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Keep Calm and Murray On
2024-10-17 19:00 - 2024-10-31 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Beaumont Studios, 316 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada
This Halloween season, The Beaumont Studios, creators of last year’s highly celebrated The Shine, is excited to present a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to everyone’s favourite comedic legend, Bill Murray. Starting on October 17th, Keep Calm and Murray On promises to be the ultimate Bill Murray-inspired Halloween experience, blending all things Murray to create a celebration that will make you laugh, dance, and immerse yourself in the quirkiest Halloween event in Vancouver.
In true Beaumont fashion, Keep Calm and Murray On will be far from your typical theatrical experience. Inspired by the beloved actor’s diverse filmography, eccentric personality, and larger-than-life legacy, this event will offer attendees a chance to embrace the quirky, the unexpected, and the offbeat – much like the man himself.
Two Shows Nightly!

Aries Spears
2024-10-17 20:00 - 21:30
Aries Spears performs in Vancouver on October 17th.
One of the most versatile and unbridled performers in the world of comedy, Aries Spears has been killing it in front of audiences ever since he began performing at clubs at the age of 14. Born in Chicago and raised in New Jersey, Spears has proven himself again and again both onstage as a stand-up and sketch comedian and in his many appearances in TV and films.
Audiences know him best from his eight seasons on MAD TV. Joining for the TV comedy institution’s third season in 1997, he became the series’ second-longest serving cast member as well as one of its most consistently hilarious thanks to his many recurring characters and impressions of Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Eddie Murphy, Shaquille O’Neal and many more. In 2006, Damon Wayans picked Spears to be one of the cast members in his Showtime sketch comedy series The Underground. Spears’ other TV and film appearances include Malcolm X, Jerry Maguire and CSI Miami.
His debut comedy album, Aries Spears: I Ain’t Scared was released in 2005. In 2011, Showtime presented his stand-up special Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I’m Smiling. He followed up with 2016’s Aries Spears: Comedy Blueprint, another showcase of his fearless brand of no-holds-barred comedy.

Vancouver Mysteries Presents: Halloween Mystery Nights
2024-10-18 18:00 - 21:30
Join us for a Halloween Mystery Night Game for a chance to win exclusive prizes and free candy for everyone! Space is limited so book now – Halloween Mystery Nights starts on October 18th and ends on October 31st. Sign up with your team of 2 to 6 players to compete against other teams for the top score while exploring downtown Vancouver. Every team receives a game kit, used to solve the mystery during the escape-room-like game and a special edition Mystery Nights certificate at the end (this is not an app- it’s the real thing). Costumes are encouraged.

Acrylic Paint Night - Paris Painting
2024-10-19 16:00 - 18:30 | Kitsilano community centre, 2690 Larch St, Vancouver, V6K 4K9, Canada
Join us for a fun evening of creating a beginner-level painting of Paris! Meet new people, enjoy complimentary snacks, and walk away with a fully completed painting. No experience is needed, as you will be guided with step-by-step instructions. Get in on the fun, where we will paint, snack, and socialize!
The details:
✔️ Supplies are included
✔️ Beginner-level (all levels welcome)
📅 Sat, Oct 19th
🎨 Painting of Paris
📍 Kitsilano Community Centre
⏱️ 4pm – 6:30pm
🎟️ $45

Lost In The Woods Halloween Show and Party
2024-10-19 19:00 - 2024-10-20 02:00 | 455 Granville, 455 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6C 1T1
This Halloween, Passion and Performance Arts Inc. invites you to a spine-chilling journey through the darkness: Lost In The Woods. Prepare yourself for an immersive horror experience like no other, where every rustle in the trees and shadow in the fog brings a new thrill.
Where the line between reality and nightmare blurs in our most terrifying event of the year. Our annual Halloween parties are legendary in Victoria, and our first Vancouver event promises to be even more bone-chilling. Previous Halloween experiences have sold out fast, don’t miss your chance to be part of this frightful adventure. Grab your tickets early before they vanish into the night!
Lost In The Woods will kick off with an immersive dance spectacle running from 8-9PM, with doors opening at 7PM. This show will feature performers in dances of all levels from beginner to professional. We have weaved our twisted tales into an exciting evening for you filled with mystery and mayhem.
From there, the party begins. There will be dancing with music spun by killer DJs, a photo booth, games, a draglesque experience and more. You won’t want to miss this party!
Tickets: Member *Pre-sale tickets will go on sale Friday, September 13th, with ticket sales opening up to the general public on Monday, September 16th.
*Members have signed up for a membership at Passion and Performance. To receive member perks, tickets must be purchased under the member’s name.
Tickets are arranged by best viewing. This show will feature mature content including partial nudity, coarse language, mature themes and lots of jiggles. This show and party are strictly 19+.
Attire: It’s Halloween…show off your best costumes! Please come in the most outrageous, unique costumes you can think of! This is a costume party. No street clothing will be permitted. Please no full face decorative masks or fake guns as part of your costume.
About the show and our studio: Passion and Performance strives to make performing arts accessible to all those who wish to participate. As such you will see performers of all ages, genders and skill levels from brand new beginners to advanced performers. Our company is a safe space for performance so please be advised that you will be seeing amateur and professional entertainment.

