Let me take you back to the summer of 2024 for a moment… my first time at Bass Coast Festival! I was drinking electrolytes like my life depended on it (it did), tearing up the dance floor, and feeling like a kid again at the most wild and wonderful adult playground. My favourite? The Librarian’s set alongside a mind-blowing acrobatic duo will forever be imprinted in my brain.

Now I get to pass on this life-changing experience to one lucky winner and their bestie (I love my job).

Escape to the mountains this July for a weekend of experimental art, yoga, workshops, interactive experiences, and bass that you can feel in your chest. Enter to win a pair of tickets to Bass Coast Festival!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Stranger Things fans listen up, Finn Wolfhard is coming to the Commodore Ballroom this October for The Common Side Effects Tour. Tickets will definitely sell out.

• Tickets for the Freedom Mobile Arch Inaugural Event are now on sale. See legends like Jann Arden and Colin James on 6/5!

• The Zolas sold out their first Vancouver show so they’ve added a second date! Get your tickets to see the Swooner Anniversary Tour on 10/7 at The Pearl.

• Honing her craft since she was in primary school, has helped Ninajirachi love her computer (and it loves her back). See her in September at the Commodore!

• This week was FULL of just announced shows including Save Ferris, Chase The Bear, Foster The People, Verboden Festival and so much more. Seriously, check it out.

THE WORLD CUP IS ALMOST HERE

Vancouver is about to turn into one giant soccer party. Maybe you’ve already got tickets, maybe you’re checking out the FIFA fan zones, watch parties or just in it for the “go team” energy. We’ve lined up all the World Cup events around the city and we’ll keep updating it weekly. Psst - we’ve got some insider tips coming in real soon. Here’s a taste in the meantime:

• FIFA WORLD CUP - 6/11-7/19 @ BC Place

• FIFA FAN FESTIVAL - 6/11-7/19 @ Freedom Mobile Arch

• WORLD CUP WATCH PARTIES - 6/11-7/19 @ Hollywood Theatre

• SOCCER FAN ZONES - 6/11-7/20 @ North Delta Centre for the Arts

• SOCCER IN THE SQUARE - 6/11-7/19 @ Norman MacKenzie Square

THIS WEEKEND

THE LOCAL LIST

This week long time Vancouverite and Tom Lee guitar tech, Adam S., shares his favourite spots around the city from music venues to Italian markets and more. Born and raised wisdom with a Nonna approved Italian market!

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