The Georgia Straight

The Georgia Straight is a complimentary weekly publication focused on news and entertainment, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is published by the Vancouver Free Press Publishing Corp. According to a survey by VAC, the average number of copies circulated per issue as of January 25, 2011, is 119,971, and in 2009, it had an average weekly readership of 804,000. As for its online presence, the website was ranked 47,339 in global traffic and 1,458 in Canada, based on data from Alexa as of February 27, 2012.

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What's In Your Fridge: Alan Pavlakovic of The Improv Centre's The Bachelor-ish

5 days ago | straight.com | Mike Usinger

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. What’s In Your Fridge is where the Straight asks interesting Vancouverites about their life-changing concerts, favourite albums, and, most importantly, what’s sitting beside the Heinz ketchup in their custom-made Big Chill Retropolitan 20.6-cubic-foot refrigerators.
Dear Canada: Canucks fans are praying your hockey teams have a quick and painful exit these NHL playoffs

6 days ago | straight.com | Mike Usinger

It’s the most wonderful time of the year not named Christmas, my birthday, and Happy Leafs Elimination Day. The greatest and most punishing tournament in professional sports officially starts tomorrow, with 16 teams facing off in round one of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And with that in mind here, as always, is a love letter from the West Coast:Fuck Canada. Signed, the Vancouver Canucks’ fan base.
You Nearly Missed: Coco Montoya proving his blues-legend status at the Rickshaw

6 days ago | straight.com | Mike Usinger

As a judge of talent, there’s a case to be made that late British blues giant John Mayall was a little more astute than most. Active from the early ’60s until his death last year at the age of 90, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee saw his fair share of sidemen over the decades. Guitarists who played in his fabled band the Bluesbreakers include Eric Clapton, a before-Rolling Stones Mick Taylor, and future Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green.
Lucky Red Chili Party celebrates Asian Canadian culinary talent

1 week ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

The Lucky Red Chili Party returns on May 3, lighting up the Chinatown Storytelling Centre with a one-day-only culinary collab that promises to be “ducking delicious.”Created by local brand Holy Duck Chili in 2023, this fiery feast was designed to do more than just scorch taste buds. It celebrates Asian Canadian chefs, shines a spotlight on local farms and keeps the heart of Chinatown beating strong.
Rise and shine: Vancouver’s newest team scores a historic first win

1 week ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

Sports by Vicki Duong on April 17th, 2025 at 12:00 AMIn their first-ever match, and the first match of the brand-new Northern Super League, Vancouver Rise FC clinched a 1-0 victory over Calgary Wild FC at BC Place last night (April 16). Professional women's soccer in Canada has officially arrived, and Vancouver showed it is more than ready. The night started with a bang (and a few near-misses) as Mariah Lee and Sarah Griffith tested Calgary’s defence early.
You Nearly Missed: Run N Gun celebrates a decade of indie filmmaking

1 week ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

Vancouver’s only 48-hour film fest, Run N Gun Film Festival, is turning 10. What started as a scrappy side project has become the largest festival of its kind in Canada. With over 1,000 films created through Run N Gun and its associated festivals—like Blood N Guts, Sh*ts N Giggles, and The Vancouver Quarantine Performance Project—it’s a decade-long experiment in chaos, collaboration and creativity that just keeps going.
Bar Asra debuts on South Granville with globally inspired menu

1 week ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

There’s a new spot to sip and snack in South Granville. Bar Asra, now open, brings global flavours, cheeky cocktails and BC-forward wine to the neighbourhood, with a menu that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Run by chefs Kanwardeep Ahluwalia and Baldeep Singh, Bar Asra is all about rethinking familiar dishes with unexpected ingredients. Think ahi tuna crudo topped with jasmine rice truffle, a zippy seafood take on Thai Nam Khao salad, and lamb quiche wrapped in flaky Ceylon paratha.
Brewery and the Beast’s meaty 2025 lineup revealed

1 week ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

Now in its 12th year, Brewery and the Beast returns to Concord Pacific Place on July 27, with what might be its most flavour-packed lineup yet. Known for its unapologetic devotion to fire-grilled fare, craft beverages, and summer party energy, the one-day festival is bringing together more than 60 of the city’s top culinary talents.
Three Vancouver bars named among North America’s best

1 week ago | straight.com | Vicki Duong

With the official top 50 still under wraps until April 29, the buzz has already begun—especially in Vancouver. For the first time, North America’s 50 Best Bars has released an extended list ranking bars 51 to 100, and three Vancouver spots have made the cut. The announcement sets the tone for what’s to come, especially since the official top 50 reveal will happen right here in Vancouver. Coming in at number 53 is Prophecy, a bar steeped in history and ambience.
Pierre Poilievre doing himself no favours by continuing to dodge a date with Nardwaur

1 week ago | straight.com | Mike Usinger

Here’s a question that’s not always easily answered: how does one make a weirdly unlikable person seem like more of a relatable human being? As evidenced by the ongoing public perceptions of Van Morrison, Tommy Lee Jones, Ted Cruz, and, well, me, the job isn’t an easy one. But that doesn’t mean it’s not impossible. And that makes one wonder what the hell the Pierre Poilievre camp is thinking as the Conservative Party’s federal election hopes for 2025 continue to slide straight down the shitter.