Today is Red Dress Day, a reminder of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and the justice that we all need to work towards. Use this day as a reminder to educate yourself, read Indigenous books, and support Indigenous artists and businesses today and everyday.

You can support Indigenous songwriter Francis Baptiste at his album release on 5/16 at Green Auto (one of my fav venues) with support from Numb?Dame?, Dust Cwaine, and Cara Bateman. You can also learn about Indigenous culture at Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish on 5/9 at the Anvil Theatre where Kwantlen legends come to life and teach us “when you take something from the earth, you must give something back.”

Could you win tickets? Yes… but it would be pretty cool if you put money directly into these artists pockets by buying a ticket. Okay, I’ll (temporarily) get off of my soap box.

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• JPEGMAFIA brings the chaotic, genre-breaking energy you already know and love. See The Experimental Rap Tour on 9/23 with Redveil and Matt Proxy.

• You and your three closest friends competing to see who has the most embarrassing laugh, with tickets on us! Experience world-class improv and zero regrets at Saturday Night Laughs with The Comedy Department. Enter to win!*

• Cinema geeks who loves Seattle - this one is for you. DoStuff & CinemAdventures have teamed up to bring you The Ultimate Twin Peaks Adventure on 5/17 in the real-life filming locations. Enter to win tickets!*

• Dreamy vocals and head-bopping pop tunes are landing at the Commodore Ballroom on 7/12 as Cannons take the stage. Tickets on sale right now!

• EDM mega-legends Infected Mushroom are about to transport you to another universe. Catch them live on 7/11 at Harbour Event Centre.

FESTIVALS AROUND VANCOUVER

From tulips to burger cook-offs, K-pop dance covers to Pride, plus live music in literally every genre - if you can think of it, there’s a festival for it. One of the many reasons I love it here, tbh.

Do yourself a favour and go to a festival. Here’s a few to ponder:

• GREATER VANCOUVER BIRD CELEBRATION - Until 5/17 @ Various Locations

• ABBOTSFORD TULIP FESTIVAL - Until 6/15 @ Lakeland Flowers

• VSO: BMO DAY OF MUSIC - 5/16 @ Multiple Stages (FREE)

• WHISTLER CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL - 5/15-17 @ Whistler

• 5X FESTIVAL - 5/15-17 @ Various Locations

• PUBLIC DISCO BLOCK PARTY - 6/5-6 @ Granville Island

• QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL - 6/6-28 @ Various Locations

UPCOMING

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• If your band can be described as dangerous and unpolished then you should apply to Vancouver Shame Fest!

• Sad to say goodbye to The Morrissey Pub after 26 years.

• Family run Japanese cafe, OIDE Coffee, is opening up a new roastery in Mt. Pleasant! Do we need more coffee options in Mt. Pleasant? Why yes, always.

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