Spring has officially sprung! Our team spent the weekend split between forest escapes and discovering new artists at SOMA Fest - if only we could do both at once. If you’re up for trying, start with a wander through the UBC Botanical Gardens, then head to Thunderbird Arena for a stacked lineup featuring Prof, Yelawolf and That Mexican! Enter to win tickets to catch three of the hottest rising rappers on 4/9 - on us!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Ready for an enchanting evening? Vancouver Opera announced 2027 performances including La Traviata and The Barber of Seville.

• Indigenous storytellers spin a tale from the Kwantlen First Nations about Th’owxiya, an old hungry spirit that inhabits a feast dish full of bountiful delicious foods. Win tickets to see the play on 5/9 at the Anvil Theatre!*

• World famous drummer from The Police, Stewart Copeland, brings a night of conversation to the Hollywood Theatre this June with Have I Said Too Much?

• Step into one of Metro Vancouver’s most iconic May long weekend traditions at the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair. Enter to win an exclusive Full-Weekend Rodeo Experience for four, valued at $750!*

• Plus fresh announcements from Ali Wong, Slayyyter, Party For The Planet, Devours, Dwight Yoakam, Kingfishr, Myles Smith, Spill Tab and more!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIES GANG

Aries, it’s your season—time to run around Vancouver like it’s your personal birthday playground. Our freebies guide is your hit list for snagging everything from free brunch to sweet treats across the city, zero patience required. Be bold, claim your perks, and remember: main character energy gets rewarded.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• Maia delivers late-night R&B feels with her new track Show Your Love.

• The people behind Havana, Flamingo Room and Belgard Kitchen are blessing us with Violeté, a fusing of Spanish and Italian cuisine.

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