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Best of the FestsSpectacular scenery, world-class camping and a musical line-up of more than 70 performers, includ-ing Eminem, Bruno Mars and Canada’s own Arcade Fire. Think it’s too good to be true? Think again. The Squamish Valley Music Festival (Aug. 8 to 10; page 72) always attracts an astounding list of both international and local talent, and this year is shap-ing up to be bigger than ever, with Arctic Monkeys, Tokyo Police Club, Foster the People and more.

’50s ForeverLocal legend Red Robin-son was just 16 when he began his career as a DJ at radio station CJOR, play-ing hits by the likes of Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly. Inspired by Robinson’s early days, Red Rock Diner (page 77) follows the young DJ and five singing, dancing teenagers against a toe-tapping backdrop of 1957 hit music, everything from “Diana” to “Great Balls of Fire.” See the lively musical until Aug. 16 at the Gran-ville Island Stage.

Rock On“The Waiting.” “You Got Lucky.” “Learning to Fly.” Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (page 74) started making hit songs in the 1970s, and they haven’t slowed down a bit since then. See them live, along with opener Steve Winwood, Aug. 14 at Rogers Arena. And remember, “the wait-ing is the hardest part.”

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