Anyone else feel the full moon energy over the weekend? Gastown was absolutely bonkers on Friday. Four straight blocks of honking cars, fancy cocktails and questionable decisions.

Honestly, life is messy though. Which is why Avenue Q feels pretty on brand. Very bad puppets. Very adult problems. Very funny. Catch it at the Metro Theatre from 9/18-10/10. We’ve got a pair of tickets up for grabs, so enter to win ‘em. And please, leave the kids at home.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Vancouver International Film Festival lineup has officially dropped! Prepare to see some of the best international cinema, join workshops, and let your film buff freak flag fly from 10/1-11!

• Riders of Rohan, listen up! The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in Concert comes to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre next August for three special shows. Grab your tickets!

• Mount Pleasant is throwing another free block party? Say less. Mark 9/19 on your calendars and head to the 11th & Kingsway Block Party for an extra pleasant evening.

• Dolly lovers, celebrate the legacy of legend on 9/12 at the Dolly Parton Tribute Drag Show at Good Co. Granville. P.S. yes, there is a lookalike contest!

• Plus fresh announcements from Picklefest, Korpiklaani, Adam Ray, Sunn O))), Sam Landri, Lizdek, Mashbit and more!

LABOUR DAY WEEKEND

I’m sorry to say it, but summer’s clocking out. The kids are heading back to school, the leaves are changing, the weather’s cooling down and a few parents are quietly celebrating. But we’re not done yet! Send summer off with a bang at the best events happening over Labour Day Weekend:

• PNE FAIR - Until 9/7 @ PNE Fair

• BARD ON THE BEACH - Until 9/19 @ Bard on the Beach

• FREE FIRST FRIDAY NIGHTS - Friday @ Vancouver Art Gallery (FREE)

• EARTH, WIND & FIRE - Friday @ Freedom Mobile Amphitheatre

• CAR FREE DAY - Saturday @ Commercial Drive (FREE)

• TAME IMPALA - Saturday & Sunday @ Rogers Arena

• SARAH MCLACHLAN - Sunday @ Freedom Mobile Amphitheatre

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• Paizley has a lot of feelings. Get into deep waters with her new song Feel.

• 12 new food spots that just opened in Richmond. You’re welcome.

• Prado Monroe is serving up bad girl energy with her newest song Ali Express. No bad energy allowed.

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