You know whats an epic way to start the week? Winning $4000 through the Love Your City giveaway with the West End BIA! Visit local spots, collect stamps, and follow along on Instagram to win! Festivities take place in your neighbourhood from now until 2/28*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Mumford & Sons are back with a new album and their Prizefighter Tour coming to Rogers Arena in June. Tickets go on sale this Friday!

• Feel the rhythm and uplifting harmonies of the Grammy award-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Massey Theatre on 3/7. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets!*

• Experience a powerful story of motherhood, fear, and friendship. Liste des enfants dévorés par les loups is a bold and unsettling theatrical experience on 3/4. Enter to win a pair of tickets!*

• Say bonjour to the 37th Annual Festival du Bois happening from 3/7-9 at Mackin Park! Throw on something plaid, grab your pals, and join us under the big tents. Enter to win a 4-pack of weekend tickets and 4 maple taffys.*

• Plus fresh announcements from Vox Rea, Foy Vance, Southern Culture on the Skids, Jay Electronica, Thee Sacred Souls and more!

FESTIVALS IN VANCITY

Maybe we’re getting ahead of ourselves, but spotting a few flowers has us thinking spring is near—which means summer and festival season aren’t far behind. Start the excitement early with advance tickets, and don’t miss the cold-weather festivals too. We update this guide weekly to keep you in the loop. Festival season, here we come!

• THE 41ST ANNUAL JCC JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL - Until 3/4 @ Norman Rothstein Theatre

• FUCK FEBRUARY FEST II - Saturday @ Rickshaw Theatre

• VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL - 3/4-14 @ Various Venues

• GIRLS TO THE FRONT FESTIVAL - 3/14 @ The Pearl

• VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL - 3/12-14. @ Vancouver Convention Centre

• SOMA FEST - 3/20-21 @ Various Venues

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• Drum grooves so smooth it makes you dizzy. Listen to Dizzy Izzy by Jo Passed!

• Thailand’s legendary Thai tea brand, ChaRaMue, is officially open on West Broadway!

• Congrats to Chilliwack’s Aaron Graham, drummer of death metal band Caerrian and respected Drumeo teacher, who joined the roster of Sabian Cymbals artists! Check out his drumming in action.
  

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