Metro Vancouver events on October 21, 2016

4th Annual Pacific Coast Female Hockey Classic

The Richmond Ravens Minor Hockey Association are proud to host the 4th Annual Pacific Coast Female Rep Hockey Classic this October, with the majority of games played at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 8:00 am to 5:30 pm | Sports

Heart-Mind 2016 - 4th Annual Conference

Taking place each year in Metro Vancouver, Canada, the Heart-Mind Conference presents thought-leaders, scientists, educational professionals, and experts in early learning and child development.

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 8:30 am to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Taste of Yaletown 2016

We are proud to bring you the 12th year of the tastes, treats, sips and sights of Yaletown with the Taste of Yaletown festival.

Vancouver | Yaletown | 9:00 am to 11:00 pm | Food / Wine

Once Upon a Pumpkin

Drop in to learn about Halloween's origin in nature.

Richmond | Richmond Nature Park | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Nature / Animals | Free

The Vancouver Writers Fest: Learning from Life

Tom Robbins once said, “People write memoirs because they lack the imagination to make things up.” But sometimes telling the truth is just as creative as fiction.

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Festival

The Vancouver Writers Fest: The Ark

Three authors preoccupied with humankind’s relationship to the animal world take the stage this morning.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Festival

The Vancouver Writers Fest: Conceit

When André Alexis conceived his five-novel series, he was inspired by Pasolini`s film Teorema.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Festival

The Vancouver Writers Fest: Startle and Illuminate

When Carol Shields died in 2003, she left behind a wealth of material on the craft of writing. She was unfailingly encouraging of other writers, sharing, “Write to the point of exhaustion, not past it.”

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | Festival

The Vancouver Writers Fest: Family Fracas

Families are like fudge: mostly sweet with a few nuts—or so goes the old saying. This event features four takes on families, nuts included.

Vancouver | Revue Stage | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Festival

Keith Langergraber: Betrayal at Babylon

Join us at the Burnaby Art Gallery for the new art exhibit from Keith Langergraber.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Visual Arts

UnBecoming, An Annotated Exhibition

Artist Elizabeth MacKenzie presents a new series of large-scale, drawing-based digital prints investigating the problematics of self-portraiture, along with two additional installations that annotate her creative process within the development of this wor

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

VSO Tiny Tots: GoldyHands & The Three Bows

It is a very musical life for Goldyhands! This treasured fairy tale shimmers with musical enchantment when “Four Seasons” of musical play engage audiences young and old

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Drive Basketball Fall Tournament 2016

Basketball Tournament

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Sports

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Health & Fitness Expo Vancouver 2016

Rock ‘n’ Roll Vancouver features a two-day Health & Fitness Expo prior to the race, which all participants must visit to pick up their race packets.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building) | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Inquiry, Devices & Probes - Catalyst

Imagine a classroom where students are encouraged to ask scientific questions, to collect data in numerous ways, and to communicate their findings using modern technology.

Richmond | H.J Cambie secondary | Kids

Pro D Day Walk & Learn

Looking for a low cost and fun family activity on the next Pro D day?

North Vancouver | Capilano Salmon Hatchery | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family

VSO Tiny Tots: GoldyHands & The Three Bows

It is a very musical life for Goldyhands! This treasured fairy tale shimmers with musical enchantment when “Four Seasons” of musical play engage audiences young and old

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Works from Suzo Hickey: A Small Dominion

A solo exhibition of new paintings by Suzo Hickey.

Vancouver | The Cultch Gallery | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Exhibition

If not for dreams: The 9th annual Oppenheimer Park community art show

A showcase of artwork from the Oppenheimer Park community that features painting, drawing, print-making, sculpture, carving, textile, mixed media and video works.

Vancouver | Gallery Gachet | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Visual Arts

The Vancouver Writers Fest: Grand and Monumental

Peter Behrens’ novel is also a historical epic, ranging from golden Edwardian summers to London under Zeppelin attack, Ireland fighting for independence and pre-war Germany.

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Festival

The Vancouver Writers Fest. In-Between Days: Teva Harrison in Conversation with Shaena Lambert

Writer and graphic artist Teva Harrison was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer at the age of 37. She started to draw comics as one way to fight back against the disease, and find the humour and absurdity in it.

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Festival

The Vancouver Writers Fest: Sibling Strongholds

What is the connection that joins people far more strongly than genes or bloodlines can explain? Four contemporary works explore the depths of familial love.

Vancouver | Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Festival

The Signature of All Things

Join us in the Garden’s Discovery Room for the opening of a month-long exhibition of original artwork created by the Open Book Art Collective and inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel, The Signature of All Things.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Exhibition

13th Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival. Pre-Festival Events: Realms of Refuge Drop In

WELCOME to the 13th Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival and twelve days of music, stories, songs, poetry, cultural celebrations, films, theatre, dance, processions, spoken word, forums, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibits, public art, mixed

Vancouver | Interurban Gallery | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Festival

5th Annual Evening of Inspiration Gala

This year's Evening of Inspiration Gala theme, hosted by Access Youth Outreach Services, is Youth Around the World.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

The Vancouver Writers Fest. The Underground Railroad: Colson Whitehead in Conversation with John Freeman

Pulitzer Prize finalist, author of seven novels, recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship or “Genius Grant,” Colson Whitehead is a writer with epic and quirky ideas.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm | Festival

The Vancouver Writers Fest: Griffin Laureate 2016: Liz Howard in Conversation with Aislinn Hunter

At the age of 30, Liz Howard is the youngest poet, and the first with a debut collection, to win the $65,000 Canadian Griffin Poetry Prize.

