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Events taking place around your community for the week of October 22
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FILM
Andean Horror Film Fest
A celebration of fantasy, horror and folklore films produced in the Peruvian Andes. • Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St. • Oct. 23-24, 5-9 p.m. • $11/$6, whatson.sfu.ca
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society B.C. Chapter presents the largest environmental film festival in North America. • H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St. • Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. • $15, eventbrite.ca, cpawsbc.org/events/wild-and-scenic-festival
Raising Sh*T: Bud Osborn Film Screenings
Films by Bud Osborn, the poet laureate of the Downtown Eastside and a passionate social activist. • Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St. • Oct. 31, 2 p.m. • Free, sfu.ca/sfuwoodwards/events
The Buffy Musical
Sing along to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical. • The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St. • Oct. 31, noon • $15, buffysingalong.brownpapertickets.com, Red Cat
19th Annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival
Canada’s oldest Asian film festival exhibits films and videos by North American artists of Asian heritage. • Nov. 5 Until, 11/08/2015 • vaff.org
Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music
Sing your heart out as a guide leads you through an interactive screening of the classic Julie Andrews musical, complete with subtitles for the whole audience. • The ACT, 11944 Haney Plc., Maple Ridge • Nov. 8, 1 p.m. • $20/$15, 604-476-2787, theactmapleridge.org
FOOD/DRINK
Craft Year, Craft Beer
This fundraiser features tastings of 15 local craft beers, artisanal ‘100 Mile’ nibbles and a silent auction of contemporary craft and hand-crafted beer related items. • VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St. • Oct. 22, 7-10 p.m. • eventbrite.ca, vandusengarden.org
Savour 2015
Delight your senses at Lonsdale Quay Market’s food and beverage festival. • 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Van • Oct. 22-25 • picatic.com/Savour-2015
B.C. Beer Awards and Festival
This craft beer festival features more than 50 breweries and cideries, plus the B.C. Beer Awards hosted by CBC’s Stephen Quinn. • Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr. • Oct. 24, 4-9 p.m. • $30, bcbeerawards.com
B.C. Uncorked: The Art of Food & Wine
This unique B.C. focused food and wine festival showcases wines from more than 45 top-rated wineries, paired with food provided by 11 local restaurants and caterers. • Heritage Woods SS, 1300 David St., Port Moody • Oct. 24, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • $55, 604-463-1998, bcuncorked.com
Sustainable Foodie Night
A culinary exploration and presentation by chef, Glenys Morgan of Eden West. Enjoy story-telling from Chris Beall on fair and equitable food purchasing and sourcing, followed by multi-course dishes served with wine and cocktails. • 2500 St. Johns St., Port Moody • Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m. • $35-$60, 604-681-2971, eventbrite.ca/e/sustainable-foodie-night-tickets-18693528848
Wine Tour of Veneto: A Tasting Seminar
Sample Italy’s most beloved wines with Italian Wine Ambassador, Michaela Morris. • 39th & Cambie Signature Tasting Room, 5555 Cambie St. • Oct. 27, 6-7:30 p.m. • $40, bcliquorstores.com/event
11th Annual Taste of Yaletown
Yaletown kitchens will offer featured menus, special tastings and innovative pairings to tempt the most adventurous foodie. • Until Oct. 29 • Fixed price menus of $25, $35 and $45, yaletowninfo.com/event/taste-yaletown-2015
Oktoberfest
A fun filled night full of beer, food, music, dancing and games. • Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176th St., Surrey • Oct. 23-24, 5 p.m.-midnight • $25/$20, $40/VIP, 778-400-8708, phoenix-productions.ca
B.C. Cider Week
Cider celebration features cider tastings, tap takeovers and festivities taking place throughout B.C. • Venues throughout B.C. • Until Oct. 25 • nwcider.com/bccw-events
Fall Wild Edibles Tour
Join Swallow Tail for a stroll through the forest to see mushrooms and edible plants, followed by a wild light lunch. • Weekends until Nov. 30 • $44/$15, swallowtail.com
Scottish Afternoon Tea
