Lillian Liao
Articles by Lillian Liao

Shield Maiden rages war against gender inequality
December 11 2023 CultureNo fourth walls here. Melanie Teichroeb will trek back into the 10th century as she steps forward into character – on Saturday, Dec. 16 at New Westminster’s Anvil Theatre – bringing Garrison …

Disability advocacy: the power of lived experiences
November 27 2023 CommunityThere still remains a continued need to better understand the struggles of those with disabilities, and to build inclusive societies that dignify their experiences. On Dec. 3, the UN’s annual …

Beauty, innovation, and fun at the Eastside Culture Crawl
November 13 2023 Cover StoryFrom chainsaw sculpting to mural colouring, Vancouver’s celebrated Eastside Culture Crawl returns Nov. 16–19, featuring art making events and over 500 artists, including Sandeep Johal, Roman …

Marchand’s Florescence - Art that holds time
October 30 2023 ArtArt is alive with Mount Pleasant’s poppies. From now until December 12, North Van Arts is showcasing Métis, Franco-Ontarian artist, Nathaniel Marchand’s Florescence, an exhibit with living…

Laughter, dancing and conversations at the Vancouver Writers Fest
October 16 2023 Cover StoryFrom Oct. 16 to 22, writers, students and book lovers will gather at Granville Island for the Vancouver Writers Fest.
With over 80 events highlighting more than 125 authors, the 36th rendition of…

Showcasing Canadian Talent at VIFF 2023
September 25 2023 Cover StorySherren Lee, director of Float. | Photo by Justine Yeung.
The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) returns on Sept. 28 to Oct. 8 with more than 140 films from around the world, live …

The music of community and culture
September 11 2023 CultureCome Toward the Fire’s celebration of Indigenous musicians
Music’s universal connection allows people the chance to explore another nation’s cultural heritage. UBC’s Chan Centre, …

Indian Summer Festival’s Punch Up - Laughter in the face of adversity
July 10 2023 CultureAnoushka Ratnarajah from Indian Summer Festival (ISF) is curating a stand-up comedy show, Punch Up, that will explore the theme of interconnectedness through a diverse line-up of comedians who …

Reviving connection through summer music festivals
June 26 2023 Cover StoryPhoto courtesy of Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival
With Early Music Vancouver’s (EMV) Summer Festival, Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, and the Surrey Fusion Festival among others, the summer is …

The hybrid spaces of Fashion Fictions
May 29 2023 ArtFashion Fictions, an innovative exhibition, explores the liminal spaces between oppositional, and at times, contradictory ideas. Running from May 27 to Oct. 9 at the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) the …