Okay, friends… we need to have a chat. FIFA Fan Festival is here until 7/19 and I genuinely don't think this city realizes just how ridiculously good it is.

It’s FREE, packed with giant screens, delicious food and drinks, and somehow the the free viewing area has a better view than the ticketed one (sorry ticket holders). Catch world-class soccer plus artists like Feist, Kaytranada, Arkells, Simple Plan, Mötley Crüe, and more! If you’ve got questions, our World Cup Guide has answers.

Festivals are taking over the city this summer and Vancouver Folk Festival is giving peak summer vibes from 7/17-19. Experience music from around the world with artists like Sauljaljui, Mitsune, Surf Hat, Aysanabee, Bia Ferreira and many more! Enter to win a pair of tickets.*

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• Whether you're planning to bare it all or just want to know when traffic might get a little... hairy, keep a mental note that World Naked Bike Ride is cycling into the city this Saturday!

• beabadoobee is bringing The Powerlines Tour to Rogers Arena this October. If dreamy indie-pop, fuzzy guitars, and scream-singing every lyric is your thing, this one's calling your name. Tickets on sale Thursday.

• Foundation V 17.0 is back at a brand new location this September. Bask in the beauty at Deer Lake Park with Elderbrook, Lane 8 and more as your soundtrack. Tickets go on sale tomorrow!

• Pleasant Day Festival is taking over Main Street on 8/8 with 25+ local acts, art, food, and community vibes. Catch the Halluci Nation, Chopping Spree!, and more. Free street party? Yes, please!

• Plus fresh announcements from Jon and Roy, The Jayhawks, Cardinal Bloom, Brandon Flowers, Sophie Hunter, Shawn James and more!

50 BEST EVENTS IN JULY

We’re about to roll into another absolutely stacked month of festivals, concerts, and can't-miss events. PTO? Great. A mysterious cough? That’s between you and your boss. Here are just a few worth clearing your calendar for:

• FVDED IN THE PARK - Friday/Saturday @ Holland Park

• VSO: SYMPHONY AT SUNSET - 7/11 @ David Lam Park (FREE)

• PUBLIC DISCO BLOCK PARTY - 7/18 @ City Centre Artist Lodge

• CHRIS STAPLETON - 7/22 @ Rogers Arena

• VANCOUVER PRIDE FESTIVAL - 7/25-8/2 @ Various Venues

• ALABAMA SHAKES - 7/26 @ Freedom Mobile Amphitheatre

• SUMMER LIGHTS - 7/31 @ English Bay (FREE)

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• TBH Chopping Spree is one of my favourite local up-and-coming bands. If you haven’t experienced them live yet… do it. Get to know them in this article!

• Devours serves up audacity with their new single A Cruel Fate. Listen now!

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