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SUMMARY:Futureproof Festival of AI
DESCRIPTION:Futureproof Festival of AI is an international AI culture and ideas festival\, hosted in Vancouver October 28-30\, 2026\, for the most honest AI conversation happening this year: critique in one hand\, curiosity in the other\, with no hype and no panic. \nOne dome\, three days\, and everybody in the same conversation. \nOpening night\, then two full program days at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre\, presented by the BC + AI Ecosystem Association.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/futureproof-festival-of-ai/
LOCATION:H.R. MacMillan Space Centre\, 1100 Chestnut Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J 3J9
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC + AI Ecosystem Association":MAILTO:kk@bc-ai.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172332Z
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SUMMARY:Speed Friending at the Library for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Vancouver and finding it tough to make friends? Maybe English is your second language or one of the many languages you speak and you want a comfortable space to chat with new people. We’re here to help! Bring your favourite book\, e-book\, graphic novel\, DVD\, podcast\, blog or zine to discuss at this fun\, casual\, in-person event at Central Library. \nYou’ll have six minutes with each person to chat about the item you brought and see if there is a friendship connection. At the very least you’ll have a bunch of interesting conversations with people who share similar interests. \nThis event is open to all with limited space available and takes place in the Alice MacKay room in the Lower Level of the Central Library.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/speed-friending-at-the-library-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, 350 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 6B1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T193000
DTSTAMP:20261005T035010Z
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SUMMARY:Speed Mentoring: When AI Can Do the Work\, What Makes You Stand Out?
DESCRIPTION:Understand and articulate how you deliver value in an AI-driven world. \nWhat do you bring to the table in an AI-driven workplace? \nAI is changing how we work and what it means to stand out. \nAs AI takes on more tasks across industries\, understanding the value you bring that technology can’t replace is becoming just as essential as knowing how to use it. \nJoin us for an exclusive Speed Mentoring experience tailored for working professionals\, featuring intimate conversations with experienced mentors and leaders. \nThrough a series of small-group conversations\, you’ll get candid\, real-world perspectives on how to navigate an increasingly AI-driven workplace\, position your strengths\, and articulate the value you bring.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/speed-mentoring-when-ai-can-do-the-work-what-makes-you-stand-out/
LOCATION:Amazon Hub – The Post\, 345 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 1Z1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261026T000000
DTSTAMP:20261005T151006Z
CREATED:20261005T151006Z
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SUMMARY:Hunter and Prey
DESCRIPTION:HUNTER & PREY \nA Full Moon Halloween Gathering · October 25 · Vancouver \nStep into the shadows beneath the Hunter’s Moon for an unforgettable Halloween experience. \nHunter & Prey is an immersive evening of live jazz\, burlesque\, and murder mystery\, set against a backdrop of candlelight\, dark romance\, and old-world intrigue. \nFollow the clues. Uncover the secrets. Decide who you can trust. \nWith a secret Vancouver location and limited attendance\, this is a Halloween gathering unlike any other. \nCome dressed for the hunt.\nBut remember — everyone is a suspect.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/hunter-and-prey/
LOCATION:1573 E pender St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T180000
DTSTAMP:20261007T221530Z
CREATED:20261007T221530Z
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SUMMARY:The Untold Chapter FW'26 Pop-Up Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of The Untold Chapter and be among the first to discover and shop its latest Fall/Winter Collection. \nFor one weekend only\, the curated fashion destination opens its fifth pop-up and immersive experience at Fifteen Fifteen Sales Gallery in downtown Vancouver. \nDon’t miss your chance to shop the modern and timeless assortment IRL and style your next chapter.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-untold-chapter-fw26-pop-up-weekend/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Fifteen Fifteen\, 1500 W Georgia St\, Floor 18\, Vancouver\, BC V6G 2Z6\, 1500 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, V6G 2Z6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T003336Z
