Happy Friday! Get a little cheeky at The Rio Theatre Burlesque and Variety Show as they serve up glitter, tease, and delight - from high-flying circus acts to striptease. Even better? We’re giving away a pair of tickets to witness the sparkle for free.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Glōm Fest takes over The Cobalt on 9/20 with The Awakening, The Cemetary Girlz, Aeon Sable, Dark Chismé, and special guests Urban Heat - bringing rare debuts, gothic grandeur, and darkwave energy. Enter to win a pair of tickets!*

• Get into your feels with R&B rising star Dijon on 11/3 at Commodore Ballroom. His live shows are a beautiful mix of soul, lo-fi chaos, and pure catharsis.

• Toronto’s The Strumbellas are back on 12/7 at the Commodore with the Into Dust Tour, bringing new anthems and old favourites. Tickets go on sale today!

• The Toronto Raptors face off against the reigning champs, the Denver Nuggets on 10/6 at Rogers Arena. Expect dunks, drama, and very loud fans.

• Plus fresh announcements from VIFF, Brazilian Day, Ulcerate, Babytron, Shen Yun, Dead Quiet, Cosmic Gate, Ada Lea and more!

IT’S STILL FESTIVAL SEASON!

Sure, summer’s almost over. But the festivals? Very much still happening. Don’t hang up your wristbands yet. Our festival guide is packed with everything worth showing up for. Here’s a few favourites:

• SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERTS - Now until 9/1 @ Pacific Coliseum (7PM)

• SALMON SESSIONS MUSIC FESTIVAL - Tomorrow @ Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club

• VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL - 9/3-14 @ Various Venues

• CAR FREE DAY - 9/6 @ Commercial Drive

• BARNSIDE HARVEST FESTIVAL - 9/12-14 @ Paterson Park (12PM)

• CAR FREE DAY MAIN STREET - 9/14 @ Mount Pleasant

• SHIPYARDS FESTIVAL - 9/20 @ The Shipyards

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Famous Korean Chef Wonil Lee opened a new Kalguksu Noodle Restaurant in Crystal Mall!

• Good news! Sal Y Limón is back serving tacos on Fraser Street.

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Happy new moon in Virgo - it’s giving that back to school energy!