Enjoy farm-baked scones and Scottish shortbread served with tea and a little Stewart family history, then explore the farmhouse and grounds with a costumed guide. • Historic Stewart Farm, 6265 Crescent Rd., UBC • Fridays until Oct. 30, 1-2:30 p.m. • $11.25, must pre-book, 604-592-6956, surrey.ca/heritage
Vancouver Brewery Tour
Fun and informative public and private brewery tours provide an exclusive peak of life in a Vancouver brewery. • vancouverbrewerytours.com
Vancouver Foodie Tours
Indulge in a feast for the eyes and the belly on one of three tours: The Granville Island Market Tour, World’s Best Food Truck Tour or the Guilty Pleasures Gourmet Tour • foodietours.ca
Edible Canada: Food Tours
Featured tours include: Granville Island Market Tour, Granville Island Gourmet Shopping Tour and Chinatown Tour with Dim Sum • ediblecanada.com
Food Street
More than 200 restaurants in three blocks featuring just about every style of Asian and some European cuisine including Cantonese, Japanese, Hong Kong, Beijing, Thai, Korean and more. • The Golden Village, Alexandra Rd., Richmond • tourismrichmond.com/restaurants/food-street/
Off the Eaten Track: Culinary Walking Tours
Tours include: Downtown Food Carts Tour’s Best Brunch Tour, The Railtown Urban Eats Tour, Main Street Hidden Gems Culinary Tour and Vancouver Distillery Tour. • offtheeatentracktours.com
The Original Vancouver Food Tour
Showcasing some of the best restaurant gems in Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods and beyond. • vancouverfoodtour.com
Costume Kegger
The wicked masterminds at Dogwood Brewing have been brewing up the party of the season. Wear your best Halloween attire and enjoy a night of freakish concoctions. • Dogwood Brewing, 8284 Sherbrooke St. • Oct. 31, 8 p.m. • $30, eventbrite.ca, facebook.com/events/1667761480103745
Dias de Los Muertos Bundle Tasting
Celebrate Los Dias de Los Muertos, the Mexican festival to honour the dead, with tutored tequila and mezcal tastings. • Harvest Table, Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba St. • Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m. • $35, legacyliquorstore.com/events
Cornucopia
Whistler’s celebration of food and drink features local and regional restaurants, chefs, producers, breweries, distilleries and wineries participating in a full spectrum of events. • Whistler • Nov. 5-15 • whistlercornucopia.com
TALKS/FORUMS
CAG Talk: Rob Stone
Rob Stone, Associate Professor in Critical and Cultural Studies at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, presents a reading and book launch for Auditions: Architecture and Aurality. • Contemporary Art Gallery, 555 Nelson St. • Oct. 22, 7 p.m. • Free, 604-681-2700, contemporaryartgallery.ca
Frog Symposium
Scientific presentations will describe the state of the world’s frog populations. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar available. • Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way • Oct. 22, 6 p.m. • $10, 604-659-3497, vanaqua.org
Healthy Aging Program
The Vancouver Coastal Health team will show how simple changes in daily life can decrease the risk of injury and disease. • Ironwood Library, 8200-11688 Steveston Hwy., Richmond • Thursdays until Nov. 26, 1-3 p.m. • Free, 604-231-6413, yourlibrary.ca/events
Vancouver Historical Society: Vaudeville’s Great White Way
Civic historian John Atkin and historical artist Tom Carter present an illustrated tour of Vancouver’s lively and bygone vaudeville culture. • Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St. • Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. • By donation, 604-878-9140, vancouver-historical-society.ca
Burnaby Neighbourhood History: Free Speaker Series
Stories of the place we call home. • Oct. 28, 7 p.m.: People of the Inlet: Archaeology & the Tsleil-Waututh Story, Cameron Library, 9523 Cameron St. | Nov. 4, 7 p.m.: Burnaby’s Agricultural Roots, Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway • Walking Tours: Oct. 24: Tour of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent • Free, registration required, 604-436-5400, bpl.bc.ca/events
Evening Lectures at Hycroft
Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.: Artists, Architects and Artisans: Canadian Art 1890–1918. Charles Hill talks about the range of architecture, sculpture and urban planning that came together in Canada during these prosperous decades | Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.: B.C. - Lumberyard of the World. John Atkin explores the headline that described B.C. as the ‘Lumberyard of the World.’ • 1489 McRae Ave. • $15/$9, 604-264-9642, vancouverheritagefoundation.org
Freedom To Eat...With Lasting Results
Discover the toxic food that steals your energy, the foods that make you fat, how to energize your body, and more at this seminar with Patricia Dominguez. • Choices Markets Kitsilano, 2627 W. 16th Ave. • Oct. 28, 6:30-9 p.m. • $17, or free with pre-registration • Patricia: 604-355-5433, integratednutrition.ca/vancouverseminar
Sam Sullivan’s Public Salon
Celebrate some remarkable people and ideas at this fast moving evening that will entertain, educate, inspire and even provoke. Speakers include Bob Rennie, Cory Ashworth, Nicole Bridger, Judy Graves, Dale McClanaghan, Kevin Chong, Alexander Weimann and Daniel Kalla. • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. • $30/$20, ticketstonight.ca, 604-684-2787, globalcivic.org/public-salons/
All About Bats
Meet a local bat enthusiast and get the inside scoop on these spooky creatures. Listen to bat sonar, look at some cool artifacts and learn how you can help our local colonies thrive. Ages 5+ • Surrey Nature Centre, 14225 Green Timbers Way • Oct. 29, 6:30-8 p.m. • Free, registration required, 604-502-6065, surrey.ca/culture-recreation/17599.aspx
The Cinema of Environmental Crisis
Join Dr. Anil Narine, editor of the book Eco-Trauma Cinema, for a discussion on the global environmental crisis, a pressing problem that affects us all. • Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St. • Oct. 29, 7 p.m. • Free, 778-782-9817, sfu.ca/sfuwoodwards/events
Campus to City
SFU Public Square, in partnership with RECODE, an initiative of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, is hosting a day-long, national conversation on the role of colleges and universities in city-building. • SFU Vancouver, SFU Surrey, SFU Burnaby • Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. • Free, 778-782-9442, eventbrite.ca
Housing in the City: Beyond the Headlines
Seven experts will speak about their efforts to move us closer to the goal of affordable, suitable and secure housing for all. • Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St. • Nov. 2, Doors 5:30 p.m. • $10/$5, 778-782-9442, sfu.ca/publicsquare
Polygamy vs. The State: Dark Sisters
Plural marriage is illegal under Canadian criminal law, but freedom of religion is protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Opera Speaks explores the issues at the heart of Dark Sisters from composer Nico Muhly and librettist Stephen Karam. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • Nov. 3, 7 p.m. • Free, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
TEDx Vancouver
TEDxVancouver returns for its seventh edition. This year’s theme is ID – a unique focus on the conceptions and realities of individual identification. This year’s speakers will help answer these questions and share in the discovery of individual identification. • Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way • Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $99, tedxvancouver.com
GALAS/FUNDRAISERS
Hives for Humanity Fundraiser!
Help us build Bee Space: A place where we can connect people and pollinators year round. • Big Rock Urban Brewery, 310 W. 4th Ave. • Oct. 22, 6 p.m. • $10, 778-882-5340, hivesforhumanity.com/tickets
Arctic Gala
Journey to the North with an elegant fundraiser and Arctic feast surrounding the St. Roch in support of the Vancouver Maritime Museum. • Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Ave. • Oct. 24, 7 p.m. • $300, 604-257-8300, vmm-gala.com
Offleashed
Vancouver’s premier gala to fund lifesaving care for vulnerable animals in your community. • Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 791 W. Georgia St. • Oct. 24, 6 p.m. • $200, 778-968-4657, spca.bc.ca/offleashed
An Enchanted Evening
Laudate Singers’ annual fundraising evening is full of fun, good food and entertainment. Enjoy renditions of your favourite musical theatre songs, feast on the buffet and pick up something at the silent auction. • Seymour Golf & Country Club, 3723 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Van • Oct. 27, 6 p.m. • $85, 604-729-6814, laudatesingers.com
Project True: UnMasquerade
