Metro Vancouver events on October 22, 2019

Kerrisdale Pumpkin Patch - Southlands

Explore a magical farming oasis in the city. Relax, hang out. Grab a book in the Potting Shed Lounge Library, or play in the Straw Pile; Meet the goats, sheep, chickens, chicks, and horses

Vancouver | Southlands Heritage Farm | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family

The Pumpkin Patch 2019 by Richmond Country Farms

Richmond | Richmond Country Farms | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Wild Things: The Power of Nature in our Lives at Museum of Vancouver

The Museum of Vancouver and Nature Vancouver proudly present the illuminating exhibition, Wild Things: The Power of Nature in Our Lives

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

88 Dogs and 1 Cat in the Science World

Do people look like their pets? Or... do pets look like their owners?

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art at Museum of Vancouver

The Museum of Vancouver is pleased to announce its newest feature exhibition There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art from Indian Residential and Day Schools

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Views of the Collection: The Street

Views of the Collection: The Street is part of a series of presentations on the 4th floor that comprise thematic perspectives on the Gallery’s collection

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

Tunes for Tots with Release the Rhythm

Tunes for Tots is a fun and interactive introduction to music and dance for pre-schoolers in the Centennial Theatre Performance Studio on Tuesdays

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 10:00 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty

Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty is the first retrospective of this notable Canadian artist whose work interrogates the mechanisms of display that shape meaning, beauty and desire in our culture

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

Take flight with Birdly®! at the Science World

Have you ever dreamed of flying? Soar to new heights with Birdly®, an immersive virtual reality experience at Science World

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Show

Pet Pop in the Science World

Pet Pop is a series of pop art portraits of old dogs and fat cats by Pete Thorne, Toronto's premiere pet photographer

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Vancouver Writers Fest: Pen to Power

Ivan Coyote Humble The Poet Alicia Tobin. We all have power. These writers demonstrate that knowing who we are—and celebrating that—is the first step to unleashing it.

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 10:15 am to 12:00 am | Lecture

Vancouver Writers Fest: Comics & Comedy

Ashley Spires, Aron Nels Steinke - Two acclaimed graphic novelists celebrate art and reading in an endlessly entertaining, adventurous event for young audiences

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 10:15 am to 11:30 am | Books

Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Love Sucks

Three beloved YA novelists speak frankly to the ins and outs of teenage romance and relationships, uncovering the unexpected, hard-won lessons of heartbreak

Vancouver | Revue Stage | 10:15 am to 11:45 am | Lecture

Exhibition: Sreshta Rit Premnath

For his first solo exhibition in Canada, Sreshta Rit Premnath will develop new work

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Exhibition: Olivia Whetung - Sugarbush Shrapnel

The Contemporary Art Gallery will present the first solo exhibition in a major public institution of Chemong Lake based Anishinaabe artist Olivia Whetung

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

VanDusen Glow in the Garden

VanDusen Glow in the Garden returns for another season of festive enchantment with an expanded event area. Join us this Halloween season for a walk through a new light show with unique features and magical moments

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Hope Matters

Literary legend Lee Maracle is joined by her daughters, speaking to their joint collection of poetry in a heartwarming, family affair

Vancouver | The NEST | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Performing Arts

The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Truth-Telling

Tackling systemic prejudice, mental illness and gender transition, three authors speak to the rewards and challenges of writing honestly and authentically to tough issues

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Festival

Burnaby International Folk Dancers Weekly Meetings

We enjoy the fun, the exercise and the challenge, to our heads as well as our feet, of learning traditional dances from cultures throughout the world

Burnaby | Charles Rummel Community Centre | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Dance

Haunted Vancouver Trolley Tour

On the dark and dreary nights of autumn, the Haunted Vancouver Trolley Tour travel Vancouver’s streets exposing the mysteries and forgotten lore that haunt our alleyways, homes, parks and hotels

Vancouver | Canada Place | 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

Tyler Childers: Country Squire Run

With guest: Courtney Marie Andrews

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

OVERFLOW #007: Lena Raine, Danny Baranowsky, Danimal Cannon, Matt Creamer

The next edition of OVERFLOW is a special Game Composer Edition - world-renowned composers of independent games, many of whom have chiptune roots!

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Spooktober – Dare to Laugh. Monster Matches

Monster Matches pits teams of monsters against one another in a series of ‘head-to-headless short-form scenarios to see who eeeks out the most laughs

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: An Evening with Emma Donoghue

An intimate evening with the prolific Emma Donoghue, best known for penning the novel and screenplay for Room, speaking about her new book, Akin, and the impacts of Hollywood success

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Festival

The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: International Showcase

Acclaimed international authors delve into global issues of immigration, poverty and classism, sharing three pertinent modern masterpieces

Vancouver | Revue Stage | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Festival

China Doll by Marjorie Chan

​Historical Drama. The daintier the foot, the more marriageable the girl...

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

The Alma Lee Opening Night Event: Tanya Talaga in Conversation with Jael Richardson

Groundbreaking and award-winning journalist Tanya Talaga reflects on her landmark investigations on Canada's inhumane treatment on Indigenous peoples and the work that lies ahead to create lasting change

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 8:30 pm to 10:15 pm | Festival

The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: CanLit Fiction Showcase

Explore expansive fiction worlds as three Canadian masters, emerging and established, tease out the innumerable ways we are influenced by place and create community

Vancouver | The NEST | 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Festival

Turn Tuesday

Every week, Bryan Sea + Adam Fink hosts a weekly BRING YOUR OWN VINYL night in the Projection Room

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Party