Infinitus
2024-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Pacific Theatre, 1440 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, V6H1M8
With a repertoire featuring classical standards and original jazz/hip-hop arrangements and compositions, Infinitus is quickly becoming one of North America’s premiere chamber groups.

The Tenth Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival
2024-10-20 14:30 - 2024-10-21 00:00 | Rio Theatre, 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, V5N 1W1
Badass 10 is the wildest live pre-Halloween film festival in Vancouver with 22 new horror films, killer live performances (including horror burlesque, acrofire, horror magic, giant snakes and fight performers) celebrity hosts, film and script awards and the craziest costume contest in town!

Vancouver Writers Fest
2024-10-21 00:00 - 2024-10-27 00:00 | Granville Island Stages, 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, Canada, Granville Island Stages, 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R9
The Vancouver Writers Fest is an opportunity for inquisitive, book-loving people to come together for a week of literary celebration. We believe that when we connect people to exceptional books and authors, new ideas and world-expanding dialogue will follow—and, through that—a more empathetic, inspired, and just society.
We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author Kim Thúy as our Guest Curator; she has curated six brilliant events for youth and adults. In addition, this year’s Festival contains 88 events over one dazzling week, featuring authors such as Gabor Maté, Carol Off, Richard Powers, Yulin Kuang, Dionne Brand, Anne Michaels, Rachel Kushner, Nita Prose, Tanya Talaga, Roddy Doyle, Ann Cleeves, Ian Williams, Jane Urquhart, Jody Wilson-Raybould, and many more!
Plus, don’t miss pre-Festival Special Events with literary icons Liane Moriarty, Louise Erdrich, and Malcolm Gladwell; and a post-Festival event with Daniel Levitin.

posAbilities’ 20th Anniversary INCLUSION Art Show & Sale
2024-10-23 10:30 - 19:30 | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, V6Z 2W3
Join us for the 20th Annual INCLUSION Art Show & Sale!
Date: Wednesday, October 23
Time: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
Held during Community Inclusion Month in BC, this free event is a vibrant celebration of creativity and collaboration in the community. Join us to experience the incredible work of over 200 artists with diverse abilities, disabled individuals, and those identifying as having a disability.
Admission is FREE! Donations at the door are appreciated and help support the show.
Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible, with a safe loading zone for HandyDART and personal vehicles. ASL interpretation will be provided.
Payment Options: Most vendors accept both cash and electronic payments, though some may only accept cash. An ATM is available near the venue.
For more information, please visit: www.inclusionartshow.com

Accessible Community Forum: Disability and the Media
2024-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 0B1
How do you feel about the representation of people with disabilities in the media?
On October 23rd, 2024, join us at Creekside Community Recreation Centre from 1:00 – 3:00 PM PT for our next Accessible Community Forum on Disability and the Media, to discover our community’s thoughts and experiences around representation and inclusivity in our current media culture.
This forum will address the representation of disabilities in the media. We will discuss important topics, such as fostering more diverse disability narratives, and how we can enhance honest representation within the media industry.
The panelists for the coming Accessible Community Forum include:
– HOST: Amy Amantea an Artist, Actor and Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
– Susanna Uchatius Artistic Director at Theatre Terrific
– Katie MacMillan Founder of Kello Inclusive
– Grant Hardy Producer at Accessible Media Inc.
– Tilly Nelson Photographer and avocate for equal representation
– Ladan Sahraei Iranian-Canadian deaf actress, director and filmmaker
Your input is crucial in driving positive change within the landscape of media representation in Canada. Let’s work together to create a more inclusive and empowering environment for all members of our community.
Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you at the forum!
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You are the expert of your experience. Be heard.
If you require assistance taking the survey, registering or attending this event, please email us at info@connectra.org. Closed captioning will be available.
Check out our previous Accessible Community Forums at disabilityfoundation.org/acf
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About the Disability Foundation: Established in 1985 and based in Vancouver, B.C., the Disability Foundation strives to support people with physical disabilities by supporting accessible programs to enjoy outdoor activities, make social connections, and access personalized adapted devices. With the support of our well-rounded, multi-disciplinary board members, our leadership team has experienced great success in empowering the disability community to reimagine what is possible.
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About the ConnecTra Society: Formed in 1999 by Vancouver tetraplegic Sam Sullivan, the ConnecTra Society is a connecting agency linking people with physical disabilities to activities and programs that will, over time, allow them to grow, gain confidence and become increasingly more active and involved in community life. We aim to get all people with significant disabilities living in British Columbia as socially active and engaged as possible through our workshops and other resources.

