August 13 edition: Little snip, big price

Hey there.  August is slipping away… like a bottle of wine.

We might be less than halfway through the month, but to me that means it’s nearly Virgo season, nearly September, nearly fall, and nearly time to discover which of my sweaters survived a very mothy summer. Or not!

Summer is a state of mind, and there are still plenty of chances left to get sunburnt.

— V. 
Associate Editor

FEATURE

Vancouver’s vasectomy complexities

For Ryan Serediuk, a 35-year-old father of two, getting a vasectomy made sense. “Kids are expensive. We don’t want an oopsie for a third one,” he explains. Serediuk got the procedure done at a private clinic—the situation that many local vasectomy-seekers find themselves in. Sandrine Jacquot dives into why so many people seeking long-term contraception have to pay for it in money—or time.

LIVING

At Deadly Couture, latex is an art form

Latex isn’t just for celebrities and superheroes and dominatrixes anymore: it’s for everyone. Nobody knows that better than MsPervology, the owner and founder of East Van’s Deadly Couture. In the 18 years her store has been running, she’s seen, done, and made it all—out of latex. “It’s like a second skin that can drape beautifully but also cling snugly,” the designer enthuses. “The colour possibilities are astounding and vibrant, and the way it shines and reflects is intoxicating.”

• Vancouver’s Phil Wizard took home the first (and possibly last) Olympic gold in men’s breaking. Reread our interview with him

• Photos: Kits Pool is back in business

• A BC-founded Japanese Canadian newspaper archive is at risk of disappearing

SPONSORED BY MODO-LIVE

Marcos Valle Live at Hollywood Theatre

Renaissance man of Brazilian pop, Marcos Valle, celebrates 80 years at Vancouver's Hollywood Theatre on September 25th!

Don't miss the legend who has straddled the music world from the early days of the bossa nova craze well into the fusion-soaked sound of '80s MPB and into the 21st century.

ARTS

Jamie Bizness explores self-evolution in Growing is Forever

Jamie Bizness is known for his mix of neoclassical and street art, with two decades of exploring dark themes and twisted memories under his belt. So it’s a bit of a surprise that his latest exhibition, showing now at Fingerprint Gallery, is so pastoral and natural. “My art is about where your mind can go in nature,” Bizness explains. “I hope people feel relaxed at first, but that they also look deeper within themselves as they spend more time with the work.”

• Vancouver Cantonese Opera to perform The Prop Master’s Dream at the Playhouse 

• Nicolás Jaar and Ali Sethi’s Intiha will have its live premiere at the Chan Centre

• Disney on Ice’s Magic in the Stars glides into town this November

• Theatre Under the Stars presents a pair of Broadway blockbusters - CATS and School of Rock - until August 24 in Stanley Park!*

• Chilliwack Mural Festival celebrates new murals with live music, interactive art, a market & food trucks from August 13-15! Free admission, all ages welcome.*

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SPONSORED BY TOURISM KELOWNA

Don't Miss Out on An Okanagan Summer

Sun-drenched days are here and there's still plenty of time to experience an Okanagan summer. Make the most of the season by paddleboarding or kayaking on Okanagan Lake, biking along rail trails and urban surroundings, or hiking the surrounding hillsides and forests, where you can encounter the brilliance of nature just steps from the city. 

Continue the adventure exploring the region's local flavors by visiting farms and orchards, dining at farm-to-table restaurants, and savouring craft sips at wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries. 

Plan your visit now.

MUSIC

Photos: Tyler Childers proved why he’s on the rise

It’s been a busy week for shows in Vancouver. Tom Paillé was down in the photographers’ pit for neotraditional country crooner Tyler Childers, showing us how he—and opener, Alison Russell—won over the hearts of a packed arena.

• There are two wolves inside you: one went to queer punk riot Lambrini Girls at the Fox

• The other went to global megastar Olivia Rodrigo at Rogers Arena

• Monsoon Festival: Take part in a unique writing workshop, a Giddha dance lesson, and participate in a panel discussion about a new, immersive theatre production.*

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FOOD & DRINK

Where to get peri peri chicken in Vancouver

Fancy a cheeky grilled chicken packed with flavour? The unique taste profile of peri peri chicken makes it beloved across much of southern Africa and Europe—and there is no shortage of spots to find it in the 604, too.

• Solo dining delight Ramen One opens on Broadway

• New ice cream shop Plain Jane promises sweet (but not too sweet) simplicity

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK

VISUAL ARTS 
Ukrainian artist Bravebirdie explores innocence and war in Meet Me At The Playground. (To August 28 @ B1 Gallery)

COMEDY 
Happy Joyful Comedy suggests that maybe things aren’t so bad after all. (August 13 @ The Lido)

MUSIC
Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers fuse punk, folk, rap, and slam poetry in a singular sound. (August 13 @ Vogue Theatre)

COMEDY 
Dr. Jason Leong, the first Southeast Asian comedian to headline two Netflix specials, prescribes his Why Are You Like This? tour to Rain City. (August 14 @ Vogue Theatre)

MUSIC
Opera Lirica presents baritone Yuhui Wang and pianist Roger Barton performing Chinese art songs. (August 14 @ Pyatt Hall)

LIVING 
Meet Me in Gastown hosts a one-day free festival with local food, music, and family fun. (August 15 @ Gastown Maple Tree Square) 

FOOD & DRINK 
Dress in white for pop-up picnic Dîner en Blanc. (August 15 @ secret location)

Want to know what else is happening in Vancouver? Check out our events listings.

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