Feel like getting a little witchy this fall? Stock up on candles, tarot decks and magical trinkets at the Nightshade Market on 10/24, howl at the moon during a Full Moon Ceremony at Serendipities or grab your paddleboard and join the annual Witchilano gathering at Kits Beach.

Last but not least, I’m throwing a spooky album release party for the East Van witches and warlocks! Win your way into the Midnight Witch Halloween Ball on 10/30 at The Wise. Catch sets from yours truly, Cordie M. Sad and DJ Kozue, plus aerialists, tarot, a witches market and plenty of Halloween chaos. See you there!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Sorry, not sorry, the witches aren’t stopping. Wicked: Part One & Part Two are getting the symphonic treatment at The Opheum next July. Time to defy gravity!

• For the charcuterie lovers! Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival takes over The Pipe Shop on 9/26 for a delectable day of grazing. Enter to win tickets on our site. Plus, we’ve got extra chances to win on our Instagram!*

• Winnipeg’s Boy Golden was a new discovery for me this year at FIFA Fan Fest and I’m telling you, you don’t want to miss them! Breezy alt-country with prairie soul is coming your way on 11/8.

• It’s time for a psychedelic funk double bill! Indonesia’s trio Ali brings Afrobeat grooves, and soul to The American on 9/19 with local groove merchants Wack. Believe me, you will be dancing to this one! Enter to win tickets.*

• Basia Bulat, Ballet BC, Nosferatu, The B3 Kings and more! The new Shadboldt Centre for the Arts season is here. Pro tip: get there early for a beautiful walk around Deer Lake Park.

IT’S TIME FOR A NEW TATTOO

You know what cures the autumn blues? A new tattoo! Your skin can heal without the harsh summer sun, and some fresh ink will look super cute poking out from under your sleeve. Here’s where to get inked in Vancouver.

UPCOMING

LOCALS ONLY

• Pennan Brae is giving Robyn electronic pop vibes with driving beats. Listen to Scratch!

• Looking for a presale code for Syd & Olivia Talk Sh*t?! Here you go fam. Use the code BIGBADPODCAST starting Wednesday morning at 10am.

• For fans of Noah Kahan. Listen to Riun Garner’s new album (Nothing Lasts) Forever that’s somehow melancholic and feels like a warm hug.

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