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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Events and Entertainment Around Town – November Edition


Now that Thanksgiving and Halloween have come and gone, we’re all ramping up for winter socials and holiday parties. But before we get to that, there’s still lots of things to see and do in Vancouver during November.
Here are all the happenings this month!
Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils – Rogers Arena
Event date: November 1 | Time: 7pm
Thanks for Giving – Granville Island Stage
Event dates: October 5-November 4 | Various times
While Nan bastes the turkey and prepares the stuffing, her husband hides a freshly hunted bear in the garage and her troublesome daughter is raiding her purse again. To top it all off, her grandchildren have chosen this Thanksgiving to disclose some unexpected personal truths to the family.
Ian Bagg – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: November 2-4
NBC’s Last Comic Standing 2015 finalist.
Program 1 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event dates: November 2-4 | Various times
Ballet BC Resident Choreographer Cayetano Soto, a visionary of contemporary ballet, will premiere an original work. Highly-acclaimed choreographer Johan Inger has a legacy of work in major companies all over the world. Inger returns to Ballet BC with the North American premiere of B.R.I.S.A.
Odesza – A Moment Apart Tour – PNE Forum
Event dates: November 3-4 | Time: 630pm
American electronic music duo from Seattle.
BC Lions vs Toronto Argonauts – BC Place
Event date: November 4 | Time: 7pm
Vancouver Canucks vs Pittsburgh Penguins – Rogers Arena
Event date: November 4 | Time: 7pm
Vancouver Asian Film Festival – Cineplex Odeon International Village
Event dates: November 2-5 | Various times
Promoting and celebrating the diversity and depth of Asian culture and identity in film and media.
Raffi – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: November 5 | Time: 1pm
Canadian singer-lyricist and author born in Egypt and known best for his children’s music.
The Dream of Gerontius – Orpheum Theatre
Event dates: November 4-6 | Time: 8pm
Elgar’s massive but deeply personal work, based on a Victorian poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman, follows a devout, dying Everyman character on a journey through death to meet his Maker, before being taken to Purgatory with the promise of everlasting life and glory to come.
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings – Rogers Arena
Event date: November 6 | Time: 7pm
Let It Be: A Celebration of the Beatles’ Music – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: November 8 | Time: 730pm
MayDay: Life World Tour – Rogers Arena
Event date: November 8 | Time: 8pm
Canada Women’s National Team vs USA – BC Place
Event date: November 9 | Time: 7pm
John Mulaney – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event dates: November 9-10 | Time: 7p and 930pm
Best known for his work as a writer on Saturday Night Live and as a stand-up comedian with stand-up specials The Top Part, New in Town, and The Comeback Kid.
Fuse Conjuring – Vancouver Art Gallery
Event date: November 10 | Time: 8pm-midnight
Performances, music and unexpected surprises.
15th Eat! Vancouver – Food + Cooking Festival – Various locations
Event dates: November 6-11
One of Canada’s most anticipated premium world-class culinary festival in support of Project CHEF. Attracting attendees throughout North America, features culinary collaboration from award-winning chefs across Canada with local thought-leading chefs.
Tracey MacDonald – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: November 9-11
Tracey MacDonald lives in LA and is a touring headliner. She has been seen on CTV, CBC, CBS, Comedy TV, Hollywood E! Network and is regularly heard on XM Satellite Radio in both the US and Canada.
Tracey MacDonald – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: November 9-11
Tracey MacDonald lives in Los Angeles and is a touring headliner. She is originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia and has been seen on CTV, CBC, CBS, Comedy TV, The Hollywood E! Network and is regularly heard on XM Satellite Radio in both the US and Canada.
Halsey: Hopeless Fountain Kingdom – Rogers Arena
Event date: November 11 | Time: 7pm
Circle Craft Market – West Convention Centre
Event dates: November 8-12
The Christmas spirit is coming to Vancouver, as the Circle Craft prepares for its 44th annual market. The Circle Craft Christmas Market hosts more than 300 different artisans and vendors from across Canada, and features everything from pottery to fashion to craft distilleries.
