Review: Eight Ways to Fate and All exposes the hushed side of the opioid crisis

By Keeley Aliya  ·  Oct. 12, 2018, 6:39 p.m.

Eight Ways to Fate and All is a play that took the conventional stereotypes of substance abusers and shone upon them a realistic pathway towards understanding for all knowledge levels.

Review: Destiny U.S.A was a vulnerable look into Deaf and Hard of Hearing experiences

By Andrew Sandfort-Marchese  ·  Oct. 12, 2018, 3:49 p.m.

The show focuses on Harris’ time working at a call relay centre for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Syracuse, New York. She explores the vulnerability and compassion it takes to be on both sides of the phone line through a series of vignettes and poetry.

Review: Wayne Gretzky Never Takes It Black charms audiences in both English and French

By Iain Coates  ·  Oct. 12, 2018, 1:43 p.m.

Wayne Gretzky Never Takes It Black is a charming story about hope, loss, languages and good coffee.

Get creative with climate change

By Olivia Johnson  ·  Oct. 12, 2018, 10:55 a.m.

This competition wants to combine “[the] creative powers of students [and promote] climate justice related art in the Nest and CIRS,” Tuck explained.

Order by: Radial Change at the Belkin is ‘the project of bringing someone back into view’

By Emma Ng  ·  July 19, 2018, 10:03 a.m.

Lorna Brown is the curator of the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery’s newest exhibit “Beginning with the Seventies: Radial Change,” which brings forward impactful archived works that discuss politics, gender, sexuality and race. By Tristan Wheeler  ·  July 17, 2018, 1 p.m. Speaking My Truth: The Journey to Reconciliation Book Launch at the Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre

By Anton Strukoff  ·  July 16, 2018, 4:15 p.m.

The Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre strives to act as a nexus in the discussion and process of healing and reconciliation for survivors of the residential school system. The book launch for Speaking My Truth represents a step in the long road towards reconciliation at UBC. Carving Space radio documentaries highlight the different ways Indigenous people are making space for themselves

By Bridget Chase  ·  July 9, 2018, 10:38 a.m.

With all episodes available online, Carving Space tackles a variety of Indigenous-centred topics including feminism, poetry, healthcare, and student life. “Accio Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone!” UBC’s journey to acquire a magical first edition

By Cassandra Betts  ·  July 4, 2018, 3:04 a.m.

Vancouverites don’t need a time turner to thumb through a first edition printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Instead, any muggle or wizard can head down to the basement of Irving K. Barber Library to see the book themselves. UNCEDED: Voices of the Land works to define Indigenous architecture at the Venice Biennale

By Coleman Pete  ·  June 28, 2018, 7:50 p.m.

"UNCEDED: Voices of the Land" is an audio-led, projected display of four symbolic territories: sovereignty, resilience, colonization and indigeneity — which meld together to define Indigenous architecture and the forces that have shaped it. Author Sebastien de Castell on the low demand for Canadian science fiction and fantasy lit

By Anne Nguyen  ·  June 28, 2018, 7:46 p.m.

Despite being born in Toronto, and currently residing in Vancouver, Sebastien de Castell believes that his Canadian readers are unaware that he is a Canadian author. fine. was a night of colourful storytelling and dreamy experimental pop

By Bridget Berner  ·  June 13, 2018, 2:12 p.m.

"fine. an evening of storytelling and otherwise" is an event created by writer Cole Nowicki, who also serves as the show’s host. This monthly showcase of talent is located at The Lido and is absolutely F-R-E-E to attend. The 10th annual (and final) Carded! is an accessible way to enjoy local art

By Angela O'Donnell  ·  June 11, 2018, 11:14 a.m.

“Carded! is an interactive art party where people buy, collect and trade artists work reproduced on ... trading cards,” says Chris Bentzen, co-founder of the event. He stands next to the other founder, Jim Hoehnle, who is selling the cards out of the furry box. Joyce Hinton wants students to give the Chan a chance with the 2018/19 Chan Centre Presents series

By Bridget Chase  ·  June 8, 2018, 12:39 p.m.

With a 10 act line up composed of artists that range from a Galician bagpipe player to a jazz ensemble, Hawaii’s first official poet laureate to a South African acapella sensation, Co-Managing Director Joyce Hinton could not be more enthused about the season ahead. Land and language, continuity and communities, and repatriation and reconciliation on display at MOA’s Culture at the Centre

By Cassandra Betts  ·  June 5, 2018, 2:14 p.m.

Culture at the Centre, a collaborative exhibit at the Museum of Anthropology, brings together the work of five Indigenous cultural centres and six nations. Its March opening showcased this attitude of partnership with a collection of performances and speeches by the communities involved. By Emma Ng  ·  June 1, 2018, 11:42 a.m.

ROVE is a free art walk, started in 2013 by UBC alumni Jamie Smith, to showcase hidden gems of talent and support the artist community. By Brenda González  ·  May 30, 2018, 10 a.m. Interned Japanese-Canadian teenagers show ‘histories of friendship’ in letters donated to UBC

By Tanya Gurka  ·  May 23, 2018, 6:58 p.m.

Recently, UBC was selected as the chosen organization to acquire dozens of letters written by interned Japanese-Canadian teenagers during the internment period of 1942.
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