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Pop artist Nadia Vaeh has dropped her new music video for her powerful track 'Anxiety'. The video reflects on her personal mental health struggles and how she copes with the highs and lows of anxiety. The video shows Nadia alone at home coping with what the real and raw effects of anxiety look and feel like. As an advocate, she hopes her music can inspire people to embrace the conversation of mental health and be a reminder that they are not alone.

Babeheaven, the project of West Londoners Nancy Andersen and Jamie Travis, share their latest single, 'Craziest Things', along with a video from the award-winning illustrator and animator, Sacha Beeley. The track is taken from the duo’s much anticipated debut album, Home For Now, which will be released on November 20 via AWAL, and follows the singles 'Cassette Beat' and 'Human Nature'. About the track, Nancy said: “On 'Craziest Things', I explore my anxiety and insomnia, not being able to make sense of my emotions and running around in a state of mania.”

Moscow-based multi-talented avant-pop artist Kate Shilonosova aka Kate NV has just unveiled a video for 'Lu Na', a track taken from her last album Room for the Moon. Drawing from “unlived memories of 70s and 80s Russian and Japanese pop music and film,” the project also comes with vintage and surreal conceptual videos inspired by the shows she was watching as a child. In these new Gina Onegina-directed visuals, she introduces four dancers voguing in pinky cats outfits. “‘Lu Na’ was originally planned as a dance clip consisting mostly of one repetitive loop—simple pattern where cats walk in a square one by one,” she stated. “This pattern was hugely inspired and based on [Samuel] Beckett’s piece Quad which I love. Originally I just wanted the sun to appear slowly behind those cats while they walk. All of the dancers were wonderful, they brought so much life to the characters of those cats!” [via High Clouds]

Kississippi, the increasingly pop-minded project of the Philadelphia musician Zoe Reynolds, have released a new single, 'Around Your Room'. Kississippi got their start making wispy and hypnotic folk reveries, which opened up into more muscular fare on their debut full-length, 2018’s Sunset Blush. 'Around Your Room' is their most unabashedly pop song yet, a strobing synth that pulls from Lorde’s Melodrama providing the main thrust for Reynolds’ gauzy lyrics about memory and its inexorable pull. Reynolds cowrote 'Around Your Room' with Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties, according to a tweet from Tudzin. “This song tells a story of yearning and infatuation. It’s about being hopelessly enamored in a way that took me back to my youthful perception of love,” Reynolds said in a statement. “It represents those moments where you’re fully infatuated with someone and they’re all you can think about. I’ve written about love in a cynical manner in the past and this song was written as a reminder of the magic and euphoria that comes with it.” 'Around Your Room' is the lead single from a new Kississippi album due out next year, Reynolds’ first for Triple Crown. Watch director Josh Coll’s video for the song above. [via Stereogum]

Tank and The Bangas have announced a new EP called Friend Goals. Due out November 20 via Verve Forecast, the six-track, guest-heavy release is being previewed with the track 'Self Care'. The New Orleans-based group are known for their collaborative habits, having this year teamed with the likes of Jacob Collier and Fantastic Negrito. Friend Goals, as the title might suggest, brings together a number of artists Tank and The Bangas have befriended over their career. The follow-up to last year’s Green Balloon LP features guests like CHIKA ('Mr. Insta'), Duckwrth ('Fluff'), PJ Morton ('TSA'), and Pell on the title track. Lead single 'Self Care' actually touts three collaborators: Jaime Woods, Orleans Big, and Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph. The track itself is exactly what we need in 2020, an ode to being with yourself and being damn okay with it. “Chillin’ all by myself/ Netflix, eatin’, cheatin’, by myself, all by myself,” Tarriona “Tank” Ball spits, clearly enjoying her alone time. “Nobody else/ New people to the left/ What is there left but myself?” “‘Self Care’ is THE quarantine song to get you moving,” Ball said in a statement. “It shows that some of the best things can come out from solitude, especially when the beat hits this hard.” Take a listen above via the song’s Fat Happy Media-directed video. [via CoS]

New Zealand’s platinum sensation BENEE unveils the official video for her latest single 'Snail'. For the visual, BENEE and director Anita Fontaine deliver a lush and larger-than-life fantasy befitting of the track. In the colorful clip, BENEE wakes up to feed her giant snail roommates and slides around their slime trails before heading to work in her secret elf lab. Soon, she’s cycling out of her home—a concrete replica of her own head—out into a storm. After being struck by lightning, our heroine turns into an elf and cruises through a mushroom wonderland under the glow of an aurora borealis-style blanket of colors across the sky. Reflective of her personality, it pops off as her biggest and boldest video to date. Of the inspiration behind the video, BENEE says, “I knew I wanted the vid to be a weird fantasy story involving snails! I said to Anita that I wanted to be an elf with long braids riding a bike and have giant mushrooms somewhere in the vid...She came back with the treatment, and I loved ittttttt! Her imagination is supa whacky in the best way, and I’m so happy with how ‘Snail’ turned out!”

Bebe Rexha has returned with her new anthem 'Baby, I'm Jealous', which features Doja Cat. 'Baby, I'm Jealous' is Bebe Rexha's first single of 2020, following on from last year's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil track 'You Can't Stop The Girl'. The new track marks the debut collaboration between Bebe Rexha and Doja Cat, and is accompanied by a Hannah Lux Davis-directed visual that stars Charli D’Amelio, Nikita Dragun, and Avani Gregg. Bebe Rexha says the new single is "about embracing my insecurities", and adds, "It’s about the way social media has heightened my jealousy which can affect how I feel about myself. We are constantly flooded with the highlights of other people’s lives, and at times I find myself comparing my worth and beauty to others. It’s part of the human process to experience jealousy - ultimately, this is an anthem to embrace those feelings as a form of empowerment." [via Line Of Best Fit]

Making her grand return to the scene with a striking new single is Brighton-hailed singer Fable, with her new tune 'Thirsty'. With otherworldly tones and harmonising vocals, the singer serves us with a sumptuous genre-bending tune that has us headbanging at every chorus. Known for her bold and atmospheric sonics, the singer accompanies the song with an attention-grabbing video with juxtaposing images of ethereal nature and mental destruction. Speaking on the single, the singer said, “'Thirsty' is about taking the beauty of life for granted. How overtime we write off profound stuff as mundane because it’s a constant; the sky’s always there, but it’s weird and beautiful that we even exist under it. It’s playful at heart but it’s about my realised depression and learning how to reset my perspective through mindfulness,” Having disappeared from the scene back in 2016 due to a personal tragedy, the singer has reconnected to her artistic side and is ready to step back into the spotlight. [via Wonderland]

With the enticing line-up of Joe Lonie (Supergroove), Milan Borich (Pluto), Jol Mulholland (The Reduction Agents) and Morgan Leary (Cindy), Tāmaki Makaurau supergroup Kathy Bates Motel share their latest ear worm 'Cool Your Heels'. The class act's second single, following up debut track 'Damaged Goods', is dangerously catchy, with killer harmonies from vocalists Lonie and Leary. 'Cool Your Heels' will have you moving your feet and hankering for a dance, a need so perfectly met by the Footloose inspired, Joe Lonie directed visuals. Everybody cut foot loose, the weekend and 'Cool Your Heels' have arrived. [via Under The Radar]

Up-and-comers Wargasm recently dropped their fifth single, ‘Backyard Bastards’, and now they’ve released a video to go with it. Shot and edited by Olli Appleyard, the video sees sees Sam Matlock (guitar, vocals) hunting down Ryan Cornall (session drummer) on a manic murder spree that finds its peak in an epic showdown between the two, all the while being cheered on by Milkie Way (bass, vocals) and her dancer squad. You can check out the video for ‘Backyard Bastards’ above. [via Dead Press]

