Featured Events in Vancouver in October, 2024 (July Updated)

Join Artist Instructor Hannah Complin!Painting washes and wet on wet paintingBrushwork and basic color theoryTexture techniques and blendingBrushes and PaperHow to fix mistakes and more!All materials and supplies providedAges 15+This 3 hour BOOT CAMP is filled with fabulous information$85SATURDAY October 5TH 11am-2pm Refund policy available HERE Information Source: VANCOUVER ART SPACE | eventbrite

Explore the fundamentals of improvised musical comedy and take your scenes and songs to the next level! Learn to put your thoughts and emotions into improvised songs that sound like they've already been written as we explore rhythm and rhyme, common song structures with memorable hooks, and how they fit into a greater musical narrative. Students will learn musical improv games, common song structures, and create Mini-Musicals on the spot. DETAILS Date: Sunday October 6, 10:00AM - 3:30PM (5 hour intensive with a 30 minute break) Location: The Jim Green House Studio at The Cultch (1885 Venables Street). Please note the entrance to the venue is at the back of the Green House, accessed via a gravel path. 14 spots available. 19+. Prerequisite: Intermediate some improv/musical experience required. This workshop is produced by The Vancouver Improv Festival. Questions? Email info@vancouverimprovfest.com All participants will be required to sign our Anti-Harassment Policy prior to the workshop. Please note, we will not be able to offer refunds for this event, with the exception of for illness. Please do not attend if you test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms of illness. Masks are optional - please respect the choice to wear a mask. INSTRUCTOR BIO Nick Condon (Portland) Nick Condon has been performing, teaching, directing and coaching improv for over two decades and has performed in nearly every state. A Minneapolis native, he studied and performed at The Brave New Workshop, Stages Theatre Co, Outward Spiral, and The National Theatre for Children. In 2006 he moved to Alaska where he served as Creative Director of Denali Drama and Iditaprov. In 2016 he moved to Portland to work with Curious Comedy and Oregon Children’s Theatre. He is also the founder and creative director of Conscious Comedy: socially relevant comedy for a cause. When not in Portland, he can be seen performing, teaching, and creating customized shows, workshops, and events for festivals, corporations, and nonprofits all over the world. Peter Abando (Vancouver) When he's not teaching K-7 music in West Van, you can find Peter composing, improvising, directing, or performing music somewhere around Metro Vancouver. Select music direction credits includes Spring Awakening (Phantom Moon Collective, 2017), Dogfight (Semper Fi Collective, 2016), the Jessie nominated production of Edges (Two Monkeys Production, 2015), and the Ovation nominated Connected: The Musical (Whirlwind Theatre, 2013). More recent productions include a special charity concert of Dear Evan Hansen with Laughing Matters Theatre, 9 to 5: The Musical at Capilano University, and the Ovation nominated 2019 Vancouver Fringe hit, Amélie, with West Moon Theatre. You can find him regularly conspiring with Jennifer Pielak, Chris Lam, and Nicole Roberge. Information Source: Vancouver Improv Festival | eventbrite

INTRO TO IMPROV 1 – Welcome to Improv - With Amy Shostak 5 WEEKS. ONE SHOW. $420. Sundays, October 6 -November 3 2:45-6:15pm PST Location: China Cloud “With improv, it’s a combination of listening and not trying to be funny. “- KRISTEN WIIG In this in-person course you will learn the basics you’ll need to dive confidently into the world of improv. You will learn the terminology used in improvisation, how to build the basic scene, what makes a good offer, and what an “offer” is. You’ll get to know the value of playing at the height of your intelligence, and understand the importance of joy in live improv. You’ll also have a great, great time. By the time you’re finished with Intro 1, your final showcase will be a breezy walk in a crazy fun park. You will move onto Intro 2 confident making offers, supporting your scene partner, and comfortable being on stage. Refunds & Cancellations – Registration is non-refundable within two weeks of a class' start date. Refunds for class fees are available prior to the two week cut off, however Eventbrite fees will not be refunded. If you have any questions or concerns about refunds, please email classes@blindtigercomedy.ca. Accessibility - Unfortunately this venue has limited accessibility. China Cloud is on the second floor of the building and is only accessible via a steep staircase. Show Day Information - Wondering when your shows are? 95% of BTC shows are on Wednesday nights at 7PM or 9PM. Your exact show schedule will be sent on the first weekend of your class! Any questions? – Please reach out to classes@blindtigercomedy.ca and the Blind Tiger Team will be able to help you out! Information Source: Blind Tiger Comedy | eventbrite

