Vicki Duong

Vancouver

Writer at The Georgia Straight

Articles

Free craft fair showcases local talent at VanDusen

2 days ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

Living by Vicki Duong on May 13th, 2025 at 12:46 AM On June 8, Craft in the Garden brings a brand-new (and free) summer market to the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Featuring 29 local artists and makers, this curated fair is all about one-of-a-kind ceramics, jewellery, textiles, woodwork and more. Think handmade treasures you’ll actually want to take home.
Harbour Air announces summer sightseeing and travel options

2 days ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

Consider your summer plans sorted. Starting May 15, Harbour Air is relaunching its seasonal flight route to Whistler, along with a full slate of scenic tours that’ll make your group chat very jealous. The daily service between downtown Vancouver and Whistler’s Green Lake takes just 45 minutes and comes with complimentary glacier views. With one-way fares starting at $121, it’s a sky-high steal for anyone who values their time and their sanity.
DOXA 2025: Here are the DOXA award winners

2 days ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

The 2025 edition of DOXA Documentary Film Festival has wrapped, which means it’s time to update your watch list with this year’s most powerful and poignant picks. DOXA once again brought together documentary lovers for screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and thought-provoking discussions—spotlighting stories that challenge, illuminate, and connect. From deeply personal explorations to politically urgent portraits, this year’s lineup showcased the bold range of voices shaping documentary filmmaking today.
La Taqueria’s OG spot has its final fiesta

3 days ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

After 16 years of slinging some of the city’s most beloved street-style tacos, La Taqueria’s original location on Hastings is closing its doors for good on Sunday, May 18. If you’ve ever crushed a plate of tacos al pastor under the glow of that iconic sign, you know this spot wasn’t just a place to eat. It was a taco temple. Launched in 2009, it was Vancouver’s first-ever taqueria and quickly evolved from hidden gem to city staple.
Bard goes back to the ’80s with The Two Gentlemen of Verona

3 days ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

Break out the neon and prep your best lip-sync to a power ballad. Bard on the Beach is diving into shoulder pads and star-crossed drama with The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Directed by Bard favourite Dean Paul Gibson, this summer’s production of Shakespeare’s early rom-com gets a full retro remix, complete with an ’80s soundtrack, big hair, and even bigger feelings.
Timely opera Sophia’s Forest makes its Canadian premiere

6 days ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

City Opera Vancouver is set to present the Canadian premiere of Sophia’s Forest, a chamber opera that blends traditional storytelling with cutting-edge sound and projection design. The one-act work runs May 29 to June 1 at SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Composed by Lembit Beecher with a libretto by award-winning playwright Hannah Moscovitch (Old Stock, Bunny), Sophia’s Forest tells the story of a young girl who flees civil war and begins a new life in an unfamiliar country.
Free summer events coming to Strathcona, Gastown, and South Flats

6 days ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it can only mean one thing: Vancouver is gearing up for another season of outdoor festivals, food trucks, and neighbourhood block parties. Low Tide Properties just dropped the lineup for its 2025 Summer Event Series, and it’s looking like your calendar is about to fill up fast.
Top Chef finalist Mark Singson is hosting a pop-up for Lapu Lapu relief

6 days ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

After launching a national fundraising campaign in response to the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy, Top Chef Canada finalist Mark Singson is bringing the heart of the effort home. The Filipino-born, Vancouver-raised chef is hosting a multi-day pop-up at Bar Susu this May to support the victims and families affected by the April incident. “This tragedy left a mark not only on my Filipino brothers and sisters, but on the entire Vancouver community,” Singson says in a statement.
Step inside Richmond’s stories at the 18th annual Doors Open

1 week ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

Curious about what goes on behind the doors of your favourite winery, local fire hall or historic site? The 18th annual Doors Open Richmond returns June 7 and 8, inviting the public to explore the city in a whole new way, with over 50 participating locations opening their doors for free. Presented by the Richmond Museum, the two-day celebration spans everything from sacred temples and art studios to farms, civic spaces and national historic sites.
The Who’s final North American tour comes to Vancouver

1 week ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

The end really is near. British rock legends the Who are hitting the road one last time, and Vancouver is on the itinerary. As part of the just-announced The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour, the iconic band will perform at Rogers Arena on September 23. Yes, for real this time—according to the members. The tour title nods to the Who's 1971 classic of the same name, and if you’re reading this wondering whether to grab tickets, the answer is yes.