Atlanta-based glam punk rockers Starbenders have released an energetic and evocative music video for their new single 'Can’t Cheat Time' off most recent album Love Potions. 'Can’t Cheat Time' is available now as part of a bundle featuring the original single and an acoustic version. 'Can’t Cheat Time' perfectly pairs frontwoman Kimi Shelter‘s incredible vocal shapeshifting abilities with electrocuted guitars and heart-pounding rhythm for this stand out rock ‘n’ roll anthem. Speaking to the inspiration for the single’s music video, Shelter adds: “‘Can’t Cheat Time’ is a personal favorite amongst the band. This single has a wicked string arrangement reminiscent of Jeff Lynne from ELO’s production style. It was so rewarding hearing all of it come together with the live string players. The accompanying music video is a love letter to the mom and pop businesses that have shaped and supported our very existence. These businesses along with the touring industry have been devastated by the pandemic. We filmed in locations around Atlanta which include the local greasy spoon diner, the record shop, the independent guitar store, the watering hole, and the divey small music venue. While mega-retailers did not close down for even one day, 60% of small to medium-sized businesses in the USA that closed will never reopen. These places are vital to the social and economic health of our cities. We encourage our friends to go to saveourstages.com. Sign up to push legislators to help independent venues though the updated Heroes Act. So many are hurting and on the verge of financial ruin from lighting to sound engineers, musicians, DJs, security, bar staff and venue operators. Our hearts are with you all.“ [via The Girls At The Rock Show]

8 Best Water Parks in Florida for the Whole Family to Enjoy It’s summertime and that means it is officially water park season! With everyone looking to escape the high heat and humidity, water parks in Florida are not hard to find- you just want to make sure you pick a good one! Luckily, the Sunshine State has plenty of family-friendly options for all ages and interests. (Check out these other water parks near Philadelphia for even more kid-friendly fun!) Whether it’s your first time at a water park or you’re looking for something new to do in Florida this summer, we’ve got you covered with these 8 water park picks. The faster we get started, the faster you can cool off and enjoy some good old fashioned family fun!Here we go! 1. Adventure Island Tampa, Florida Adventure Island water park is home to America’s first dual tailspin waterslide, the Solar Vortex! Experience quick turns and rapid descents on this thrilling family raft slide. You can even reach sliding speeds of up to 20 miles per hour! Take a relaxing float around the lazy river or play around in the 17,000 square foot wave pool. Adventure Island water park has something for every age group and thrill level! Fabian’s Fun Port and Splash Attack are great spots for younger kids to splash around, while the older thrill seekers can enjoy an epic free-fall on Vanish point or the high-speed Caribbean Corkscrew. If you’re looking for some food or snacks after swimming under Florida’s hot sun, you’ll have plenty to choose from. Adventure Island offers pizza, burgers, tacos, churros, chicken strips, fries- you name it! There’s also a delicious grill that serves up tasty favorites like grilled chicken, steak, and fajitas. Wash it all down with a cold beverage and head back out for more fun in the sun!At this water park, there are plenty of rides, slides, and yummy meals to go around! 2. Disney’s Typhoon LagoonOrlando, Florida If you’re looking for a water park experience sprinkled with a little Disney magic, take a ride through Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon! As home to one of the largest wave pools found in North America, there is plenty of excitement to go around! You’ll also find that there are a wide variety of hotels and Walt Disney World resorts nearby this great water adventure spot. At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, there are 12 different water rides that will delight guests of all ages! Choose from the Crush ‘n’ Gusher, Humunga Kowabunga, Storm Slides, Keelhaul Falls, and many more. Little one’s can splash around at Ketchakiddee Creek and take aim with a kid-friendly water cannon on the S.S. Squirt Tugboat. There’s also the Crush ‘n’ Gusher leisure pool, which is great for swimmers of all ages! Feeling hungry after all that splashing? You won’t be for long! At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, there are ten delicious places to find food and drinks- including two quick service restaurants, five snack stands, and three bars. To top it all off, there are also beverage refill stations all across the water park. With so many great attractions at Typhoon Lagoon, it is hard to pick a favorite! 3. Rapids Water ParkRiviera Beach, Florida This water park has one goal in mind- to bring you water fun your whole family will love! At Rapids Water Park, you’ll find water slides for all ages. From thrill rides to family rides to kid rides, this Rapids Water Park has it all! At this Florida water park, you can choose from 42 wet and wild slides and attractions! Get down and splash around at the Splish Splash Lagoon water play area or enjoy some refreshing time on the quarter mile long Lazy River. If you’re looking to catch a couple of waves, you’ll love the FlowRider surf simulator and the 25,000 square foot Big Surf wave pool! Just be prepared- Big Surf waves can reach as high as 6 feet tall! If you are more of a daring water slide rider, be sure to hop on the giant funnel ride Big Thunder. Another thrilling favorite is Black Thunder, which takes you on an exciting ride through rapid twists and turns in complete darkness! If you enjoy feeling that stomach-dropping sensation, Pirates Plunge is the ride for you. There are also plenty of places to grab a snack or drink throughout this Florida water park, so that you’ll never go hungry. And if you accidentally forget something like your towel or sunglasses, you can stop by the Tobago Trading Post for anything you might need to make your water park experience a successful one! 4. Disney’s Blizzard BeachOrlando, Florida Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park offers attractions for the whole family and for all different thrill levels. This themed water park features a unique snowstorm theme, making it possible for you to enjoy the summer heat while also relaxing on a frosty ‘Blizzard Beach’! At Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you’ll find 7 water slides, a chairlift ride, kiddie play area, lazy river, and a wave pool. From the high-speed Summit Plummit with a crazy 12-story drop to Teamboat Springs, a family whitewater raft ride- you’re sure to have a blast! Come hungry because there are plenty of great places to grab a quick snack, yummy meal, or refreshing drink throughout this water park. You’ll love this snowy summer wonderland! 5. Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme ParkOrlando, Florida Volcano Bay is surely a water park enthusiasts dream! This Florida park is great for single riders, groups, and even families with little ones. With plenty of slides and water rides to choose from, you’re sure to have a wet n’ wild time! This water park has a tropical theme with a giant volcano towering in the middle of it all. Get ready for a screaming fun time on the Kala and Ta Nui Serpentine Body Slides, where you’ll be dropped into the tube slides through a door in the floor. The Krakatau Aqua Coaster is a blast for riding together as a group of four or check out the Maku for a high-speed six-person raft ride. Looking to chill and go with the flow? Waturi Beach is the perfect place to swim, splash, and relax next to the shimmering water. You’ll also love the Reef leisure pool, complete with peace and a lovely private waterfall. PLUS, all the rides at Volcano Bay Water Theme Park feature a Virtual Line. No more long waits and baking under the hot sun while standing in line! You simply tap in to reserve a ride time and then you can swim, splash, float, eat, shop, or relax until it’s your time to ride! We didn’t forget about the food! Volcano Bay has over 60 tasty and unique menu items to choose from, not to mention menu items inspired by the South Pacific. You won’t have to miss out on any fun flavors and kid-friendly dishes at this water park! 6. Sun Splash Family WaterparkCape Coral, Florida Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is a water lovers paradise! In fact, it’s the largest water park found in Southwest Florida. With 14-acres of water attractions and something fun for everyone, you’re sure to have the time of your life! Ride a single or double tube through the dark tunnels of Cape Fear or speed down the Zoom Flume from a 30-foot-high tower! Here you’ll also find the X-celerator, which is classified as the most extreme ride in the park! It’s the steepest and fastest attraction at Sun Splash Family Waterpark, dropping riders down a five-story tall open chute slide at speeds of up to 30 mph! For a bit less extreme fun, families can cool off together in the family pool and splash under the gentle shower of the mushroom-shaped Rain Tree. Young water park adventurers will also love the gushers and geysers found in Pirate’s Cove! There’s also a sandy volleyball court!As for food, you can munch and snack your heart out at the Calypso Cafe, Tiki Express, and the Ice Cream Shop. You’ll find hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, wraps, Italian ice, and much more to enjoy! 7. Discovery CoveOrlando, Florida If you’re looking to see a variety of marine animals and wildlife, Discovery Cove water theme park is your number one choice for water park fun. This water park is located right next door to SeaWorld Orlando and is an absolute dream! Discovery Cove features attractions that are a bit different from the usual slides and swimming pools. Here you can swim with dolphins, relax on white sandy beaches, snorkel with tropical fish, or get up close and personal with sting rays. You can see sharks, walk with flamingos, hand-feed colorful birds, and much more. Book a dolphin swim and you can even get a kiss from one of their sweet snouts! This park also offers all-inclusive food and drink, so no need to bring your own. You can walk up to any one of the many snack bars and grab a lemonade and a pretzel- anytime and as many as you can eat! They also provide unlimited sunscreen and towels. Fill your day with animal encounters and snorkeling adventures or relax under a cabana and take a swim in one of the tropical lagoons- the choice is yours. Either way, you won’t regret it! 8. Weeki Wachee SpringsSpring Hill, Florida Weeki Wachee Springs State Park has been entertaining since 1947! With that many years of exciting experiences, this park knows how to make your day an unforgettable one! You can enjoy splashing, swimming, and snorkeling. You can even watch as mermaids perform, dance, and delight underwater! Weeki Wachee Springs has a bunch of different wonders and attractions all rolled into one wonderful park! You can paddle or take a boat tour down the Weeki Wachee River, watch the underwater mermaid show, or splash the day away at Buccaneer Bay! Buccaneer Bay features a sandy white beach, crystal-clear spring water, and two tremendous waterslides! You’ll love the rush of adrenaline you feel while sliding down the Cannonball and Pirate’s Revenge flumes. Lil’ Mates Caribbean Cove is the perfect water play area for little ones. You and your family are sure to have a great day at the bay!Time to Splash the Day Away! If you are looking for a way to cool off, escape the Florida heat, or just have some family fun in the sun, these 8 water parks should fit the bill. Be sure to check out Destinations Travel Guide for even more exciting summer adventures! Happy splashing! [/et_pb_blurb

