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January 28 2025 edition: One family's dim sum dynasty

January 28 2025 edition: One family's dim sum dynasty

Plus: Terrible news for mural fans and donut enjoyers

January 28, 2025

Hey there. It’s another beautiful Tuesday in Vancouver. What a rare thing to say about January; but we’ve been blessed with an extended period of winter sunshine.

Whether you’re appreciating the vitamin D boost of the stunning sunsets, it’s nice to make the most of the nice weather while we have it.

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— FEATURE —

Family remains at the heart of Kam Wai Dim Sum

A decade ago, William Liu was living in New York and pursuing a career in opera. Then he received a phone call that altered the course of his life: his father’s health was failing and the family business, Kam Wai Dim Sum, was on the verge of being sold. “I was almost on the brink of tears,” Liu recalled. But he knew what he had to do: return to Vancouver and run the beloved dim sum business himself.

Vancouver's Comedy Event of the Year!

The countdown is officially on! Vancouver’s funniest festival, Just For Laughs VANCOUVER, returns February 13-23, 2025. Don’t miss an incredible lineup of comedy legends, viral sensations, and rising stars.

Catch Nurse John, Pete Holmes, Margaret Cho, Ashley Gavin, Roy Wood Jr., and more as they take the stage at venues across the city. From stand-up to improv and everything in between, this is your chance to experience world-class comedy right in Vancouver.

Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a fun night out, there’s something for everyone. But hurry—tickets are limited, and they’re selling fast! Get yours today and join in on the funniest event of the year. Don’t wait—laughs await!

— LIVING —

Vancouver Mural Fest is no more

Colour me sad: after nine years of bringing public art to the urban landscape, the Vancouver Mural Festival has announced it is “officially closing the chapter.”

Catch Relic’s boat from The Beachcombers at the Vancouver Boat Show
Science World is hosting an extra-steamy After Dark for Valentine’s Day
Dance unbound – March 5-15, 2025 at Vancouver International Dance Festival. Tickets from $25! Act Fast.*

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Driving in the Rain

Working Royals have released the summery feel good HIT of winter with their NEW song “Driving in the Rain”.

Check out these Canadian yacht rockers on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your tunes. Turn it up and get ready for a mood-boosting shot of ’70s easy-going rock and modern good times.

— ARTS—

Bijuriya opens a window into intersecting worlds

Gabriel Dharmoo’s interdisciplinary drag solo show Bijuriya celebrates the performer’s diverse influences. “This intersection of my brownness and my queerness was where there was the most friction in my life,” he reflects. “So it was like, ‘Let me engage with this.’”

Explore Emily Carr’s mystical forests in a new exhibition
Experience legendary blues, craft drinks, food trucks, and incredible vibes at the Cool Blues Show, Friday, July 25. Fort Langley Community Park. Grab your early tickets now!*
Anvil Theatre Presents Neworld Theatre's Fat Joke. An incredible fusion of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and unapologetic fact-blasting, Fat Joke thrusts fatphobia into the spotlight.*
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UBC Master's program Adult Learning and Global Change

Learn about global issues in adult education with the Adult Learning and Global Change (ALGC) master's program at University of British Columbia. All courses are online, asynchronous, and in collaboration with a global cohort across Europe, North America and Africa. No thesis project required.

— FOOD —

After 14 sweet years, Cartems Doughnuts is saying goodbye

Make sure you get your fill of Honey Parmesan donuts before Cartems shuts up shop in February.

Straight, No Chaser: The Flamingo Room’s Merlin Fisk makes magic
Mateina’s low to no-sugar Yerba Mate beverages offer steady energy without the unwanted crash or jitters. Get 15% off Mateina's Energy Brews while supplies last.*

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— ICYMI —

Celebrate Lunar New Year with these limited-time menus
Five under-the-radar Vancouver cafes
Nemesis Cafe is expanding to Surrey
Crema Ice Cream truck is getting a Burnaby storefront

— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK —

THEATRE: Advance Theatre Festival stages five days of radically inclusive readings. (To January 31 @ Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby)

COMEDY: Improv teams from around the world come together in The Heat. (January 28 to February 1 @ The Improv Centre)

THEATRE: Political satire cuts both ways in The Arsonists. (January 29 to February 8 @ Chan Centre for the Performing Arts)

LIVING: Discover snake stories through painted lamps in The Lantern City. (January 29 to February 17 @ various locations)

DANCE: Dance//Novella presents a group work that simultaneously spotlights 12 emerging dancers. (January 30 @ Polygon Gallery, North Vancouver)

TALKS: Simon Fraser University’s Shadbolt Fellows discuss colonialism and communication. (January 30 @ Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue)

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

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