What if you could manipulate time? While you alone may not be able to, psilocybin sure can. While I wouldn’t know what that’s like (wink, wink) writer and singer Emma Května gave us a taste of her own experience in her personal essay “How Long Does This Last For?”, detailing the feelings of existential dread and regression to a less than pleasant time in her past that ensued just because she said yes to a hike with an old flame.
Read MoreWATER / COLOUR by Judith Williams (on view at Pale Fire gallery) is a series of paintings made using collected water samples from along the BC coast.
Read MoreI recently started binging the Y2K classic Sex and the City, which got me thinking… does having this weekly column basically make me Carrie Bradshaw? On one hand, I am a writer with intel on the titular City’s hottest events, but on the other, I’ve never slept with my married ex-boyfriend.
Read MoreNew 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.
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