November 2 edition: Saving trees, saving the world

Another print edition is upon us! 

There’s so much doom and gloom in the world: the climate crisis, the affordability crisis, the inequity crisis, all leading into the “oh god the world is doomed” mental health crisis. But maybe there’s a way to fix things.

No promises, but reading our lil’ free newspaper (which you can find in boxes later today) might just bring you a snippet of hope. 

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FEATURE

Commentary: Good news for old-growth forests

New provincial funding for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas is set to massively increase how much of our forests are legally protected. Long-time old-growth campaigner Ken Wu explains how.

CITY & CULTURE

Have your say on the West End waterfront plans

The City of Vancouver is inviting the public to weigh in on its new design plans for the West End waterfront.

• Well Read: What’s Waubgeshig Rice been reading?

• Homes For The Holidays is Vancouver’s quintessential festive event! Immerse yourself in a holiday wonderland, and support youth mental health. Get tickets.*

• Awe Inspiring Cave Documentary SUBTERRANEAN. Broadcast Premiere on Knowledge Network November 7. Free Streaming on Knowledge.ca across Canada.  A heart stopping journey into the Caving subculture.*

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ARTS

Zahak, The Serpent King brings a Persian myth to life

The Biting School’s fraternal choreographers, Aryo and Arash Khakpour, tell us about the world premiere of their latest dance project.

• Whistler Film Festival has announced its 2023 lineup

• Guided by the theme Grounded in Community, Carrying it Forward, the 2023 edition of DTES Heart of the City will feature 100+ events and showcase 40+ local venues over twelve days.*

• Calle Verde and Jhoely Triana Flamenco bring the technical brilliance and emotional power of flamenco to The Dance Centre’s Discover Dance! noon series on November 9.*

• Hurricane Mona: Touchstone & Ruby Slippers Theatre serve-up family dysfunction and climate woes in this sharp-witted dark comedy from November 18 - December 3 at The Cultch.*

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MUSIC

Blü Eyes sings through big feelings

They say sharing your struggles is healing. Californian singer-songwriter Blü Eyes has created a dedicated community doing exactly that.

• Two local classical powerhouses are teaming up for Handel’s Messiah

SPONSORED BY CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL

23rd Annual Chutzpah! Festival

The Lisa Nemetz Festival of International Jewish Performing Arts: November 2 - 23.

The Chutzpah! Festival returns with an exciting and dynamic lineup of performances, presenting music, theatre, comedy, dance and multimedia arts, connecting communities and celebrating the vibrancy of our stories. For over two decades the Chutzpah! Festival has been an eagerly anticipated and annual highlight of Greater Vancouver’s arts season.

FOOD & DRINK

Vikram Vij’s My Shanti closing after nearly 10 years

Vikran Vij’s Surrey restaurant My Shanti has announced it’s going to be closing down the kitchen later this month.

• Two Vancouver cookbook authors won big at the Taste of Canada awards

SPONSORED BY CO.ERASGA

The dynamic world premiere of Accumulation

Accumulation, running November 9 – 11, is a transcontinental project by Co.ERASGA Dance, in collaboration with participating artists from the USA, Canada and France. Body, dance, movement, sound, costumes, sculpture and visual objects were all components in the making of this unique and creative live performance event.

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing at Firehall Arts Centre | November 2 to 5 | Various times 

Take part in a cultural gathering dedicated to bringing together Indigenous and Western knowledge on climate justice. [$15+]

How Black Mothers Say I Love You at Historic Theatre | November 2 to 12 | Various times

The play provides a compelling look at family dynamics, strife, tenderness, and love. [$29+]

Music on Main’s Modulus Festival at various venues | November 3 to 6 | Various times 

Check out the experimental festival with shows running all weekend at venues across Vancouver. [$20+]

Luminous Hours opening reception at The Gallery George | November 3 | 6pm

Alissa Kim Tjen’s first solo exhibition in Vancouver curates her lyrical, colourful landscapes. [Free]

Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival at The Pipe Shop | November 4 | 3pm, 6pm, 7pm

Check out dozens of artisanal products in this curated tasting event. [$85+] 

Phoebe Robinson at Vogue Theatre | November 5 | 7pm 

Comedian, author, actor, and publisher Phoebe Robinson brings her Messy AF tour to Vancouver. [$34.50+] 

Want to know what else is happening in Vancouver? Check out our Events Listings.

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