Shoutout to Tara who recommended the VPL’s app Libby. I am now enjoying my audiobooks without paying a penny (remember when those existed?). Book lovers, get on this! Now onto more side quests…

Anyone else been meaning to try Rolla Skate Club forever? Let’s stop talking about it. We’re giving away a pair of tickets to their Roller Rave Skate Party on 10/17, with DEF3 on the decks. Rave wear encouraged.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• I’ve been waiting for this all year. Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week early bird tickets are officially on sale! Join the Red Dress Night, All My Relations Couture, Indigenous Futures and Spirit of the West Coast from 11/18-21.

• Your favourite holiday tradition is back with a very East Van take on Hercules. Get your tickets to see the East Van Panto from 11/18-1/10 at the York Theatre.

• The Vancouver Art Gallery celebrates 95 year of art and creativity with some limited-edition merch that’s giving nostalgia. Explore the logos. Wear the history.*

• Mulled wine, bratwurst and the best selection of gifts in the city. Yep, the Vancouver Christmas Market is back from 11/16-12/24 turning Jack Poole Plaza into a European Village.

• Plus fresh announcements from Felix Cartal, Vacations, From Ashes To New, Stripocalypse, Winter Harp, Colin James and more!

YES, FESTIVALS EXIST IN THE FALL

Festival season isn’t over. It just requires a jacket now. Live music, movie marathons, autumn festivals and more await. Here are just a few to get you started:

• VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - 10/1-11 @ Various Venues

• BURNABY HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL - 10/1-11 @ Various Locations (WIN)*

• VANCOUVER HORROR SHOW FILM FESTIVAL - 10/14-18 @ Cineplex Odeon International Village

• INFIDELS JAZZ FESTIVAL - 10/16-18 @ Rickshaw Theatre

• 10TH VANCOUVER OUTSIDER ARTS FESTIVAL - 10/16-18 @ Roundhouse Community Centre

• UBC APPLE FESTIVAL - 10/17-18 @ UBC Botanical Garden

THIS WEEK

THE LOCAL LIST

Ever walk into a place and immediately feel better? This week’s Local List follows that feeling. Numerologist, Energy Strategist and Founder of the Inner Compass App, Jessica Cerato, share her favourite spots for grounding, recharging and letting loose, then looks at the meaning behind the numbers on their doors.

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