If you've been desiring to explore your inner world, deepen into your creative expression, and connect back with your body and all of the wisdom that lives within... Join us for a sacred, transformation with international art therapist Jade Chung. This one-of-a-kind workshop experience will combine the powers of art therapy and somatic liberation to help you explore your emotions and release stored in the body. Expect to walk away feeling held, light, soft, liberated, and inspired all at once. Jade will guide you through a safe practice of reconnection and expression. We'll first flow through a sequence of dynamic movements and then open up into guided expressive arts practice, where you'll have the opportunity to let go, dance, play, explore, and tap into that creativity, fire, and wisdom. We will be painting big. We will be taking up space. We will be expressing ourselves in a new way. And that's the beauty of it. Let's get messy, playful, and curious. And let's allow the wisdom of our bodies to free us into feeling safe, free, and so joyful. FLOWArriving circle & landing togetherSomatic meditationSomatic liberation processGuided expressive painting & intuitive creationClosing circleYour life gets to feel like a work of art. Your body knows the way there. Let this be the pathway there, to a space where you feel safe and at home in your authentic expression. We'd love to see you join us for this magical morning together. What we provide: All art materials: large paper, crayon, chalk, color pencil, markers, non-toxic paint + brushes Pillows and cushions Things to note: No previous art experience is necessary - just an open mind, heart, and willingness to exploreOpen to all bodies, all genders, all expressionsPlease come in comfortable clothes you can move in, and clothes you don't mind getting messy in!If you have a physical disability that requires accommodation, please send Jade an email at jade@jadechunghealing.comABOUT THE FACILITATOR:Jade Chung (she/her) is a Professional Art Therapist and is a Certified Integrative Trauma Practitioner, as well as an Akashic Reader and 9D Energy Healer. In her time working with dozens of individuals and groups around the world, she has developed a unique style of practice and her own integrative transformation method that combines art therapy, somatic trauma work, energy medicine, spiritual healing, and leadership coaching. She is currently based in Vancouver. Information Source: Adri from AO Studio | eventbrite

Callbacks and connections are powerful tools that can elevate your play, create cohesion, and leave audiences roaring with laughter. In this class, we will deepen our understanding of callbacks and how to integrate them effectively into our play. Through warm-ups, exercises, and scene work, we will practice different ways of thinking about second beats and how to heighten and bring back themes, ideas, characters, and games. By the end of this workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of callbacks in improv comedy and gained the skills and confidence to incorporate them seamlessly into their performances. Unlock the power of callbacks to create memorable, hilarious, and unforgettable improv moments! DETAILS Date: Sunday October 6, 7:00PM - 9:30PM Location: The Jim Green House Studio at The Cultch (1885 Venables Street). Please note the entrance to the venue is at the back of the Green House, accessed via a gravel path. 14 spots available. Open to improvisers of all skill levels, 19+. Prerequisite: Intro to Improv or equivalent required. This workshop is produced by The Vancouver Improv Festival. Questions? Email info@vancouverimprovfest.com All participants will be required to sign our Anti-Harassment Policy prior to the workshop. Please note, we will not be able to offer refunds for this event, with the exception of for illness. Please do not attend if you test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms of illness. Masks are optional - please respect the choice to wear a mask. INSTRUCTOR BIO Kristen Schier has extensive improv teaching, directing, and performing experience. She holds a BFA in Performing Arts from the University of the Arts where she taught Acting for Non-Majors, Improvisation for the Actor, and first-year Acting Studio. She has toured all over the country teaching and performing at various festivals such as the Seattle Festival of Improvised Theater, Chicago Improv Festival, Vancouver Improv Festival, Boom Chicago Comedy Festival in Amsterdam, and more. Kristen is the former Co-Artistic Director of Curious Comedy in Portland Oregon and former Improv Producer at the Philly Improv Theater. She has studied improv at Second City, Magnet Theater, and Annoyance. Kristen has also studied Physical Theater, clown, extensively with Pig Iron Theater company and Movement Theater Studio. Information Source: Vancouver Improv Festival | eventbrite

Join Massy Arts and Lydia Kwa for the release of her book from time to new with guest Tania De Rozario and guest moderator Rita Wong, Wednesday Oct 9th from 6-8pm. Venue & Accessibility The event will be hosted at the Massy Arts Gallery, at 23 East Pender Street in Chinatown, Vancouver. Registration is free, open to all and required for entrance. The gallery is wheelchair accessible and a gender-neutral washroom is on-site. Please refrain from wearing scents or heavy perfumes. For more on accessibility including parking, seating, venue measurements and floor plan, and how to request ASL interpretation please visit: massyarts.com/accessibility Covid Protocols: Masks keep our community safe and are mandatory (N95 masks are recommended as they offer the best protection). We ask if you are showing symptoms, that you stay home. Thank you kindly. About the Book: from time to new https://storestock.massybooks.com/item/PUGVqg22P0Y3jBiuMqiorQ This collection of poems titled from time to newfrom Gordon Hill Press weave themes of alienation and reconciliation between the past and the present. It is work that explores grieving and recovery from illness,touching on the unseen aspects of surviving intergenerational trauma, on the challenges of being part of the Asian diaspora in North America in a time of rising violence against BIPOC people, and on the isolation that accompanies living through a global pandemic. Through all these elements, the collection asserts the love of self as inseparable from the care of others.I attach #2 to 4 here. Photo credit: Joshua Paul. About the Author: Lydia Kwa has published two books of poetry (The Colours of Heroines, 1992; sinuous, 2013) and five novels (This Place Called Absence, 2000; The Walking Boy, 2005 and 2019; Pulse, 2010 and 2014; Oracle Bone, 2017; A Dream Wants Waking, 2023). A third book of poetry from time to new will be published by The Porcupine's Quill Press in Fall 2024. About the Guest Author: Tania De Rozario: Tania De Rozario is a writer, artist and the author of four books. Her latest collection, Dinner on Monster Island, (Harper Perennial, 2024), has been described as “sharp and searing” (Ms. Magazine), “unique” (Publishers Weekly), “a book with resonance” (Kirkus Reviews), “taut and riveting” (LA Times), “elegant”, “droll” and “magnetic” (British Columbia Review). Tania’s writing has won the New Ohio Review Nonfiction Contest (2020) and the Muriel Craft Bailey Poetry Contest (2021), has been a finalist at the Lambda Literary Awards (2021) and has been published in journals/anthologies across four continents. Her art has been showcased in Singapore, Europe and the US. Born in Singapore, she lives on the traditional unceded territories of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. About the Moderator: Rita Wong lives and works on unceded Coast Salish territories, also known as Vancouver, where she attends to questions of respect for water, decolonization, ecology and climate justice. Co-editor of the anthology Downstream: Reimagining Water (2017) with Dorothy Christian, Wong is the author of current, climate (2021), beholden (2018, with Fred Wah), undercurrent (2015), perpetual (2015, with Cindy Mochizuki), sybil unrest (2008, with Larissa Lai), forage (winner of Canada Reads Poetry 2011 and short-listed for the 2008 Asian American Literary Award for Poetry), and monkeypuzzle (1998). She has received the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize and the Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop Emerging Writer Award. Information Source: Massy Arts Society | eventbrite