Dress Your Spirit, Feed Your Soul
2024-10-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Salmon N’ Bannock, 1128 West Broadway, Vancouver
Join us as we celebrate Indigenous cuisine and creativity! A specially curated Indigenous dinner and welcome drink, plus a sneak preview fashion show and talk from a 2024 Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week Designer.
Call Salmon N’ Bannock after 2 pm at 604-568-8971 to reserve your spot!

Mystery After Dark: Brawl at the Ball – A Science World Whodunnit
2024-10-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, V6A 3Z7, Philippines
Prepare for an extraordinary evening as Science World presents a special edition of Mystery After Dark: Brawl at the Ball.
This is a murder mystery evening with a fatal corkscrew twist. Special guests from Boom! Pro Wrestling will perform short high-octane wrestling matches as part of the mystery. Guests will then sweep through the clues to solve the mystery and find out who the REAL heel is in this matchup.
So grab your friends, don your finest costume, and come on down to Science World. This 19+ event is always a knockout punch!
This event always sells out, so get your tickets immediately to avoid disappointment.
Groove to the beat — the DJ will be spinning tunes all night!
Wet your whistle with a cold beer, cider, or glass of wine.
Grab your favourite childhood dinner in Triple O’s or stop at the Snack Lab for treats, snacks and drinks.
Visit the Science Store for exciting toys, books, activity kits, and unique gifts.
After Dark is open to adults 19+ only.

Yaga
2024-10-24 19:30 - 2024-11-02 21:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, V7C3V4, Canada
Yaga is a darkly suspenseful tale that will have audiences on the edge of their seats. With its blend of mystery, folklore, and psychological drama, Yaga promises to be an unforgettable theatrical experience. Part thriller, part comedy, part nightmare fairy-tale, this witty play leads us into an unforgettable world of trickery and revenge– just in time for Halloween!

Celebrate Diwali at Metropolis at Metrotown
2024-10-25 11:00 - 2024-10-26 16:00 | Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5H 4M1
Metropolis at Metrotown is excited to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, with a plethora of family-fun activities on October 25 and October 26th!
The two-day celebration at BC’s largest shopping centre takes place on the Ground Level outside of the Fossil store. From 11am – 4pm each day, visitors and locals alike can experience authentic Indian chai from Chai Wagon, indulge in Indian treats and sweets, get tattooed by a Mehndi artist, consult a numerologist, and have plenty of photo opportunities with incredible Diwali-themed displays.
On Saturday, October 26th, bring the entire family and friends to learn Bollywood dancing! Lessons will be available at 12pm, 12:45pm, and 1:30pm, with plenty of breaks in between to rehydrate with the Chai Wagon, and refuel with some treats.
The Spice Radio team will also be present and on-site on Saturday, October 26th from 11am – 4pm, with exciting prizes and giveaways for attendees. Be sure to look for their booth and radio host, Natasha Mendes for a chance to win!
With over 330 stores, Metropolis at Metrotown offers an unparalleled shopping experience. The shopping centre is open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 9pm, and Sunday, 11am – 7pm. For more information, visit www.metropolisatmetrotown.com.

Night of the Living Dead - Interactive Movie Experience
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The Metro Hall, 759 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, V3M 1E6
Experience the thrill of being part of a classic horror film as you interact with the undead in our Night of the Living Dead event! Immerse yourself in the classic film Night of the Living Dead like never before with our interactive movie experience.

