I know, I know. Italy again. It's officially the point in summer where I start romanticizing Italy again. Not that I ever really stop. Give me a sunny patio, a plate of pasta, and absolutely nowhere to be, and I'm convinced the Italians have life figured out!

Thankfully, Ferragosto: Italy's Midsummer Festival is bringing a little slice of Italy to the Italian Cultural Centre on 8/16. Enjoy incredible food, live music, dancing, and all the summer energy you'd hope for. And it’s FREE! Enter to win some Italian food and spritz for two, then spend the day pretending you're somewhere along the Amalfi Coast.*

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• Pop girlies, rise! TYLA brings the A*POP World Tour to Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on 11/15. Tickets officially drop 7/31!

• Music, drag, theatre, dance, and DJs on the beach. We—Are—Everything transforms Sunset Beach on 08/13 into a celebration of queer art.

• Colombia's Aterciopelados have spent three decades making alt-rock weirder, louder, and smarter. See the Bogotá icons at Commodore Ballroom on 11/7.

• John Craigie could charm a room with nothing but a guitar and a story. Catch the beloved folk storyteller on 12/5 at Hollywood Theatre.

• Four guitar legends. One stage. International Guitar Night lands at Massey Theatre on 1/31, blending flamenco, jazz, blues, and classical brilliance. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets!*

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Enter to win a pair of tickets to Theatre Under the Stars and experience one of Vancouver's favourite summer traditions beneath the stars. Running 7/3-8/22 at Stanley Park's magical Malkin Bowl, Theatre Under the Stars returns with two unforgettable musicals: Sister Act and Disney's The Little Mermaid. Sing along to beloved classics like Under the Sea and Part of Your World, or laugh your way through the feel-good, gospel-filled fun of Sister Act. Whether you're planning a date night or a family outing, it's the perfect way to spend a summer evening outdoors.*

*Please note: All contest vouchers must be redeemed by 8/7, but can be used to book any performance date through the end of the season on 8/22.

Don't miss the rest of our awesome giveaways:

• UNTIL 11/7 - KAYAK RENTALS IN OLYMPIC VILLAGE @ Creekside Community Centre

• 8/7 - VIVALDI’S THE FOUR SEASONS @ Chan Centre

• 8/14 - ALEX MAHER @ Guilt & Co.

• 10/2 - ENTER SHIKARI @ The Pearl

• 3/18 - RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE WERQ THE WORLD NEWS @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

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• Turn up the funk! Pennan Brae brings the noise with their newest single It Ain’t Perfect But It’s Free. I’m here for that kind of sentiment.

• Musicians! Looking for a local jam? Gander Jam is a groove-centered improv jam taking place on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at Lanalou's!

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