Ah, Tuesday—the unsung hero of the week. While you power through your second cup of caffeine and pretend to care about that work email, here’s something to actually get excited about: Blossoms After Dark is going down at David Lam Park at the end of the month, and we’re giving away a VCBF Swag Bag and 2 tickets to Sakura Days Japan Fair! Enter for the chance to win.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• "Keep Your Head Up" because Andy Grammer is gracing Vouge Theatre on 8/1 with his feel-good tunes. Tickets to the all-ages show are on sale now.

• Alt-pop princess Noga Erez brings The Vandalist Tour to The Pearl on 10/24. Tickets drop on Wednesday.

• Buckle up for a night of gritty, boot-stompin’ country rock–Warren Zeiders is bringing his Relapse, Lies & Betrayal Tour to Abbotsford Centre on 9/20.

• THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Nickelback is playing their first Vancouver Island show in 20 years! Catch the legendary Hanna locals at the newly named Laketown Amphitheatre in Lake Cowichan on 8/9. Tickets onsale Friday at 9AM.

• Plus, more just-announced shows from The Coronas, The Royal Canadian International Circus, Mesto, and Lord Sko.

THE BEST FREE THINGS TO DO IN VANCOUVER

Who said a good time needs a price tag? Not us. Welcome to the ultimate Free Events in Vancouver roundup—your cheat sheet to living your best life without spending a dime. Think outdoor movie nights, street festivals, live music, and art shows that make you look way more cultured than your bank account suggests.

IN THE FUTURE

LOCALS ONLY

• Fresh snow on the North Shore Mountains—winter’s not done yet! Who’s heading up this weekend?

• Thoughts? Artigiano coffee shop is coming to the North Van transit exchange, but there are still no washrooms…

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