show!
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