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November 28 edition: Your new sandwich crush

November 28 edition: Your new sandwich crush

Plus: Cybertrucks and “Surfin’ USA”

November 28, 2024

Hey there. The festivities are really ramping up right now, eh?

For everyone working service and retail at this time of year: thank you. I hope you get nice customers and juicy bonuses and a fun little treat on your lunch break. Fun little treats for everyone, in fact!

You know what else is a treat? The latest giveaway on our Instagram page for poet sensation Shane Koyczan. Head on over now to enter.

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— V.
Associate Editor

— FEATURE —

Via Tevere announces a delicious new venture: Dante Italian Sandwich

Today is the opening of Dante Italian Sandwich, a new Tuscan sandwich spot on Robson Street. The big draw to the cozy little store is the schiacciata: hand-pressed bread that’s chewy, crisp, and the perfect vessel for all the decadent cured meats you could ever desire.

— LIVING —

You can now rent a Tesla Cybertruck in Vancouver if you want to maybe catch fire or die

If you’ve got a casual $1,200, you can rent a Tesla Cybertruck and perhaps find out what anyone sees in this tetragonal monstrosity.

The West End is hosting its inaugural tree lighting event tonight
Vancouver Maritime Museum is making the harbour glow
The PNE Winter Fair returns with cool delights

A merry mission to save East Van

Theatre Replacement's East Van Panto: Robin Hood has opened at The Cultch's York Theatre!

Don't miss this wild outlaw adventure! This East Van Panto is "A rambunctious, rollicking good time" (Jo Ledingham, On the Scene) and "A charming tale of community—saving Trout Lake!" (Rick Chung, Vancouver theatre critic).

— ARTS —

Phil Lind Initiative announces 2025 speaker lineup

Satirist Ziwe and composer Raven Chacon are among the voices who will discuss “what it means to be American” in UBC’s annual pop culture speaker series.

Cheyenne Rouleau’s bold Fat Joke is heading to Anvil Theatre
The Aunties Who Stole Christmas features an all-Indigenous lineup
Rags 2 Richmond puts Richmond’s early-noughties musical influence in the spotlight
Acclaimed Canadian poet and spoken-word artist Shane Koyczan is making his return to Vancouver on December 5 at the Vogue Theatre.*
Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents Mixed Nuts, a modern twist on The Nutcracker. Tickets available now for four festive December performances at the Vancouver Playhouse!*

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Reflections on Crooked Walking

In this JUNO Award-nominated family musical, four unlikely friends go in search of a cure for a sleeping sickness that has overtaken their town. When they follow the clues left by a magical man, they encounter the mysterious manipulator, Opia. The challenge - learning more about what friendship truly means.

A musical for all ages!

Nov 30 - Dec 22

— MUSIC —

The Beach Boys are coming to Vancouver

Surf’s up: the legendary South Cali band is coming up the coast.

Photos: King Crimson tribute band Beat goes hard at the Orpheum
Music on Main to host the family-friendly Big Bang Festival
All seats filled for Elektra's first shows! Don't miss the rest of the season—book your tickets now and be part of the thrilling musical journey ahead.*

*sponsored listing

— ICYMI —

Did you see the orcas in False Creek?
Michael Bublé is hosting next year’s Juno Awards
Fleur de Villes is set to bloom all over downtown
Photos: Bruce Springsteen was born to run arena shows
Get into the holiday spirit with these drink pop-ups

— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND —

DANCE: Young dancers from Arts Umbrella put on a lunchtime showcase. (November 28 @ Scotiabank Dance Centre)

FOOD & DRINK: Dicky’s Dumps launches its collaborative cheeseburger dumpling with a pop-up party. (November 28 @ Between 2 Buns)

VISUAL ARTS: Photographer Michael Bednar shares images from his Andean project The Condor & The Bull. (November 28 @ Gallery 881)

THEATRE: In the Belly of the Carp combines music, poetry, and theatre in a battle for the soul. (November 28 to 30 @ Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby)

THEATRE: The Juno-nominated musical Reflections on Crooked Walking returns for the season. (November 30 to December 22 @ Firehall Arts Centre)

CIRCUS: An inquisitive alien lands in a theatre in Christmas in Space! A Holiday Cirque Spectacular. (December 1 @ Great Canadian Casino, Coquitlam)

SPORTS: Cheer on the local skaters at the Terminal City Roller Derby. (December 1 @ Poirer Forum, Coquitlam)

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

That’s it!

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