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Get ready for a frightfully fun night at After Dark: Bloody Science—Halloween Edition! This 19+ event turns Science World into a spooky playground where science gets a sinister twist. Enjoy jaw-dropping performances by Neil E. Dee and his Danger Thrill Show, featuring sword swallowing and sideshow stunts that will keep
The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) will transform Granville Island into a hub of creativity, culture, and connection with ‘A Legacy of Art and Vision’—a celebration of over eight decades shaping Canada’s visual arts landscape. Taking place on October 30th at Performance Works on Granville Island, the event marks a
The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to present Anne Plamondon Productions’ Myokine from Thursday, October 30 to Saturday, November 1, 2025. Myokine is inspired by molecules released by the muscles during physical effort, associated with the regeneration of body and mind. The piece explores the connection between movement, hope, urgency
Every Halloween, The Beaumont Studios unleashes a new kind of chaos – and this year’s chapter may be the most twisted yet! From October 16–30, step inside Theatre of the Damned, an immersive new live theatre production. The iconic Mount Pleasant studios will transform into “Hellvira’s Haunted Theatre”, where beloved
Bring your little ghosts, princesses and ghouls to Willowbrook for a free afternoon of Halloween fun. Start at the Concierge Desk to pick up a Willowbrook treat tote (while supplies last), then follow the festive balloons to participating retailers to collect treats. The first 1,000 children who come in costume
The Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl is a self-guided tour of limited-edition croissants from participating bakeries and cafés across Metro Vancouver. Pick a route and support small businesses located in your neighbourhood, city, and around Greater Vancouver. Participating vendors will offer their limited-edition flavours November 1 - 16, 2025. Invite your
Crisp air, cozy finds, and local love—our November Fall Pop-Up is lighting up @heritagehallvancouver! Shop 50+ local makers for handmade goods, art, candles, skincare, baked treats, and gift-worthy pieces for the season. Bring your tote and your crew—sweater weather shopping awaits. As always, admission is free, the vibes are high,
Let’s keep the spooky season alive with this spectacular magic show, featuring some of Vancouver’s most talented and creative magicians. This cabaret-style performance will showcase four of Vancouver’s best magicians: Travis Bernhardt, Rob Teszka, Nayana Fielkov, and Ben Bisaillon. A treat for the whole family! Don’t miss out—book your tickets
Las Mujeronas brings together a collective of Flamenco Latinas in Vancouver to explore the impact of immigration on identity, memory, and cultural expression. Performed in both Spanish and English, with select texts translated for accessibility, the work seamlessly fuses flamenco dance, poetry, song, and storytelling to reflect the complex and
Join an immersive workshop exploring the ancestral knowledge and spiritual significance of corn (maize). Across generations and Indigenous cultures, corn has been revered not only as a vital food source but also as a teacher, guide, and symbol of life. Host Rodrigo Galvan: "I am a nomad at heart. My
“The envelope please!” The Jessie Award are back! After a brief hiatus, Vancouver’s most prestigious celebration of professional theatre is back. The 40th Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards will take place this fall on Monday, November 3rd. The event will be returning to its roots at the Granville Island Stage,
Urban Ink’s TRANSFORM Festival returns, in collaboration with The Cultch, for its sixth year with its biggest and boldest lineup yet, on stage from November 6-8 and 14 & 15, 2025 at the Vancouver Playhouse. The cabaret-style festival features Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists spanning live music, drag, dance, circus, and