Charm Offensive Tour With Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr
2024-10-25 19:30 - 22:30 | Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Wy, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6G1
Comedians Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr co-headline The Charm Offensive Tour in Vancouver at Rogers Arena on October 25.
JIM JEFFERIES:
This Sydney native is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation. He entertains audiences worldwide with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy.
JIMMY CARR:
An award-winning comedian, writer, television host and one of the biggest names in comedy. Jimmy performs stand-up to sell-out crowds across the globe, bringing his shows to venues in over 50 countries.
The Charm Offensive Tour is an eight-date Canadian tour that will run from coast to coast, with the final show in Victoria.

Coho Commotion
2024-10-26 10:30 - 14:00 | Capilano River Hatchery, Capilano River Regional Park, 4500 Capilano Park Rd, North Vancouver, V7R 4L3, Canada
​Each fall, coho salmon complete an epic journey to return to their birthplace, change colour and other aspects of their physical appearance — all in order to mate and make salmon babies. Get up close and personal with wild salmon and find out wow facts about their extraordinary lives.
Please leave pets at home​​.​
All ages
Free
Drop by any time

Coho Commotion
2024-10-26 10:30 - 14:00 | Capilano River Hatchery, Capilano River Regional Park, 4500 Capilano Park Rd, North Vancouver, V7R 4L3, Canada
Each fall, coho salmon complete an epic journey to return to their birthplace, change colour and other aspects of their physical appearance — all to mate and make salmon babies. Get up close and personal with wild salmon and learn incredible facts about their extraordinary lives.
Please leave pets at home​​.​
All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Drop by any time.

Fall Pop-Up Market – hosted by Made in the 604
2024-10-26 11:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00 | Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3G7, Canada
Who’s ready for a pop up market filled with fun, food, and fantastic finds? Join us at the Heritage Hall on October 26-27, 2024 for our @madeinthe604 Pop-Up Market! With 45 local businesses showcasing their coolest stuff, delicious bites from food trucks, and tunes to keep the smiles rolling, it’s the ultimate hangout spot!
BONUS: the first 25 people in line on Saturday, September 28th, get market money to spend at the market at any vendor booth! Grab a friend and line up early!
🍂 FALL POP-UP MARKET
📍 Location: The Heritage Hall – 3102 Main St, Vancouver
📅 Date: Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 2024
🕒 Time: 11 am to 5 pm
🐾 Dog-friendly venue
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

Ridge
2024-10-26 19:30 - 2024-11-03 15:00 | Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2L3
The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to present the Vancouver premiere of Ridge from Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 3.
Often called the “battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling, verbatim theatre and live music, Canadian folk music group The Fugitives examine misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past.
A Globe and Mail “Top 10 Arts Pick” (2020), Ridge features inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs, which garnered a 2022 JUNO Award nomination for Best Traditional Roots Album.
Ridge is a vivid, kinetic ride through history, as well as an intimate, personal examination of our connection to the past. It is a visceral work that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives.
“Ridge was born in Vancouver,” says writer and performer Brendan McLeod. “It was set to premiere at the Chan Centre in March of 2020, but was cancelled due to the pandemic. Since then, it has played 30 theatres across Canada, but hasn’t returned home… until now. Unfortunately, the themes of Ridge are all too significant to contemporary times. The band and I are grateful for the opportunity to share this work with Vancouverites at the Firehall Arts Centre, and to critically examine how political leaders have, and continue to, exploit young lives.”

Die Fledermaus
2024-10-26 19:30 - 2024-11-03 17:00 | Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B5N6, Canada
Vancouver Opera is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its 65th season with a dazzling production of Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus. This operatic masterpiece, filled with wit, charm, and unforgettable melodies, will set the stage for an extraordinary season of performances.
Die Fledermaus, a comic operetta, is synonymous with opulence, laughter, and revelry. Its story revolves around a grand masquerade ball, making it the perfect choice for celebrating Vancouver Opera’s impressive milestone.

