I used to think I wasn’t a sports person. Turns out I’m just a high stakes person. Playoffs, a nail-biting final period, thousands of people holding their breath, and the chance of an emotional breakdown? Love it.

That’s the kind of drama the BC Lions are serving up for the final games of their season, starting with the Montreal Alouettes this Saturday. We’re giving away tickets to the Orange Shirt Day Game on 9/25, the Gravy Bowl on 10/9 and Oktoberfest on 10/23. Dress accordingly and prepare to get loud.*

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• Come Toward the Fire celebrates Indigenous cultures, creativity and community at UBC from 9/18-20 with free and ticketed events. Live music, storytelling, films, workshops, and more. Find more events for Truth & Reconciliation.*

• Music BC is giving you three chances to discover incredible local artists with their ARC Showcases on 10/7, 10/8 & 10/9 plus the Road to Breakout West Showcase on 9/28. See artists like Pony Gold, Carmine, Dani Black, Mauvey and more!

• Halloween but make it country! Spank Williams brings all his on stage chaos, and a full band to The Pearl on 10/9 to get your spooky season celebrations starting early. Support from Calcutta Cowboy and Beach Bow.

• Canadian icon Jann Arden rings in the season with her Holiday Orchestra at the Orpheum on 12/15. Festive favourites and powerhouse vocals incoming.

• I love discovering bands at Green Auto. Get your mind blown at the Music Waste Fundraiser on 9/20 with Bloom Effect, Seaglow and more.

WHERE TO WATCH THE GAME

If your perfect Sunday involves football, wings and yelling at a giant screen with strangers - this one’s for you! From themed bars to neighbourhood legends and under-the-radar spots, here’s where to watch the game. NFL season has officially started so get out there!

THIS WEEKEND

LOCAL LIST

Sweater weather has entered the chat, and Langley City is wasting zero time getting festive. Annabelle Loi from Gather PR shares her favourite spots for fall treats, local theatre, hands-on workshops, mural wandering and extremely fashionable wiener dogs.

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