Classical Concert Series – Roedde House at West End
Event date: November 12 | Time 1pm tea and tour, 4pm concert
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: November 12 | Time: 2pm and 6pm
Artists for Conservation – Van Dusen Botanical Garden
Event dates: November 9-13
A multi-day art and environmental education festival, featuring a world-class conservation themed art exhibit with leading international, regional and First Nations artist, live music, films, guest lectures, workshops, live painting demos, music and cultural performances.
Beethoven’s Fifth – Orpheum Theatre and Bell Performing Arts Centre
Event dates: November 11-13 | Time: 8pm
Canadian violinist Blake Pouliot is the 2016 winner of the prestigious Orchestre symphonique de MontrĂ©al Competition, and he performs Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, an evocative work based on Scottish folk melodies.
Songbird North – Round House Community Centre
Event date: November 14 | Time: 730pm
Featuring four exceptional singer-songwriters ranging from renowned veterans to up and coming writers.
Lights of Hope – St. Paul’s Hospital
Event date: November 16 | Time: 630pm
Join thousands of Vancouverites and tourists gathering around Burrard Street to experience the annual fireworks display at St. Paul’s in downtown Vancouver. See the massive Lights of Hope display switch on for the first time in 2017 as fireworks light up the sky!
Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights – Rogers Arena
Event date: November 16 | Time: 7pm
West Coast Symphony – Christ Church Cathedral
Event date: November 17 | Time: 8pm
Julian McCullough – Comedy Mix
Event dates: November 16-18
Nationally touring comedian and actor currently starring as the co-host of ‘We Have Issues’ on E! He has appeared on ‘Inside Amy Schumer’ co-starred with Whitney Cummings on the E! Series ‘Love You, Mean It’ and is currently developing an original pilot for NBC.
Vancouver Canucks vs St. Louis Blues – Rogers Arena
Event date: November 18 | Time 7pm
No Filter – The LOL of TMI (Thu) – The Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: October 1-November 19 | Time: 914pm
Delve into the over-shared digital world.
King Charles III – Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Event dates: October 19-November 19 | Various times
His time has finally come. The queen is dead and Charles ascends the throne, at last. But is he ready for the monarchy or anarchy? When a single decision jeopardizes the trust of the prime minister and the people, revolt against the crown isn’t far behind – and Kate and William are always one step away, vying for their shot.
The Laugh Jedi (Thu-Sat) – Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: October 1-November 19 | Time: 730pm
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away – the improvisers strike back!
Theatresports (Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat) – Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: October 1-November 19 | Various times
Razor sharp wit and lightning fast reflexes! 2 teams of players are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.
OK Tinder (Fri and Sat) – The Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: October 2-November 19 | Time: 1115pm
The good, the bad and the laughable of Vancouver’s dating scene in 60 minutes of side splitting laughter.
Rookie Night Comedy (Sun) – The Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: October 2-November 19 | Time: 730pm
Jersey Boys – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event dates: November 14-19 | Various times
Called “too good to be true” by the New York Post, Jersey Boys is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.
VSO at the Movies: Jurassic Park – Orpheum Theatre
Event dates: November 18-19 | Time: 2pm and 8pm
One of the most thrilling science fiction adventures ever made, and featuring one of John Williams’ most iconic and beloved musical scores, Jurassic Park transformed the movie-going experience for an entire generation and became the highest-grossing film of all time in 1993, winning three Academy Awards.
Solo Flamenco – Roundhouse Community Centre
Event date: November 19 | Time: 2pm
Soar Over America – FlyOver Canada
Event dates: November 2-22 | Time: 10am-9pm
10 minute film of soaring over some of America’s landscapes. Back to back with FlyOver Canada feature.
