It’s the first weekend of the new year and while the event list for January is looking pretty thin, there are still some leftover holiday activities, some new events, exhibits, and theatre to check out. Find these and more things to do around Metro Vancouver this weekend listed below:
A new exhibition celebrating the profound work of four local Salish weavers is on now at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
The exhibition—featuring the weavings of qʷənat, Angela George; Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George; Skwetsimeltxw Willard “Buddy” Joseph; and Qwasen, Debra Sparrow—offers an exploration of their artistic journeys and the cultural significance of Salish weaving historically and in the present.
qʷənat, Angela George, Rivers Have Mouths, 2021, wool blend, Collection of Artists for Kids and Gordon Smith Gallery, Photo: Khim Mata Hipol, Courtesy of Artists for Kids and Gordon Smith Gallery
Celebration of Coast Salish Weavers at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Dates: On now until May 12, 2024
Address: Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St, Vancouver
Admission: Purchase tickets online or onsite. Visit on the first Friday night of every month for free admission with Free First Friday Nights.
Rooted Here: Woven from the Land provides a rich selection of works by these prominent artists that demonstrate both their connections to tradition and their capacity for innovation. For the artists this means understanding the integration of weaving into the social life of Salish communities and that the recovery and forward movement of each is dependent on the other. It also involves a recognition of Salish weaving’s deep connection to the land and the rich resources the land has provided from generation to generation. While the exhibition addresses the impact of colonialism on Salish weaving, it also highlights the resilience of these traditions and celebrates the vital roles played by the featured artists in its contemporary revival and renewal.
The exhibition also offers audiences a rare glimpse into the significant roles these artists have played as collaborators in the design of the Vancouver Art Gallery’s new building. Their creative input extends to the woven facade of the new Gallery’s design, contributing to a rich and meaningful narrative that connects the architecture with the cultural heritage of the land.
Vancouver’s original food truck fest, Street Food City, returns to the Vancouver Art Gallery for the 12th year as part of Dine Out Vancouver this month.
Street Food City
Address: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza
Dates: Saturday, January 20 to Sunday, January 28, 2024
Times: 11:00amto 5:00pm weekends; 11:00am to 2:00pm weekdays
Over the last decade, Vancouver’s street food has gone through a huge transformation with so many expanded options, from sweet to savoury, grilled cheese to shawarma. Have an outdoor winter picnic under the tented picnic tables and soak up all the city has to offer.
Participating Food Trucks
Aperitivo Truck Cazba Chickpea Dos Amigos Indish Mad Greek Melt City Mom’s Grilled Cheese Mr. Arancino
REEL Mac and Cheese Shameless Buns Shawarma Time Slavic Rolls Super Thai Taste Malaysia Tornado Potato Urban Wood Fire Pizza Via Tevere Pizzeria
Follow Street Food City on Instagram for updates and a schedule closer to the date.
About Dine Out Vancouver
Canada’s largest food and drink celebration, Dine Out Vancouver Festival returns for its 22nd year with more restaurants than ever before. Offering menus from over 380 participating restaurants, along with a lineup of special events, the festival will run from January 17 to February 4, 2024.
As we plunge into 2024, bookmark this page of events in Vancouver and all around the region because it’s updated every day! This month Miss604 is proud to support Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum, and the last few days of Christmas at Canada Place. Find these events and many more things to do in January listed below:
