Georgia Straight
@georgiastraight.bsky.social
Vancouver's home for arts, events, entertainment, music, food, and culture. Established in 1967. straight.com 🔗
Our November print edition is OUT NOW! In this issue 👇
➡️ On the cover: Vancouver's newest sports franchise wants to turn things up a notch in the PWHL.
➡️ Keeping Gaza connected with Esims
➡️ The rise of Vancouver Rise.
and more! Pick up your free copy today.
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➡️ On the cover: Vancouver's newest sports franchise wants to turn things up a notch in the PWHL.
➡️ Keeping Gaza connected with Esims
➡️ The rise of Vancouver Rise.
and more! Pick up your free copy today.
📍 straight.com/find-us
November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Our November print edition is OUT NOW! In this issue 👇
➡️ On the cover: Vancouver's newest sports franchise wants to turn things up a notch in the PWHL.
➡️ Keeping Gaza connected with Esims
➡️ The rise of Vancouver Rise.
and more! Pick up your free copy today.
📍 straight.com/find-us
➡️ On the cover: Vancouver's newest sports franchise wants to turn things up a notch in the PWHL.
➡️ Keeping Gaza connected with Esims
➡️ The rise of Vancouver Rise.
and more! Pick up your free copy today.
📍 straight.com/find-us
Hot off the press! 🔥 In our latest print edition 👇
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
October 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Hot off the press! 🔥 In our latest print edition 👇
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards
and more. Pick up your free copy today.
OUT NOW! In our September, Fall Arts Preview👇
➡️ On the cover: PILLOW TALK at Vancouver Fringe
➡️ Ken Sim's fired deputy wants his job
➡️ Inside the quiet revolution of Lilith Fair
➡️ The NEW Georgia Straight Crossword
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
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➡️ On the cover: PILLOW TALK at Vancouver Fringe
➡️ Ken Sim's fired deputy wants his job
➡️ Inside the quiet revolution of Lilith Fair
➡️ The NEW Georgia Straight Crossword
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
📷: @lindsaytakesphotos.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
OUT NOW! In our September, Fall Arts Preview👇
➡️ On the cover: PILLOW TALK at Vancouver Fringe
➡️ Ken Sim's fired deputy wants his job
➡️ Inside the quiet revolution of Lilith Fair
➡️ The NEW Georgia Straight Crossword
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
📷: @lindsaytakesphotos.bsky.social
➡️ On the cover: PILLOW TALK at Vancouver Fringe
➡️ Ken Sim's fired deputy wants his job
➡️ Inside the quiet revolution of Lilith Fair
➡️ The NEW Georgia Straight Crossword
+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
📷: @lindsaytakesphotos.bsky.social
OUT NOW! There's a new day rising at The Cobalt, our August cover stars. In this edition.👇
📰 The legendary Cobalt pens a new chapter
🗳️ BC teens fight to lower voting age
💃 TVT Interlink builds radical trust at the Vancouver Art Gallery
& more. Get your free copy today: straight.com/find-us
📰 The legendary Cobalt pens a new chapter
🗳️ BC teens fight to lower voting age
💃 TVT Interlink builds radical trust at the Vancouver Art Gallery
& more. Get your free copy today: straight.com/find-us
August 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
OUT NOW! There's a new day rising at The Cobalt, our August cover stars. In this edition.👇
📰 The legendary Cobalt pens a new chapter
🗳️ BC teens fight to lower voting age
💃 TVT Interlink builds radical trust at the Vancouver Art Gallery
& more. Get your free copy today: straight.com/find-us
📰 The legendary Cobalt pens a new chapter
🗳️ BC teens fight to lower voting age
💃 TVT Interlink builds radical trust at the Vancouver Art Gallery
& more. Get your free copy today: straight.com/find-us
Straight from the Straight archives, we had the opportunity to interview the legendary Black Sabbath frontman in 1982. All these years later, we still wish people went a bit crazier in Vancouver.
July 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Straight from the Straight archives, we had the opportunity to interview the legendary Black Sabbath frontman in 1982. All these years later, we still wish people went a bit crazier in Vancouver.
OUT NOW! In our July edition, we're bowing down to the kings of this city. 👑 In our latest issue👇
➡️ Vancouver drag kings spill the royal tea
➡️ Run N'Gun stays indie after all these years
➡️ Through the fire and flames, on film
and MORE. Find a free copy near you at straight.com/find-us
➡️ Vancouver drag kings spill the royal tea
➡️ Run N'Gun stays indie after all these years
➡️ Through the fire and flames, on film
and MORE. Find a free copy near you at straight.com/find-us
July 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
OUT NOW! In our July edition, we're bowing down to the kings of this city. 👑 In our latest issue👇
➡️ Vancouver drag kings spill the royal tea
➡️ Run N'Gun stays indie after all these years
➡️ Through the fire and flames, on film
and MORE. Find a free copy near you at straight.com/find-us
➡️ Vancouver drag kings spill the royal tea
➡️ Run N'Gun stays indie after all these years
➡️ Through the fire and flames, on film
and MORE. Find a free copy near you at straight.com/find-us
Serving up our 28th annual Golden Plates issue! 🏆 🍽️ In our June print edition 👇
➡️ ON THE COVER: Kulinarya shares it all
➡️ June bursts onto the scene
➡️ Juke Fried Chicken is cheep cheap
➡️ Havana endures after adding a killer flamingo
and more! Find your free copy HERE: straight.com/find-us
➡️ ON THE COVER: Kulinarya shares it all
➡️ June bursts onto the scene
➡️ Juke Fried Chicken is cheep cheap
➡️ Havana endures after adding a killer flamingo
and more! Find your free copy HERE: straight.com/find-us
June 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Serving up our 28th annual Golden Plates issue! 🏆 🍽️ In our June print edition 👇
➡️ ON THE COVER: Kulinarya shares it all
➡️ June bursts onto the scene
➡️ Juke Fried Chicken is cheep cheap
➡️ Havana endures after adding a killer flamingo
and more! Find your free copy HERE: straight.com/find-us
➡️ ON THE COVER: Kulinarya shares it all
➡️ June bursts onto the scene
➡️ Juke Fried Chicken is cheep cheap
➡️ Havana endures after adding a killer flamingo
and more! Find your free copy HERE: straight.com/find-us
Today is our 58th birthday. 🎂 Here's a snapshot of our very first edition, sold for 10 cents on May 5, 1967.
May 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Today is our 58th birthday. 🎂 Here's a snapshot of our very first edition, sold for 10 cents on May 5, 1967.
In our May edition, out today!👇
➡️ How Vancouver's independent recording studios are keeping busy in the digital age.
➡️ BC's booze system has a bureaucratic hangover
➡️ 20 Filipino businesses to support
& more. Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you.
📍 straight.com/find-us
➡️ How Vancouver's independent recording studios are keeping busy in the digital age.
➡️ BC's booze system has a bureaucratic hangover
➡️ 20 Filipino businesses to support
& more. Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you.
📍 straight.com/find-us
May 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In our May edition, out today!👇
➡️ How Vancouver's independent recording studios are keeping busy in the digital age.
➡️ BC's booze system has a bureaucratic hangover
➡️ 20 Filipino businesses to support
& more. Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you.
📍 straight.com/find-us
➡️ How Vancouver's independent recording studios are keeping busy in the digital age.
➡️ BC's booze system has a bureaucratic hangover
➡️ 20 Filipino businesses to support
& more. Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you.
📍 straight.com/find-us
Feels like there's one on every corner now
April 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Feels like there's one on every corner now
Jared de Dood’s certified organic farm in BC is a blend of futuristic innovation and traditional heart. At the centre of his egg operation is Maximus, a system that monitors feed, temperature, light, and even mimics sunrise and sunset.
Read more: www.straight.com/young-farmer...
Read more: www.straight.com/young-farmer...
April 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Jared de Dood’s certified organic farm in BC is a blend of futuristic innovation and traditional heart. At the centre of his egg operation is Maximus, a system that monitors feed, temperature, light, and even mimics sunrise and sunset.
Read more: www.straight.com/young-farmer...
Read more: www.straight.com/young-farmer...
OUT NOW! For our April edition, we're talking 👇
➡️ Creator of "Kim's Convenience," Ins Choi, returns to the stage with Pacific Theatre
➡️ Council hopefuls hit the campaign trail
➡️ Meet Vancouver's next drag superstar, Michelangela
+ more. Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you. 🗞️
➡️ Creator of "Kim's Convenience," Ins Choi, returns to the stage with Pacific Theatre
➡️ Council hopefuls hit the campaign trail
➡️ Meet Vancouver's next drag superstar, Michelangela
+ more. Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you. 🗞️
April 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
OUT NOW! For our April edition, we're talking 👇
➡️ Creator of "Kim's Convenience," Ins Choi, returns to the stage with Pacific Theatre
➡️ Council hopefuls hit the campaign trail
➡️ Meet Vancouver's next drag superstar, Michelangela
+ more. Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you. 🗞️
➡️ Creator of "Kim's Convenience," Ins Choi, returns to the stage with Pacific Theatre
➡️ Council hopefuls hit the campaign trail
➡️ Meet Vancouver's next drag superstar, Michelangela
+ more. Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you. 🗞️
The way my heart skipped a beat before I remembered yesterday was April Fools' Day.
April 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The way my heart skipped a beat before I remembered yesterday was April Fools' Day.