Peter Mansbridge – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: November 22 | Time: 8pm
English-born Canadian retired news anchor. From 1988 to 2017, he was chief correspondent for CBC News and anchor of The National, CBC-TV’s flagship nightly newscast.
Bridge Warming Event – Under the Cambie Bridge South
Event date: November 24 | Time: 3pm-8pm
Lights, music and extreme coziness! 20 students from SFU Semester in Dialogue at CityStudio have partnered with VIVA Vancouver to create engaging and thought-provoking projects underneath the Cambie Bridge.
Orpheum 90 – Orpheum Theatre
Event date: November 24 | Time: 630p
An evening celebrating the Orpheum’s 90th anniversary.
The Tenors: Christmas Together Tour – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: November 24 | Time: 8pm
Dance in Vancouver – Scotiabank Dance Centre
Event dates: November 22-25
Four days of performances showcasing some of BC’s most exciting artists.
Tom Rhodes – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: November 23-25
Credits include his own sitcom on NBC called Mr. Rhodes, Comedy Central presents half hour specials and his latest special Light and Sweet Crude on Netflix.
CandyTown – Mainland Street on Yaletown
Event date: November 25 | Time: 12pm-7pm
6th annual free outdoor Christmas festival.
Charity Craft Fair – Woodward’s Atrium
Event date: November 25
Buy gifts of social benefit with 100% of admission and sponsorship donated ot the BC Fire Fighters Burn Fund.
Parallel 01 – Roundhouse Community Centre
Event date: November 25 | Time: 8pm
Acclaimed New York based pianist Uri Caine performs original compositions.
Seasons: A Magical Musical – The Centre in Vancouver
Event date: November 25 | Time: 8pm
This is a touching journey of a young girl growing up with her love and passion for music. After a breakdown, and her chance encounter with a magician, together, they find their answers to life. The audience will experience a dramatic, magical musical ride, geared to be emotionally moved, as the characters celebrate and share their discoveries over the four seasons.
Yiruma – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: November 25 | Time: 8pm
Lee Ru-ma, better known by his stage name Yiruma, is a South Korean pianist and composer. Yiruma frequently performs at sold-out concerts in Asia, Europe and North America.
Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart – PNE Forum
Event dates: November 22-26 | Various times
Action at a Distance – Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre
Event date: November 24-26 | Time: 2pm and 8pm
Three years in the making, Vancouver’s Vanessa Goodman brings the world premiere of Wells Hills to the Dance House stage. Seven exceptional dancers splice themes of technology and communication into this smart, vibrant new work based on the sweeping philosophies of Marshall McLuhan and Glenn Gould.
Family FUSE Weekend: The Action of Expression – Vancouver Art Gallery
Event date: November 25-26 | Time: 10am-5pm
Will’s Jams VE Multimedia Show – Roundhouse Community Centre
Event date: November 26 | Time: 11am and 3pm
Join JUNO-nominee Will Stroet and his Backyad Band for the Vancouver premiere of the Will’s Jams Live Multimedia Show, based on his popular children’s TV series airing nationwide on CBC Kids.
Romantic Rachmaninoff – Orpheum Theatre
Event dates: November 25-27 | Time: 2pm and 8pm
Renowned Irish pianist Barry Douglas is a Vancouver favourite, and he brings a combination of power and grace to the piano that few can match. Douglas performs Rachmaninoff’s lush, Romantic Piano Concerto No. 2, quite possible the best-loved piano work of all.
So You Think You Can Dance Live – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: November 28 | Time: 7pm
Sonologues – Roundhouse Community Centre
Event dates: November 20-29
A series of unique audio installations with a 16 speaker system.
Trailer Park Boys – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: November 29 | Time: 8pm
Trailer Park Boys is the legendary Canadian comedy about the misadventures of residents living in Sunnyvale Trailer Park.
