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Science World After Dark turns sinister for our most spine-tingling night of the year. Adults 19+ are invited to explore a haunted dome filled with a bewitching brew, unsettling spectacles, and shock-worthy science. This ain't no kids' Halloween party. Come geek out at the gore and discover the science behind
Get ready for an epic Halloween night filled with live music, costumes, drinks and community fun! Presented by Rock the Block Society in partnership with Mechanics of Music, the Epic Halloween Sip N’ Strum is an interactive, band-led sing-along featuring Halloween favourites and crowd-pleasing classics. Bring an instrument and play
Kick off Halloween weekend with BOOM! Pro Wrestling at the Commercial Drive Legion! Cremator Von Slasher comes to BOOM! for one night only, with costumes, surprises and live professional wrestling in a loud, welcoming atmosphere. Dress up and bring your friends for an unforgettable Friday night in East Vancouver. Friday,
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
Grab a uke and join us for a fun, beginner-friendly Intro to Ukulele Workshop—no experience needed! Ready to strum your way into music? Join our in-person Intro to Ukulele Workshop! Whether you're a total newbie or just curious, this fun session will get you playing some cool tunes in no
Costumes on, treat bags ready! Bring your little ghosts, superheroes and favourite characters to Willowbrook Shopping Centre for Halloween trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. Start at the Concierge Desk, where the first 1,000 children in costume will receive a complimentary loot bag. Then follow
Spend Halloween with BOOM! Pro Wrestling! We Want Candy! brings costumes, candy and live professional wrestling to East Vancouver. Wear a costume and cheer on a night of big personalities and hard-hitting action, headlined by Amira vs. Brady Malibu & Slamela Anderson in a 2-on-1 handicap match for the Malibu
Celebrate 30 years of the Eastside Culture Crawl at the 2026 Preview Exhibition, P.A.R.T.Y. – Pushing Art diRectly To You, from November 5–28, 2026 at the Eastside Arts Society (716 E. Hastings St). For the first time, 75 juried artists come together under one roof at the Society's own space,
BC Achievement Foundation will celebrate the recipients of the 18th annual Indigenous Business Award at the Indigenous Business Award Gala, on November 4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. This year's theme, Looking Forward, celebrates the vision and determination of Indigenous business leaders building a better future for generations to
Presented by The Cultch Produced by Tentacle Tribe (Montreal) Transcending the boundaries between street and contemporary dance in a unique signature, DIRT is a striking piece for five virtuoso performers. Through its raw expression, this creation is a critique of humanity’s conquering relationship with the planet. The quintet mixes puppets
Born in Seoul and raised in Queens, Min Jin Lee is the preeminent author of the Korean diaspora. A masterful storyteller who illuminates the complexities of identity, migration, and belonging with great empathy, her novels have been recognized with some of the highest honours in the literary world. Lee made
Come wander among the pots. This November, the Burnaby Potters’ Guild opens its shelves for our annual Holiday Ceramic Sale, a weekend filled with things made slowly, thoughtfully, and by hand. Come find wobbly little creatures, beautiful vessels, curious forms, favourite mugs, one-of-a-kind treasures, and all the wonderful surprises that