INTRO TO IMPROV 1 – Welcome to Improv - With Devin Mackenzie 5 WEEKS. ONE SHOW. $420. Thursdays, October 10 -November 7 6:00-9:30pm PST Location: 120 Princess Ave “With improv, it’s a combination of listening and not trying to be funny. “- KRISTEN WIIG In this in-person course you will learn the basics you’ll need to dive confidently into the world of improv. You will learn the terminology used in improvisation, how to build the basic scene, what makes a good offer, and what an “offer” is. You’ll get to know the value of playing at the height of your intelligence, and understand the importance of joy in live improv. You’ll also have a great, great time. By the time you’re finished with Intro 1, your final showcase will be a breezy walk in a crazy fun park. You will move onto Intro 2 confident making offers, supporting your scene partner, and comfortable being on stage. Refunds & Cancellations – a 100% refund is available up to two weeks before your class begins. Within two weeks of the class start, registration is non-refundable. Accessibility - The venue is accessible to access from the street level with no steps up – the main door has a significant lip, but the side door (which will be unlocked for classes) is level to the sidewalk. Show Day Information - Wondering when your shows are? 95% of BTC shows are on Wednesday nights at 7PM or 9PM. Your exact show schedule will be sent on the first weekend of your class! Any questions? – Please reach out to classes@blindtigercomedy.ca and the Blind Tiger Team will be able to help you out! Information Source: Blind Tiger Comedy | eventbrite

The Vancouver Zouk Festival 2024 is fast approaching in the beautiful city of Vancouver. The festival will take place from October 10th to October 13th at a venue to be announced soon. This highly-anticipated event promises an incredible experience for Zouk enthusiasts. Early Bird tickets are available for purchase, priced between $225.05 to $280.96. Keep an eye out for more details and exciting artist announcements. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the Vancouver Zouk Festival 2024!

Come out and play. Moving with others boosts your wellbeing. That's why this World Mental Health Day, we want you to come out and play. Why play? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, play can significantly redue stress, and lead to improve mood and better stress management. So on October 10, we're setting up some play dates. When: October 10th, 2024, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Where: 500 Canoe Pass Wy, Unit 170, Delta, BC V4M 4G8 Community walk will start at: lululemon Entry 2 of Tsawwassen Mills Mall What: Join us at lululemon Tsawwassen Mills (Entry 2) for moments of fun, connection, and play you won't find anywhere else. We will be joined by Check Mark Fitness (Evan Mark), for a community walk, starting at Tsawwassen Mills Mall. Expect active learning, and awareness about the benefits of fitness and mental health, while being lead to a nearby park with an optional outdoor workout. (Tsawwassen First Nations Sports Field*). If you want to join for only the workout portion, we will start at 4:30pm at Tsawwassen First Nation Sports Field Complex. (2331 Tsawwassen Dr N, Tsawwassen, BC, V4M 4G4). *NOTE: Location of park may change, updates will be emailed if changes occur. All levels welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided while at the Sports Field. Event will end with a cool down and walk back to Tsawwassen Mills mall. In the case of rainfall, bring an umbrella- event will be happening rain or shine! Information Source: lululemon Community | eventbrite

Look alive people - live music from your friends and colleagues Friday night at the Anza. After a self-proclaimed resounding success in 2022, we are back with another amateur music night lined up this October. Featuring the best kind of local talent - your friends and colleagues. The tentative line-up includes: Cover band The ShallowsEmenim who? Steve and Bailey MiazgaDenise and HenningTerpene RichDJ No Dental Plan (Jack Purcell)DJ Mypster (Myp Sekhon)And maybe you? Send me text if you have a song or performance you've been working on and it is sort of ready to hit the mainstage. This event simply started as a place for those with a hobby to have a place to perform it - with a highly forgiving crowd of your inebriated friends and colleagues.We are at the ANZA Club this year,an Australian bar and stage in Mt. Pleasant. We are hoping the setting will make our Aussie DJ Jack Purcell feel like he's already at home - but otherwise we are celebrating his send off party tonight as well! Details: Friday October 11th. Please note that this is the Thanksgiving long weekend (Thanksgiving is on Monday). Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8:30 pm until late. Anza Club is beside 33 Acres in Mt. Pleasant - we have the upstairs space. 19+ only. Vanessa - 4037003424 Information Source: eventbrite