An evening of art, music, and realtalk in support of eating disorder treatment and recovery. • Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St. • Oct. 27, 7 p.m. • projecttrueunmasquerade.eventbrite.ca
Art Party
Annual fundraising event for the Seymour Art Gallery. Enjoy an art exhibit, silent auction, live music and food. The exhibit will continue until Nov. 14 • Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Van • Oct. 28 • Free, 604-924-1378, seymourartgallery.com
Masquerade Gala
Gala event raises funds for the Langley Pos-Abilities Society. • Cascades Casino Resort, Fraser Hwy., Langley • Oct. 30, 6 p.m. • $100, 778-726-0711, langley.pos-abilities.org
Dress for Success Luncheon
Celebrate amazing leaders in our community. Be inspired by these women, including a Dress for Success client, as they share their stories and challenges. • Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place • Nov. 4, 11 a.m. • $100, includes a $50 tax receipt, dressforsuccess.org
Step Up for Carousel Theatre
An exclusive evening of light entertainment, wine, appetizers and guilt-free shopping. 50% of sales benefit Carousel Theatre for Young People. • John Fluevog Gastown, 65 Water St. • Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. • $5/$10, 604-669-3410, carouseltheatre.ca/production/step-up-4-ctyp/
KIDS/FAMILY
G Day Vancouver
A global social movement anchored by day-long events that celebrate and empower girls ages 10-12 as they enter adolescence. • Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way • Oct. 23, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • $75/girl + adult, gdayforgirls.com
Night Science for Kids
Explore the garden in the evening, when an entirely new host of creatures come out to welcome you. • VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St. • Oct. 23, 6-7:30 p.m. • $25/$15, registration required, 604-718-5898, vandusengarden.org
All About Masquerades
Party like Renaissance lords and ladies! Make a glittery mask, solve a mystery in the exhibit gallery, sip bubbly juice and learn some 16th century dance moves. For ages 6-9 • Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Ave. • Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon • $11, registration required, 604-592-6956, surrey.ca/heritage
Cineplex Community Day
A morning of free movies at your local Cineplex theatre. All donations and concession sales benefit Free the Children. • Oct. 24, 8:30 a.m. • Free, Cineplex.com/communityday
Huge Kids Swap Meet
Bargains galore on everything from toys to strollers, clothing to baby gates and much more. • Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176th St., Surrey • Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • $3, $5 for early admission (9 a.m.), kidswapmeets@hotmail .com
Richmond Nature Park Wild Things
A mischievous raccoon, a friendly bear, chatty crows and their forest friends will emerge from the bog to greet you as you walk along a trail lined with hundreds of jack-o’-lanterns. • 1181 Westminster Hwy., Richmond • Oct. 24 and 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m. • $3/$2, 604-718-6188, richmond.ca/naturepark
VSO: Kids’ Koncerts
VSO Music Director Maestro Bramwell Tovey hits the stage as ‘Inspector Tovey’ in a fun and educational concert that investigates the meaning and role of melody in music-making. • Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St. • Oct. 25, 2 p.m. • $29/$19, 604-876-3434, vancouversymphony.ca
Steveston Scarecrow Crawl
Find one-of-kind scarecrows lurking outside many storefronts and restaurants at this annual event. • Until Oct. 31 • exploresteveston.com
Nature Play at Surrey Nature Centre
Outdoor play with nature arts and exploration, storytelling and games. • 14225 Green Timbers Way • Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. for ages 3-5 | 11 a.m. for ages 6-12 • $3, 604-502-6065
Fall Family Carnival
The Westside Church presents a family-friendly event featuring a juggler, games, treats and costumes. • The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, 777 Homer St. • Oct. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • $5, wchurch.ca/carnival
Maple Ridge Community Fireworks
Bring the whole family out for a spectacular fireworks show. • Albion Fairgrounds, 23415 105th Ave., Maple Ridge • Oct. 30 • Free, ghostridge.ca
VSO: Tiny Tots - Folk and Fiddlin’ Time!