Welcome to our weekly roundup of cherished news bits! This week’s batch:

☠ At the Met, a soprano hits the highest note ever sung in the opera’s 137-year history. 

☠ Ever wanted to summon an ancient Mesopotamian ghost? Here’s how!

☠ Start packing. Magic mushrooms may soon be legal in California.

☠ From the aww files: A good samaritan who saved and released a baby condor still gets visits now and then.

☠ A 2,000-year-old sundial changes archaeologists’ perceptions of ancient Rome.

☠ And a new multisensory experience at a London museum enhances perceptions of the mystery cult of Mithras the Bull Slayer.

☠ Nutella lovers are freaking out over a recipe change.

☠ A Philadelphia artist crochets beautiful skeletons with recycled materials.  

☠ Here’s an inspiring photo essay: Fifty powerful images of women protesting.

☠ Coco Peru shops for a Wonder Woman crock pot at Wal-Mart.

Philly’s Best Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, & Sandwiches For Delivery & Takeout added to Google Docs

Philly’s Best Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, & Sandwiches For Delivery & Takeout

There’s a lot lot of things you miss right now: sports, your friends, the sun. But we’re also betting that at the very top of that list is the quintessential hoagie - the one you used to get on your lunch break from a man-of-few-words named Vito. Whether your go-to order is an Italian with extra vinegar, turkey and provolone on a seeded roll, or even a cheesesteak (which for the purposes of this guide counts) - this guide has some of the best spots offering hoagies and sandwiches you can get for delivery or takeout.

All restaurants featured on The Infatuation are selected by our editorial team. Philly’s Best Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, & Sandwiches For Delivery & Takeout is presented by Uber Eats. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, supporting our local restaurant community has never been more important. Uber Eats customers can now give directly to the restaurants they love at checkout. 100% will go to the restaurant. Order now to support. See app for details.

The Spots  Angelo’s Pizzeria $ $ $ $ Pizza ,  Sandwiches  in  Bella Vista ,  South Philly $$$$ 736 S 9th St 8.2 /10

Angelo’s is currently serving a limited menu of cheesesteaks, hoagies, and pizzas for pickup - and in case you didn’t know, this is our favorite cheesesteak in the city. Check their Instagram for updates and call in orders to 215-922-0000.

 Di Bruno Bros. $ $ $ $ Sandwiches  in  Center City ,  Logan Square ,  Rittenhouse $$$$ 1730 Chestnut St Not

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In addition to providing you with all the pantry staples and bottles of wine you need, Di Bruno also makes some great hoagies. Click here to place an order for a “Napoleon” with turkey, brie, and fig jam, or just make your sandwich a part of a bigger grocery order by calling the restaurant ahead of time at 215-665-9220 and picking it up curbside from the store.

 Hershel's East Side Deli $ $ $ $ American ,  Sandwiches ,  Deli  in  Center City $$$$ 51 N 12th St Not

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For a classic Jewish deli sandwich, Hershel’s is your best bet. You can pick up their piled-high corned beef sandwiches curbside at Reading Terminal Market, or if you call them at 215-922-6220, they’ll deliver anywhere within 10 miles of the shop.

 Kerry McIntyre High Street On Market $ $ $ $ American  in  Old City $$$$ 308 Market St 8.1 /10

The pastrami sandwich at High Street is another sandwich you need, and right now it’s available for delivery here. They’re also offering freshly baked bread, in case you get really bored and decide you need to make your own sandwich today.

 Liberty Kitchen PHL $ $ $ $ Sandwiches ,  Deli  in  Fishtown $$$$ 1244N Front St Not

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Liberty Kitchen might have the best Italian hoagies in the city - or at least in Fishtown - and they’re still selling them for pickup and delivery. Plus, if you buy a Hoagie Club Card (available for either five hoagies for $55 or 10 hoagies for $110), you’ll get a 10% discount while also helping the owners support their employees. Check out their Instagram for more information.

 Martha $ $ $ $ Bar Food ,  Sandwiches  in  Kensington $$$$ 2113 E York St 7.9 /10

Takeout service at Martha opens at 11am every day (except Tuesday) and extends all the way until 1am. That means they’re open for late night banh mis, as well as beer and wine to-go if you’re not quite ready to end the night yet. You can find the menu and place your order here.

Mike's BBQ $ $ $ $ BBQ  in  East Passyunk ,  South Philly $$$$ 1703 S 11th St 7.6 /10

Mike’s is serving their smoked meat sandwiches - including an incredible brisket cheesesteak - for both takeout and delivery from Thursday to Sunday starting at noon. For pickup, order through their website, and for delivery click here.

 Middle Child $ $ $ $ American ,  Deli  in  Midtown Village $$$$ 248 S 11th St 8.1 /10

Middle Child, the Washington Square West sandwich shop with the fluffiest eggs on their breakfast sandwiches, has never offered delivery before. You’ve always had to get over there, wait in line with half the city on a Saturday morning, and likely eat your “Herschel Waker” sandwich on the curb because there’s no seating left inside. Now, however, they are doing delivery of their full menu - including the vegetarian “Phoagie” and the definitely-not-vegetarian “So Long Sal.” You can place your order here, and make sure you get it in early as they tend to switch off their delivery system when they get too swamped.

Nick's Roast Beef $$$$ 2212 Cottman Ave

You can still get your roast beef or pork sandwich from the Nick’s in Northeast Philly by calling them at 215-745-1292. They’ll deliver from 12-10pm every day, and have a bunch of deals - like a family meal that includes four sandwiches, wings, and fries for $45. If you’re quarantining alone, you could also do a sandwich, wings, and a six-pack of beer for $20.

 Order delivery   Poe's Sandwich Joint $$$$ 1710 North Fifth Street

We’re glad that Poe’s reopened recently right inside of Human Robot Brewing in Kensington. Mostly because now we don’t have to order from two different places for dinner and beer. Just call Poe’s at 215-454-2654 or use this link to place an order for one of their enormous, delicious sandwiches. The “Pretty Ricky,” with ham, pulled pork, melted swiss, pickles, and dijon, is our favorite, and ask them to hold some beer for you to pick up curbside as well.

