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1) This Huge Tailgate Party in East Van Red Truck Beer’s Truck Stop Concert Series returns this Saturday with Australian synth-pop legends Cut Copy headlining the brewery’s giant outdoor stage. Saturday, June 17 Red Truck Brewery (295 East First Ave.

Purls of wisdom from ‘grandma graffiti’ movement

Our Neighbourhood features adventures of coconut pigs, marshmallow heroes and pet sausages

Thursday, June 8 Arts Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead The classic Peanuts comic strip gets a realistic makeover in this coming-of-age parody that explores teen violence, homophobia and drug use. 8pm at CBC Studio 700. Tickets $21.

THE VOICE: Vancouver’s singing lions Chor Leonipresented its fourth annual Chor Leoni Idol competition. Nine of the choir’s 60 members signed up for the annual battle for karaoke supremacy hosted by the group’s artistic director Erich Lichte.

PULLING STRINGS: With more than 5.2 million Canadians affected by more than 100 forms of arthritis, it is now the most costly chronic disease in Canada and reportedly the number one reason for workplace disability.

Bike blessing event espouses the virtues of reducing one's carbon footprint

12-hour ‘free-form jam’ included dulcet tones of microwaved lasagna

Thursday, June 1 Arts Hand to God Rebellious Texas teens delving into the occult create a hand puppet that becomes possessed by the devil himself in this dark comedic play. 7:30pm at Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre.