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Feb 26, 2026: Goldeneyes are golden in our hearts

Feb 26, 2026: Goldeneyes are golden in our hearts

Plus: ABC allegations, emerging artists, and Dahlia’s globe-trotting chef

February 26, 2026

Hey there. How are you holding up?

It seems to be the time of year where everyone is coming down with something. Remember, if you’re sick, it’s okay to stay home. Nobody wants to catch the flu or norovirus or COVID again—and really, who even wants to go out when you’re ill? There’s always some new Tubi show to watch in a haze of cough syrup!

— V.
Senior editor

— FEATURE —

ABC councillor accused opposition politicians of dealing drugs in now-deleted WeChat video

What does it mean when one of the councillors in a city’s majority party starts posting outright lies about his coworkers on the internet? That’s the question currently facing ABC councillor Lenny Zhou, after he posted a Mandarin-language video to WeChat in which he allegedly accused rival councillors of consuming and distributing drugs. Who said local politics was boring?

Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté’s Hamlet

Ex Machina + Côté Danse’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark reinvents the archetypal drama into something raw and immediate. Canonical soliloquies that parse the darkest of human instincts and actions: corruption, suicide, betrayal and murder find a riveting new form.

Guillaume Côté embodies the central character, wrestling with existential questions of being and nothingness, while Robert Lepage, a master of multiple theatrical disciplines, infuses the Bard’s epic tale of intergenerational trauma with contemporary relevance.

Don’t miss Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by Ex Machina & Côté Danse (Quebec City & Toronto) at the Vancouver Playhouse, March 18-21, 2026.

— LIVING —

Grading how the Vancouver Goldeneyes’ Olympians performed at the Olympics

Of the many Goldeneyes players who were called to play on Olympic hockey teams, five of them won silver with Team Canada. But how did each of those players do on an individual level? Nathan Caddell takes a look at how valuable each Goldeneye was for their national squad.

24 Hours of Winter turns Grouse Mountain into an all-nighter
Ever wanted to meet-cute at the Vancouver Art Gallery? Now you can!
Last chance for tickets to see Arts Umbrella Dance Company's Tempus Fugit: A Midseason Performance, happening this Thursday and Friday at the Vancouver Playhouse.*

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Chor Leoni sings the hits at PopCappella! 🕺

Experience Chor Leoni's signature pop-choral blend at PopCappella, March 6 & 7. Backed by a band of Vancouver’s finest, high impact harmonies meet the dazzling lights of St. Andrew's-Wesley United as Chor Leoni sings bespoke arrangements of The Beach Boys, Adele, Bruce Springsteen, Sara Bareilles, the B-52’s, and more.

— ARTS —

The Polygon Gallery reveals 2026 Lind Prize finalists

The annual Philip B. Lind Emerging Artist Prize celebrates upcoming creatives in B.C., and the five artists (including one duo) vying for the award have been announced.

GEMFest brings 35 films to the VIFF Centre
From March 4-14, Théâtre la Seizième presents Liste des enfants dévorés par les loups, a biting dramedy on shifting friendships and the whirlwind of motherhood.*
Comedy icon Jim Jefferies adds second Vancouver show to his Son of a Carpenter Tour at Queen Elizabeth Theatre on June 12. ON SALE NOW!*

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— FOOD & DRINK —

After a global apprenticeship, chef Bo Jeon settles into Dahlia

Risotto isn’t on the menu at Dahlia—but if you ask chef Bo Jeon, he’ll make it happen. “I am trying to chase perfection,” he says. “But in this industry, it’s hard to make perfection. You cannot make all the guests happy.” That won’t stop him from trying.

Bite of Burnaby is back and hungry for more
DD Mau is hosting a collaborative dinner with NUI

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— ICYMI —

Vancouver-based Huha is revolutionizing underwear
The Vancouver Maritime Museum is raffling off an Arctic expedition
Grading how the Canucks performed at the Olympics
Prophecy cocktail bar embraces the winter darkness

— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK —

VISUAL ARTS: Around the Kitchen Table: Crafting Connections explores creation and cooking as a form of memory. (February 26 to April 23 @ Craft Council of B.C. Gallery)

MUSIC: The Tanglewood Trio, Tom Landa, Vostok, and Dafa Band come together for a Gaza benefit concert. (February 27 @ Canadian Memorial United Church)

NIGHTLIFE: Experimental Phase is a mask-mandatory club night featuring experimental performers. (February 27 @ The Cobalt)

VISUAL ARTS: Bravebirdie’s solo exhibition The End of Tyranny is rooted in the artist’s experience of war and survival. (February 27 to March 8 @ This Gallery)

FILM: Feel on top of the world at Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. (February 27 to March 11 @ various locations)

LIVING: The Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show and the BC Bike Show take over the Convention Centre. (February 28 to March 1 @ Vancouver Convention Centre)

FOOD & DRINK: Vancouver Cocktail Week celebrates the classiest way to get plastered. (March 1-8 @ various locations)

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

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