 Order delivery  Paesano's Philly Style $$$$ 152 W Girard Ave

Paesano’s is delivering their hoagies until midnight on weekends - not that there’s really all that much of a difference between a Tuesday and Saturday night anymore. But if you’re craving a roast pork sandwich after a night of drinking the rest of your wine supply, you can place an order for delivery here.

 Porcos $ $ $ $ Sandwiches ,  Cafe/Bakery  in  Point Breeze ,  South Philly $$$$ 2204 Washington Ave Not

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They may not be on hoagie rolls, but the porchetta on focaccia at Porcos makes for some of the best sandwiches you can eat in the city - especially the Cubano. And all you need to do is place an order for delivery here or by calling the restaurant ahead of time at 215-545-2939 and picking it up at their takeout window.

 Stockyard $$$$ 1541 Spring Garden St

Look out for Stockyard’s daily specials (find them on their Instagram), which most recently included a marinated skirt steak sandwich with arugula, mushroom, fried egg, pickled onion, and swiss cheese on a toasted everything muffin. You can order by calling them at 215-977-9273, or through this link - and they’re doing both takeout and delivery.

 Woodrow's Sandwich Shop $$$$ 630 South St

Just because restaurants have closed down doesn’t mean you’ll magically stop getting cheesesteak cravings every time you see a wiz-colored puzzle piece. Fortunately, Woodrow’s is still making cheesesteaks. They’re some of the best in the city, and you can get one delivered to your door in the next 30 minutes by clicking here.

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Gone are the days of burgers and wings at the mall. Today’s craft breweries are more like innovative culinary labs, serving high-end, globally influenced cuisine in dramatic, adventure-friendly locations. They’re even doing brunch. Here are the country’s best of the best.

The New Rules Behind America’s Best New Brewpubs

For diners looking beyond the bun, Asian-inspired brewpubs offer pairings possible only when restaurateurs control both the kitchen and the brew kettle. One of the most original pubs in this regard is Brewery Bhavana, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Brewery Bhavana, in Raleigh Keith Isaacs

It’s equal parts brewpub, flower shop, bookstore, and dim sum restaurant, offering duck egg rolls, lobster-stuffed dumplings, and scallion pancakes served with coconut-oxtail jam. The beers are Belgian-influenced with a hint of Asian flare, like Glean, a saison flavored with mango and peppercorns. “Dim sum and Cantonese cuisine tend to focus on subtle flavors that are more nuanced than bold,” says co-owner and head brewer Patrick Woodson. “No single flavor outshines the overall experience.”

A Beer-Lover’s Primer to New Zealand

A similar understated elegance informs Sato Brewpub, a Japanese-style izakaya and brewery in the basement of Buffalo, New York’s first high-rise, finished in 1895. Here, husband and wife team Joshua and Satomi Smith offer yakitori, or grilled chicken, complemented by genre-blurring beers incorporating white miso, which lends salinity and umami to Bento, a rich cream ale.

Dim Sum and Noodles Are the New Burgers and Fries

In Richmond, Virginia, at The Answer owner and chef An Bui peddles super-fresh hazy IPAs and heavily fruited sours alongside banh mi made with crunchy house-baked bread, filled with fish sausage or roasted pork sliced thick. In Jackson, Wyoming, skiers and snowboarders can warm up with Thai Me Up’s complex curries and noodle dishes while crushing their Pils-Gnar pilsner and 2x4 DIPA—both from Melvin Brewing, born inside the Thai restaurant. Chicago’s BiXi Beer serves chewy belt noodles slicked with oil. Beer, too, follows a Far East lead with the refreshing Shifties lager, featuring puffed jasmine rice, and Chelonian Lair, a dark ale that’s seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns. “I think people came in with expectations that we’d be another brewpub,” says chef and co-owner Bo Fowler. “But we want to put the dining experience on another level.”

Matt Schwerin

Airport Beer Is Finally Worth Waiting For

Tom’s Urban Kitchen & Brewery at Denver International Airport, Colorado

Inside the airport’s Westin hotel, Tom’s Urban offers an outdoor patio with mountain views, exclusive beers from Tivoli Brewing, and kicked-up comfort classics like pickle-brined fried chicken. It’s best beer, though, is the Tivoli Jet IPA.

Cigar City Brewing at Tampa International Airport, Florida

Pop into the brewpub—America’s first to brew inside an airport—for a pressed Cuban sandwich and a preflight flight of Cigar City classics such as Maduro Brown Ale, plus rotating beers made on-site.

Imperial Western Beer Company at Union Station, Los Angeles

“Every great train station should have an oyster bar,” says cofounder Cedd Moses of his brewpub inside this historic Art Deco depot in downtown L.A. Order a dozen oysters on the half shell with a house beer like Travel Bug, a tart German gose that goes well with everything.

Sarah Cowell

Chicago Is the Heart of the Beer World—Again

Chicago has long been a center of good beer, but Chicago brewpubs are now raising the bar even further, pairing exceptional beers with award-winning menus worthy of white tablecloths. Moody Tongue Brewing Co.’s brewmaster, Jared Rouben, is also a classically trained chef, and he practices what he calls “culinary brewing”—for example, lacing pilsners with shaved black truffles. At the brewery’s bar, patrons can snack on grilled octopus with Spanish blood sausage or opt for a 10-course feast in the dining room, both overseen by Michelin-starred chef Jared Wentworth. Each dish is paired with distinct beers (and glassware). “All the fun that’s usually reserved for the wine world, we now do with beer,” Rouben says.

Elsewhere in the city, star chef Rick Bayless now operates Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taqueria, where modern Mexican-style lagers and tropical IPAs are paired with heaping platters of smoky, wood-grilled chorizo and salt-cured flank steak. The city is also home to America’s first Michelin-starred brewpub, Band of Bohemia, which is celebrated for seasonal dishes designed around brewer Michael Carroll’s diverse, well-balanced beers.

In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chicago brewpub that doesn’t go beyond the fry basket. Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery features botanical beers like the digestif-inspired Fernetic, plus crispy chicken skins with pimento cheese. Revolution Brewing serves smoked-poblano burgers and homemade doughnuts. And Dryhop Brewers offers hazy IPAs served alongside cranberry bratwurst and steak frites with malted herb butter.

“There’s nothing new about Chicago’s love for beer and food,” says Moody Tongue’s Rouben, noting the prevalence of the city’s food-focused beer cultures—German, Irish, Polish, and Czech immigrants. “Bringing the two together is a staple in Chicago.”

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There’s Still No Better Combo Than Pizza and Beer

Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery in Oregon

Hop-forward pale ales and IPAs excel alongside original pizzas like the Truffle Shuffle—a white pie with mozzarella and truffle oil–marinated mushrooms—at this Hood River institution.

Jackie O’s Public House & Brewpub in Ohio

After this Athens establishment brews its beers, such as Ohio Pale Ale, it uses the spent grain to make its pizza dough. Its signature pie: the Oestrike, with artichokes and local feta cheese.

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery Brewpub at Flatbread in Vermont

This Burlington favorite has 15 taps of beer and makes wood-fired pizzas like Punctuated Equilibrium, featuring Kalamata olives and Vermont goat cheese, in its hand-built clay oven.

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Brewers Are Now Butchers, Too

The best brewpubs have great brewers—that’s a given. But many of these brewmasters now run world-class charcuterie programs, too. Earlier this year, Alex Liberati debuted Denver's Liberati Osteria & Oenobeers, an ambitious Italian brewpub that specializes in wine-beer hybrids he calls “oenobeers,” such as an IPA infused with Oregon-grown riesling grapes, paired with homemade pastas and charcuterie, including salami, guanciale, and mortadella. Acidic beers excel at cutting charcuterie’s salty richness, a pairing perfected at Berkeley, California’s The Rare Barrel, with its aged sours served with bacon-maple rilletts. In Brooklyn, the Meat Hook, a whole-animal butcher shop, focuses on grass-fed beef used in the dry-aged burger served at its restaurant, The Meat Hook at Threes, located inside Threes Brewing. Lowcountry standout Edmund's Oast Restaurant, in Charleston, South Carolina, makes meat-friendly brews like Baby Bubble Barbecue Beer and has a dedicated butcher, who breaks down whole hogs, turning them into sausage, ham, bacon, and even headcheese.

