Metro Vancouver events on October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019
Wed
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Sharpen your knives and get ready to put your slicing, dicing, and carving skills to the test. Join us for Pumpkin Carving Contest at The Henry Public House
Surrey | The Henry Public House | 1:00 am to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts
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
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
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Word! (2)
A favourite every year, Word! offers students and teachers the opportunity to be captivated by spoken word artists from Canada and beyond
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 10:15 am to 12:00 am | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Fairies, Unicorns & Woodland and Creatures
A magical morning of thinking outside the box and the power of play with three beloved picture book authors
Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 10:15 am to 12:00 am | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: New Series to Sink Your Teeth Into
The adventures never end in this showcase of the best and most beloved fictional series, which will introduce young readers to their next favourite read
Vancouver | Revue Stage | 10:15 am to 12:00 am | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: The Four Questions
These esteemed authors lead a crucial conversation on The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s four questions, empowering audiences of all ages and heritages with a deeper sense of belonging
Vancouver | Performance Works | 10:15 am to 12:00 am | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Canadian Biographies
The world's first female aeronautical engineer and other incredible Canadians come to life in this presentation with Elizabeth MacLeod, author of bright and empowering The Canadian Biography picture book series
Vancouver | The NEST | 10:15 am to 12:00 am | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Masters of Creative Non-Fiction
Two legends of journalism and creative non-fiction delve into their craft and unique strategies for capturing historical events with accuracy, suspense and creative flair.
Vancouver | Revue Stage | 10:15 am to 12:00 am | Festival
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
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Goodreads: YA Edition
YA superstars entertain and empower in a celebratory conversation about writing with fearless authenticity
Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Birds, Bannock & Bears
A lively journey of language and learning from three Indigenous authors, capturing the diversity of ways we can learn from the environment and one another
Vancouver | Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: The Fictionals: Build Your Own Adventure
Watch new stories unfold in front of your eyes during this creative mashup of books and laughter, as three imaginative YA authors team up with improv comedy group The Fictionals
Vancouver | Performance Works | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Art Alive
A series of dynamic presentations demonstrate the many diverse ways artwork enriches storytelling
Vancouver | The NEST | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Festival
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
Grave Tales
Join our expert storytellers for a two- or three-hour program of spine-chilling stories, as you walk through the Fort Langley village at night
Langley | Fort Langley National Historic Site | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Lee Maracle: A Life's Work
One of today’s most beloved and influential Indigenous authors and activists, Lee Maracle: her prolific work to-date and her inspiring vision for the future
Vancouver | The NEST | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Whose Water Is It, Anyway?
An essential conversation with preeminent water and climate activists and academics on how we can protect this crucial resource
Vancouver | Performance Works | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Festival
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
Matt Mays Special guest: Skye Wallace
Matt Mays is a Canadian indie rock singer-songwriter and was the lead singer of Matt Mays & El Torpedo, a rock music group based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and New York City
Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Vancouver’s PNE Fright Nights at Halloween
Taking place at Playland in October, Fright Nights at the PNE is a Vancouver Halloween tradition featuring multiple haunted houses and 20 amusement rides
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 7:00 pm to 11:55 pm | Party
Story Story Lie - Tales of Terror
Unreal Stories. One Lie. Story Story Lie's season 4 premiere is full of surprises. We're bringing back past favourites and showcasing new storytellers. CBC says, “This is going to be fun.”
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | Comedy
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Tash Aw in Conversation with Eleanor Wachtel
A penetrating look inside the tumultuous social and economic upheaval defining contemporary Asia from Man Booker Prize nominated Malaysian author Tash Aw
Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm | Festival
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
Teenage Bottlerocket with Isotopes, Modern Terror
Wymoing punk rock veterans on tour in support of their brand new album, Stay Rad! Get ready to rip!
Vancouver | Rickshaw Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Jonathan Bree with Calvin Love
Jonathan Bree is a composer, multi- instrumentalist and producer from New Zealand
Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
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 Wailers - 40th Anniversary Tour
With special guest Secret 77
Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Fox Hole Comedy
Fox Hole Comedy is Vancouver’s only weekly comedy room where women, non-binary folks, people of colour, and queers are the majority of performers, every time
Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: The Lives of Girls & Women
Relationships between are affirming, complex and life-giving. Four exceptional female storytellers explore and celebrate just that in this must-see event
Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: Writing the Edge of the World
Two decorated Canadian authors test the limits of humanity in riveting new books on survival and the revelations that develop out of extreme circumstances
Vancouver | The NEST | 8:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Festival
The Vancouver Writers Fest presents: The Fictionals: Improv X Literature
Improv comedy meets literature in this side-splitting mashup of acting, comedy and readings with The Fictionals and celebrated Canadian authors
Vancouver | Revue Stage | 8:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Festival
Jeremy Dutcher
Fresh from accepting his 2018 JUNO Award for Indigenous Music Album of the Year, Polaris Music Prize winner, Jeremy Dutcher announces his return to Vancouver
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music