September 10 edition: Vancouver’s crow debate

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FEATURE

Vancouver? More like Van-crow-ver

Voted the city’s Most Vancouver Animal for the second year in a row, crows are as much a part of Vancouver as the SkyTrain, Science World, or Stanley Cup disappointment. But are they misunderstood tricksters or flying fuckwits? We present the corvid pros and cons.

CITY & CULTURE

Out on the Shelves begins a new chapter on Granville Island

For eight years, Vancouver’s 41-year-old queer library has been stuffed into a back room in UBC. Now, Out on the Shelves is getting ready to be in the community again.

• Deal alert: Hope Cinema could be yours for just $1 million 

• New standardized home designs aim to speed up gentle density in BC

• Commentary: We need coordinated mental health care

• Located between Victoria and Nanaimo, Cowichan offers small town coastal charm, unspoiled views, lakes, farms and wineries. From thrill to chill, choose your own pace and explore Cowichan.*

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SPONSORED BY THEATRE LA SEIZIEME

Koulounisation: untangling the strand of History through language

French-Algerian playwright Salim Djaferi embarks on a captivating investigation that explores the essence of colonialism and the weighted meaning of words.

Sept. 25 - 28 | Studio 16 | In French with English surtitles | seizieme.ca

ARTS

Marie Khouri is turning towards the light

With her latest work, famed sculpture artist Marie Khouri is dabbling in lighting design for a one-of-a-kind piece to be auctioned off for charity.

• Théâtre la Seizième announces its milestone 50th season

• Dancers of Damelahamid’s Raven Mother premieres next month at The Cultch

• What’s In Your Fridge: Flamenco dancer Karen Pitkethly

• VIFF's 2024 line-up includes Payal Kapadia's luminous Mumbai-set drama All We Imagine as Light and Jerome Yoo’s gorgeous, brilliantly structured Mongrels. Explore the program.*

• 'When real life sucks, reel life rules!' But on September 10, life will suck less when the Rio Theatre brings back Kevin Smith for the Canadian premiere of THE 4:30 MOVIE and live Q&A.*

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SPONSORED BY THE DANCE CENTRE

The Dance Centre presents Agrimony, a radiant exploration of courage and authenticity through dance and music

Agrimony walks the edge between spellbinding contemporary dance and an evocative concert. Co-created by choreographer Sophie Dow with composer/multi-instrumentalist Laura Reznek, it brings together dancers and musicians in an emotional, uplifting and radiant exploration of courage and authenticity.

Presented by The Dance Centre September 20-21: details and tickets here.

MUSIC

The agony and ecstasy of FKA Rayne

FKA Rayne has had two recording debuts: one as a waifish pop prodigy, and one as a “weird girl yelling.” Guess which one went well.

• Photos: Pink got the party started at Rogers Arena 

• Straight up resting: Paula Abdul cancels entire Canadian tour

• English singer-songwriter Carina Round (Puscifer, Tears For Fears) arrives at The Pearl on October 16th. Tickets on-sale now!*

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LIVING

Taste of Abby Festival returns to explore Abbotsford’s culinary delights

A-Town’s third annual food festival proves it’s not just its raspberries that are A-plus.

• Your very Vancouver September horoscopes

• Word Vancouver is on now, with free panels and workshops

• Camping hacks for fall trips to the great outdoors

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK

VISUAL ARTS 
Can’t afford anything in the annual Splash art auction? Check out all the works for free. (To October 3 @ Pendulum Gallery) 

FUNDRAISER 
Rappel down the outside of Guinness Office Tower—or watch other people do it. (September 10 @ 1055 West Hastings)

MUSIC
Synth-pop foursome Future Islands wash up on the West Coast. (September 10 @ Malkin Bowl)

VISUAL ARTS 
Nuu-chah-nulth sculptor Hjalmer Wenstob gives a free artist talk. (September 11 @ Bill Reid Gallery)

MUSIC 
High Spirits Choir hosts a week of open rehearsals for the choral curious. (September 11 to 18 @ St Peter’s Estonian Church)

BOOKS
Jaz Papadopoulos and Melanie Siebert launch their new titles. (September 12 @ Cross & Crows Books)

LIVING 
The pop-up Skate Stardust Roller Rink brings a nostalgia trip on wheels. (September 12 to October 31 @ Guildford Town Centre, Surrey)

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