Let Your Music Shine, with Lisa and Linda -it’s a Symphony Barn Dance! This playful show introduces children to the fiddle, where they will tap their toes and clap their hands to folk favourites. • Oct. 30, 10 and 11:30 a.m.: Vancouver Playhouse | Oct. 31, 10 and 11:30 a.m.: Anvil Centre New West • Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. • $7-$15, 604-876-3434, vancouversymphony.ca
Seeds for Bees
Join artist and beekeeper Lori Weidenhammer to explore the world of seeds and make seedy care packages for the bees in your garden. • Oct. 31: ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards St. • Nov. 1: River Market at Westminster Quay, 810 Quayside Dr., New West • Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. • Free, artstarts.com/weekend
Celebrate Diwali at the Library
Nov. 1, 1-2 p.m.: UBC Bhangra Dance Performance | Nov. 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Mandala Arts and Culture Bhangra Dance Performance • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • Nov. 1 and Nov. 8 • Free, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
Light Festival at Bear Creek Park
Wander through the lit up paths and be wowed by an ever changing display of colors illuminating the garden, incredible tree projections and an enchanting river of ice and light. • 13750 88th Ave., Surrey • Nov. 5, 5-8 p.m. • 604-501-5050, surrey.ca/culture-recreation
5th Annual Fleetwood Diwali Festival
Activities, food, beverages, prizes and much more. • Fleetwood Community Centre Gym, 15996 84th Ave., Surrey • Nov. 7, 1-3 p.m. • Free, 604-598-7346, surrey.ca/culture-recreation
Mason Bees
?Get connected with local mason bees by helping to winterize a nest and prepare for the spring. Ages 6+ • Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Burnaby • Nov. 7, 1-3 p.m. • $8/$4.25, registration required, 604-432-6359, barcode 6309, metrovancouver.org
Disney On Ice: Frozen
Enter a fantastical winter wonderland and be magically whisked away into the wintry world of Arendelle. Enjoy special effects, astonishing skating, and sing and dance along to this show inspired by the Academy Award-winning movie, Frozen. • Pacific Coliseum, PNE Fairgrounds, 2901 E. Hastings St. • Nov. 25-29 • $25-$95, ticketleader.ca, disneyonice.com/frozen
Alvin & the Chipmunks: Live on Stage
This interactive pop concert and theater experience will feature the famous chipmunk brothers - Alvin, Simon and Theodore - and the Chipettes performing classics, original songs and pop hits. • The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, 777 Homer St. • Nov. 28 • Tickets at ticketmast.ca
Koba’s The Great Big Show
Koba Entertainment’s interactivefamily-friendly stage show features lovable and endearing characters from four of top-rated preschool television shows: Franklin the Turtle, The Backyardigans, Max & Ruby and Mike the Knight. • March 19, 1 p.m.: Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey | March 20, 1 p.m.: Queen Elizabeth Theatre • Mar. 19 and Mar. 20 • GreatBigShowOnTour.com
MISCELLANEOUS
All Star Wrestling: Fright Night 3
Bouts include Tommy Dreamer vs Azeem the Dream, Moondog Manson Hardcore Invitational Battle Royal and more. • Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176th St. • Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. • $15, 604-710-0872, allstarwrestlingcanada.ca
Burnaby Artists’ Guild: Fall Impressions
Feature artist Samuel Feng and the Guild’s artists showcase original artwork in a variety of styles and mediums. • Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby • Oct. 23-25 • Free, 604-291-6864, Burnabyartistsguild.com
Mane Event Expo
Canada’s largest horse expo features some of the best and most knowledgeable horse trainers and educators from North America and beyond. • Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way • Oct. 23-25 • $15/$10, 1-844-578-7518, chilliwack.maneeventexpo.com
Three Decades of Loving Stitches
Quilt show features works by members of the Chilliwack Quilters Guild. • Chilliwack Alliance Church, 8700 Young Rd. • Oct. 23-24 • $5, 604-794-7869, chilliwackquiltersguild.com
An Evening at Ringside: Ireland vs. Canada
Irish boxing champion Ray Moylette will be competing against a local New West athlete, Tobechukwa Ibediro. Proceeds from the event benefit Big Brothers. • Griffins Boxing & Fitness, 326 Esplanade East, North Van • Oct. 24, 6-11 p.m. • 604-980-1900, griffinsboxing.com
Art Focus 22nd Annual Fall Art Show
The Outlet, Leigh Square Arts Village, 2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam • Oct. 24-25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free, 778-285-5645, myartclub.com/art.focus
In the Footsteps of the Past
