Happy Friday! Back by popular demand The East Van Laugh Riot presents the “dangerously funny” Ian Bagg! Enter to win a pair of tickets to see one of NBC's Last Comic Standing comedians.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Lapu Lapu Day Festival is back from 4/17-19, committed to the well-being of the community. We continue to hold space for those impacted by the tragic events of 2025.

• Khatsahlano Street Party is back on 7/11 with a whimsical new theme: Khats Wonderland. Apply to be a vendor or musician at the festival.

• Catch Toronto’s award-winning Eurofolk fusion band Beyond the Pale on 2/1 at the Mel Lehan Hall 2/1. We’ve got a pair of tickets with you name on ‘em - enter to win!*

• The Cancer Bats celebrate 20 years of Birthing The Giant with a show at the Capital Ballroom on 4/18. Get ready to rage!

• Plus fresh announcements from Tess Anderson, Parlour Panther, Cherry Pick, Kylie V, Purple Disco Machine and more!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Black History Month is just around the corner, so we’ve lined up a selection of BHM events and events showcasing Black artists. Use this time to honour and celebrate Black past, present and futures. Here are a few events to get you started:

• KAHIL EL ‘ZABAR’S ETHNIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE - 2/6 @ The Revue Stage

• KYSTLE DOS SANTOS SINGS JACKIE SHANE - 2/7 @ VIFF Centre

• AFRICA! - 2/7 @ The Fox Cabaret

• REFLECTIONS OF VANCOUVER’S BLACK HISTORY - 2/20 @ Riddim & Spice

• EBONY ROOTS - 2/20 @ Roundhouse Community Centre

• BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOWCASE - 2/27 @ Museum of Vancouver

• AFRO GALA 2026 - 2/28 @ Thomas Haney Rotunda

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Are you interested in music, events, nightlife, food and local culture? Then interning with DoStuff would be a great fit! We’re frequently hiring interns - you may be the perfect person to join our team!

• Artist & vendors apply to Light Organ Records Railtown Rooftop Party!

• Taste authentic Cantonese BBQ at the soon to open BBQ & Co in Richmond!

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