Guitar lovers, are you more of a jump in the mosh pit kind of person or stare up in awe at the face-melting riffs kind of person? Either way, Protest the Hero has you covered. See these Canadian prog-metal heavyweights on 12/4 at Studio 919. Technical wizardry incoming!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Twin sister pop-rock duo Fionn take over Encore on 10/17! You’ve likely heard their single “Blow” blowing up on the radio lately which is giving angry Barbie in the best way.

• Three women. One tyrannical boss. One unforgettable anthem. Dolly lovers, celebrate the legacy of a legend this Sunday at The Vic Theatre as they showcase Nine To Five.

• Film buffs, this one is for you! Vancouver International Film Festival returns from 10/1-11 for its 45th edition. See films from around the world, performances, fascinating talks and more. Clear your calendar to find your new favourite film!*

• 39 Days of July keeps going for it’s final day this Sunday with the 40th Day of July! Only Long John and Ted Cadillac could pull that off. Come for the music, stay for the vibes.

• Plus fresh announcements from Gate Theory, Aaron Watson, Blade Rave, The Price Is Right Live, Into The Woods and more!

MAKE HALLOWEEN A HOWLER

Too soon to think about Halloween? Too bad! At least I’m not busting out the holiday events just yet - Mariah Carey can wait. Until then, I’ll be adding Halloween events to this list every single week so you can find the cutest (or scariest) way to spend your spooky season. Here’s just a few ideas:

• LEGENDS OF HALLOWEEN II - Until 11/3 @ Haunted Manor

• MONSTER MASH HALLOWEEN VINTAGE FAIR & MAKERS MARKET - 10/3 @ Da Vinci Centre

• GOD IS A SCOTTISH DRAG QUEEN HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR - 10/7 @ Sid Williams Theatre

• HALLOWEEN MARKET YYJ - 10/24-25 @ Da Vinci Centre

• GROOVE KITCHEN HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY - 10/31 @ Oak Bay Recreation Centre

• THE WITCHING HOUR - 10/31 @ Victoria Conference Centre

THIS WEEKEND

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• Until 9/30 Victoria Butterfly Gardens will be donating 10% of their proceeds to a butterfly farming partner in Columbia that experienced a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake. Great reason to visit the butterflies!

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