Retracing South Asian History in Kitsilano. This walking tour will retrace the living legacy of the first Sikh Gurdwara in North America, built in 1908. • Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • $15/$9, 604-264-9642, vancouverheritagefoundation.org
Laneway House Tour
Experience living on the lane and see how it can work for heritage. • Oct. 24, 1-5 p.m. • $30/$23, vancouverheritagefoundation.org
Mason Bee Housecleaning Workshop
Led by Bee Master Brian Campbell, participants will open nests, understand the bee-built architecture inside and look for problems such as parasitic wasps. • VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St. • Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $45/$35, vandusengarden.org
Mountain View Cemetery: 11th Annual All Souls
A week of events to honour the dead in a unique and contemplative atmosphere. • Mountain View Cemetery, Fraser at E. 39th Ave. • Oct. 24-Nov. 1 • nightforallsouls.com
Vancouver Airline & Aviation Collectibles Show
Models, books, slides, postcards and other collectibles. • Richmond Rod & Gun Club, 7891 Cambie Rd. • Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $5/$3, AviationShow.com
Vancouver Mycological Society Mushroom Show
View various species of mushrooms and learn about these unique fungi at this annual mushroom show. • VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St. • Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $3, Paul: 604-322-0074, vandusengarden.org
11th Annual Inclusion Art Show
See recent creations by more than 150 artists who are working independently or in studios supported by Community Living agencies across Metro Vancouver. • Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St. • Oct. 28-29 • By donation, 778-945-3344, inclusionartshow.com
Beautiful Balconies All Winter
Learn how to design a winter look with clever groupings of containers. • VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St. • Oct. 28, 6-8:30 p.m. • $38/$28, vandusengarden.org
Then & Now: A Fundraiser for Megaphone Magazine
A unique night of music and storytelling in support of a great cause. A diverse roster of artists will perform two songs each, one inspired by ‘Then’ and one inspired by ‘Now.’ • WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St. • Oct. 28, 7 p.m. • $10/$8, 604-254-5858, facebook.com/events/1534931396752352
You Know Nothing: Game of Thrones Trivia Night
Choose to battle man and wilding in the fight to become the Protector of the Realm, with a bounty of 500 Gold Dragons as the grand prize. • Venue, 881 Granville St. • Oct. 28, doors 6 p.m. • $10, venuelive.ca
Willowbrook Fall Auto Show
The latest vehicles from local dealerships will be showcased at this centre-wide event. • Willowbrook Shopping Centre, Langley • Until Oct. 25 • shopwillowbrook.com
Red Light Rendezvous: Sins of the City Walking Tour
Explore the oldest streets of Vancouver and step back into the history of brothels, bawdy houses and the women who ran them • vancouverpolicemuseum.ca
International Day of the Dead Tour & Exhibit
An international array of artists will share their interpretations of death according to their unique culture, traditions and artistic style. • Granville Island • Free, dayofthedeadexhibit.com
Planning, Sharing and Promoting Your Podcast
Learn about planning, starting and sustaining your podcast, as well as web hosting, RSS feeds, metadata and getting your podcast on iTunes and other podcatchers. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • Oct. 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Free, registration required, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
We The City: 2015 Community Summit
A series of imaginative and interactive events explore the theme of city-building, reflecting on the important role of creativity, arts and culture. • Oct. 30 until Nov. 7 • sfu.ca/publicsquare/community-summit/2015-summit.html
Halloween Mushroom Hunt on Bikes
Enjoy an easy cycle on a paved path out into the back country, then head into the forest with a wildcraft guide to take a peak at the freaky fungi of this distinctive region. Mushroom costumes are encouraged. • Seymour Demonstration Forest, North Van • Oct. 31, 1-4 p.m. • $29, brownpapertickets.com/event/2332801, swallowtail.com
Psychic Wellness Fair
Join eight readers for a day of Spirit, healing and clarity. • Healing Arts Studio, 2753 O’Hara Lane, Surrey • Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • $25 for 15 minutes, $45 for 30 minutes, shanaleegibson.ca/events/
Nitro Circus Live
The best athletes in freestyle motocross (FMX), BMX, skate and more unite in this all-new production. • Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way • Nov. 1 • ticketmaster.ca, nitrocircus.com