CREATED:20260616T003336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T003336Z
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SUMMARY:The Polygon Gallery: Greg Girard
DESCRIPTION:The Polygon Gallery presents the first major institutional survey of Greg Girard\, one of Canada’s most influential contemporary photographers\, from July 10–Oct. 25\, 2026. The exhibition presents more than 160 photographs spanning the past half century\, including never-before-seen outtakes from his iconic photobooks\, and traces his evolution as an artist. The show unfolds chronologically beginning with some of the earliest images Girard took as a teenager in 1970s Vancouver. The exhibition then follows his footsteps as he traveled down the West Coast and beyond\, landing as a freelance journalist in Asia and contributing to publications like Time Magazine where he was oftentimes at the front line of civil unrest and conflict. Followers of Girard’s work will recognize images from the now-demolished Kowloon Walled City and Shanghai — and will discover that in addition to his urban landscapes\, he has a mastery of portraiture. The exhibition provides a sense of how he moved through the world\, and ends on his most recent photographs as he revisits the subject of the Lower Mainland\, with shots of North Vancouver and Surrey included. The exhibition will open simultaneously as the launch of his new publication Greg Girard – Photographs 1972–2026. \nAdmission to The Polygon Gallery is by donation\, courtesy of BMO Financial Group. \n101 Carrie Cates Court\, North Vancouver\, V7M 3J4\nGallery hours Wednesday\, 10am–5pm; Thursday\, 10am–9pm; Friday–Sunday\,\n10am–5pm \nImage: Greg Girard\, Camaro in Alley\, 1981
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-polygon-gallery-greg-girard/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:The Polygon Gallery\, 101 Carrie Cates Ct\, North Vancouver\, V7M 3J4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Polygon Gallery":MAILTO:angelina@ninepointagency.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T210722Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Music Night 2026: The Hidden Character
DESCRIPTION:Viet Vibe Foundation (VVF) is a community-driven organization that brings people together through music\, arts\, and creative events. While our past events primarily focused on the Vietnamese community in Metro Vancouver\, we are now expanding to welcome people from all cultural backgrounds. \nOur mission is to create an inclusive space where everyone can express their individuality\, share their talents\, and connect with others through music and creativity. \nJoin us for Halloween Music Night 2026 – The Hidden Character\, a fun-first\, 19+ community event on Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre in Vancouver. The evening will feature live music\, guest performances\, an open mic\, Halloween costumes\, audience participation\, community activities\, and local vendor booths. \nWhether you want to perform\, showcase your talents\, or simply enjoy the atmosphere\, this event is an opportunity to meet new people\, celebrate creativity\, and reveal a different side of yourself.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/halloween-music-night-2026-the-hidden-character/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music on Main":MAILTO:info@musiconmain.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T191630Z
CREATED:20260615T191630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T191630Z
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SUMMARY:Ghibli Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Under the direction of Isabel Leong\, Vancouver’s Ghibli Jazz Orchestra is composed of 18 musicians who combine their love of Studio Ghibli films & video games with a deep reverence of the big bands of the 1940s. Their repertoire consists of compositions by Joe Hisaishi featured in Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away and Princess Monokoke\, with all music arranged by members of the band\, in a style heavily influenced by big bands\, wind ensembles & orchestral music. \nThis event is co-presented with Infidels Jazz as part of the VANJAZZ ’26 Jazz Festival
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/ghibli-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:Chan Centre for the Performing Arts\, 6265 Crescent Road\, Vancouver\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261005T035235Z
CREATED:20261005T035235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T035235Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Postcard Show 3
DESCRIPTION:It’s tiiiiiiiimmeeee! For Spooky Postcard Show’s return! \nWatch out for all those spooky\, creepy\, crawly\, and haunting nightmares that come out to play! Spooky Postcard Show 3 features 50 artists and their postcard-sized artworks of what’s been haunting them! Oh wait\, we’ve also got our Tiny Haunts section\, featuring super small but spooky original artworks from our artists\, all priced at $25. \nSpooky Postcard Show 3 also celebrates One More Life Gallery’s 3rd birthday! So come through and celebrate all the spookiness and art! \nSpooky Postcard Show 3\nat One More Life Gallery \n2111 Main St\, Vancouver \nFriday October 23rd – 7pm – 11pm \nOpening reception\, artists in attendance\nSnack and beverage bar\nRaffle prizes \nSaturday October 24th – 12 pm – 4 pm \nAfternoon show\nWorkshop by donation \nArtwork credit: Rosemary Travale
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/spooky-postcard-show-3/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:One More Life Gallery\, 2111 Main St.\, Vancouver\, V5T 3C6
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ORGANIZER;CN="One More Life Gallery":MAILTO:onemorelife.gallery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165303Z
CREATED:20261006T165303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T165303Z
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SUMMARY:Family Discovery: Spooky Stories at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us ahead of Halloween for a special spooky guided tour of Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form\, led by Education and Public Programs Manager Rosalie Gunawan. Discover the comic artists across Asia who bring the supernatural to life\, and explore how mystical beasts\, legendary creatures\, and folklore ghosts are woven into stories and visual art. \nLet your imagination take center stage with a drop-in shadow puppet craft. Create a mythical character inspired by the exhibition\, bring it to life on our shadow puppet stage\, and use it to tell your own spooky story!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/family-discovery-spooky-stories-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Chinese Canadian Museum\, 51 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1S9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese Canadian Museum":MAILTO:vina.su@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T145103Z
CREATED:20260622T145103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T145103Z
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SUMMARY:WWF’s BC Place Climb for Nature
DESCRIPTION:Climb BC Place stands with WWF-Canada on October 24th and be part of something spectacular! You can register to climb as an individual or with a team of friends\, family\, colleagues\, or fellow students. \nChoose the single bowl (~3\,000 steps up and down) or round the stadium twice with the double bowl climb (~6\,000 steps up and down). \nRegister today to climb at wwf.ca/bcplace and join a movement to protect and restore nature\, reverse wildlife loss and fight climate change. \nThe registration fee is $20 for adults and $10 for youth (13-18). Minimum fundraising amounts also apply.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/wwfs-bc-place-climb-for-nature/
LOCATION:BC Place\, 777 Pacific Blvd\, Vancouver BC\, V6B 4Y8
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ORGANIZER;CN="WWF Canada":MAILTO:events@wwfcanada.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20261012T204727Z
CREATED:20261012T204727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T204727Z
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SUMMARY:Grave Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:A Comedy Show Funeral for Embarrassing Stories \nAre you ready for an eerily hilarious night of second-hand embarrassment? Hear true cringeworthy tales from stand-up comedians that are then distilled down by improv comedians. Finally\, our death doula will complete the ritual to lay these stories to rest–never to haunt the storyteller’s mind again! \nDoors at 6:15\, Show at 7.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/grave-mistakes/
LOCATION:Anza Club\, 3 W 8th Ave\, Vancouver\, V5Y 1M8
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alana Green":MAILTO:alana.emily.green@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260817T173356Z
CREATED:20260817T173356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T173356Z
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SUMMARY:Heist
DESCRIPTION:The team: four brilliant thieves—the conman\, the hacker\, the cat burglar\, the muscle—and the mastermind who brought them together. The target: a multimillion-dollar ruby. The plan: orchestrate the perfect crime. But when the job goes awry\, will a daring second-chance scheme put them back on top? As the stakes rise\, the crime family members must calculate who they can trust…and who will stab them in the back. Packed with snappy dialogue\, high-tech theatrics\, and more thrills per minute than even Ocean’s Eleven can deliver\, this is one heist for the ages
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/heist/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Stanley BFL CANADA Stage\, 2750 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, V6H 3J3\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Club Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@artsclub.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261018T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261018T000000
DTSTAMP:20260928T193047Z
CREATED:20260928T193047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T193047Z
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SUMMARY:Red Demon at the Firehall Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:The Firehall Arts Centre presents Hideki Noda’s Red Demon\, October 8–18\, 2026\, directed by Mayumi Yoshida and produced by rice & beans theatre and Gokko Creative Society. This darkly funny\, thought-provoking play follows a mysterious outsider who washes ashore and is feared by a community unable to understand him. With villagers speaking Japanese and the Red Demon speaking Spanish\, the production explores immigration\, belonging\, prejudice\, and the possibilities of connection across languages and cultures. \nVisit the website for showtimes\, special performances\, and to purchase tickets.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/red-demon-at-the-firehall-arts-centre/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 E. Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T210000
DTSTAMP:20261006T163625Z
CREATED:20261006T163625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T163625Z
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SUMMARY:Ohana Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Stand-up comedy meets Polynesian dance at Ohana Comedy Show! Ohana Comedy Show brings together hilarious stand-up comedy and vibrant Polynesian dance performances for a one-of-a-kind night of live entertainment at China Cloud Studios. \nHosted by Yumi Nagashima (Just For Laughs\, Comedy Central\, CBC’s The Debaters)\, the October lineup features headliner Myles Anderson\, comedians Rachel Schaefer and Jordan Willson\, plus a special Polynesian dance performance by Gayle Yamamoto. Yumi will also perform stand-up and dance. \nExpect big laughs\, beautiful dance performances\, and great energy in an intimate Vancouver venue. \nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\nShow: 7:30 PM\nChina Cloud Studios\, 524 Main Street\, Vancouver\nTickets: $33.28\n19+
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/ohana-comedy-show/
LOCATION:china cloud Studio\, 524 Main St\, Vancouver\, BC V6A 2T9\, Canada\, Vancouver\, V6A 2T9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T200000
DTSTAMP:20261008T051201Z
CREATED:20261008T051201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T051201Z
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SUMMARY:LOVE IS LOVE | George Littlechild
DESCRIPTION:Ashdale Gallery presents Love is Love\, an exhibition celebrating the extraordinary multi-decade career and visionary practice of Two-Spirit Plains Cree artist George Littlechild. \nLove is Love offers a powerful window into a lifetime dedicated to reclamation\, storytelling\, and visual resistance. A Sixties Scoop survivor who painstakingly scoured national archives to reclaim his roots. \nThis personal journey fuels his globally celebrated mixed-media practice. Exhibited internationally\, published as an award-winning author\, and recognized with multiple honorary doctorates\, Littlechild stands as an iconic figure at the pinnacle of his practice. \nArtist Statement\nThis exhibition marks a new chapter in my practice—a period of experimentation\, movement\, and renewed freedom. Moving away from relying primarily on acrylics\, I have embraced mixed media\, with crayons becoming an increasingly central element of my process. Crayons bring an immediacy and physicality to the surface that encourages spontaneity\, visible gesture\, and play. \n“I think of this body of work as an act of ‘jumping into a new chapter’ and\, at the same time\, ‘coming into one’s own identity.’ Identity is not fixed—it continues to unfold through experience\, memory\, place\, time\, and change.”\n– GEORGE LITTLECHILD \nRSVP for OCTOBER 17th \nArtist Talk 5pm\nOpening Reception 6-8pm
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/love-is-love-george-littlechild/
LOCATION:Ashdale Gallery\, 175 West 3rd St\, North Vancouver\, V7M 0G5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashdale Gallery":MAILTO:jessica@ashdalegallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260923T203811Z
CREATED:20260923T203811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T203811Z
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SUMMARY:Does it snack? YOU decide.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate early evening of 8½ curious snacks\, 10 strangers and a long table full of conversation. \nWe’ll taste some surprises and sample a few familiar favourites. You may question what exactly is a snack along the way. \nSnacks included (obvs) but no snack expertise needed. Curiosity encouraged and strong opinions welcome. Let’s unwrap some snacks and see where they take us.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/does-it-snack-you-decide/