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm | Festival

Halloween Activities. Halloween Family Dance

Trick or treat! Join us for many festive events in Surrey to celebrate Halloween.

Surrey | Cloverdale Recreation Centre | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

PNE: Fright Nights

Western Canada’s Scariest Haunt. It’s our favourite time of fear. Experience the freaky, terrifying and much less cheerful doppelganger of Playland, Fright Nights, select nights through October 31.

Vancouver | The Playland | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Show

Westminster Savings Free Swim

Enjoy a free swim at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, courtesy of Westminster Savings.

Coquitlam | City Centre Aquatic Complex | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sports

Stormzy

Get in the know with UK grime MC Stormzy, bringing his influential sounds to VENUE on Friday, October 21st for an early show!

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Trump Card - Winner Takes All

VTSL ups the ante with its own improvised election - who's going to win it... will it be the joker?

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm | Show

Friday Night Live

Lynn Valley's only improv comedy variety show is perfect for all ages.

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Community Room | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Comedy

The Lonely - A Tribute To Roy Orbison

And, long may the music live! THE LONELY delivers a sensitive and dynamic tribute to the one and only Roy Orbison.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Class-of-59

Get redy to rockwith Byddy Holly, Elvis, Bill Haley, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cook, The Everly Brothers, and the Big Bopper!

Chilliwack | Chilliwack Cultural Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: Reel Rock 11

The REEL ROCK Film Tour brings the best climbing and adventure films of the year to audiences around the world.

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Film

Fringe Series: Sperm Wars

An Epic Act of Conception set in a Galaxy Far Far Away.

Chilliwack | Chilliwack Cultural Centre | 7:30 pm to 8:55 pm | Show

It Was a Dark & Stormy Night

Silly spoof of the classic Hollywood ‘old, dark, house’ thrillers

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Tom Odell with guest

Thomas Peter Odell is an English singer-songwriter. He released his debut extended play, Songs from Another Love, in 2012 and won the BRITs Critics' Choice Award in early 2013

Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Vagabond Players Presents: Body and Soul

Written by Vagabond Players very own Elizabeth Elwood, this world premiere of Body and Soul is set in a heritage home in the Queen’s Park area of New Westminster!

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Piya Behrupiya (Twelfth Night)

The Cultch and Diwali Fest have partnered to present the Canadian premiere of Piya Behrupiya (Twelfth Night)

Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:20 pm | Theatre

Mamahood: Turn & Face the Strange

The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to present Nicolle Nattrass’ brilliant one-woman show Mamahood: turn and face the strange

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

The Flick

A Close-Up On Three Cinema Misfits

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:15 pm | Theatre

Ten Times Two: The Eternal Courtship

A Dramatic Comedy By David Belke. A time travelling tale of unrequited love ten times, for two people

North Vancouver | Deep Cove Shaw Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy

Martin Harley & Daniel Kimbro

Martin Harley is a supremely talented roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with an expanding global reputation.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Studio Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Bakersfield Mist

A Comedy About Discovering Art In Unexpected Places

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Vancouver Chamber Choir: Music of the Americas. Western Hemispherics

Vancouver Chamber Choir and Jon Washburn. Musically, the borders of the Americas are open.

Vancouver | Ryerson United Church | 8:00 pm to 9:40 pm | Music

I Care What You Think

A performance that invites the audience to be part of an experience, exploring how the perfect dance has nothing to do with an unattainable ideal but exists in the spaces between, around and within us all.

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Five actors play over 40 comical characters, filling the stage with suspects, allies, and heirs in this zany whodunit based on the Arthur Conan Doyle classic.

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Theatre

Fight Night

Looking south and feeling frustrated? Fight Night’s your chance to blow off some steam just days before the US election… Five contenders. Five rounds. Your vote. Only one will survive.

Vancouver | The Cultch Historic Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:25 pm | Theatre

Take 5

Over 80 minute it’s an emotional classic carney ride through and around 5 eclectic, emphatic, funny plays.

Vancouver | The Vancity Culture Lab | 8:00 pm to 9:25 pm | Theatre

John Cleese & Eric Idle

In Together Again At Last…For The Very First Time, Cleese and Idle will blend scripted and improvised bits with storytelling, musical numbers, exclusive footage and aquatic juggling to create a unique comedic experience with every performance.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Comedy

The Vancouver Writers Fest: Starting Points

Joan Crate began her novel with a character from her other writing who would have gone to a residential school, so she followed that thread to write Black Apple.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 8:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Festival

The Vancouver Writers Fest: Out of Place

Though some fiction can take place in a nameless “anywhere,” some stories are so tied to the place in which they run their course that the place itself becomes a character.

Vancouver | Revue Stage | 8:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Festival

Aidan Miller

Aidan Miller is a graduate of the Fine Arts program at York University in Toronto, majoring in jazz piano and free improvisation.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Apollo's Crush

Named after the god of music and poetry, Apollo’s Crush is a party band that makes everyone want to get up and dance!

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Jason Ross

Jason Ross is one of dance music’s great young talents, recently highlighted by Above & Beyond as their breakthrough artist of the year

Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Dlux Friday: with DJ KeeSH

DLUX n CHILL with DJ KeeSH from Winnipeg!

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Dlux Friday: SchoolBoy Q Pre Party

LCU Nightlife & New Era Promotions presents… SchoolBoy Q Concert Party where you and a friend could win tickets to the Schoolboy Q concert.

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music