MOOD SWING (MAY 14-21, 2026)
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Art, music, walks, films and flirtation await this May long weekend! Here are some affordable events to check out in Vancouver—no camping gear or ferry reservation required.
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MOOD SWING (MAY 7-13, 2026)
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Inspired by the Met Gala theme “Fashion is Art,” dress up and walk the cat walk in Mount Pleasant, party with a purpose, sing your queer heart out and more! Mood Swing is SAD Magazine’s weekly roundup of affordable events in Vancouver.
Read MoreDOXA: Concrete Turned to Sand
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Concrete Turned to Sand, directed by Jessica Johnson and Ryan Ermacora, is a meditative documentary featured at DOXA Documentary Film Festival that explores oyster farming on Cortes Island through haunting nocturnal imagery and literary echoes of Ursula K. Le Guin. Blending environmental portraiture with poetic reflection, the film captures the rhythms of labour, darkness, and interconnected worlds.
Read MoreSAD Again: Space Shifting
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While it can be difficult to articulate the all-too-common experience of moving along with all the little details that make it unique, Kerria Gray’s “Space Shifting” captures it in a way that is both simple and deeply perceptive. There is something refreshing about seeing a mundane event through another’s eyes; even more so when a new neighbourhood becomes a new person to acquaint yourself with.
Read MoreMOOD SWING (APRIL 30, 2026): FREE + CHEAP VANCOUVER EVENTS
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The first weekend of May has lots going on for literary lovers, with the 2026 Verses Festival underway. There’s also open mics, trans strip nights, markets and marathons to keep you busy on a dime!
Read MoreDOXA Film Festival: Green Valley
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A thoughtful review of Green Valley, a documentary by Morgan Tams screening at DOXA Film Festival, exploring the realities of an off-grid farming community on Cortes Island, BC. Moving beyond stereotypes, the film offers a deeper look at identity, family and sustainability within a self-sufficient “farmily” shaped by nature and time.
Read MoreCosmic Forecast: May 2026
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Discover the May 2026 cosmic forecast, from the transformative Full Moon in Scorpio to Taurus season’s focus on relationships, networking and steady growth, ending with Gemini’s fast-paced, high-energy shift. Learn how these key astrological transits may influence your connections, opportunities and daily life throughout the month.
Read MoreBella Sutra: An Interview with OK Pedersen
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Montreal-based director OK Pedersen opens the DOXA Documentary Film Festival with Bella Sutra, a live cinematic performance blending 16mm film, narration, and music at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Inspired by Allen Ginsberg’s Sunflower Sutra, this intimate work explores landscape and the myth of progress through a fragmented, personal lens.
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