Vancouver Art Guild 15th Annual Show
Hundreds of paintings by 30 artists in all styles, media, subjects, sizes and prices. • Jericho Hill Centre, 4196 W. 4th Ave. • Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • 604-408-0636, vancouverartguild.com
From D-Day in Normandy to Germany
Journey to the Second World War with philatelist Mike Strachan, whose personal stamps and photographs illustrate the unique accounts of his father who served in Canada’s First Hussars and his uncle who served in the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. • Vancouver Public Library, Joe Fortes Branch, 870 Denman St. • Nov. 2, 2:30 p.m. • Free, 604-665-3972, vpl.ca/events
Financial Literacy
Learn the six pillars of financial planning: estate, retirement, insurance, investment, tax and cash flow planning. • Tsawwassen Library, 1321A 56th St., Delta • Nov. 5, 1-2 p.m. • fvrl.ca
33nd Annual Model Train Show
Model railway displays, demonstrations, vendors, family-friendly activities and more. • PNE Forum • Nov. 6-8 • $5-$10, central-hobbies.com/schedule.html
inFlux
This of evening of DIY art-making mixes live music, art and performance. • Surrey Art Gallery, 13750 88th Ave., Surrey • Nov. 6, 8-11 p.m. • Free, 604-501-5566, surrey.ca/artgallery
Alexander McCall Smith
Rhodesian-born British writer, Emeritus Professor of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Nov. 7, doors 6:30 p.m. • $35-$47.50, ticketfly.com, voguetheatre.com
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Canada MNT vs Honduras for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier • B.C. Place • Nov. 13, 7 p.m. • $25-$100, ticketmaster.ca
19th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl
A celebration of visual arts, design and crafts in artist studios, homes and garages throughout Vancouver’s Eastside. • Nov. 19-22 • culturecrawl.ca
Harlem Globetrotters
This world famous team celebrates its 90th anniversary world tour. Witness ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment. • Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.: Abbotsford Centre, $19-$110 at ticketmaster.ca | Feb. 27 and 28 at 2 p.m.: Pacific Coliseum, $19-$140 at ticketleader.ca • Feb. 26-28 • harlemglobetrotters.com
OUTDOORS/FITNESS
Bear Creek Wildlife Walk
Search for signs of wildlife in the park’s diverse meadow, forest and creek habitats. • Bear Creek Park, 13700 88th Ave., Surrey • Oct. 24, 2-3:30 p.m. • Free, registration required, 604-502-6065, surrey.ca/culture-recreation/17582.aspx
Birds of a Feather: Cold, Wet Feet
An easy walking exploration to learn about bird identification and behaviour. • Stanley Park Nature House, Lost Lagoon • Oct. 25, 9-11 a.m. • By donation, 604-718-6522, stanleyparkecology.ca
Demystifying Mushrooms
This program is for beginners who want to learn the basic skills of mushroom identification and be introduced to this fun hobby. • Campbell Valley Regional Park, Langley • Oct. 25, 1-3 p.m. • $8/$4.25, registration required, 604-432-6359, barcode 6450, metrovancouver.org
Meet the Trees of Redwood Park
Immerse yourself in the sights, smells and sounds of autumn on a guided tour of this forested park. Ages 10+ • Redwood Park, 17900 20th Ave., Surrey • Oct. 25, 2 p.m. • Free, registration required, 604-502-6065, surrey.ca/culture-recreation/17582.aspx
Lower Mainland Green Team
A hands-on way to conserve the environment by participating in activities like tree planting, harvesting, pulling invasive plants, river clean up and more. • meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team
Mushroom Meander
Join a local expert to search high and low for these fascinating fungi. • Redwood Park, 17900 20th Ave., Surrey • Oct. 31, 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration required, 604-502-6065, surrey.ca/culture-recreation/17582.aspx
Creative Café
Enjoy fun, creative activities while learning about the history and natural wonders of the park. • Minnekhada Regional Park, meet at the Lodge, Coquitlam • Nov. 1 • Free, minnekhada.ca
Casual Birding Walk
Check out shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and more on this 2.5 hour bird watching amble. Bring binoculars if possible. • Boundary Bay Regional Park, Meet at Cammidge House, Delta • Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-noon • By donation, 604-432-6359, metrovancouver.org
TRADE SHOWS/SHOPPING
VPL Fall Book Sale
Bargains galore on thousands of great books. Prices start at less than $1 and nothing is more than $2.50. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • Oct. 22-24, doors 10 a.m. • 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