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It’s Never Too Early for Beer

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing in Ohio

At brunch time, this Columbus brewpub uses coffee and vanilla beans in its Daybreak cream ale, and its spent brewing grains are used to bake bread that’s turned into breakfast toast capped with sunny-side up eggs and smoked arctic char.

Bluejacket in Washington, D.C.

The airy pub serves crunchy tater tots beneath bacon, sausage, and runny eggs, while toast is crowned with avocado and blue crab—a surprise standout with its coffee-infused stout.

Magnolia Brewing Co. in California

The San Francisco craft brewery offers English-inspired ales, house-cured salmon, and massive egg sandwiches slicked with sambal chili mayo.

Manayunk Brewing Company in Pennsylvania

On Sundays, this Philadelphia brewery runs a jazz brunch with cedar-plank salmon, an omelet station, and beers such as the orange peel–flavored Wandering Wit. It’s as smooth as the morning music.

Courtesy of Wolf's Ridge Brewing

Beer Is Better With Adventure

There’s always been a good dive bar or two near a trailhead for post-hike beers. But now some of America’s best brewpubs are setting up shop in adventure-friendly locations, showing that adrenaline and hops may be the best pairing of all. Mountain bikers regularly meet at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, in Lyons, Colorado, near Rocky Mountain National Park, before riding the Heil Ranch and Hall Ranch trails. “Nothing’s better than sharing a post-ride pitcher of Dale’s Pale Ale on the patio with buddies,” says Oskar Blues founder Dale Katechis. Snowbirds and mountain lovers who flock to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, have Roadhouse Brewing Co. Pub & Eatery, which offers its Loose Boots “après IPA” alongside duck-confit poutine. The Trapp Family Lodge, in Stowe, Vermont, features 60 miles of cross-country ski trails and the Von Trapp Brewery, where skiers unclip and unwind with hearty sausages and European-inspired lagers. And for rafting buffs, Maine’s Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort is base camp for whitewater runs down the Kennebec River. After drying off, they can post up at the resort’s Kennebec River Pub & Brewery for a burger made with Maine-reared beef and the flagship Magic Hole IPA. Yeah, you’ll want a second pint. You earned it.

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Food Shirts, Cheese Knives, and More Things to Buy This Week

This post originally appeared on February 12, 2019, in “Add to Cart” — the weekly newsletter for people who love shopping (almost) as much as they love eating. Subscribe now.

“I could make that” is a sentence I frequently hear while dining out (usually uttered by my fiance, whose confidence in his own culinary abilities is inspiring, if occasionally overstated). “I mean, the ingredients are all right here!”

Yes, most restaurant menus list out several ingredients for a dish, making it clear to diners that their mackerel is coated in lime and peppercorns or that the risotto includes smoked eel and mushrooms. But actually making one of those dishes involves a lot more than raw ingredients; it includes technique, precision, intuition, and sometimes — unfortunately for the ambitious home cook — expensive tools.

Case in point is the piece we published today on making falafel. Mashing together spices and chickpeas isn’t itself super challenging; but when it comes to equipment, Einat Admony of NYC favorite Taim uses a pricey professional Hobart meat grinder, while Caitlin McMillan of Goldie (aka purveyor of arguably the best falafel in Philadelphia) uses a big falafel machine that will set you back $3,200. Which, realistically, you will never own! And that’s okay! There’s magic that happens at restaurants, an alchemy of professional skill, creativity, and yes, professional-grade tools, that make it oh so worth it to dine out.

That doesn’t mean I don’t plan on attempting my own falafel (especially since there are cheaper tools out there). But there’s also something nice about taking a bite, sitting back, and being able to say, “I couldn’t make that.”

Things to buy

Even with the rise of cheese plate influencers (!), most cheese knife sets still consist of three squat, not-so-sharp blades that are poor matches for a cheese plate favorite: brie. And if this week’s episode of How to Make It taught me anything, it’s that soft cheese requires a long, thin, super-sharp Brie knife. Boska Holland’s Brie knife is a favorite, with a steel or chic wooden handle; buy it on its own or, miraculously, as part of this set.

Despite all the chatter about viral recipes, I still have not made #TheCookies. But I have discovered a local store-bought cookie that manages to compare on a few fronts: Whiskey and Rye Chocolate Chip cookies by Jane Bakes are dense and buttery, boast big chocolate chunks and salt flakes, and have squared-off edges to boot. Nothing can match the homemade thing, but my lazy self prefers to buy than bake.

A less-lazy purchase is the KeepCup, the reusable coffee cup profiled on Eater last week. The petite glass is more attractive than any “travel mug” I’ve ever owned, meaning there’s a chance I’ll actually remember to take it with me and use it on a regular basis.

Things to know

There’s nothing better than great restaurant merch, whether it’s a cheap screen-printed tee from a local diner or a piece of bona fide streetwear. For inspiration slash envy, the account @FoodShirtFriday (which, full disclosure, is co-run by Eater’s Patty Diez and former Vox Media staffer David Yee) curates excellent food shirts — you guessed it — every Friday.

If you’ve been in the market for a new water bottle, this very extensive Twitter thread is a great place to start. Relatedly: To stay on top of products and trends, follow lifestyle reporters directly on Twitter. Before they write, they usually tweet.

A growing fixation of mine and of the cookware world: Teflon. The synthetic black material that’s synonymous with nonstick is falling out of vogue, as cookware upstarts cite it as harmful to the environment and human health. It doesn’t help that it’s not super pretty. Great Jones and GreenPan (which has a Goop collab, FYI) both use ceramic coatings on their nonstick (and very attractive) frying pans, and now I’m itching to ditch all of my black-bottomed cookware...

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Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend: Dec. 14, 2017

A happy Hanukkah weekend! Read on to find out how you spend the next few days  wandering through giant lanterns, watching The Nutcracker, learning about Solstice, having breakfast with Santa, running with elves, or being delighted by drag.

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Friday December 15

Chinese Lantern Festival

Chinese Lantern Festival Where: Hastings Park What: As the largest festival of its kind in Canada will feature 35 illuminated displays transforming over 14 acres. Lantern festivals started during the Han Dynasty, about 2,000 years ago. This festival will be embracing traditions with elaborate new lanterns featuring Dragon, White Pagoda, Kylin, and Huabiao Column, each symbolizing a Chinese sage or legend. There will also be two nightly performances in the PNE Amphitheatre featuring acts such as face changing, acrobatics, and folk dance. Runs until: Sunday January 21, 2018

The Nutcracker presented by the Goh Ballet

The Nutcracker presented by the Goh Ballet Where: The Centre in Vancouver What: This heart-warming production is sure to delight audiences of all ages with more than 200 glittering costumes, dramatic sets and valuable lessons. Experience Clara’s dream come to life as she embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets where she is greeted by the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy. Runs until: Tuesday December 19, 2017

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa Where: Grouse Mountain What: Start your day of festive fun by treating your family to breakfast on a mountaintop with face painting, a magic show, and a visit from the jolly man in red himself. Runs until: Sunday December 24, 2017

Rebels on Pointe

Rebels on Pointe Where: VanCity Theatre What: If you’ve seen one Nutcracker too many, this might be the film to restore your love of ballet. Their first show was on September 9, 1974, at a second-story loft on 14th street, in the heart of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Since then, all-male drag troupe Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo have been delighting audiences around the world, performing, among other things, Swan Lake as Tchaikovsky never imagined it in his famously feverish dreams. Runs until: Saturday December 23, 2017

Good Tidings! A Good Noise Gospel Christmas

Good Tidings! A Good Noise Gospel Christmas (show 1 of 2) Where: Christ Church Cathedral What: For 14 years, Good Noise has been lighting up the festive season for sold out audiences of all ages with their bright and boisterous sound coupled with a rafter-raising energy. The 90-voice choir will perform rousing gospel Christmas favourites and new arrangements alongside the luxuriant and lush vocals of Canadian jazz songstress Maureen Washington.

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Where: Chan Centre What: Philippe Quint, one of the most lyrical, elegant, and poetic violinists in the world today, will perform this enduring favourite, on the magnificent 1708 “Ruby” Stradivarius violin.

Kitty Nights Pee Wee Burlesque Christmas Special (show 1 of 2) Where: The Rio Theatre What: Exactly what it sounds like. Go see for yourself.

Deathmas Festivus Where: The Rickshaw What: A charity event featuring local metal bands from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. All proceeds go to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks Where: Rogers Arena What: It’s a hockey game.

Avstin James Where: Venue What: This Vanocuver native specializes in upbeat mashups such as Backseat XE3 (Kendrick Lamar X Whethan), Back 2 All (Drake X Manila Killa), and Ark Night (Chance The Rapper X Ship Wrek ). 

Holiday Hooray!

Holiday Hooray! Where: The Vancouver Playhouse What: Bring the kids to sing along to frosty favorites while you move along with miniatures from “The Nutcracker,” “Babes in Toyland” and other sparkly holiday classics. Accompanied by a brass trio.

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Celebrating Solstice

Celebrating Solstice Where: Stanley Park What: The chestnuts are roasting and holly has been hung. But where do these traditions originate? Explore the history and customs of mid-winter festivals on this two-hour walk. See the plants that have played pivotal roles in the traditions and decorations that we associate with the holiday season and hear stories from different cultural traditions surrounding the shortest day of the year.

空 / Emptiness: Emily Carr and Lui Shou Kwan

空 / Emptiness: Emily Carr and Lui Shou Kwan Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: The exhibition pairs Canadian modernist Emily Carr with the founder of the New Ink Movement in Hong Kong Lui Shou Kwan. Looking across culture, geography and time to explore expressions of the sublime in landscape painting, the exhibition draws connections by exploring how each artist experimented with abstraction and spirituality in their respective depictions of nature. Runs until: April 8, 2018

Weirdos Holiday Market Where: 2244 East Hastings What: Why settle for giving the usual, and receiving the polite response du jour? Instead, you could be offering up an item from Alt Beauty Hair Adornments, edgy hand-crafted accessories with a goth twist; Dirt Spindle, usable but unusual pottery pieces that have been fused into the shape of human mouths, nipples, feet and hands; or Mush Appreciated, beautiful, educational and strange jewellery with mushrooms as the main focus. Runs until: Sunday December 17, 2017

A Baroque Christmas: Bach and More

A Baroque Christmas: Bach and More Where: The Orpheum What: The great Baroque composers knew how to write music that virtually dances with joy. Make it a party and celebrate the Christmas season like thy did in the 1970s with Bach, Vivaldi and carols for all to sing.

Good Tidings! A Good Noise Gospel Christmas (show 2 of 2) Where: Christ Church Cathedral What: For 14 years, Good Noise has been lighting up the festive season for sold out audiences of all ages with their bright and boisterous sound coupled with a rafter-raising energy. The 90-voice choir will perform rousing gospel Christmas favourites and new arrangements alongside the luxuriant and lush vocals of Canadian jazz songstress Maureen Washington.

Big Elf Run Where: Stanley Park What: This holiday-themed fun run offers a 1km Wee Elf Run, 5km or 10km Big Elf timed run/walk around scenic Stanley Park. In true elf spirit, the event rallies around fun & charitable support as a proud partner for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

Santa Arrives at the Britannia Mine Museum

Santa Arrives at the Britannia Mine Museum Where: Britannia Mine Museum What: Santa’s sleigh is in the shop so he’ll be arriving by helicopter! Be sure to arrive early to see Santa land, then stay to enjoy photos, crafts, and hot chocolate.

Keithmas 8 Where: The Rickshaw What: An annual celebration of the birth of Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards and that other holiday…Christmas. 100% of proceeds go to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

Kitty Nights Pee Wee Burlesque Christmas Special (show 2 of 2) Where: The Rio Theatre What: Exactly what it sounds like. Go see for yourself.

A Caelestra Christmas Where: Presentation House Theatre (North Vancouver) What: Five talented musicians perform in full medieval costume with rich vocal harmonies, and music played on flute, harp, guitars, hand drums & cello. It’s a captivating way to get into the holidays with Yuletide music both old and new.

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Puttin’ on the Glitz: Hollywood Musical Gems

Puttin’ on the Glitz: Hollywood Musical Gems Where: VanCity Theatre What: Film scholar Michael van den Bos presents a celebratory show of movie musical marvels. Michael will introduce a selection of star-spangled clips from some of Hollywood’s splashiest, swankiest musical films. Style is the substance in this blitz of glitz that’ll have you all lit up like a Christmas tree.

Sleepy Girls X-Mas: Days of Christmas Past Where: 3923 West 4th Ave What:  A musical romp in the style of A Christmas Carol but with some of Vancouver’s most talented drag performers including Peach Cobblah, Rose Butch, Shay Dior, Misty Meadows, Ilona, Dee Blew, and Maiden China.

The Barr Brothers

The Barr Brothers Where: The Imperial What: Some chill folksy music from Montreal.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Trivia Where: The Biltmore What: Are you an expert in bird law? Have you perfected the use of the Dennis system? Are you just cultivating mass? Is your favorite food milk steak? Then bust out your checkered hat a pipe and get yourself down to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia trivia.

Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames Where: Rogers Arena What: It’s hockey.Watch the western Canadian teams in this game to see who is better at it this time.

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Almost, Maine Where: Pacific Theatre What: The midwinter night is cold and clear as the northern lights dance above: it’s the perfect night to fall into, or out of, love. A charming tapestry of the joys and perils of romance, set in one night in a small town in Maine. Runs until: Saturday December 16, 2017

East Side Flea Where: The Ellis Building What: 50+ local vendors, makers, vintage sellers, oddity finders. Play pinball and pool. All this, with a bar! Runs until: Sunday December 17, 2017 (weekends)

Eric Rohmer: Ancient and Modern

Eric Rohmer: Ancient and Modern Where: The Cinematheque What: As evidenced by our retrospective heretofore, the bulk of Rohmer’s distinguished, decades-spanning career can be surveyed through his trio of acclaimed cycles: Six Moral Tales (1962-1972), Comedies and Proverbs (1981-1987), and Tales of the Four Seasons (1990-1998). But some of the cinéaste’s most accomplished and formally-audacious films were crafted outside of those series, as stand-alone works untethered to an overarching theme or conceit. This program is of four series outliers. Runs until: Sunday December 17, 2017

Weirdos Holiday Market Where: 2244 East Hastings What: Why settle for giving the usual, and receiving the polite response du jour? Instead, you could be offering up an item from Alt Beauty Hair Adornments, edgy hand-crafted accessories with a goth twist; Dirt Spindle, usable but unusual pottery pieces that have been fused into the shape of human mouths, nipples, feet and hands; or Mush Appreciated, beautiful, educational and strange jewellery with mushrooms as the main focus. Runs until: Sunday December 17, 2017

The Nutcracker presented by the Goh Ballet

The Nutcracker presented by the Goh Ballet Where: The Centre in Vancouver What: This heart-warming production is sure to delight audiences of all ages with more than 200 glittering costumes, dramatic sets and valuable lessons. Experience Clara’s dream come to life as she embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets where she is greeted by the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy. Runs until: Tuesday December 19, 2017

Little Dickens: The Daisy Theatre

Little Dickens: The Daisy Theatre Where: The Cultch What: An adult-only marionette retelling of A Christmas Carol. Runs until: Friday December 22, 2017

Christmas Queen 4- Secret Santa Where: Vancouver Improv Centre What: The previous three editions of Christmas Queen saw HRM (Her Royal Meanness) hilariously thwarted in her attempts to ruin Christmas. This year is no exception. Confusion and hijinks ensue when the Queen and Santa exchange bodies in a Freaky Friday-style magical sleight-of-hand. What happens to the Workshop’s Toy Factory with The Queen as Santa in charge? Will there be presents? Will everyone receive a lump of coal? How will the experience of inhabiting the Queen’s body affect Santa? Will he learn something about himself and her that will change Christmas forever? Runs until: Thursday December 23, 2017

