Mood Swing (April 2, 2026)
/Five affordable, artsy events to turn your frown upside down for the week of April 2 to 8, 2026.
Read MoreFive affordable, artsy events to turn your frown upside down for the week of April 2 to 8, 2026.
Read MoreApril 2026’s cosmic forecast signals a powerful shift into bold action and radical honesty, as Aries season ignites revolutionary energy and spotlights the rare Saturn–Neptune conjunction shaping the next two years. With Uranus re-entering Gemini and key lunar events activating themes of values and communication, this month calls for some courageous conversations and future-focused decisions.
Read MoreA lyrical historical fiction novel, The Cure for Drowning blends 1930s rural life with wartime aviation, while centering a queer, Celtic folklore–infused love story that reimagines the past. Loghan Paylor’s debut challenges traditional archives by weaving lore, queer identity and Canadian history into a richly atmospheric narrative.
Read MoreThis week’s extra special list features all free events, including a retro arcade art show, cherry blossom festival and more! Keep reading for all the best low-cost arts and culture events Vancouver has to offer.
Read MoreThe strange moment when a familiar object becomes something else entirely, this contemplative poem turns its gaze to an ordinary chair, reflecting on absence, presence and how objects transform when they are used.
Read MoreExplore “From Horn to Home” at the Black Arts Centre, an exhibition unpacking the tenuous ties between migration, memory and identity through the lens of the Horn of Africa and its diaspora. This showcase highlights stories of displacement and belonging, offering a look at what it means to leave home and what it means to redefine it.
Read MoreMusic connoisseur Suzy Sabla puts sound to paper in a 2013 profile of the post-punk band Mode Moderne, taking readers on a nostalgic trip through musical lane.
Read MoreThe spring equinox is finally upon us! While I’m sure we’re already all fantasizing about park picnics and farmer’s markets, we still have to endure a few more weeks of rain before the real fun begins. Until then, I have another week of cozy indoor events to keep you energized, dry and ready to take on the new season.
Read MoreWriter Brett Nelson reviews 'The Effect,' the latest production from The Cultch that explores the chemical nature of love and grapples with depression.
In this review of Frequencies: A Novel, Sophie Ganic’s debut, we explore a chilling blend of dystopian science fiction and feminist horror. Set in the aftermath of a deadly global outbreak, the novel examines isolation, psychological unraveling and past trauma.
Jill Goranson and Kelsi James presents Burn Blue, a multidisciplinary performance, at the 2026 Vancouver Fringe Festival, exploring water, memory, migration and colonisation, and the meaning of home through dance, music, poetry, and puppetry.
Blue Heron director and guest curator or VIFF's "Leading Lights" series, Sophy Romvari, sits down with SAD Mag to discuss the series, her reflections on Blue Heron and the unique powers of film as an art form.
October’s astrology forecast invites us into the shadows, asking us to sit with uncomfortable emotions and face the darker sides of our relationships. Now is the time to reflect deeply, embrace solitude and emerge with a better understanding of ourselves.