Hey there. 

You might have noticed our Tuesday newsletter went out on Monday evening instead this week, as I tried to send a test email and accidentally just… sent it to everyone. Oops! Mistakes happen, but at least “sending the newsletter early” isn’t on the scale of, like, “claiming a councillor distributed illicit drugs on Christmas day based on very flimsy evidence”. 

Is it the worst thing Mayor Ken Sim has done? No, but it is the one he’s being sued over.

— V.
Senior editor

Vancouver-based designer Taylor Reiko began interior design during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her journey since has led her to compete in the third season of Renovation Resort. “I know how I can perform and how I can design in a non-stressful situation,” Reiko tells us ahead of the season’s premiere. “But in a place that’s more elevated, where you’re getting judged, I was really curious to see how I’d handle myself. It was a sink-or-swim moment.”

PHS Community Services Society supports thousands of vulnerable people daily who face severe homelessness, addictions, and mental health challenges. You can help change their story.

Join the PHS Run Team now for early‑bird rates—or run remotely—to help PHS reach their $30,000 goal for urgent essentials. Act now: Register or Donate Today.

Hamlet has enough threads going on that each adaptation can find something new to hone in on. In Ex Machina and Côté Danse’s dynamic retelling of Hamlet, the driving force is madness, Aadya Arora writes.

*sponsored listing

Desire, deception, and fatal choices. Mexico Noir is a new VIFF retrospective curated by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, uncovering rarely screened classics from mid-century Mexican cinema. Newly restored and rich with atmosphere, these films reveal a darker side of love, power, and ambition. Explore the series. Get tickets.

Zakk Wylde has a whole career outside of Ozzy Osbourne, as his heavy metal night at the Orpheum Theatre proved. Tom Paille captured the action.

Imagine an election where candidates aren’t selected by political parties; in order to be eligible, someone else has to nominate them. That’s the world the Golden Plates Awards exists in, and we need your help to make sure the most worthy candidates are able to compete for top honours. But you’ve got to be quick: nominations close this Sunday.

*sponsored listing

PERFORMING ARTS: Professional juggler Mike Battie has spent 40 years making a career out of circus skills. (March 26 @ Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam)

THEATRE: Wildwoman considers a historical bad girl. (March 26 to April 4 @ Gateway Theatre, Richmond)

VISUAL ARTS: A Wolf is Not a Dog blurs distinctions between human and animal. (March 27 to April 12 @ THIS Gallery)

MUSIC: Unwritten Weekend Festival combines concerts, DJ sets, workshops, and more for a weekend of creativity. (March 27-29 @ various venues)

SHOPPING: Madeinthe604’s spring pop-up market is perfect for grabbing some little treats. (March 28-29 @ Heritage Hall)

MUSIC: Elektra presents urgent choral works in a serene setting. (March 28-29 @ Pacific Spirit United Church)

COMEDY: Couples Clownselling returns with the newly engaged hosts continuing to give bad relationship advice. (March 29 @ Little Mountain Gallery)

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

You made it all the way to the bottom, and we love you for it! Readers like you are what keep us going. If you want to support free arts and culture journalism, send this newsletter to a friend.

And before you go, let us know:

• Did a friend share this with you? Sign up for free.

• Want to advertise to locals? Contact our team.

• Have a cool story to share? Drop us an email.