LOCATION:THIS gallery\, 108 E Broadway (back alley entrance)\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260906T060856Z
CREATED:20260906T060856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T060856Z
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SUMMARY:The Midlife Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Midlife Symposium returns Saturday\, October 17th. An inspiring afternoon of expert-led conversations\, evidence-based education\, wellness experiences\, and meaningful connection\, all designed with women in midlife in mind. This year\, you’ll also be able to choose the breakout sessions that matter most to you and create your own symposium experience. \nBest of all\, proceeds from the event support the BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre Complex Menopause Clinic\, helping expand access to menopause care across BC. \nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 | 12–5pm | UBC Sauder School of Business
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-midlife-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Jim Pattison Leadership Centre\, UBC Sauder School of Business\, 2053 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, V6T 1Z2
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ORGANIZER;CN="The LU Method":MAILTO:hello@thelumethod.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260925T034806Z
CREATED:20260925T034806Z
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SUMMARY:Tasting Your Way Through the Hive
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonderful world of bees through the senses. You will learn about the benefits of different products from the hive including propolis\, pollen\, and honey. Through exploring the products of the hive\, we will learn how and why the bees create them\, and will even have an extensive honey tasting! \nAbout the Instructor\nKristen Penhall is a Cornell trained Master Beekeeper\, and working toward their Apprentice Level Master Melittologist certification. When they’re not nerding out over bees they can be found climbing or hanging out with their dog Charlie. \nWHAT:\nLearn bees’ role in the environment.\nLearn about bee products such as propolis\, pollen\, and honey.\nExperience an extensive honey tasting. \nWHO: This workshop is intended for participants 16 years of age and older. \nWHEN: October 17th\, 10:00am – 11:30am \nWHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre \nCOST: Pre-registration is required.\nEarly bird – $35 (until Sep 25)\nRegular – $40 (starting Sep 26)
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/tasting-your-way-through-the-hive/
LOCATION:Fraser River Discovery Centre\, 788 Quayside Drive\, New Westminster\, V3M 6Z6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fraser River Discovery Center":MAILTO:info@fraserriverdiscovery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260923T205556Z
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SUMMARY:Shiloh Lindsey: The Western Veil Vinyl Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver alt-country artist Shiloh Lindsey celebrates the vinyl release of her new album The Western Veil with a full-band show at the Fox Cabaret on October 16. \nDark\, warm and cinematic\, The Western Veil moves through mortality\, resilience\, desire\, reckoning and transformation\, pairing Lindsey’s vivid songwriting with atmospheric guitars\, pedal steel and a roots-driven rhythm section. \nThe evening marks the first live unveiling of the new record\, performed by Lindsey alongside the musicians who helped bring its world to life.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/shiloh-lindsey-the-western-veil-vinyl-release-show/
LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\, V5T 3C9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T055514Z
CREATED:20260522T055514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T055514Z
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SUMMARY:Palace
DESCRIPTION:Palace have been making music together for over a decade. What started out as carefree jam sessions between Leo Wyndham\, Rupert Turner and Matt Hodges in an airless studio in North London established a DIY ethos that remains intrinsic to the spirit of the band to this day. \nIn early 2025\, Palace took a career leap releasing the Greyhound EP on their own label\, Palace Presents – a collective they’d started in 2016 as a monthly night at The George Tavern in East London\, which had quietly grown into something more intentional. A positive and protected space as Leo described it\, away from the usual constraints of the music industry. \n“Kid” was released in April 2026\, together with the announcement of a 30-date tour of the USA and Canada in the Fall of 2026\, culminating in a show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. \n“Kid is about longing for a child an ocean away. It’s the ache we feel for our people when we’re separated from them. It doesn’t feel like a sadness or heaviness\, but more an affirmation of that love\, a primal release sung into the sunset as the road flies by.” \nJoin us for Palace’s Chan Centre debut and experience their immersive sound brought to life on our stage.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/palace/