Festival and Marches – Orpheum Theatre
Event date: November 30 | Time: 2pm
Repertoire: Coates, Rimsky-Korsakov, Strauss, Brahms, Sousa, Walton, Verdi, Berlioz, and Elgar
Flamenco Rosario – Scotiabank Dance Centre
Event date: November 30 | Time: 12pm
A mainstay of Vancouver’s flamenco scene for over 25 years, Flamenco Rosario honours the uthentic traditions of flamenco while nurturing the evolution of the art form through artistic experimentation, crossing boundaries of history and cultures.
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: November 30 | Time: 7pm
Vancouver’s Annual Sounds of Christmas – St Andrew’s Wesley United Church
Event date: November 30 | Time: 730pm
Featuring Vancouver’s Welsh Men’s Choir with guests Burnaby Central Secondary Chamber A Choir.

Scuba Claus – Vancouver Aquarium
Event dates: November 24-December 3
See the jolly man swimming at the Vancouver Aquarium.
20th European Union Film Festival – The Cinematheque
Event dates: November 24-December 4
The Day Before Christmas – Goldcorp Stage at BMO Theatre Centre
Event dates: November 16-December 24 | Various times
Alex is a perfectionist who is desperately holding fast to her Christmas traditions. While juggling family and work – and a movie star – she loses control of her holifay lans, and her home becomes a disaster zone.
Vancouver Christmas Market – Jack Poole Plaza
Event dates: November 22-December 24 | Time: 11am-9pm (open until 6pm Dec 24)
The 8th annual authentic German-inspired Christmas Market creates the perfect atmosphere to get into the holiday spirit. Experience a selection of traditional food and beverages, and browse vendors offering authentic wood carvings and toys, knitted goods, nutcrackers, pottery, and other unique gifts.
Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities – Concord Pacific
Event dates: October 19-December 31 | Various times
30th Annual Christmas at Canada Place
Event dates: November 23-December 31
Free walk-through experience includes the Woodward’s Windows, Avenue of Christmas Trees, winter lighting display, Sails of Lights and more.
Onegin – Granville Island Stage
Event dates: November 23-December 31 | Various times
When Evgeni Onegin visits the Larin family estate, his romantic charms stir passions long forgotten by its residents.
Festival of Trees – Four Seasons Hotel
Event dates: November 30-January 1
Tour an enchanted forest of decorated trees at Four Seasons Hotel and Pacific Centre Mall to raise funds for BC Children’s Hospital.
The Bright Nights Christmas Train – Stanley Park
Event date: November 30-January 6
During the holiday season, the Bright Nights Christmas Train and Stanley Park Train Plaza sparkle with three million twinkling lights.
Christmas at FlyOver Canada – FlyOver Canada
Event dates: November 23-January 7
Join Santa on a magical flight across Canada and onto the North Pole.
The Peak of Christmas – Grouse Mountain
Event dates: November 24-January 7
Vancouver’s North pole where you can visit Santa’s workshop, meet real reindeers and stroll through a Gingerbread Village.
Canyon Lights – Capilano Suspension Bridge
Event dates: November 23-January 28
Be amazed by the hundreds of thousands of lights throughout Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Portrait of the Artist – From the Royal Collection – Vancouver Art Gallery
Event dates: October 28-February 4
A remarkable group of more than ninety paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture highlighting both the enormous richness of the Royal Collection and the complex and deep relationship that the British monarchy has had with artists for the last three and half centuries.

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Sunday, October 1, 2017

Events and Entertainment Around Town – October Edition


The feel of fall in the air! The days may be shorter, but there’s no shortage of things to do on these crisp autumn days and evenings. Pre-season hockey! Symphonic concerts! VIFF! Halloween! Whether you’re into dance, music, movies, laughs or sports, there’s an array of fun October attractions for all ages.
Claude Monet’s Secret Garden – Vancouver Art Gallery
Event dates: June 24-October 1
The most important exhibition of French painter Claude Monet’s work in Canada in two decades, Claude Monet’s Secret Garden will trace the career of this pivotal figure in Western art history.