Writer's Fest: My Pictures, My Words
2024-10-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Chinatown Storytelling Centre, 168 E Pender St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1T3, Canada
Join us in celebrating two new graphic memoirs by Chinese Canadian/American authors. Teresa Wong’s All Our Ordinary Stories and Tessa Hulls’ Feeding Ghosts enlighten us through their pictures and words, exploring multigenerational stories of immigration, identity and family.
The event will be moderated by Petti Fong, journalist and author of Alone Together.
Presented in Partnership with the Vancouver Writers Fest.
Author signings will follow, and books will be available for sale at Foo Hung Curios.
ABOUT TERESA WONG
Teresa Wong is the author of the graphic memoir All Our Ordinary Stories (2024) and Dear Scarlet (2019), a finalist for The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize and longlisted for CBC Canada Reads. Her comics have appeared in The Believer, The New Yorker, McSweeney’s and The Walrus. A teacher of memoir and comics at Gotham Writers Workshop, she was also the 2021–22 Canadian Writer-in-Residence at the University of Calgary.
ABOUT TESSA HULLS
Tessa Hulls is an artist/writer/adventurer illuminating the connections between the present and the past. As the mixed-race daughter of two first-generation immigrants who landed in a tiny town of 350 people, she grew up with no models of how she fit within American culture. Her family didn’t have TV, and the internet didn’t yet exist, so she spent her formative years reading her way through the public library and roaming alone through the hills with a backpack full of books (she still does this). This fusion of solitude, research, and forward motion remains the bedrock of her multidisciplinary creative practice.

Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl 2024
2024-11-01 | Multiple Locations
The Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl is back! Join us for the 3rd annual self-guided tour of limited edition croissants at 30+ participating vendors around Metro Vancouver. Round up your croissant crew, pick a route, and walk, bike, or drive from one limited-edition croissant to the next. During the 3-week event, you can choose your flaky adventure from participating bakeries and cafés.
Tickets are not required. Refer to each vendor’s standard business hours. Pre-orders are highly encouraged where available to avoid disappointment.
Visit the event website and follow on Instagram to vote for this year’s “Fan Favourite Flavour,” join the photo scavenger hunt, chances to win prizes, and more.

Small Business BC Awards 2024
2024-11-01 17:00 - 22:00 | Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, V6C 0C3
On November 1, the Small Business BC Awards return to Vancouver Convention Centre for an evening of celebration and networking.
Raise a toast to BC’s entrepreneurs as we unveil the four winners of our 21st Annual Awards, each receiving a $5,000 cash prize. Join hundreds of small business owners, supporters, and government officials to network at a glittering celebration and enjoy canapes while we announce the winners of this year’s awards.
This is BC’s largest event dedicated to small businesses, and it’s their night to shine on stage. Get your ticket now and help us acknowledge the outstanding contributions business owners make to their community and our province.

Eloise in Love
2024-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Annex, 823 Seymour St,, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3L4
“Eloise in Love” is a monologue play about female love, shamanism, past lives and sex work. It is based on a real-life love story of French sacred prostitute Eloise and German spy Camilla that happened in Paris on the eve of the Second World War. The play features the poems from the novel “Eurydice in Love,” based on the actual events of Alexander and Eurydice’s past lives. The authors invite the audience for an honest conversation about unconditional love, shamanism, past lives, the spiritual design of sex work, and why souls choose to be born as sexual healing artists.
The love story of Camilla and Eloise was cut short when Eloise, at the age of twenty-seven, was stabbed to death in an occult ritual by a demonically possessed man. Neither Camilla nor Eloise had a chance to tell each other they were the love of each other’s life (as both women shamed themselves for their unconventional love). Now, they received a divine chance to confess their feelings through Alexander and Eurydice, as two soulmates met in Vancouver of the twenty-first century to create this work of art and heal their past wounds through a shared shamanic education.
The play captures artistic expressions of love, but it’s also a deeply personal confession of both souls. In the first storytelling part of the play, Alexander shares how he was spiritually guided to move to Vancouver to become a shamanic apprentice under the guidance of the Sechelt Spirits and during the play would tell the history of these lands. He would explain how he works with the souls of living and dead and what kind of shamanic assistance he provides on their spiritual path. Exploring the knowledge from the four-year shamanic research into the divine design of sexual healing arts and the memories of his two past lives as a female sex worker, Alexander also presents his spiritual views on sex work and how this craft is woven into an evolutionary path of certain souls. He would also confess how the Sechelt Spirits guided him to meet seven souls of Vancouver escorts he knew in past lives and how unconditional love for them led him to assume his destined purpose of a spiritual guide and healer of the souls of British Columbia’s sex workers.
Eurydice, wearing a dress, takes charge in the second poetic part of the play. Through her rhymes, she confesses Eloise’s feelings for Camilla and shares her complex emotions from her experiences as a sex worker working the streets of Paris in 1930s. Each poem captures the personal and honest feelings of soulmates, but they are also medicine songs written in collaboration with the Spirits of Metro Vancouver to heal the wounds of these lands and empower the souls of noble female warriors.
The Sechelt Spirits consider this play as one of the final exams Alexander and Eurydice must pass to complete their four-year shamanic education.
About Authors
Alexander & Eurydice are two souls of one two-spirited soul-being on the path of ascension to become a spiritual guide of death, who chose to separate into a masculine and feminine soul eight centuries ago to experience the deepest states of grief available to humans. Now, they have arrived in their final life on Earth, merging to live in Alexander’s body, as they complete their evolutionary journey. During the play, Alexander completely surrenders his body to Eurydice so she can tell the story of Eloise in her own words and explore the complexities of their essence as she presents her feminine truth through a masculine body.

