If you caught last Wednesday's newsletter, you might remember I mentioned I was heading to the Shrek Rave this Friday at the Pearl. Well, the time has finally come, and I am beyond excited. I'll be reporting back next week with all the highlights, so wish me luck surviving a dance floor full of ogres, fairy tale creatures, and Smash Mouth - sooo much Smash Mouth!

Speaking of raves with a twist, this week's giveaway is for Country Club: Where Rodeo Meets Rave on 7/25 at Jericho Beach Park. If cowboy boots, line dancing, and festival energy sound like your kind of night, this one's calling your name. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets!*

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• Trivia go-ers… you think you know everything? Put your trivia skills to the test as Fun Fact Game Show returns to the Revue Stage Theatre on 07/17 with wild facts, laughs, and audience participation!*

• Venue Update! Lily Allen's West End Girl is heading to the Orpheum on 9/28. Same unforgettable show, now in one of the city’s most stunning venues.

• Calling all metalheads. Cradle of Filth storms the Rickshaw Theatre on 10/6 with the Majestic in Death II tour, delivering a night of brutal riffs!

• Get ready to groove. Polyrhythmics bring their signature blend of funk, soul, & Afrobeat to the Rickshaw Theatre on 11/14 for a dance floor worthy night out.

• If Sammy Virji is on your playlist, this is your sign. The UK garage star brings his signature bass-heavy sound to the PNE Forum on 11/6 for one massive night.

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Calling all Pals and Queerdos! Enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to Queerdopalooza plus 2 summergoth tank tops, East Van's wildly fun Pride party at the WISE Hall on 7/31. Packed with live music, drag, DJs, dancing, games, and a photo booth, this inclusive celebration features Batty Banks, Devours, Hyaenas, Boss Saint B, Shirley Gnome, Hank Pine, and more. Everyone's invited to show up, let loose, and celebrate the weird together.*

Don't miss the rest of our awesome giveaways:

• 7/17 - KX5 @ FIFA Fan Festival*

• UNTIL 7/31 - THEATRE UNDER THE STARS @ Malkin Bowl*

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

• 7/26 - ROSÉ DISCO @ Jericho Beach

• 8/28 - CLARE TWIDDY @ Guilt & Company

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• Good news! The FIFA World Cup dome at Science World is sticking around until September 7th. Hopefully this will help us all as we process the post world cup blues. 

• Sushi California, known for its affordable (and delicious) sushi, is opening up a new location on Seymour Street!

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