There’s a reason why the Hindu goddess Durga is often depicted riding a tiger or a lion. That’s because she is associated with protection, unlimited strength, and motherhood—a deity who represents good over evil and who isn’t shy about exercising that power when warranted. Today, B.C. premier John Horgan paid his respects to Durga, an … Read more
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MONDAY: screenings of Indigenous short films at the Vancouver Public Library will showcase the work of Haida artists Bill Reid and Robert Davidson, new animation from emerging creatives, and documentary work by Indigenous filmmakers and activists. MONDAY: Swiss avant-garde metal band Zeal & Ardor plays the RIckshaw Theatre. Uninvited shows at the Vancouver Art Gallery. MONDAY … Read more
Warehouse clubs remain a tremendous value for customers even if they do charge a membership fee in order to shop there. Costco (COST) , Walmart’s (WMT) Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale (BJ) all offer members a similar proposition — pay a membership fee and get access to a selection of items at low prices. There … Read more
Jon Hamm Recalls Getting Fired From A Pilot Before ‘Mad Men’ Fame TODAY
Can’t get enough over-the-top ’80s glam-metal these days? Still yearn for the days of big hair, brightly coloured spandex, and pointy guitars? Can’t get enough of bombastic cock-rock songs with titles like “Eatin’ Ain’t Cheatin’”, “Weenie Ride”, and “It Won’t Suck Itself”? Then look no further than the Commodore Ballroom this winter, December 29 and 30, when … Read more
Vancouver Opera has announced a cast change to the opening production of its 2022–2023 season, Georges Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers, in October. “Our original singer portraying the role of Nadir is unable to join us for this production,” says Vancouver Opera general director Tom Wright in a news release, “and we have cast American tenor Aaron … Read more
Victoria-born flamenco dancer and choreographer Kara Miranda’s latest project was initially inspired by the visual look of shadows. But as Miranda dug deeper into this subject, she became fascinated by the work of Carl Jung, a pioneer in depth psychology and dream analysis who died in 1961. In particular, she was drawn to Swiss psychoanalyst’s … Read more
Vancouver punk-rock fans looking for a good time tonight (September 22) should be aware that Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are playing at the Harbour Events Centre. In case you didn’t know about the Gimmes, they might be the most incredible cover band of all time. And they’re a punk-rock supergroup to boot, featuring … Read more
