Metro Vancouver events on October 23, 2019

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