NGL, this week has been a bit of a disaster movie over here. I’m talking gas leaks, flooding, and the delightful surprise of waking up with a neck that apparently filed for early retirement.

If your week’s been serving similar levels of chaos, you need something to look forward to. Soooo… voilà!

If anyone knows how to find beauty in a complete mess, it’s Phoebe Bridgers. The Punisher mastermind has made a career out of transforming existential dread into something weirdly comforting. She plays Rogers Arena this October with Alex G. Tickets aren’t on sale until next Friday but you can enter to win a pair of tickets now!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• It’s festival season y’all! Surrey Fusion Festival, Indian Summer Festival, Truck Stop Concert Series, Eastside Arts Festival and Carnaval Del Sol are all around the corner. Check out the full list of upcoming festivals to stay in the know.

• One of jazz’s most exciting new names is coming to town. Blue Note artist Brandon Woody blends jazz, gospel, and soul into something powerful and uplifting. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets.*

• Free symphony in Deer Lake Park?! Sign me up! Bring a chair and a picnic for a perfect evening with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on 7/18.

• Summer plans hit a little better with Do604 MORE. Join now for more shows, more reasons to go out, and a better excuse to stop staying home. $50 for 12 months. New members, this is is your last chance to grab this deal!*

• So many just announced concerts this week including Lauren Sanderson, Julia Jackson, The Darcys, FKJ, Digable Planets and many more!

GUIDE TO PRIDE

Sure, Vancouver's biggest Pride celebrations don't kick off until July and August, but Pride Month is officially here. 🌈 That means a whole summer of showing up, speaking out, and celebrating the communities that make this city. We'll be updating our Pride Guide every week with new events, parties, performances, and more, so keep checking back. Here’s a few events you can check out in June:

• QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL - 6/6-28 @ Various Venues

• SQUAMISH PRIDE WEEKEND - Friday-Sunday @ Squamish

• OLD TOWN, NEW QUEENS - 6/13 @ Britannia Mine Museum

• EAST SIDE PRIDE - 6/27/8 @ Grandview Park (FREE)

• QUEER AS FUNK - 6/28 @ Waterfront Park (FREE)

• BARD PRIDE DAY - 6/28 @ Bard on the Beach

• Pssst - the full list of Pride events is right here!

THIS WEEKEND

THE LOCAL LIST

This week, Lian from Tiger Really is taking a brief break from making you cry with sad emo songs and putting his expertise where it really counts: Chinese food. If you want to get some insider knowledge on where to get tasty and affordable Chinese food, pull up. Then catch Tiger Really on June 13th at The Fox Cabaret. Get your tickets!*

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