Join us for an open level 2-hour dabkeh workshop led by local group, Canadabkeh We will learn the fundamentals of dabkeh footwork and a short choreographic phrase. This workshop is co-organized by a group of local dance artists in solidarity with Palestinian liberation and interested in learning more about Palestinian cultural resistance through dabke. Canadabkeh was founded by Haytham and Zaid Alhamaydeh, two Palestinian brothers from Nablus. When they arrived in Vancouver, they found that dabke culture was not active here and so they decided “to look for passionate individuals who would share and pursue the vision of bringing joy to the community through zaffe chants and loud dabke footwork.” The group is “passionate about spreading the Arabic culture and connecting people.” Dabke is an ancient but still popular folk dance rooted in many of the cultures of the Levant region of the Middle East including Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Palestine. UNESCO describes dabke as “a means of expressing cultural identity, celebrating family occasions and increasing social ties.” For Palestinians in particular, it embodies a spirit of community, resilience, and cultural pride. All in solidarity with Palestinian liberation are welcome! Gratitude to community partners: Vines Arts Society for providing the beautiful space, and Holy Crow Arts Societyand Hong Kong Exile Arts Association for sponsoring $0 low-barrier access tickets. Workshop accessibility information: This is a masked event and extra masks will be available on site should you need one. We ask that if you are sick, to please take care and refrain from coming to the workshop. Dabke is a standing, footwork-focussed dance that includes stomping, jumping, close proximity and hand holding. Venue accessibility information provided by Vines Den: Entrance Please note that entering the space using a wheelchair will require assistance. We're not able to add a permanent ramp to the building, so we've purchased a portable metal ramp. Using it requires someone to place it and put it away after use.The building has a fenced entrance 49 inches wide, up 2 steps. The portable metal ramp (29 inches wide, 1:3.7/15° slope) can be placed over the steps.The landing is 44 inches long from the end of the ramp to the Vines Den door.The Vines Den door opens outwards from the right side and has a clearance of 32 inches.There are no steps once inside the Vines Den.Bathroom The bathroom is not yet completely accessible. Please read below to see if this bathroom works for you: The door opens outwards and has a clearance of 33 inches.The bathroom can be accessed on a wheelchair.The seat is 15 inches above the ground.There are currently no holding bars in the bathroom.The sink is outside the bathroom. It is 35 inches tall.Kitchen The kitchen is accessed through the main space. The door has a clearance of 35 inches.Countertop is 36 inches above the floor.Studio and Event Space The studio is accessed through the kitchen. The door has a 32-inch clearance.The space is large and clear of furniture to allow for different setups.Further accessibility information including transit information can be found here on the Vines website:https://www.vinesartsociety.com/vines-den For any other questions please email dancers4palestineYVR@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *SAVE THE DATE* FOR ANOTHER IMPORTANT CANADABKEH EVENT COMING UP: Die-In Protest for Palestine Date: September 29, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: In front of the Vancouver Art Gallery, Downtown Vancouver https://www.facebook.com/events/1022480696193150/?ref=newsfeed Join us for a peaceful die-in protest to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine and raise awareness about the ongoing situation. We will lie down for 20-25 minutes to symbolize the lives lost and the struggles faced by Palestinians. A large Palestinian flag will be displayed, along with the powerful message: “Eyes on Gaza” All ages are welcome to participate in this act of support. Your presence will make a difference. Let’s stand together for justice and peace. Please bring signs if you can, and share this event with your friends and family. Information Source: Canadabkeh | eventbrite

