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November 14 edition: Owen Wilson’s guide to Vancouver food

November 14 edition: Owen Wilson’s guide to Vancouver food

Plus: Kid Koala's creations and Kylie V's new album

November 14, 2024

Hey there. It’s been another stormy one.

October was notably rainier than average this year—about 70 per cent more precipitation than normal—and it seems like we might be heading that same way in November. Wrap up warm, remember your umbrella, and make sure your rain boots are holding up alright.

Do your part: avoid the tragedy of confidently striding through a puddle, only to soak your socks.

— V.
Associate Editor

— FEATURE —

Where to eat in Vancouver, according to Owen Wilson

What makes Owen Wilson say “Wow”? Lots of things—any kind of mild surprise in a movie, really—but also delicious food in the 604, famously one of his favourite cities. We’ve compiled a list of some of the local eateries where the star has been spotted chowing down.

Get Inspired with Homes for the Holidays!

Homes For the Holidays, presented by Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, returns November 23 and 24 to UBC’s Cecil Green Park House with an original showcase of exceptional designers ready to inspire this holiday season. After last year’s inaugural weekend of success in the spectacular setting, Homes For The Holidays promises to once again dazzle with the addition of Boutique Boulevard, where guests can purchase beautifully curated decorations for their own trees.

Homes For The Holidays will also be bringing back its beloved Silent Auction and the popular Terrace of Trees, presented by Hunters Garden Centre. In all, over 30 interior designers and creatives will be lending their talents to this stunning event with all proceeds supporting Take a Hike Foundation.

Tickets on sale now!

— ARTS —

Kid Koala’s Nufonia Must Fall banishes the blues

Nufonia Must Fall began life as a graphic novel—and, like so much art, was created as a response to heartbreak. Kid Koala takes us through how the live cinematic experience came to be.

Review: The Book of Mormon asks what faith really means
Experience Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, Nov 20-23! Join us at Queen Elizabeth Theatre for powerful Indigenous fashion, art, and storytelling. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration. Tickets at VIFW.ca!*
The one & only Eastside Culture Crawl opens today and runs until Nov 17th. 500+ artists. 50+ studios. Entirely FREE! Art Happens Here.*
Dance Into Christmas on December 6th, 2024! Enjoy The Nutcracker with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and Richmond Academy of Dance, live musicians and soprano vocalists.*
Emily Carr University's legendary Student Art Sale is back, now partnered with the Indigenous Winter Market. November 21-23, shop 250+ emerging artists and designers!*

*sponsored listing

— MUSIC —

On Crash Test Plane, Kylie V is finding the words

Vancouver-based musician Kylie V releases their tender-hearted sophomore album on Friday. “There are so many layers of meaning to basically everything that ends up coming out for me,” they muse.

Photos: Barney Bentall and the Cariboo Express bids farewell
I have never seen as many crowdsurfers in Vancouver as at the Origami Angel show
Make a rainy day visit to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Fall hours in effect: Tuesdays through Sundays, 10am to 5pm; Thursdays until 9pm.*
Homes For The Holidays is Vancouver’s quintessential festive event! November 23-24, immerse yourself in a holiday wonderland, and support youth mental health. Get tickets.*
Keep your licence. The experienced lawyers at Acumen Law Corporation will give you the strongest legal defence to keep you in the driver’s seat.*

*sponsored listing

Celebrate BC’s contemporary dance scene at The Dance Centre’s biennial Dance In Vancouver

Our local dance scene takes centre stage in the 14th edition of Dance In Vancouver. It's a great opportunity to experience the work of BC’s innovative artists - performances and studio showings feature Anya Saugstad, Company 605, FakeKnot, Lee Su-Feh, Ziyian Kwan/Odd Meridian Arts, and more.

November 20-24 at Scotiabank Dance Centre, details and tickets here.

— FOOD & DRINK —

This Sandwich, That Beer returns for a day of meaty madness

A special Movember edition of This Sandwich, That Beer raises money for cancer while showing off Vancouver’s food and brew scene.

One Great Thing I Ate: Steelhead Almandine at Red Wagon Cafe
Vancouver International Wine Festival has revealed its 2025 programming

Give the gift of music: Tickets to all BlueShore at CapU shows on sale now!

Lot's going on at BlueShore at CapU, including Laila Biali’s Wintersong extravaganza, Dec. 5; Ukrainian bandura virtuoso Maryna Krut, Jan. 23; Celebrate Africa party Jan. 31; Nagamo, presented by Andrew Balfour and musica intima, Feb. 2; banjo star Kaia Kater, Feb. 11; Christine Jensen, Feb. 28; Atlantic Jazz Collective with Norma Winstone and Joe La Barbera, May 10 and electrifying Dobet Gnahoré, May 11.

— ICYMI —

Ken Sim’s midterm report: the vibes are off
Former BC premier John Horgan has died
What’s harder to get tickets for: Taylor Swift or the Stanley Park train?
Is this the end of the Red Polka Dot House?
Your very Vancouver November horoscopes
Five artists to catch at the Eastside Culture Crawl 2024
Where to get dumplings in Vancouver

— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND —

MULTIMEDIA: New Forms Festival presents Transform—music, art, DJs, panels, and more. (To November 16 @ KW Studios)

PERFORMING ARTS: Chopi Chipaziwa premieres new work Slipping Into Slipping Away. (November 14 to 16 @ Western Front)

VISUAL ART: The 28th-annual Eastside Culture Crawl invites you to see where the art happens. (November 14 to 17 @ various locations)

THEATRE: Classic thriller The 39 Steps screams in. (November 14 to 30 @ Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, North Vancouver)

PERFORMING ARTS: The fifth-annual IndieFest shows off cutting-edge performances from local creatives. (November 15 to 23 @ various locations)

WALKING TOUR: Sip a hot chocolate as you learn about downtown’s secret history. (November 15 to January 10 @ downtown)

MUSIC: Mbolon African Music Festival celebrates diverse sounds. (November 16 to 17 @ China Cloud Studios)

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

That’s it!

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