Metro Vancouver events on October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019
Tue
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