Culture Days – Various locations
Event dates: September 29-October 1 | Various times
Wednesday Main St Station Farmer’s Market – Across Pacific Central Station
Event dates: May 31-October 4 | Time: 2pm-6pm
Located just steps from the Skytrain, this convenient Wednesday farmer’s market is ideal for local food fans seeking an easy shop on their commute. Over 85% of the vendors at Main Street Station are primary producers offering an excellent mix of fresh and organic produce, meat, eggs, handmade cheeses, and more.
The Piano Guys – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: October 4 | Time: 730pm
Thursdays Downtown Farmer’s Market – Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza
Event dates: June 1-October 5 | Time: 11am-3pm
Shop fresh weekly to enjoy quality fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs and poultry, baked goods, artisan food and craft, fresh fish, and local craft beer, wine and spirits.
Ludwig Van Beethoven – Orpheum Theatre
Event date: October 5 | Time: 2pm
The opening concert of the Tea and Trumpets series features the music of one of the greatest of the great composers, Ludwig van Beethoven, and stories from the life of this tortured genius. Tea and cookies are served in the lobby one hour before each concert.
Peter Zedlacher – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: October 5-7 | Various times
Two time Gemini Award nominee for performances at ‘Just for Laughs’ and CBC’s ‘The Halifax Comedy Festival.’ Past winner of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-Up.
Terra and Beyond – Orpheum Theatre
Event dates: October 6-7 | Time: 8pm
Share COlonels Chris Hadfield’s viewpoint “Beyond the Terra,” with music and inspiring images from the International Space Station. As a special guest, Chris welcomes singer/songwriter Danny Michel.
BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks – BC Place
Event date: October 7 | Time: 4pm
Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 7 | Time: 7pm
Angels in America – Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Event dates: September 7-October 8 | Various times
Perestroika is a revolution against the politics and prejudice in the 1980s as the AIDS epidemic rages on, and the characters wrestle with their ideologies and an angel looking for an answer.
Fred Penner – Orpheum Theatre
Event date: October 8 | Time: 2pm
Fred Penner, a Canadian icon of entertainment and inspiration for children and families, makes his long-awaited return to the VSO.
Imagine Dragons: Evolve Tour – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 8 | Time: 730pm
2017 Richmond Night Market – Near Bridgeport Station on Canada Line
Event dates: May 12-October 9 | Various times
Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 10 | Time: 7pm
Kings of Leon – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 11 | Time: 7pm
Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 10 | Time: 7pm
Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 12 | Time: 7pm
Vancouver Tap Dance Society – Scotiabank Dance Centre
Event date: October 12 | Time: 12pm
Get set for VanTap Romp, a percussive extravaganza with a troupe of accomplished and entertaining dancers! Featuring guest artist Terry Brock and friends, this exhilirating program showcases the infectious rhythms, technical skill and musicality of tap, tracing its vibrant history and its contemporary innovations.
Vancouver International Film Festival – Various downtown movie theatres
Event dates: September 28-October 13 | Various times
VIFF continues to expand the frame to create multi-experiential streams that include some of the best cinema from around the world.
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – North Vancouver and Lonsdale Quay
Event dates: October 6-13
Inagural craft beer week on Vancouver’s North Shore! A toast to North Shore’s history in brewing.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Orange County – BC Place
Event date: October 13 | Time: 7pm
Hyperlink – Firehall Arts Centre
Event dates: October 4-14 | Various times
Two storytellers debate the human condition and the (im)possibilities of connection in our era of unprecedented technological progress. Hyperlink is a show about life online and the limits of digital empathy.
Compania – Sharon Fridman – Hasta Donde – Scotiabank Dance Centre
Event dates: October 12-14 | Time: 8pm
One of a new generation of sensational Israeli choreogrpahers, Sharon Fridman has taken the dance world by storm since establishing his company in Madrid a decade ago. His athletic, adventurous work is rooted in contact improvisation techniques, filtered through an innate musicality and an eye for design.