LOCATION:Chan Centre for the Performing Arts\, 6265 Crescent Road\, Vancouver\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20250122T225818Z
CREATED:20250122T225818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T225818Z
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SUMMARY:Grad School Improv
DESCRIPTION:Grad School Improv perform a theatrical genre-based improv show every third Friday of the month at Little Mountain Gallery (LMG). Known for hits like Point Grey’s Anatomy\, English Baywatch\, and Murder on the West Coast Express\, GSI creates incredibly unique shows\, riveting stories\, and hilarious scenes. It’s always a good time at a GSI show! \nCast: Graeme Achurch\, Dide Su Bilgin\, Evan Brow\, Brad Burega\, Kelsey Land\, Jordan Johnston\, Sarah Masri\, Trang Nguyen\, Jesse Rea\, Mary Saunders\, and Jordan Wesley
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/grad-school-improv-2/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Little Mountain Gallery\, 110 Water Street\, Vancouver
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grad School Improv":MAILTO:gradschoolimprov@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T204702Z
CREATED:20260923T204702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T204702Z
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SUMMARY:VanJazz'26 | Celebrating Paul Plimley
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Paul Plimley\, one of Vancouver’s beloved pianists! Some of Vancouver’s finest improvising musicians will pay tribute to the joyful tornado of sound that was Paul. Featured artists and NOW colleagues on the bill include Nikita Carter and Bruce Freedman\, saxophones; Clyde Reed\, bass; Brian Horswill and Lisa Cay Miller\, piano; and Kenton Loewen\, drums\, plus other special guests. Like Paul\, this concert will be unpredictable\, indescribable\, energetic\, and full of playful virtuosity.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vanjazz26-celebrating-paul-plimley/
LOCATION:Alliance Française Vancouver\, 6161 Cambie St\,\, Vancouver\, V5Z 3B2\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance Francaise Vancouver":MAILTO:marketing@alliancefrancaise.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T190953Z
CREATED:20260615T190953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T190953Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Zadie Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating conversation with Zadie Smith\, one of the most prolific writers of her generation\, whose work has helped shape the literary landscape for over two decades. \nTwo of Smith’s novels\, White Teeth and NW\, have been named among the best books of the 21st century by the New York Times and Kirkus\, the former published when she was just 24. Her latest novel\, The Fraud\, was named Best Book of 2023 by both the New Yorker and Publishers Weekly\, while Dead and Alive\, her most recent collection of essays\, was included on TIME’s list of must-read books of 2025. Whether writing on class\, race\, culture\, art\, or politics\, Smith captivates readers around the world with her singular voice. \nSmith’s novels have won major awards including the Commonwealth Writers Prize\, Jewish Quarterly Wingate Prize\, and Orange Prize\, among others\, while her play The Wife of Willesden won a Critics’ Circle Theatre Award. She has been honoured with the Langston Hughes Medal\, the St. Louis Literary Award\, and the Bodley Medal. \nPraised for her “boisterous narrative intelligence; ear for dialogue; [and] chronic absence of boring sentences\,” (The Guardian) few writers are as consistently dazzling as Smith. Don’t miss this intimate evening with one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/an-evening-with-zadie-smith/
LOCATION:Chan Centre for the Performing Arts\, 6265 Crescent Road\, Vancouver\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T171921Z
CREATED:20260924T171921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T171921Z
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SUMMARY:Flushment Day at The Beaumont Studios
