Everyone has an artist (or five) that they’ll forever love because their parents played them on repeat. For me, Joni Mitchell is definitely one of them. A poet, a songwriter, a painter, an activist and a true Canadian treasure.

Tomorrow is Joni’s 83rd birthday and The Rio Theatre is celebrating with a live music and multimedia tribute to the legend herself. Enter to win your way in to Just Joni and catch Roger Potter open the evening with a Neil Young tribute. Oh, Canada!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Sylvan Esso are infusing February with a little more synths, sweat and electropop goodness. Catch them at the Vogue Theatre on 2/20.

• Have a concert lover on your holiday shopping list? Or maybe you want to treat yourself? Get a year’s worth of tickets through Do604 MORE for only $50 with our Holiday Sale! Valid until12/31.*

• If Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes dominate your playlists, make room for Bealby Point. The Vancouver indie-rock trio play the Hollywood Theatre on 3/19.

• JUNO-nominated Ahmed Moneka blends his Afro-Sufi-Iraqi roots with jazz, funk and soul at The Pearl on 11/8. Enter for a chance to win your way in and catch Mirager in tow.*

• Plus fresh announcements from City of the Sun, Nghtmre, Susannah Joffe, Jess & Joy, IndieFest, Arlo, The Chats, TAPE B and more!

WHERE TO PLAY POOL

Needing an indoor hobby during the colder months? May I suggest one that pairs nicely with a pint. Whether you travel with your own cue or need the rules explained between beers, there’s a spot for you: old-school billiards halls, neighbourhood dives, queer-friendly pubs, arcade bars and a little snooker for good measure.

THIS WEEKEND

THE LOCAL LIST

When your shoe collection makes the album cover, we trust you’ve got shopping recommendations. Meet Pat Carrabré: proud Michif (Métis) composer, Director of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and a man who appreciates a statement accessory. For this Local List, he’s sharing his go-to spots around Vancouver. Take notes.

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