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Diary of Events and Happenings in Vancouver, BC.


Lost In The Woods - Halloween Show and Party

Saturday 19 October 2024 - This Halloween, Passion and Performance Arts Inc. invites you to a spine-chilling journey through the darkness: Lost in the Woods. Join us on October 19th at 455 Granville St, where the line between reality and nightmare blurs in our most terrifying event of the year. Lost In The Woods will kick off with an immersive dance spectacle running from 8:00-9:00 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 PM. 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. The party will kick off after the show completes at 9:00 PM. 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! 455 Granville Street October 19th, 2024 - Event Details

FANG-Tastic Halloween

Saturday 19 October 2024 - Evil and fear lurk in the darkest shadows, for the Halloween season is finally here! Join us for family-friendly chills and thrills this Halloween. Festivities at the Museum run over four days, with spooky activities to chill adults and kids alike. This event typically sells out. Britannia Mine Museum October 19th - 20th & 26th - 27th, 2024 - Event Details

Copy/Paste Culture

Friday 18 October 2024 - Fingerprint Gallery is thrilled to announce "Copy/Paste Culture" the highly anticipated debut solo show of Julian Thom opening on October 18th from 6pm - 10pm. Julian Thom's debut solo show, Copy/Paste Culture, presents a vibrant exploration of repetition, transformation, and the influence of patterns in contemporary art. Drawing from people and places that have shaped his experiences, Julian employs an iterative process that brings depth and familiarity to his work, inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of "copy and paste" in society. If you can't join us for opening night, "Copy/Paste Culture" will be on display daily from 11am - 6pm through October 27. Fingerprint Gallery October 18th, 2024 - Event Details

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour

Tuesday 15 October 2024 - The 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour! Join the original 'Columbia' - Nell Campbell - for a screening of the original unedited movie with live shadow cast: The Vancouver Rocky Horror Cast and audience participation! Plus a costume contest, and more! Get exclusive tickets to the V.I.P. Meet & Greet to meet Nell Campbell herself, have a personal photo opportunity, & get an autograph. Vogue Theatre October 15th, 2024 - Event Details

Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

Friday 11 October 2024 - Presented by the Community Arts Council of Vancouver, the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival (VOAF) returns for its eighth edition at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre from Oct. 11-13, 2024. The first and only one of its kind in the country, the festival showcases and supports outsider artists coming from a wide range of backgrounds who challenge the conventions of mainstream art. In order to better commit to the values of representation and equity, for the first time ever this year an inclusive curatorial committee came together to select the 56 visual and performing artists that will be featured. The festival's program includes: Poems from the Kitchen culinary workshops presented in partnership with BC Culture Days, a podcast series in collaboration with SAD Mag, as well as various workshops hosted by VOAF alumni. Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre October 11th - 13th, 2024 - Event Details

The Woman in Black

Friday 11 October 2024 - Metro Theatre brings Susan Hill's chilling ghost story dramatically alive in Bernard Cuffling's ingenious stage adaptation of "The Woman In Black". Both directed by, and starring, Vancouver favourite Bernard Cuffling, this acclaimed production is a brilliantly effective and gripping study in atmosphere, illusion, and controlled horror. Just in time for the Halloween Season, come and see "one of British theatre's biggest—and scariest—hits" (The Guardian). Metro Theatre October 11th - November 2nd, 2024 - Event Details

Canyon Frights at Capilano Bridge

Friday 11 October 2024 - Looking for Halloween activities in Vancouver that the whole family can enjoy? Then look no further! Take a thrilling journey through Capilano Suspension Bridge Park's Canyon Frights —if you dare! Step into the frightful forest and meet your haunted hosts, Elizabeth and Mac, the former owners of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. The spirited duo will pop up throughout the park, adding a spooky charm to your visit. Canyon Frights is included in the price of admission or Annual Pass. Extended Hours Oct. 25, 26 & 27: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park October 11th - 31st, 2024 - Event Details

Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Train

Thursday 10 October 2024 - The iconic Stanley Park Ghost Train is gearing up to take riders on a haunted Halloween journey from October 10 to October 31. Climb aboard for Ghosts in the Graveyard , a rollicking ride filled with supernatural surprises and spectacularly spooky sights! Watch as unsuspecting trick-or-treaters encounter the creepy characters who make the graveyard their home. In addition to the ride, guests can enjoy ghoulish décor, family-friendly autumn photo spots, and food trucks in the railway plaza. Matinee rides will feature a fright-free experience without the theatrical performances, perfect for younger riders. Tickets on sale September 25th. Pipeline Road in Stanley Park October 10th - 31st, 2024 - Event Details

National Geographic Live: Life on Thin Ice

Wednesday 9 October 2024 - The National Geographic Live Speaker Series returns to Vancouver Civic Theatres with an exciting 2024/25 line-up, taking place for the first time at the intimate Vancouver Playhouse. Join us for Life on Thin Ice on October 9th with award-winning National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yüyan, who captures the human experience in some of the world's harshest environments. Live on stage, there will be stunning images and awe-inspiring moments abound as he takes you on a journey to the icy lands and waters of the polar north – a place that half a million Indigenous people call home alongside neighbours that include polar bears, musk ox, whales, and caribou. National Geographic Live thrills and educates guests with striking photography, captivating video, and compelling stories shared by some of the world's most renowned adventurers - LIVE on stage. Vancouver Playhouse October 9th, 2024 - Event Details