DESCRIPTION:When the world’s gone down the toilet… don’t forget to flush. The Beaumont Studios’ annual Halloween spectacle is back October 15–30 with Flushment Day\, a dark\, campy and deliciously dystopian theatre experience unlike anything else in the city. \nYou’re one of the lucky few to receive a mysterious invitation aboard THE LAST TRAIN TO UTOPIA\, departing from the underbelly of this iconic Mount Pleasant venue. Styled as a promenade show\, Flushment Day takes audiences from room to room through a wild parade of theatre\, burlesque\, cabaret\, comedy\, music and installations by beloved Vancouver artists. Grab a drink from the themed bar\, journey through the seven deadly sins\, and laugh and scream your way into unexpected adventures (with a side of sewer rats). All aboard… and enjoy the ride. \nOctober 15-30\, 2026 | 19+\nThe Beaumont Studios | 326 W 5th Ave\, Vancouver
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/flushment-day-at-the-beaumont-studios/
LOCATION:The Beaumont Studios\, 316 West 5th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260923T203127Z
CREATED:20260923T203054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T203127Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Fall Home Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:Your projects begin here! The Vancouver Fall Home Show returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre October 15-18 with Sarah Baeumler as the headliner anchoring this year’s Main Stage lineup. Attendees can get expert advice from local and national experts across home improvement\, design\, culinary arts\, and much more! \nSHOW DATES + HOURS: \nOctober 15-18\, 2026 \nTHU 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nFRI 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nSAT 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM\nSUN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM \nSHOW VENUE + LOCATION: \nVancouver Convention Centre – West Building\n1055 Canada Pl\nVancouver\, BC V6C 0C3 \nPRICING: \nEarly Bird Price (before October 15th): $14.00 \nRegular Adult Price (13+): $16.00 \nSeniors (60+\, before October 15th): $11.00 \nRegular Seniors Price (60+): $13.00 \nAdult & Senior Tickets half off any day after 4pm: $8.00 \nChildren 12 years & under: Free \nNEW! 4-PACK: Get 4 tickets for the price of 3! $42.00 per 4-pack \nInstagram: @VanHomeShows #VANHomeShow\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/VancouverHomeShows/
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vancouver-fall-home-show-2026/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre West\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, V6C 0C3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T155046Z
CREATED:20260911T155046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T155046Z
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SUMMARY:Dolly-Palooza
DESCRIPTION:We can’t think of a better way to celebrate all things Dolly Parton than honouring a fierce library advocate with her own Dolly-Palooza! What’s a Dolly-Palooza\, you might ask? We don’t know entirely either\, but here’s what we’ll do: A screening of the library related film\, The Library That Dolly Built: Celebrating the People Who Made Dolly’s Dream Come True\, then additional screenings with The Best Little Chicken House in Texas and finally\, the 1989 classic gem Steel Magnolias. We will also have Dolly related trivia and colouring sheets available during the intermissions. \nBut here’s the fun part\, we know that the world is made up of Dolly fans\, so we want you to participate too! Have you always wanted to belt out Jolene in a safe space\, or dress up as Dolly but needed an excuse to do that? Maybe you are thinking about forming your own Dolly Parton Tribute Band and looking for other musicians\, or want to reminisce about all the good memories of a Dolly concert you went to? Well\, we’re here to provide Dolly fans with the community space to do just that! \n— \nSchedule: \n2:00-4:00 Screening of The Best Little Chicken House in Texas \n4:00-4:30 Intermission with Dolly Colouring Sheets and Open Mic \n4:30-5:30 Special Screening: The Library That Dolly Built: Celebrating the People Who Made Dolly’s Dream Come True \n5:30-6:00 Intermission with All Dolly Trivia \n6:00-8:00 Screening of Steel Magnolias \n— \nThe Best Little Chicken House in Texas (2003). \nA house of ill repute is in danger of being shut down unless the proprietor’s boyfriend–the sheriff–can pull some strings. \nRating: 14A \nRuntime: 115 mins \n— \nThe Library That Dolly Built: Celebrating the People Who Made Dolly’s Dream Come True (2021). \nA feature-length documentary focusing on the history\, impact and future of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library\, a global book gifting program. With guest narrator\, actress and author\, Danica McKellar and the music of Dolly Parton. \nRating: G \nRuntime: 68 mins \n— \nSteel Magnolias (2000). \nIn the South\, a diabetic girl decides to risk having a baby and is supported by her mother and four loyal friends. \nRating: PG \nRuntime: 119 mins \n*In partnership with Kanopy and Audio Cine Films.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/dolly-palooza/
LOCATION:vancouver public library central branch\, 350 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, V6B 6B1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T005339Z