Dream big, dance wild—join the Fusion Fiesta Party! Age: +19 Date: Saturday, October 12th 2024 Time: 8:00 PM _ 3:00 AM Location: Sky Lounge Pro Address: 1240 Thurlow St ,Vancouver, BC V6E 1X5 Dress Code: Smart Casual Join us for the Fusion Fiesta Party at Sky Lounge Pro, hosted by Dejavu Hookah Lounge! Immerse yourself in a night of Persian, Arabic, and Latino music with top DJ, mesmerizing belly dancer, and live percussion. Get ready for a vibrant and electrifying atmosphere where cultures collide, and unforgettable memories are made. We are excited to party with you! برای مهمانی فیوژن فیستا در Sky Lounge Pro که توسط Dejavu Hookah Lounge برگزار می شود، آماده باشید! در شبی پر از موسیقی ایرانی، عربی و لاتین با یکی از دی جی های برتر ونکوور، همراه با رقص عربی و سازهای کوبه ای زنده. برای یک فضای پر جنب و جوش که در آن فرهنگ ها با هم برخورد می کنند و خاطرات فراموش نشدنی خواهند ساخت. انضم إلينا في حفلFusion Fiesta Party في Sky Lounge Pro، الذي تستضيفه Dejavu Hookah Lounge! انغمس في ليلة من الموسيقى الفارسية والعربية واللاتينية مع أفضل منسقي الأغاني والراقصات الشرقيات الساحرات والإيقاعات الحية. استعد لأجواء نابضة بالحياة ومفعمة بالحيوية حيث تلتقي الثقافات وتتكون ذكريات لا تُنسى. لا يمكننا الانتظار للاحتفال معك! ¡Únase a nosotros para la Fusion Fiesta Party en Sky Lounge Pro, organizada por Dejavu Hookah Lounge! Sumérgete en una noche de música persa, árabe y latina con un DJ de primer nivel, bailarines fascinantes y percusión en vivo. Prepárese para una atmósfera vibrante y electrizante donde las culturas se unen y se crean recuerdos inolvidables. ¡Estamos ansiosos por celebrar contigo! Information Source: Dejavu Hookah Lounge | eventbrite

Announcing our October edition of Room 909 in Vancouver, featuring high-fidelity deep, minimal, house & techno. Hi-Fi Funktion-One sound, provided by 909 Events BC. Lineup: Brunch Lalo Campo Lord Loubbit Neuro Location: The ANZA Club (3 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1M8) 19+ Event // Liquor Licensed // 2 Pieces of ID Required Information Source: 909 Events | eventbrite

PREREQUISITE: NONE! STAND UP 1 INTENSIVE – Welcome to Stand Up - With Sasha Mark 8 WEEKS. ONE SHOW. $420. Mondays, October 14 - December 09 (*No class on Nov 11) 7:30pm - 10:00pm PST Location:120 Princess Ave This course is an entry level class focused on learning the basics of comedy writing to help you dive confidently into the world of stand up comedy. You will learn the tools to help you crush your first stand up set, learning joke writing structures, comedy writing practices, building that stage confidence, exploring your comedic voice and learning the ins and the outs of the trade. This is the class for you, if you just want to step out of your comfort and try stand up with us! At the end of Stand Up 1, you will be all geared up for Stand Up 2 where you will learn to develop stronger punchlines, learn how to transition into each joke, honing your comedic voice and give you the tools to help you to do a booked show. Refunds & Cancellations – Registration is non-refundable within two weeks of a class' start date. Refunds for class fees are available prior to the two week cut off, however Eventbrite fees will not be refunded. If you have any questions or concerns about refunds, please email classes@blindtigercomedy.ca. Accessibility - The venue is accessible to access from the street level with no steps up – the main door has a significant lip, but the side door (which will be unlocked for classes) is level to the sidewalk. Show Day Information - Wondering when your shows are? 95% of BTC shows are on Wednesday nights at 7PM or 9PM. Your exact show schedule will be sent on the first weekend of your class! Any questions? – Please reach out to classes@blindtigercomedy.ca and the Blind Tiger Team will be able to help you out! Information Source: Blind Tiger Comedy | eventbrite