Big Book Sale
Browse through a giant selection of books, CDs, DVDs and more and help raise funds for the Friends of the Library. • Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Van • Oct. 23-25 • nvdpl.ca
Port Moody Rock and Gem Show
This year’s theme. ‘Supernatural Stones,’ will explore the natural but unusual properties of stone. Features displays, local lapidary artists, demonstrations, vendor tables and more. • Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle St., Port Moody • Oct. 24 and Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • portmoodyrockclub.com
Farmer’s Markets
Trout Lake Farmers’ Market, Saturdays until Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Granville Island Farmers’ Market, Thursdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., until late October, granvilleisland.com | West End Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, until Oct. 24 | Kitsilano Farmers’ Market, Sundays until Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Yaletown Farmers’ Market, Thursdays until Oct. 29, 2-6 p.m. | Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Van, Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. until Oct. 24 | Ambleside Market, 1500 block Bellevue, West Van, Sundays until Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Burnaby Market, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Saturdays until Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • eatlocal.org
Vancouver Flea Market
Dealers and sellers offering all kinds of things from collectibles and memorabilia to everyday household items. • 703 Terminal Ave. • Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • 604-685-0666, vancouverfleamarket.com
Body Soul Spirit Expo
Highlights include exhibits, lectures, a consciousness marketplace, healing sessions and readings. • PNE Forum, 2901 E. Hastings St. • Oct. 30 until Nov. 1 • $20, bodysoulspiritexpo.com
Pop Culture Collectibles Fair & Computer Swap Meet
A great selection of dealers carrying electronics and computer items, plus memorabilia and all kinds of collectibles. • Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. • Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $3, 604-521-6304, fun-promo.com
Vancouver Health Show
Exhibits, seminars and health experts. Bring your questions, leave with answers! • Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place • Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 • $12/$10, 1-888-999-1761, thehealthshows.com
MEC Snowfest Langley
Features clinics and workshops on a variety of winter activities and topics, a group bike ride and run, Kidz Zone and more. • MEC Langley, 6121 200th St., Langley • Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free, events.mec.ca
21st Century Flea Market
Boho chic to 50’s kitsch, collectibles and memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, 175 tables of bargains on deluxe 20th century junque, plus drop-in appraisals. • Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr. • Nov. 15 • $5 admission, 604-980-3159, 21cpromotions.com
Italian Market
Organic produce, Italian food, local artisans and more. • Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan St. • Nov. 20, 4-8 p.m. • Free admission, italianculturalcentre.ca
Vancouver Baby & Family Fair
Exhibits, informative seminars, vendor booths, plus a bouncy castle and play area for kids. • Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place • Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 • $12/$10, 1-888-999-1761, baby-fair.com
CRAFT FAIRS
Noel A Vintage Market
An exclusive evening of vintage faire, petite savouries and sweets, holiday punch, door prizes and more. • Little White House & Co., 9090 Glover Rd., Fort Langley • Nov. 6-7 • $8, littlewhitehouseco.com/events.html
34th Annual Christmas Craft Market
Get a jump on your holiday shopping at this annual two-day event presented by the Mission Arts Council. • Heritage Park, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission • Nov. 7-8, doors 10 a.m. • missionartscouncil.ca
42nd Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market
More than 300 artisans from coast to coast present their wares. Features clothing designers, potters, wood and metal workers, glass blowers, jewelers, toy makers and more, plus live entertainment, demos, contests and a Family Craft Zone. • Vancouver Convention Centre West • Nov. 11-15, doors 10 a.m. • $14/$12, circlecraft.net
8th Annual West Coast Christmas Show & Artisan Marketplace
Features more than 200 vendors and live presentations to meet all your holiday entertaining, decorating and gift giving needs. • TRADEX, Abbotsford • Nov. 20-22 • $6/$5, westcoastchristmasshow.com