When Kerrisdale’s Cyclone Taylor Arena opened its doors 75 years ago, nobody suspected it would play host to some of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll. Even today, it seems hard to imagine that the ...

Vancouver’s trio of Fairmont hotels proves you can never have too much of a good thing. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, affectionately called the Castle in the City, delivers old-school glamour with its ...

A monk sends his disciple on a surprising mission in this gentle, joyful Bhutanese comedy offering shrewd reflections from a culture far-removed from our own.

Chinatown and Strathcona are vibrant hubs for last-minute holiday shopping, offering a unique mix of traditional charm and ...

The Labyrinth of Light continues this tradition, creating a serene and contemplative space using over 600 pure beeswax ...

Sounds Good is a monthly roundtable where we ask Straight staff what their ears are plugged into. We’ve got a pretty diverse set of tastes, so there’s absolutely no cohesion here: just good vibes. And ...

Portugal seems to be the popular travel choice as of late, but there’s good reason for it. Start in Lisbon, head to Porto, ...

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. It’s the last weekend before Christmas (AKA: your final chance to snag those perfect holiday gifts ...

The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa turned big 4-0 this year, meaning it’s officially old enough to regale us with tales of its glamorous past. The boutique luxury property—which became part of the ...

Foundation is returning for its thirteenth edition, called Open Radius, over the 2025 May long weekend. Taking over the PNE Centre Grounds, the electronic music festival is being headlined by John ...

Stanley Park’s Bright Nights Train will not, in fact, be jingling all the way. Yes, despite Taylor Swift-level competition to get tickets for the tiny train, most people are going to be unable to ...

Marianas Trench—frontman Josh Ramsay, six-stringer Mike Ayley, bassist Matt Webb, and Casselman holding down rhythm—has been ...