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The Cultch goes electronic for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Synthesizer Festival

And four other reasons Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­is awesome this week
Expect a lot of Moog-on-Moog action at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Synthesizer Festival.
Expect a lot of Moog-on-Moog action at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Synthesizer Festival.

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Synthesizer Festival

Time travel isn’t possible but you can still experience the aural pleasures popularized in the ’80s. The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Synthesizer Festival features local experimental, ambient, electronic and synthesizer performers with visual artists, offering an immersive experience.

When:Ìý Aug. 4, 7 p.m.

Where: The Cultch, 1895 Venables St.

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Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks at The Rickshaw

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The Pavement frontman hits the stage at the Rickshaw this Friday with his band the Jicks for a night of indie alt-rock. It’s the West Coast branch of Malkmus’s 2018 North American tour and he’s got Soccer Mommy opening for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­stop. 19+ only.

When: Aug. 3, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9

Where:Ìý Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings St.

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Sunset Beach Festival

One of the most popular public events during Vancouver’s always colourful Pride celebration, the Sunset Beach Festival beckons everyone to the shore at English Bay for a day of vibrant family-friendly fun.Ìý This event brings together thousands of individuals in the LGBTQ2+ community and their allies to enjoy live music and performances, shopping in the Vendor Village, a Family Fun Zone, the new Community Zone, and a beer garden with live DJs for some serious dancing. Go show your colours!

When:Ìý Aug. 6, 11 a.m.

Where: Sunset Beach Park, 1204 Beach Ave.

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Strathcona Artisan Market

If you’re sticking around for the B.C. Day long weekend, head out to East Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­with the family to enjoy all the Strathcona Artisan Market has to offer. There will be live music, kids activities, tons to eat and drink, workshops, live demos, and vendor booths showcasing talented local artisans. Admission is free.

When: Aug. 4 to 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where:Ìý 400 Princess Ave.

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Vines Art Festival

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This roving, innovative, free family-friendly arts event takes over multiple venues throughout the city during its nearly two-week run. The fest creates platforms for local artists and performers to create with, expressing a connection to subjects such as nature, sustainability or climate justice. All of the performances and artwork can be found in pedestrian, open-air settings so the public can essentially stumble into the festival and its creations.

When: Aug. 8 to 19

Where: Multiple public venues in Vancouver

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