I've been trying to convince my friends to go to Shrek Rave with me for what feels like forever, but coordinating adult schedules should qualify as an Olympic sport. Someone's working, someone's out of town, someone "already has plans," and somehow I'm usually one of those people too. Not this year, though. I'm going!

If you want to embrace your inner ogre too, we're giving away tickets to Shrek Rave at The Pearl on 7/17. Round up your swamp squad, throw on something green, and I'll see you there.*

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• Trade your headphones for the real thing. Shades of C Minor brings Beethoven and Fauré to Anvil Theatre on 5/10 with Canada’s top chamber musicians.

• Babes In Canyon bring dreamy folk-pop to the Fox Cabaret on 10/8 with Anna Smyrk and Shelby Natasha. Soft sounds, sharp feelings.

• Theo Katzman brings soulful folk-rock to the Hollywood Theatre on 10/21. Catch him before your friend starts calling him their "best-kept secret."

• Need a reset? Kota the Friend brings the Just Happy to Be Here Tour to The Pearl on 10/24. Low stress, high replay value.

• Footie fans, we're down to the final couple of weeks of the FIFA in Vancouver! Keep up with the latest watch parties, fan events, and matchday fun with our updated World Cup Guide and World Cup events list!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

We're teaming up with Roots and Wings Distillery to give one lucky winner a $100 gift card to experience everything this hidden Langley gem has to offer! Nestled in the countryside, Roots and Wings Distillery is serving up handcrafted spirits, incredible food, live music, unforgettable events, and stunning views all summer long. Whether you're planning a sunny afternoon with friends or a night out filled with entertainment, there's always something worth checking out.

Be sure to visit their events page to see what's coming up, including Under the Rocks on 7/28 and the wildly entertaining 3rd Annual Big Dirty – Mud Wrestling on 8/22.*

Don't miss the rest of our awesome giveaways:

• EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL 9/6 - GASTOWN SUNDAY SET @ Gastown

• 7/17 - KX5 @ FIFA Fan Festival*

• 7/17-26 - EASTSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL @ MacLean Park

• 7/19 - NATION OF LANGUAGE @ Commodore Ballroom

• 7/31-8/7 - EARLY MUSIC VANCOUVER’S SUMMER FESTIVAL @ Various Venues*

• 11/8 - THE LIMIÑANAS @ The Pearl

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• Rhythms that are reminiscent of FKJ mixes with smooth rhymes. Listen to Alpha Centauri’s new single Higher Up.

• Canada is making its Eurovision debut in 2027!

• Toake is a Taiwanese chain with an interesting concept: buy a main and get access to the all-you-can-eat-buffet. Hungry? Give it a whirl!

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