2024 Jade Music Fest
2024-11-06 11:00 - 2024-11-09 20:00 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
Jade Music Fest returns to Vancouver this November 6 – 9 with an amazing lineup of 24 artists hailing from Canada, USA, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. With five live showcases in various venues and one concert at the Vogue, get ready for a week of nonstop talent in the Chinese-language music world!
JMF is an annual music festival that aims to elevate Chinese-language music in Canada and around the world. Featuring local acts such as AIKO TOMI, Chynna Lewis, Daniel Lew, handwash, as well as international headliners Serrini and Enno Cheng. Through music, these artists are reconnecting with their heritage and exploring the creative potential of their mother tongues.
Join us at Jade Music Fest and discover music that expands your comfort zone. More information and full schedule at jmfa.ca.

Yes Shef Returns: A Dazzling Event Celebrating Women’s Leadership in B.C.’s Culinary Landscape
2024-11-06 17:30 - 21:30 | Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, V6C 0B9
Yes Shef; an evening to celebrate the contributions of women in the food and beverage industry is set to return for another year on Wednesday, November 6 at the prestigious Fairmont Pacific Rim.
As the perfect excuse to dress up and celebrate in the opulent Star Saphire Ballroom, guests can expect a cocktail-style reception with live music, luxury prizes in an online auction, and a curated selection of craft beverages, and culinary creations from some of Vancouver’s most acclaimed restaurants.
While a dazzling evening, Yes Shef is also committed to nurturing future culinary talent, as the event pairs participating chefs with female student apprentices from the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts.

Nervy
2024-11-06 19:00 - 23:00 | The Pearl on Granville, 881 Granville St, Vancouver, V6Z 1L1
Rock band Nervy goes on their first North American Tour with big concerts to play their favorite songs, unite and believe in the future.
Led by their unchanging leader, Zhenya Milkovsky, Nervy is no longer the future of rock music but the rock of today, leading a whole generation of listeners who are not indifferent to the fate of live music.
Tickets on sale now. Info at bomond.com and nervyconcerts.com

Open House at Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
2024-11-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility, 2005 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Join us at Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility’s Open House! Discover how we’re making a difference in the lives of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities!
At our Open House, you’ll:
• Learn about our innovative programs and services
• Have a free hearing screening (limited availability)
• Attend a special presentation by renowned audiologist Dr.Marshall Chasin
• Meet our team and explore how we can support you
• Enter to win some fabulous door prizes and more!
Don’t miss this exciting afternoon filled with valuable insights, demonstrations, and more! Everyone is welcome.

Lumière Festival 2024
2024-11-07 17:00 - 2024-11-10 21:30 | Downtown Vancouver, 955 Burrard St, Vancouver, V6Z 1Y2
Join us as we celebrate our 11th year of illuminating Vancouver at Lumière Festival 2024!
This enchanting four-day celebration of light, art, and community invites you to experience the magic as we transform downtown into a radiant playground of creativity. With our tagline “Still Glowing Strong,” we promise an uplifting experience that captivates hearts and inspires connections.
Curated by the visionary Ana Valine, this year’s festival features extraordinary installations and performances from acclaimed artists, including Dan Acher’s awe-inspiring Borealis and Niko Tiainen’s groundbreaking Translucens. Discover stunning illuminated artworks and interactive displays across iconic locations like Coal Harbour, Robson Street, and the vibrant West End.
Bring your family and friends to partake in this free, immersive experience that redefines winter in Vancouver. Together, let’s celebrate the spirit of community and creativity!
