Today I’m showing some love to my coworker and all around baddie Heather Horncastle! Equally kind and talented, Heather is force of nature behind the camera, and today’s she’s sharing her favourite local venues that always make photos pop! Go read her article and check out her b-e-a-utiful photography!

Now onto the first giveaway…

Queer stories take centre stage at Vancouver Queer Film Festival from 9/10-27. Thought-provoking dramas and documentaries, bold comedies and films that celebrate diverse experiences and perspectives. Enter to win your way in! Pride is all year round babes.*

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• If your kinda Saturday includes a cold beer and a little Luke Combs then you’re in luck! Catch him live with Treaty Oak Revival and Avery Anna next June at BC Place.

• Can’t get enough meat and cheese in your life? Me neither. Get your fill at the Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival on 9/26 at The Shipyards. Come hungry.

• See Vancouver’s up-and-coming film makers at Langara’s 21st edition of the Unlock The Vault short film festival on 8/19. 11 films, 9 minutes each, exploring grief, faith, addiction, and the unexpected ways people search for connection.*

• Enjoy a three-day celebration weaving together island heritage, music, and stories from Taiwan, Canada, and Scotland at Taiwanfest from 9/5-7. Enter to win a pair of tickets to the opening event!*

• Did you catch all the just announced shows this week? Will Sparks, Pentatonix, Joy Oladokun and more. Hot tip: if you follow your favourite bands on Do604 you will get notified the moment tickets go on sale!

MARKETS AROUND THE CITY

I keep saying I’m going to make it to a farmers’ market, and I keep sleeping in. Yes, I know some markets run into the afternoon, but sometimes you just want an extra-slow Saturday morning, y’know?

So, to all my fellow night owls: consider this your sign to go to bed a little earlier and get your hands on some of the best baked goods and produce in the city.

• TROUT LAKE FARMERS’ MARKET - Every Saturday @ Trout Lake

• RILEY PARK FARMERS’ MARKET - Every Saturday @ Riley Park

• RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET - Weekends until 9/20 @ Richmond Night Market

• WEST END FARMERS’ MARKET - Every Sunday @ 1100 Comox St

• KITSILANO FARMERS’ MARKET - Every Sunday @ Larch & W 10th

• MOUNT PLEASANT FARMERS’ MARKET - Every Sunday @ Dude Chilling Park

THIS WEEKEND

THE LOCAL LIST

We’re passing the mic to our very own Content Manager and ridiculously talented photographer, Heather Horncastle! When she’s not helping Vancouver figure out what to do, she’s usually tucked into a photo pit, camera in hand and trying not to block your view. Naturally, we asked her to share the local venues she keeps coming back to.

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