January 16 edition: A Q&A with the mysterious @seabusmemes

Hey there. How was the Arctic outflow for you? 

Hopefully you stayed safe, warm, and well. And maybe you even found some time to enjoy the magic that cold weather brings, if you could brave the wind chill. 

Today’s meant to be the last of the super-cold times (for now), with maybe some snow tonight. Which means we’re going to be getting another edition of “Vancouver drivers can’t deal with snow” pretty shortly. We love a sequel!

— V.
Associate Editor

FEATURE

A Q&A with Vancouver’s memelord @seabusmemes

Everyone’s favourite unofficial representative of life in BC tells all—except, of course, who he is.

CITY & CULTURE

Commentary: Our ever-growing tipping culture is a sign of deeper problems

When retail workers have reached the point of asking for tips to help stay afloat, something’s gone sideways.

• One thing you can do to help fix Vancouver’s housing problem

• Frozen ponds? Get your skates out!

• Pursue your Master's of Education in Adult Learning and Global Change at the University of British Columbia. Applications due Feb. 28, 2024.*

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ARTS

By The Hour Comedy is about much more than sobriety

Conor Levesque’s new alcohol-free stand-up night serves something different.

• PuSh Festival cancels planned performances of The Runner

• Review: Dog Rising provides energy and transformation

• Finding joy in life's intricacies—don't miss Arts Club's Every Brilliant Thing playing at the Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre February 8–March 3!*

• A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret awaits at The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show: 9:00 pm Saturday, January 20.*

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MUSIC

Can’t-miss Vancouver concerts in January

All the artists coming through town for the rest of the month.

• Band Together fundraiser unites local upstarts to benefit BC Children’s Hospital

• Fort Langley Jazz Fest’s Cool Blues Shows announces headliners (and offers you a deal)

• Frankie and the Witch Fingers return to Vancouver on January 25th as part of Desert Daze Nights North with guests Heavy Trip & Doom Cocoon.*

• Don't miss local legends Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts for a special concert: One Night Only - Saturday March 30th at the Commodore Ballroom.*

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FOOD & DRINK

Vancouver’s best cafes and coffee shops, by neighbourhood

Where to get your java on in every part of town.

• PSA: Tacofino does breakfast now

• Pizza Bagel Cafe rebrands to Vegan Bagel Cafe

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK

MUSIC: Pianist Francine Kay takes the stage for two daytime shows in West Van. (Jan. 16 @ Silk Purse Arts Centre) 

COMEDY: F.A.R.C.E.-ical stand-up and after-party. (Jan. 16 @ The Lido)

THEATRE: Stand-up comedy with dance breaks, Pants cuts to the heart. (Jan. 17 to 20 @ Firehall Arts Centre)

FILM: Cannes Jury Prize winner Fallen Leaves provides deadpan comedy. (Jan. 17 to 26 @ Vancity Theatre)

VISUAL ART: Artists ponder reality in Particles + Paradoxes. (Jan. 17 to Feb. 17 @ Kay Meeks Arts Centre)

MUSIC: Don black eyeliner for the local Underground Emo Showcase. (Jan. 18 @ The Cobalt)

MUSIC: Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky presents a tribute to diva Maria Callas. (Jan. 18 @ Chan Centre for the Performing Arts) 

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

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