I vividly remember the first time I went to a wrestling match. I was dragged there by friends after insisting it was “not my thing.” Fast forward a few hours and I was in the front row, decked out in red leather, dodging bodies flying off the stage, and screaming my voice raw. I can admit when I’m wrong… this was definitely one of those times.

If you’ve never been to a wrestling match, let me introduce you to Lucha Libre Spectacular 8: Loco Ocho, taking over The Waldorf on August 1 & 2. Expect high-flying acrobatics, dramatic rivalries, delicious Mexican food, and enough crowd energy to turn even the biggest skeptic into a superfan. We’ve got a pair of tickets for one lucky winner - enter to snag ‘em!*

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• Pleasant Day Festival lands on Main Street on 8/8, blocking off the streets for a full day of live music from The Halluci Nation, Teon Gibbs, Tiger Really and many more. Vendors, chillzones, food trucks - and of course, it’s free!

• Uptown Live Summer Series is back with free events every Saturday and Sunday in New West from 6/28-9/13. Mark your calendar for three extended performances for circus, urban beats & cultural fusion: 7/4, 7/25, and 9/5.*

• Gastown Sunday returns every Sunday until 9/6 turning Water Street into a stage, gallery, café patio, dance floor, and open-air playground. Patio seating, pop-ups, and people-first streets. Don’t miss out!*

• Looking for a guaranteed laugh? Head to Little Mountain Gallery on 6/27 for The Setup. Win tickets for a night of fast-paced sharp jokes and big laughs. Or lock in your tickets right away and use code SETUP2026 for 50% off tickets.*

• Brazil Vs. Haiti, Germany VS. Côte D’Ivoire plus shows from Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Jade Eagleson and more. The World Cup is in full swing!

ULTIMATE SUMMER GUIDE

It’s the solstice this Sunday which means it’s OFFICIALLY summer. Time to cash in a sick day for the beach (we’re not snitches), stay out for sunset, order that margarita, and spend as much time outside as humanly possible. We’ve rounded up plenty of ways to make this your most memorable summer yet. Dive in and start filling that calendar!

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