EntErtainmEnt
Solo Styles
JUl 13-15 whether you’re inspired by indie rock
or blown away by bluegrass, the Vancouver Folk
music Festival’s (page 76) eclectic line-up will
sweep you off your dancing feet. Jericho beach park
comes alive with the sweet sounds of more than 50
world-class acts, including Juno award–winners
the dead south and Quantum tangle, canadian
siren neko case of the new pornographers, and
australian folk legend archie roach. take a break
from all the action to explore the artisan market, or
go for a dip in the nearby ocean. the beach is so
close, you can still hear the music. it’s true: there
ain’t no party like a west coast party.—Chloë Lai
Timeless Tale
JUl 10-15 “do you hear the
people sing?” chances are good
you’ve heard Jean Valjean and
cosette, because Les Misérables
(page 79) is the world’s second-
longest-running musical. the sto-
ry of how a corrupt society turns
people into beggars and criminals
is as relevant now as when Victor
hugo wrote the novel that the
show is based on, back in 1862.
at the QE theatre.—Sheri Radford
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Seaside Social
JUl 6 in 2016, teens and
tweens around the world
plunged into a period of
mourning when one direc-
tion went on hiatus. happy
times are here again, at
least for fans of 1d’s harry
styles (page 78). the singer-
songwriter released his first
solo album last year, and this
month his tour rolls into rog-
ers arena. Expect to hear his
mega-hit “sign of the times,”
along with 1d chart-toppers
such as “what makes you
beautiful.” music fans, rejoice!
—Sheri Radford