Christmas Queen Drag Race Where: Vancouver Improv Centre What: What happens when two queens get together? A lot of racy, outrageous hilarity and wicked wit. Join Vancouver TheatreSports’ very own Christmas Queen with her special guest co-host, drag star The Unstoppable Conni Smudge for five very naughty (but nice) late-late night holiday season shows. Runs until: Thursday December 23, 2017

Carol Ships Harbour Cruises

Carol Ships Harbour Cruises Where: Vancouver Harbour What:Each December the boats of Vancouver are decorated with holiday lights. Get right on the water for a dinner tour and get a unique view of the coast, the mountains, and the coastline’s holiday spirit. Runs until: Saturday December 23, 2017

Rebels on Pointe

Rebels on Pointe Where: VanCity Theatre What: If you’ve seen one Nutcracker too many, this might be the film to restore your love of ballet. Their first show was on September 9, 1974, at a second-story loft on 14th street, in the heart of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Since then, all-male drag troupe Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo have been delighting audiences around the world, performing, among other things, Swan Lake as Tchaikovsky never imagined it in his famously feverish dreams. Runs until: Saturday December 23, 2017

Vancouver Christmas Market

Vancouver Christmas Market Where: Jack Poole Plaza What: Get into the holiday spirit in a new location right on the harbor front with a mix of traditional food and beverage, a selection of authentic wood carvings and toys, knitted goods, nutcrackers, pottery and other unique gifts. Stop off at the special Kid’s Market to make Christmas gifts and ride downtown Vancouver’s only Christmas carousel. Runs until: Friday December 24, 2017

The Day Before Christmas Where: Arts Club Theatre What: Alex is a perfectionist who is desperately holding fast to her Christmas traditions. While juggling family and work—and a movie star—she loses control of her holiday plans, and her home becomes a disaster zone. Can she save the turkey from the dog and salvage a broken-down tree? Find out in this infectious comedy that is sure to make the holidays bright. Runs until: Sunday December 24, 2017

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa Where: Grouse Mountain What: Start your day of festive fun by treating your family to breakfast on a mountaintop with face painting, a magic show, and a visit from the jolly man in red himself. Runs until: Sunday December 24, 2017

Karaoke Christmas Lights

Karaoke Christmas Lights Where: The Vancouver Trolley Company What: Get on a festive Vancouver Trolley and ready your singing voice – this tour is for the most enthusiastic spirits of the winter holidays! Equipped with a TV and a karaoke machine loaded with Christmas music favorites, you’ll be toured around the city to take in some of Vancouver’s most dazzling light displays. Runs until: Wednesday December 29, 2017

Glow Christmas

Glow Christmas Where: Langley, BC What: Take a stroll through a musical light tunnel, where you’ll feel the warmth and wonder of the Christmas season under the glow of over 500,000 lights. Runs until: Saturday December 30, 2017

Cirque du Soleil: Kurios Where: Under the tents, Downtown Vancouver What: Step into the curio cabinet of an ambitious inventor who defies the laws of time, space and dimension in order to reinvent everything around him. Suddenly, the visible becomes invisible, perspectives are transformed, and the world is literally turned upside down. Runs until: Sunday December 31, 2017

Onegin Where: Arts Club Theatre What: When Evgeni Onegin visits the Larin family estate, his romantic charms stir passions long forgotten by its residents. Poet Vladimir Lensky’s romantic ideals are challenged (a duel!) after Onegin flirts with his fiancée Olga Larin, and even the sensible Tatyana Larin falls for the handsome rogue. The hit musical moves, shakes, and wakes audiences with its sweeping score. Runs until: Sunday December 31, 2017

Site for Still Life

Site for Still Life Where: Contemporary Art Gallery What: Andrew Dadson’s practice engages with the notion of boundaries in relation to space and time, primarily through investigations with materials, process and abstraction. Comprising new, ambitious large-scale paintings, film and installation, this exhibition presents a major statement by this young artist of propositions core to his practice. Runs until: Sunday December 31, 2017

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe | Image by Tim Matheson

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Where: The Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island What: Four siblings step through a wardrobe into an enchanted land filled with mythical creatures, talking animals, quests and dangerous secrets. Featuring Sereana Malani as the White Witch and Ian Butcher as Aslan, with Tim Carlson, Chris Lam, Adele Noronha and Kaitlynn Yott as the Pevensie siblings. The first installment in C. S. Lewis’ epic Chronicles of Narnia series, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of the best-loved books in children’s literature. Runs until: Sunday December 31, 2017

Entangled: Two Views on Contemporary Canadian Painting | John Kissick burning the houses of cool man, yeah No.5 (hang the DJ), 2016 (cropped)

Entangled: Two Views on Contemporary Canadian Painting Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: An insight into two distinctly different modes of painting that have come to dominate contemporary painting in this country. The origins of both can be effectively traced back to the 1970s, to a moment when the continued existence of painting was hotly debated. Runs until: Monday January 1, 2018

Math Moves

Math Moves Where: Science World What: Visitors will investigate ratios and proportions, using their bodies, gestures, and words to set up, measure, describe and compare ratios and proportions. The exhibition encourages a collaborative approach to problem-solving, with open-ended activities that provide opportunities for visitors to talk about solutions to the challenges presented in the exhibition. Runs until: Monday January 1, 2018

Heritage Christmas

Heritage Christmas Where: Burnaby Village Museum What: Stroll through the streets of the Village to see wreaths, cedar swags and vintage-themed displays will. At the bandstand, visitors can create their own magical holiday show with lights that change colours to sound. Runs until: Friday January 5, 2017

East Van Panto: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

East Van Panto: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Where: York Theatre What: In this East Van tale, our hero flees the Queen of North Vancouver across the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge and lands straight into the madness of the PNE, where she dances with SuperDogs, hops a ride on the Wooden Roller Coaster, and befriends washed-up 80s rock stars “The Seven Dwarves”. Runs until: Saturday January 6, 2017

Bright Nights at Stanley Park Where: Stanley Park What: Take a train ride along a route filled with lights, displays and live performers with the whole family. Donations and a portion of ticket sales go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Runs until: Saturday January 6, 2017

VanDusen Festival of Lights

VanDusen Festival of Lights Where: VanDusen Botanical Gardens What: Experience a winter wonderland with over one million lights. Stroll with friends and family through interactive themed areas, enjoy the famous Dancing Lights show on Livingstone Lake, look for roving Scandinavian gnomes and reindeer in the garden, light a candle at the Make-A-Wish candle grotto, take a photo with Santa, enjoy tasty treats and take a carousel ride. Runs until: Sunday January 7, 2017

Peak of Christmas

Peak of Christmas Where: Grouse Mountain What: Sleigh bells ring, choirs sing! Grouse Mountain presents a magical celebration and a multitude of festivities. Bring your family to Santa’s workshop and meet reindeer, or take a sleigh-ride through a mystical alpine forest. You can also experience the tranquil beauty of skating on an 8,000 square foot mountaintop ice skating pond, surrounded by snow-topped trees or wander through an outdoor holiday lights display. Runs until: Sunday January 7, 2017

Christmas at FlyOver Canada

Christmas at FlyOver Canada Where: FlyOver Canada What: Fly with Santa and his elves on a magical flight across Canada and on to the North Pole! Join two elves as they take flight across Canada looking for their friends. You may even get a sneak peek of Santa’s workshop. Runs until: Sunday January 7, 2018

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Where: Arts Club Theatre What: “Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme.” Follow Belle behind the castle walls in this adaptation of the Academy Award–winning animated film. Runs until: January 13, 2018