Science World wins for this April Fools prank. 👏
April 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Science World wins for this April Fools prank. 👏
Spotted in the hustle and bustle of the @riotheatre.bsky.social 🗞️ 🎥 Find a newsstand near you here: straight.com/find-us
March 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Spotted in the hustle and bustle of the @riotheatre.bsky.social 🗞️ 🎥 Find a newsstand near you here: straight.com/find-us
Spotted @ Beat Street Records. Have you picked up your March print edition yet? www.straight.com/find-us
March 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Spotted @ Beat Street Records. Have you picked up your March print edition yet? www.straight.com/find-us
Hello MARCH EDITION 👋 In this issue 👇
➡️ Whistler’s supportive housing gap
➡️ How to survive opening up an art studio
➡️ Vancouver Mural Fest wonders if there’s a better way
➡️ A spotlight on Vancouver's emerging arts, dance, and film talent
AND MORE! 🗞️ Find your copy: straight.com/find-us.
➡️ Whistler’s supportive housing gap
➡️ How to survive opening up an art studio
➡️ Vancouver Mural Fest wonders if there’s a better way
➡️ A spotlight on Vancouver's emerging arts, dance, and film talent
AND MORE! 🗞️ Find your copy: straight.com/find-us.
March 8, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Hello MARCH EDITION 👋 In this issue 👇
➡️ Whistler’s supportive housing gap
➡️ How to survive opening up an art studio
➡️ Vancouver Mural Fest wonders if there’s a better way
➡️ A spotlight on Vancouver's emerging arts, dance, and film talent
AND MORE! 🗞️ Find your copy: straight.com/find-us.
➡️ Whistler’s supportive housing gap
➡️ How to survive opening up an art studio
➡️ Vancouver Mural Fest wonders if there’s a better way
➡️ A spotlight on Vancouver's emerging arts, dance, and film talent
AND MORE! 🗞️ Find your copy: straight.com/find-us.
OUT NOW 🔥 Introducing our 2025 Breakouts edition. Meet these Vancouverites to watch in 2025. 👇
The cover 📰: Breakout Comedian, Syd Bosel, Breakout Chef, Vish Mayekar, and Breakout Playwright, Cheyenne Rouleau pictured at Elem.
Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you (straight.com/find-us)
The cover 📰: Breakout Comedian, Syd Bosel, Breakout Chef, Vish Mayekar, and Breakout Playwright, Cheyenne Rouleau pictured at Elem.
Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you (straight.com/find-us)
February 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
OUT NOW 🔥 Introducing our 2025 Breakouts edition. Meet these Vancouverites to watch in 2025. 👇
The cover 📰: Breakout Comedian, Syd Bosel, Breakout Chef, Vish Mayekar, and Breakout Playwright, Cheyenne Rouleau pictured at Elem.
Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you (straight.com/find-us)
The cover 📰: Breakout Comedian, Syd Bosel, Breakout Chef, Vish Mayekar, and Breakout Playwright, Cheyenne Rouleau pictured at Elem.
Pick up your free copy at a newsstand near you (straight.com/find-us)
A day in the life at the Georgia Straight.
January 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A day in the life at the Georgia Straight.
That happens to be our favourite Hemingway quote too.
📍The Cambie
📍The Cambie
January 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
That happens to be our favourite Hemingway quote too.
📍The Cambie
📍The Cambie
(especially if it's the Georgia Straight)
January 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
(especially if it's the Georgia Straight)
🚨🚨🚨 Vancouver Aquarium mention at the Golden Globes 🚨🚨🚨
January 6, 2025 at 3:02 AM
🚨🚨🚨 Vancouver Aquarium mention at the Golden Globes 🚨🚨🚨
NEW YEAR, NEW EDITION 🗞️ In our January issue. 👇
➡️ Van Vogue Jam builds belonging through ballroom
➡️ No, Vancouver is not that unsafe, actually. A commentary by Ian Bushfield
➡️ How cannabis is helping DTES residents get off hard drugs
& more. Pick up your free copy today. 🔗: straight.com/find-us
➡️ Van Vogue Jam builds belonging through ballroom
➡️ No, Vancouver is not that unsafe, actually. A commentary by Ian Bushfield
➡️ How cannabis is helping DTES residents get off hard drugs
& more. Pick up your free copy today. 🔗: straight.com/find-us
January 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
NEW YEAR, NEW EDITION 🗞️ In our January issue. 👇
➡️ Van Vogue Jam builds belonging through ballroom
➡️ No, Vancouver is not that unsafe, actually. A commentary by Ian Bushfield
➡️ How cannabis is helping DTES residents get off hard drugs
& more. Pick up your free copy today. 🔗: straight.com/find-us
➡️ Van Vogue Jam builds belonging through ballroom
➡️ No, Vancouver is not that unsafe, actually. A commentary by Ian Bushfield
➡️ How cannabis is helping DTES residents get off hard drugs
& more. Pick up your free copy today. 🔗: straight.com/find-us