Betty Davis was one of the most important voices of 1970's funk....a flamboyant pop diva a full decade before there was such a thing, with a discography full of sexually aggressive and incredibly funky tunes that weren't hits, but should have been. She's long been an influence on Vancouver based keyboardist, producer, and all-around phenom Mary Ancheta, which has led Mary to this special night at Hero's Welcome full of Davis' most loved tunes, as well as some deep cuts. For this can't miss show, Mary's MAQkestra will feature: Mary Ancheta - Keys Dominic Conway - Saxophones Feven Kidane - Trumpet Tristan Paxton - Guitar Matt Reid - Bass Paul Clark - Drums As well as extremely special guest vocalists: Dawn Pemberton Leo D.E. Johnson Krystle Dos Santos This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz, and will be at Hero's Welcome: 3917 Main Street. Thursday, October 17 Doors Open: 7PM Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Information Source: Tim Reinert | eventbrite

VQC and MEC have partnered to create a monthly meetup that is free and open to anyone, whether you’re new to climbing or looking to expand your community. The intention of this meetup is to create a space where folks who want to try climbing can do so without paying a drop-in fee or needing to buy punch passes. This meetup is a combination social and climbing meetup, so even if you're not going to climb you're welcome to join. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks – these all must be kept OFF the climbing mats. Come meet some other amazing 2SLGBTQ+ folks and climb or just hangout and chat with folks from the VQC community! Event registration is required but is entirely free. Note: Attendees under the age of 16 must have a legal guardian present Information Source: VQC | eventbrite

As craft brewers across the country unite during the BC Craft Brewers Conference, Kegshare is hosting a special event for its partners. The Kurling Championship! It's shuffleboard tourney...... with beers ; ) Two person teams with your most creative name and themed attire are encouraged. Snacks, beverages and entertianment provided to Kegshare partners. Invite Only. Please RSVP for guestlist confirmation as space is limited. If you'd like to make a reservation for dinner at Belgard Kitchen (next to the event venue at Vancouver Urban Winery) please contact: reservations@belgardkitchen.com and mention you are part of the Kegshare event. Game on! Mike & The Kegshare Team mike@kegshare.ca 604-614-5320 Information Source: Kegshare | eventbrite

Join us for two special fall capoeira workshops with Mestre Boneco- his first time in Vancouver!Thursday, OCT. 17 @ 6:30-7:45pm AND Saturday, OCT. 19 @ 2:30-4:00pm *REGISTER for both days and save! Beginner-friendly - all levels and capoeira schools are welcome to attend! Mestre Boneco (Beto Simas) supervises over 70 teachers with programs in South and North America, Australia, Europe, and Asia. Based in Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro, he and his work have been featured on CNN, FOX News, ABC, NBC, KTLA, Telemundo, and Univision news shows; as well as on the pages of Men’s Fitness, SELF, and the Los Angeles Times. He has choreographed and trained actors including Halle Berry for various motion pictures, national commercials, and stage productions. The workshop will take place in the heart of beautiful Vancouver at Olympic village, hosted by Professora Esquilo and Grupo Capoeira Brasil Vancouver. Information Source: Capoeira Brasil Vancouver | eventbrite