Chinese Lantern Festival

Chinese Lantern Festival Where: Hastings Park What: As the largest festival of its kind in Canada will feature 35 illuminated displays transforming over 14 acres. Lantern festivals started during the Han Dynasty, about 2,000 years ago. This festival will be embracing traditions with elaborate new lanterns featuring Dragon, White Pagoda, Kylin, and Huabiao Column, each symbolizing a Chinese sage or legend. There will also be two nightly performances in the PNE Amphitheatre featuring acts such as face changing, acrobatics, and folk dance. Runs until: Sunday January 21, 2018

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature Where: UBC Museum of Anthropology What: MOA will showcase its Amazonian collections in a significant exploration of socially and environmentally-conscious notions intrinsic to indigenous South American cultures, which have recently become innovations in International Law. These are foundational to the notions of Rights of Nature, and they have been consolidating in the nine countries that share responsibilities over the Amazonian basin. Runs until: January 28, 2018

Canyon Lights

Canyon Lights Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park What: Re-capture the feeling of wonder and excitement of the holiday season and be amazed by the hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park. The suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, the rainforest and canyon are transformed into a world of festive lights and visual enchantment. See the world’s tallest living Christmas tree (153 feet !) go on a Snowy Owl Prowl, decorate gingerbread cookies and make your own Christmas card in the Winter Pavilion, and sing-along with the holiday band. Runs until: January 28, 2018

True Nordic: How Scandinavia Influenced Design in Canada

True Nordic: How Scandinavia Influenced Design in Canada Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: This ground-breaking exhibition examines the significant influence of Scandinavian craft and industrial design on the development of Canadian culture. Spanning more than seven decades, True Nordic reveals how Scandinavian design was introduced in Canada and how its aesthetics and material forms were adopted, revised and transformed. Runs until: Sunday January 28, 2018

Tin and Gold: A 10 Year Anniversary Show Where: The Fall What: Celebrate 10 years of alternative music, tattoo artistry, and multimedia events. The art show includes artists Megan Majewski, Jenn Brisson, Alison Woodward and more. Runs until: February 1, 2018

Robson Street Outdoor Ice Rink

Robson Street Outdoor Ice Rink Where: Robson Square What: Bring your skates, hold hands for balance, and circle the rink for free right in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Skate rentals are also available, and for that you’ll need to bring cash. Runs until: February 2018

Portrait of the Artist

Portrait of the Artist Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: This exhibition brings together The Royal Collection’s paintings depicting self-portraits, portraits of artists and artists at work. Encompassing over eighty works, Portrait of the Artist is a rich survey of how artists have seen themselves and the role of the artist within society. Runs until: February 4, 2018

Gordon Smith: The Black Paintings

Gordon Smith: The Black Paintings Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: The exhibition features a body of work described as black paintings that Gordon Smith began producing in 1990. These densely painted, darkly abstracted paintings—punctuated with occasional colour, text and collaged elements—sometimes refer explicitly to this wartime experience. Smith was deployed with the Allied invasion at Pachino Beach, Sicily (code name Husky), in July 1943, when he was twenty-four. Runs until: February 4, 2018

Carol Sawyer: The Natalie Brettschneider Archive

Carol Sawyer: The Natalie Brettschneider Archive Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Sawyer’s ongoing project that reconstructs the life and work of the genre-defying, fictional singer and artist Natalie Brettschneider. The works on view will connect Brettschneider to a community of mid-twentieth century artists and musicians in British Columbia. Runs until: February 4, 2018

City on the Edge: A Century of Vancouver Activism Where: Museum of Vancouver What: A photo-based exhibition exploring how protest demonstrations have shaped Vancouver’s identity from the Vancouver Sun and The Province newspapers’ photo collection. These photographs are exceptional historical records of intense and transformative moments in the lives of Vancouverites. Runs until: February 18, 2017

N. Vancouver

N. Vancouver Where: The Polygon Gallery What: The show in the newly-opened gallery will pay tribute to the evolution of North Vancouver and will feature commissioned works by more than 10 artists, including Andrew Dadson, Gabrielle Hill, Althea Thauberger, Stephen Waddell and Tracy Williams, paired with existing work by Stan Douglas, Greg Girard, Fred Herzog, Curt Lang, and Jeff Wall, among others. Runs until: Spring 2018

Tasting History: The Traveling Tales of Tea Where: Roedde House Museum What: Tea is one of the most consumed liquids in the world, second only to water. But the beverage that brings much pleasure and calm to our 21st century senses is steeped in a turbulent history of politics and society. The exhibit will also feature stories from Vancouver’s modern-day tea community. Runs until: March 2018

Emily Carr: Into the Forest

Emily Carr: Into the Forest Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Far from feeling that the forests of the West Coast were a difficult subject matter, Carr exulted in the symphonies of greens and browns found in the natural world. With oil on paper as her primary medium, Carr was free to work outdoors in close proximity to the landscape. She went into the forest to paint and saw nature in ways unlike her fellow British Columbians, who perceived it as either untamed wilderness or a plentiful source of lumber. Runs until: March 4, 2018

The Lost Fleet Exhibit Where: Vancouver Maritime Museum What: On December 7, 1941 the world was shocked when Japan bombed Pearl Harbour, launching the United States into the war. This action also resulted in the confiscation of nearly 1,200 Japanese-Canadian owned fishing boats by Canadian officials on the British Columbia coast, which were eventually sold off to canneries and other non-Japanese fishermen. The Lost Fleet looks at the world of the Japanese-Canadian fishermen in BC and how deep-seated racism played a major role in the seizure, and sale, of Japanese-Canadian property and the internment of an entire people. Runs until: March 25, 2018

Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist Where: North Vancouver Museum What: An exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George (1899- 1981) and his influence as an Indigenous rights advocate and his career as an actor. The exhibition was developed in close collaboration with the George family. Runs until: April 2018

空 / Emptiness: Emily Carr and Lui Shou Kwan

空 / Emptiness: Emily Carr and Lui Shou Kwan Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: The exhibition pairs Canadian modernist Emily Carr with the founder of the New Ink Movement in Hong Kong Lui Shou Kwan. Looking across culture, geography and time to explore expressions of the sublime in landscape painting, the exhibition draws connections by exploring how each artist experimented with abstraction and spirituality in their respective depictions of nature. Runs until: April 8, 2018

The Fabric of Our Land: Salish Weaving

The Fabric of Our Land: Salish Weaving Where: UBC Museum of Anthropology What: For generations Salish peoples have been harvesting the resources of their territories, transforming them into robes of rare beauty and power. Symbols of identity, they acted as legal documents and were visible signifiers of the presence of knowledge holders and respected people. Now mostly stored away in museums these masterworks are rarely seen. They have much knowledge to share and many stories to tell. Musqueam asked the Museum to bring these weavings to inspire weavers and share part of this rich legacy with all of us. Runs until: April 15, 2018

Public Artwork by New Delhi-Based Artist Asim Waqif

Public Artwork by New Delhi-Based Artist Asim Waqif Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Inspired by environmental concerns and the pace of human consumption, Waqif will construct an immersive architectural experience from materials collected at re-purpose stores, transfer stations and landfills in the metro Vancouver area. Waqif’s architectural structure will also incorporate an interactive acoustic system using microphones, effects pedals and speakers. Visitors are encouraged to move through the installation maze allowing them to actively experience the architecture instead of passively observing it. Runs until: April 15, 2017

Winter Farmers’ Market

Winter Farmers Market Where: Nat Bailey Stadium What: Each week you can look forward to finding locally grown vegetables and fruit, meat and seafood from local ranchers and fishermen, artisan cheese and bread, herbs and seasonal nursery items, baked goods, prepared foods and artisanal craft. Runs until: April 21, 2018 (Saturdays)

In a Different Light

In a Different Light Where: Museum of Anthropology What: More than 110 historical Indigenous artworks and marks the return of many important works to British Columbia. These objects are amazing artistic achievements. Yet they also transcend the idea of ‘art’ or ‘artifact’. Through the voices of contemporary First Nations artists and community members, this exhibition reflects on the roles historical artworks have today. Featuring immersive storytelling and innovative design, it explores what we can learn from these works and how they relate to Indigenous peoples’ relationships to their lands. Runs until: Spring 2019

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