De Ann Smith – The Comedy Mix
Event date: October 12-14 | Various times
2014 Canadian Comedy Award winner, rocketed onto the comedy scene in 2006. Since then, she’s performed all over the world, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Iceland Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs Montreal and Chicago, and JFL42 to name a few.
Just for Laughs Canadian Comedy Tour – Bell Performing Arts Centre and Chan Centre for Performing Arts
Event dates: October 13-14 | Time: 7pm
Bill Maher – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: October 14 | Time: 8pm
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 14 | Time: 7pm
Apple Festival – UBC Botanical Garden
Event dates: October 14-15 | Time: 11am
A family event for all ages, the UBC Apples Festival celebrates one of BC’s favourite fruits. From learning about the diversity of apples to tasting rare and unusual varieties, the Apple Festival is a great opportunity to discover more about this delicious fruit.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes – BC Place
Event date: October 15 | Time: 430pm
Vadim Gluzman with VSO – Orpheum Theatre and Bell Performing Arts Centre
Event dates: October 14-16 | Time: 7pm and 8pm
One of the planet’s greatest and most accomplished violinists, Vadim Gluzman makes his much-anticipated return to perform Shostakovich’s dark and complex second violin concerto.
Hanson Brothers 25th Anniversary – Vogue Theatre
Event date: October 18 | Time: 7pm
Saturday West End Farmer’s Market – 1100 Comox Street (between Bute and Thurlow)
Event dates: May 27-October 21 | Time: 9am-2pm
Located in the heart of Vancouver’s West End, this laid-back Saturday market looks onto beautiful Nelson Park and adjacent community gardens.
Turandot – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event dates: October 13-21 | Time: 2pm and 730pm
Puccini’s final masterpiece. Turandot blends epic choruses wiht unforgettably itimate moments. Sumptuous red and gold sets and ornate costumes will be the backddrop for the exciting role deubt of soprano Amber Wagner as Princess Turandot.
Animal Triste – Scotiabank Dance Centre
Event dates: October 12-14 | Time: 8pm
First shown in Montreal in February 2017, the work is a poignant, beautiful and fierce comment on the nature and posture of Man in all his humanity.
Lachlan Patterson – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: October 19-21 | Various times
Runner up on NBC’s Last Comic Standing 2014.
Angela Cheng Plays Ravel – Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Event dates: October 20-21 | Time: 8pm
Celebrated Canadian pianist Angela Cheng makes her welcome return to the VSO, performing Ravel’s G Major Piano Concerto, a work heavily influenced by the driving rhythms of the Paris jazz scenes of the 1920s.
Gallop and Go! – Vancouver Playhouse Theatre and Anvil Centre
Event dates: October 20-21 | Time: 10am and 1130am
Get ready to move to that barnyard beat with ‘Clip Clop’ the horse. Featuring a bouncy bunch of original and symphonic sing-a-long tunes. Accompanied by an orchestral trio and folk instruments.
BC Lions vs Edmonton Eskimos – BC Place
Event date: October 21 | Time: 7pm
David Foster Foundation 30th Anniversary Miracle Concert – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 21 | Time: 9pm
30th Vancouver Writer’s Fest – Granville Island
Event dates: October 16-22 | Various times
Explore a world of books and ideas with 110+ authors, 95+ events.
Depeche Mode: Global Spirit Tour – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 25 | Time: 730pm
Jesse Cook – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: October 26 | Time: 730pm
Widely considered one of the most influential figures in nuevo flamenco music, he incorporates elements of flamenco, rumba and many forms of world music into his work.
Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 26 | Time: 7pm
Phil Hanley – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: October 26-28
Phil has appeared on Late Night with Seth MEyers and been on the road with Aziz Ansari. Phil’s Comedy Central stand up special ‘The Half Hour’ aired in 2016.
