Like every other Vancouverite, I periodically convince myself I'm meant to run away to a Gulf Island or the Sunshine Coast. Just me, the trees, a deer who becomes my homie, and absolutely no emails. Then I remember how much I love live music and the ability to order sushi at 11 p.m. and suddenly I'm a city girl again. A weekend escape, though? That's the sweet spot.

If your dream getaway involves Mac DeMarco, camping, local art, and Gulf Island sunsets, Mosaic Arts & Music Festival has your name on it. Win a pair of festival passes plus camping to escape to Pender Island from 7/31-8/2*

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• After selling out in Toronto and Montreal Underground Pride is making it’s way to the Rickshaw Theatre on 8/1. Tickets are only $15 and there’s a $5 vodka bar. Run don’t walk.

• Alex Maher is Vancouver’s most soulful one-man band, utilizing a loop pedal, guitar, saxophone and a silky smooth voice. Win a pair of tickets to see him on 8/14 at Guilt & Company.*

• Bring your appetite. BC Halal Food Fest takes over Bill Reid Amphitheatre from 7/24-26 with 50+ food vendors, 50+ market vendors, carnival rides, and more!

• A mansion. A murder. A room full of suspects. Clue is the laugh-out-loud whodunit based on the beloved board game, running at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from 7/28–8/2. Enter to win a pair of tickets to solve the case.*

• Looking to make friends? Join a jam? Get back into playing instruments? If this sounds like your vibe you should definitely check out The Gander Jam happening on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month at LanaLou’s!

BEST LAKES NEAR VANCOUVER

Okay so this weekend isn’t screaming “let’s jump in a lake”. But you know the hot weather is on it’s way. I'm making it my mission to swim in a few new lakes this summer. Hiking to a crystal-clear alpine lake? I’m in. Packing a picnic for an easy afternoon by the water? Also my vibe. Time to start planning your next lake day!

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Ever wondered if you're a Deep Winter, Warm Spring, or Soft Summer? Christina Florencio has the answers. When she's not helping people discover their perfect colour palette at REVIVAL Colour Analysis Studio, she's hunting down Vancouver's best vintage gems. Today she’s sharing the best local vintage shops actually worth your time - and trust me, your wardrobe will thank you. 

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