Hey there.
I hope you're gearing up to celebrate Canada Day, despite its awkward mid-week appearance.
On a personal note, I just received my permanent residency this week—so I'll be spending the day feeling very blessed to be able to stay on these lands. Watch out for a citizenship update in two to four years.
— V.
Senior editor
— FEATURE —
What bloody man is Macbeth?
The thing about Macbeth is that, when you strip away the archaic language and poetry, it's a pretty vicious story: full of murder and betrayal and blood. Lots of blood. "If you're doing a play like Macbeth, you have to own that, and part of that is recognizing how brutal it is,” says director Stephen Drover. "I’m not that terribly attracted to gore or blood or violence, but I am interested in doing the play that we have, which is a very violent one.”
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— CITY & CULTURE —
It's NHL Draft Season, now with a little hint of nepotism
Despite a monumentally awful season, the Canucks still couldn't manage better draft luck than third pick. And they went with… Caleb Malhotra, the son of coach Manny Malhotra. Was the centre worth such a high ranking, or is there some father-son favouritism at play? Nathan Caddell dives in.
And the team doubled-down on big and fast with Adam Novotný
Celebrate Canada Day tomorrow at the 79th annual Steveston Salmon Festival! This family-friendly, community-driven event features live music, delicious food, and fun sports demos.*
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— ARTS —
Vancouver Art Gallery takes its climate conversation outside
Fuelled by a duo of ecological exhibitions, Emily Carr's lush landscapes and wide-ranging show Future Geographies, the Vancouver Art Gallery is working on sustainability—and running summer initiatives to get visitors thinking about the environment, too.
Bard on the Beach founder Christopher Gaze receives the Order of Canada
Theatre Under the Stars presents musical hits Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid, July 3 to August 22, at Stanley Park’s magical Malkin Bowl.*
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— MUSIC —
Dude Chilling Park is hosting a free festival
Chillin' in the Park turns five this year, a fun reminder that the socially distanced outdoors events we all attended during the pandemic can actually be sustained as lasting community get-togethers. Balkan Shmalkan, Mivule, and more are set to play.
Review: Charlotte Cornfield made the WISE Hall swoon
Photos: The Police's former drummer Stewart Copeland hit up the Hollywood
— ICYMI —
There's a free Strumbellas show happening for Canada Day
Canada made it through to the Round of 16, even after losing to Switzerland
Did you find one of Fanny Bay's hidden seafood platters?
New Goldeneye KK Harvey is eager to spread her wings
— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK —
MUSIC: There are still some Vancouver International Jazz Festival shows left to catch, including Keyon Harrold. (June 30 @ Vancouver Playhouse)
CANADA DAY: Kiss the fish (unless that's harassment) at Steveston Salmon Festival. (July 1 @ Steveston Park, Richmond)
CANADA DAY: Celebrate the rich history of Chinese communities in Canada at this family-friendly event. (July 1 @ Chinese Canadian Museum)
CANADA DAY: A vintage car show and interactive experiences are the lynchpins of North Van's jamboree. (July 1 @ Civic Plaza, North Vancouver)
CANADA DAY: Burnaby hosts a trio of free celebrations in Edmonds, Burnaby Village Museum, and Central Park. (July 1 @ various locations, Burnaby)
CANADA DAY: Even mountain men can get patriotic at this high-altitude BBQ. (July 1 @ Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver)
CANADA DAY: Get nostalgic for Expo 86 and watch a musical mainstage at the Canada Together party. (July 1 @ Canada Place)
FILM: Canadian animator David Fine presents an assortment of acclaimed National Film Board shorts. (July 1 @ Rio Theatre)
MUSIC: Kurt Vile and the Violators are ready to get nasty. (July 1 @ Commodore Ballroom)
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