CREATED:20260616T005339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T005339Z
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SUMMARY:Julian Lage Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Hailed as one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation and “one of the highest category of improvising musicians\,” (The New Yorker) Julian Lage has spent decades exploring the many strains of American music with boundless curiosity and technical mastery. With roots tangled up in jazz\, folk\, classical\, and country music\, Lage brings what The New York Times calls “a disarming spirit of generosity” to his playing\, approaching tradition as an open field for invention. \nA lifelong musician\, Lage emerged early as a singular talent. He learned the guitar at age five and was already playing onstage with Carlos Santana at eight. That same year\, he was the subject of the short documentary Jules at Eight\, showcasing his prodigious talents\, performed for the Grammy Awards as a preteen\, and later joined Gary Burton’s quartet at just 16. Rather than resting on early acclaim\, Lage has continually evolved\, recording widely as a leader and collaborating with artists including John Zorn\, Fred Hersch\, Nels Cline\, and Chris Eldridge. \nFor this concert\, he performs music from his newest album Scenes from Above\, with bassist Jorge Roeder\, drummer Kenny Wollesen\, and renowned keyboardist John Medeski. Though conceptualized by Lage\, Scenes from Above is not about him as bandleader. Instead\, he is firmly rooted as a band member within the quartet\, resulting in nine tracks that frame a brilliantly open experience. The four dazzling players give and take space in equal measure as they explore these songs in one space\, in real time. \nWitness the genius of Julian Lage live in Vancouver for an unforgettable experience. \nThis event is co-presented with Infidels Jazz as part of the VANJAZZ ’26 Jazz Festival
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/julian-lage-quartet/
LOCATION:Chan Centre for the Performing Arts\, 6265 Crescent Road\, Vancouver\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T005137Z
CREATED:20260616T005137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T005137Z
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SUMMARY:Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane
DESCRIPTION:In September 2026\, the jazz world marks the centennial of one of its greatest musicians: John Coltrane. To honour his enduring legacy\, luminaries Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves unite for a remarkable tribute\, revisiting Coltrane’s 1963 collaboration with Johnny Hartman.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/branford-marsalis-and-dianne-reeves-celebrate-john-coltrane/
LOCATION:The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts\, 6265 Crescent Rd\, Vancouver\, V6T 1Z1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260925T034624Z
CREATED:20260925T034624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T034624Z
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SUMMARY:From Swipe to Script: Mine your dating disasters for literary manna (women-only)
DESCRIPTION:If you’re exhausted by endless text threads\, unavailable people\, ghosts (why is that even a related word?!)\, and the sheer absurdity of modern “dating”\, it is time to take your power back! \nYou don’t need another dating app—you need a room full of shrewd women\, a notebook\, and a place to laugh your silly head off. \nJoin us at this interactive\, two-hour Intro for a short meditation\, playful improv activity\, curated writing prompt\, writing time and optional share. \nUsing your chosen literary genre and the playful spontaneity of improv\, we will transform bad dates\, heartbreak\, and romantic boundary-crossing into powerful creative expression. We will laugh at mansplainers\, give makeovers to bad dates and rewrite horrific breakup texts! The stage and page will be our oysters as we embrace our wild (and perhaps jaded) selves! \nNo experience necessary. \nLed by professional dater — er poet\, dating-playwright (A Coveted Wife of East Van\, Vancouver Fringe)\, journalist and 30-year writing-workshop-facilitation veteran Marn Norwich\, this intimate\, transformative 4-week circle is a darkly funny\, deeply cathartic space to process romantic letdowns and reclaim your worth. \nLearn how to hurdle blocks\, tap into your resilience\, and rewrite your personal narrative with complete creative authority! \nThis is a free intro to the women’s trauma-informed\, four-week masterclass running Tuesdays\, October 22 – November 10\, 2026\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm ($400 + GST).
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/from-swipe-to-script-mine-your-dating-disasters-for-literary-manna-women-only/
LOCATION:Circles in the Square\, 665A Market Hill\, Vancouver\, V5Z 4B5
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