In true Aries fashion, I’ve wildly overbooked my birthday weekend - but every plan is fire. I’m (finally) checking out Kissa Tanto, then heading to Fortune Sound Club to catch Vancouver’s Bo Henrik at his album release tonight. Wrapping it all up with The Good Sauna and a potluck. Perfection? I think so.

Speaking of local musicians you need to know about…

Jody Glenham, aka Summer Witch, celebrates the release of her new EP Still Here on 4/30 at The Fox Cabaret with Wack and Runner. This one is for the moody alt-rock lovers reliving their 90’s era. Enter to win tickets!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Presale codes promised? Presale codes delivered! Use SNCPNEINSIDER to see Cynthia Erivo with the VSO, The Beaches, Mt. Joy and many more at the PNE’s Summer Night Concerts!

• Railtown Rooftop Party is back this June with performances from Young Friend, Chopping Spree, King Cruff and Dacey. Don’t miss this FREE festival!

• Public Disco Block Party is giving us all the summer vibes with a two day block party at Granville Island in June, a Main St event at City Centre Artist Lodge in July, and a Downtown block party in August. Yes, please.

• Alexisonfire is back together (again), and I’m here for it! Take a road trip to Kelowna to see them at Rock The Lake this July with Cameron Whitcomb, Glass Tiger and more!

• 420 is just around the corner and our team has a few ideas for how you can kick back, have a laugh, and ease into your Monday.

• Teddy Swims brings The Ugly Tour to Rogers Arena in November! Tickets go on sale next Friday! Don’t miss the rest of this week’s just announced shows.

RECORD STORE DAY

You know whats the best way to support local businesses AND local musicians? Buying vinyl from record stores! This Saturday is Record Store Day and it’s the perfect excuse to splurge a little. Find your favourite store (or the one closest to your hood) in our Best Record Stores article!

THIS WEEKEND

THE LOCAL LIST

This week PR expert, caffeine lover, and small business champion Jenn Wint shares all her favourite cafes to work, catch up with friends and take meetings. You can expect great coffee, even better cookies (or brookies) and environments that recharge your social battery. Extroverts, this one’s for you.

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