Free!

Some free activities that are sure to make your Spring Sprung...

• k-os concert by donation at the Commodore, April 30th & May 1st. this dude is underrated live and isn't a money-grubbing bastard. high tens!
  
• people watching. see all the exhibitionists who have been cooped up all winter bring out their inner freak and get their kit out. i've already seen some priceless displays this week. grab a coffee and enjoy! notable hot spots guaranteed to bring the LOL's: Kits Beach, Davie Street, the Grouse Grind, sexually frustrated yoga moms in Edgemont Village post-Grind.
• if you haven't already, join a bike gang. NOW. a must for the Spring/Summer. get your crew sorted!
  
• TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival free concerts: Metric - Friday, April 24th; DJ Z-Trip - Saturday, April 25th; 54-40 - Sunday, April 26th. Words of advice: bring a plastic cup and don't even think about wearing high heels.
• start building your tan. yeah, i said it, and i'm not afraid: people look better tanned. it makes you feel good, like a growing plant. or something. whatever. i'm doing it. you're either with me or against me! take your statistics and shove it. me and vitamin D: BFF forever!
  
• participate in a riot. ok, so i'm not advocating violence - but the Canucks had better win Round 2 or there will be blood. now i'm thinking we are winning the Cup this year. but listen, if shit hits the fan either way, you want to be there - think of all those cool kids back in the day bragging about getting punched in the face post-'94 on Robson Street. that could be you! don't fuck up and miss it.
• if they live in the GVRD, mow your parent's lawn. in case you haven't noticed, they aren't getting any younger.
  
• take photos. you'll never regret it. and this city is spectacular right now.
  
• upcoming exhibit of weird Dutch artists @ the VAG - Tuesday nights are by donation. best viewed Marc Emery-styles for maximum effect....if you're into that sort of thing, that is. say Vermeer ten times fast! whhooooaaa. http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/the_exhibitions/upcoming_exhibitions.html
• swimming at Spanish Banks. shitfaced. naked. 1 a.m. this should require no explanation. if you don't know, now you know.
• hang out at the Downtown Branch of the Vancouver Public Library and get all smart and stuff. not only are books cool, but the building itself, especially the atrium, is still one of the best places for a solo hang or coffee hands down.
• crash your neighbour's BBQ. sure, the first hang is gonna be awkward. but after a few Pabst Blue Ribbons, you're makin' friends - and having a secondary posse to pitstop with for a cold one all summer is rad, plain and simple.
• give some good music to a friend in need. yeah, you know the one. we all have that buddy. the "you're awesome in every way but your taste in music is unbelievably uncreative, stale and terrible and it's making me question the very foundations of our friendship" pal. well if you want to prevent listening to the entire catalogue of Good Charlotte on your next road trip, turn them onto some new tunes. not only will their life be better, but you'll be preventing needless suffering. trust me, it's worth it - 'cause once those wheels are in motion, you've got no one to blame but yourself.
  
• vote. the only way you can bitch and complain is if you exercise your right. once you do, the soapbox is all yours. http://www.elections.bc.ca/index.php/election2009/
• while we're on the subject - if it feels good, do it! www.sexparty.ca
• and while we're on THAT subject - do it. it's free, it's fun, we're young, and it makes the world go 'round. so grab your partner and dosey doe. and be safe. duh.