Elena Massing

The idea for Vancouver’s first Filipino-Canadian Book Festival began in a Carl’s Jr. parking lot.

Bain’s move to Canada was largely influenced by the downfalls of American academia. She was looking for an institution that was willing to expand — somewhere hiring scholars who actively engage with urgent social and political issues, a place that allows them to teach these topics without censorship.

At Carousel Theatre for Young People’s drag camp, participants are asked to step into someone else’s shoes for the day — and in letting go of their worries and pretending to be someone else, they often find themselves emerging with more confidence.

Breaking into the Vancouver music scene was when I really began to grasp the gravity of another woman’s word.

The UBC alum-directed short film debuted in the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival and highlights the joy and community of the highlining sport.

Hosted by Vinita Srivastava, the podcast is now entering its eighth season — it started up during the peak of the pandemic, when the Black Lives Matter movement was gaining traction on social media after the murder of George Floyd.

Before a game, some athletes choose to wear special socks, eat a certain food or listen to the same playlist. These convictions may seem a bit absurd, but what if they actually work?

The Ubyssey is planning to launch several podcasts during the 2025/26 academic year, so we're looking for hosts interested in writing and recording their own shows.

For the first time in its 107-year history, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra saw its musicians go on strike. This, however, is just one example of a deeper issue affecting all types of creatives living and working in Vancouver.

Sofia Avelino is about to become a new Infidels Jazz classic. Last week’s Hero’s Welcome gig was her second time performing the music of Brazilian jazz legend Elis Regina after a sold-out show on Granville Island in May — and as Infidels founder Tim Reinert said at the start of the night, when you have someone sell out a show, you have to ask them to come back for another.