My latest DoMORE drop was stacked! Rogers Arena show? Check. Burlesque at The Rio? Check. Yoga at a museum?! That last one might be my favourite TBH. Yours might look completely different, and that’s the whole point. We’re still offering a whole year of tickets for $50 (at least 12 pairs FYI). Okay, more good news…

Studio Ghibli fans are getting a special treat. Vancouver’s Ghibli Jazz Orchestra combines their love of Ghibli films, video games, and 1940’s big bands for one night at The Chan Centre. Expect to some of your favourite songs from Spirited Away, Princess Monokoke and more. We’ve got a pair of tickets up for grabs - enter to win ‘em!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Halloween’s not over until the final strut. The Scary Movie Kiki Ball brings horror-inspired looks, runway and ballroom performances to The Dance Centre on 11/1. Come walk a category or cheer from the sidelines.

• Sofar Sounds at Grouse Mountain? Don’t worry you’ll be cozy inside the chalet and by the fire. Head to the mountain on 10/23 for mountain views and local music.

• Celebrate the closing of Greg Girard’s career survey with Hong Kong Made Me, live scored by experimental rock band Gong Gong Gong. Catch it at The Pipe Shop on 10/22. Enter to win tickets!*

• Bliss Creature Cabaret hits the Pony Room on 10/18 for an early Halloween celebration featuring Bliss, Anya Anomaly and Xana. For the queers and allies!

• Il Centro’s New Year’s Eve Party is back at the Italian Cultural Centre! Ring in the new year with incredible music, food, and company. More NYE events this way.

IT’S THANKSGIVING, BABY

Put on your stretchy pants and pack some extra patience for the dinner-table debates. It’s Thanksgiving, baby. Quick side quest: research your candidates and vote in the upcoming municipal AND provincial elections. Now it’s time to fill your calendar:

• HARVEST DAYS - Until 10/18 @ VanDusen Botanical Gardens

• MOM’S THE WORD: TALKIN’ TURKEY - Until 11/8 @ Various Locations

• BC LIONS GRAVY BOWL - Friday @ BC Place (WIN)*

• WHIPSGIVING JAM - Saturday @ Grouse Moutain

• FRUIT BATS - Sunday @ Commodore Ballroom

• THANKSGIVING FREE PLAY GYM - Monday @ Trout Lake Community Centre (FREE)

UPCOMING

LOCALS ONLY

• Vancouver Island’s WiL returns with a new indie-folk track that captures life’s fleeting moments. Listen to Pieces!

• Listen to Chest Fever's sold-out performance at Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall. The 21st Century Last Walks live album is here.

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