META – Scotiabank Dance Centre
Event dates: October 27-28 | Time: 8pm
Created and performed by Deanna Peters in collaboration with performers Justine A. Chambers and Kim Sato, with costumes and set design by Natalie Purschwitz, this new work dismantles expectations of what a body can be, generating a richly imaginative and engaging experience.
Tero Saarinen Company – Vancouver Playhouse
Event dates: October 27-28 | Time: 8pm
In the spirit of Finland’s centennial, DanceHouse is pleased to present the acclaimed work of celebrated Finnish choreograher Tero Saarinen. In Morphed, seven male dancers seduce, challenge, demand and swagger, borrowing from casual street dance, Gene Kelly musicals, classical 19th century and modern dance.
Halloween Monster Match – The Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event date: October 28 | Time: 730pm
A spooktacular special event – 2 improv shows, DJ, costume competition and more.
Tegan and Sara – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: October 28 | Time: 9pm
Canadian indie pop band composed of twins, Tegan Rein Quinn and Sara Keirsten Quinn.
Saturday Lonsdale Quay Farmer’s Market – East Plaza of Lonsdale Quay Market
Event dates: May 7-October 29 | Time: 10am-3pm
The Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Market has a great selection of conventional and organic produce. You also will find local artisans with jewellery, pottery, photography, kids clothing, soaps and much more.
Happy Place – Firehall Arts Centre
Event dates: October 19-29 | Various times
A compelling look at seven women living among each other in extraordinary circumstances.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders – BC Place
Event date: October 29
Haunted Village – Burnaby Village Museum
Event dates: October 27-30 | Time: 6pm-9pm
Entrance includes trick-or-treating for the children, entertainment and carousel rides for all.
Evelyn Glennie – Orpheum Theatre
Event dates: October 28-30 | Time 2pm and 8pm
A prolific recording artist and champion of new works for percussion and orchestra, Dame Evelyn Glennie performs American composer Jennifer Higdon’s fascinating Percussion Concerto, a work that was written in 2005 for percussionist Colin Currie, and dedicated to him.
Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars – Rogers Arena
Event date: October 30 | Time: 7pm
Fright Nights at Playland – Playland at PNE
Event dates: October 6-31 | Time: 7pm onwards
Now featuring 8 haunted houses, 20 rides (5 more than last year), and live performances.
Haunted Vancouver Trolley Tour – Downtown
Event dates: October 6-31 | Various times
Stanley Park Ghost Train: Alien Invasion – Stanley Park Miniature Train
Event dates: October 13-31 | Various times
Glow in the Garden – Van Dusen Botanical Garden
Event dates: October 24-31 | Time: 5pm-9pm
VanDusen Glow in the Garden invites you to join them this Halloween for an adventure through a whimsical garden. Discover curious twists and magical moments from the classic tale – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
No Filter – The LOL of TMI (Thu) – The Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: October 1-November 19 | Time: 914pm
Delve into the over-shared digital world.
King Charles III – Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Event dates: October 19-November 19 | Various times
His time has finally come. The queen is dead and Charles ascends the throne, at last. But is he ready for the monarchy or anarchy? When a single decision jeopardizes the trust of the prime minister and the people, revolt against the crown isn’t far behind – and Kate and William are always one step away, vying for their shot.
The Laugh Jedi (Thu-Sat) – Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: October 1-November 19 | Time: 730pm
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away – the improvisers strike back!
Theatresports (Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat) – Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: October 1-November 19 | Various times
Razor sharp wit and lightning fast reflexes! 2 teams of players are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.
OK Tinder (Fri and Sat) – The Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: October 2-November 19 | Time: 1115pm
The good, the bad and the laughable of Vancouver’s dating scene in 60 minutes of side splitting laughter.
Rookie Night Comedy (Sun) – The Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: October 2-November 19 | Time: 730pm
Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities – Concord Pacific
Event dates: October 19-December 31 | Various times

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