Join us, Jody Chan & Jane Shi's for their Dual Book Launch, with guests Brandi Bird & shō yamagushiku (joining virtually) October 17th 6-8pm in conversation with Mercedes Eng. Venue & Accessibility: The event will be hosted at the Massy Arts Gallery, at 23 East Pender Street in Chinatown, Vancouver. We are located in the former MING WO building. Registration is free or by donation and required for entry. The gallery is wheelchair accessible and a gender-neutral washroom is on-site. Please refrain from wearing scents or heavy perfumes. For more on accessibility including parking, seating, venue measurements and floor plan, and how to request ASL interpretation please visit: massyarts.com/accessibility Covid Protocols: Masks keep our community safe and are mandatory (N95 masks are recommended as they offer the best protection). We ask if you are showing symptoms, that you stay home. Thank you kindly. About the Books: impact statement:A revolutionary call to arms wherein the arms are love, art, self-definition, and community care as an alternative to so-called care under carceral capitalism. https://storestock.massybooks.com/item/LsYOQ1babcz2pya2PT2n8w Borrowing and disrupting the forms of patient records, psychiatric assessments, and court documents, Jody Chan's impact statement traces a history of psychiatric institutions within a settler colonial state. These poems bring the reader into the present moment of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, capitalism and money models of madness, and wellness checks. Forming a ghost chorus, they sing an impact statement on migration and intergenerational trauma, gentrification, and police neglect of racialized violence against queer communities in Toronto--and how the wrong kinds of desire, be it across class, race, or gender lines, or towards other worlds, are often punished or disappeared. And yet, these poems also make space for what can take root, despite the impacts--care teams, collective grief rituals, dinners around a table with too many friends to fit. impact statement imagines, and re-imagines, and re-imagines again, a queer, disabled, abolitionist revolution towards our communal flourishing. echolalia echolalia https://storestock.massybooks.com/item/LsYOQ1babcwZ239vJPzINQ In Jane Shi's echolalia echolalia, commitment and comedy work together to critique ongoing inequities, dehumanizing ideologies, and the body politic. Here are playful and transformative narratives of friendship and estrangement, survival and self-forgiveness. Writing against inherited violence and scarcity-producing colonial projects, Shi expresses a deep belief in one's chosen family, love and justice. Shi extends her poetics in all directions with silky skill. Language flourishes in the realm of a poet like this. - T. Liem, author of Slows: Twice and Obits. About the Authors: Jody Chan: Jody Chan is a poet, care worker, and community organizer based in Toronto/Tkaronto. They are the author of two books of poetry, sick (Black Lawrence Press) and impact statement (Brick Books), a member of Daybreak Poets Collective, co-host of the new podcast Poet Talk, and an editorial board member of Midnight Sun Magazine. Jane Shi: Jane Shi lives on the occupied, stolen, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəýəm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations. Her writing has appeared in the Disability Visibility Project blog, Briarpatch Magazine, and The Offing, among others. She is the winner of The Capilano Review's 2022 In(ter)ventions in the Archive Contest and author of the chapbook Leaving Chang'e on Read (Rahila's Ghost Press, 2022). echolalia echolalia (Brick Books, 2024) is her debut poetry collection. She wants to live in a world where love is not a limited resource, land is not mined, hearts are not filched, and bodies are not violated. shō yamagushiku: shō yamagushiku writes from the homelands of the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples (Victoria, B.C.). His first poetry collection, entitled shima, reflects ancestors, violence, and tradition. Brandi Bird: Brandi Bird is an Indigiqueer Saulteaux, Cree and Métis writer from Treaty 1 territory. They currently live and learn on the land of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh & Musqueam peoples. Their chapbook I Am Still Too Much was published by Rahila’s Ghost Press in Spring 2019. Their first full-length poetry collection The All + Flesh was published by House of Anansi Press in Fall 2023. Their work can also be found in Poetry is Dead, Catapult, Hazlitt, Brick Magazine and others. About the Moderator: Mercedes Eng is the author of Mercenary English, Prison Industrial Complex Explodes, winner of the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize, my yt mama, and cop city swagger. Her writing has appeared in Hustling Verse: An Anthology of Sex Workers’ Poetry, Jacket 2, Asian American Literary Review, The Capilano Review* and The Abolitionist. She was the Writer-in-Residence and a Shadbolt Fellow at Simon Fraser University and recently co-curated her first exhibition with Keimi Nakashima-Ochoa, Inside/Out: the art show my dad never had* Mercedes teaches at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, where she organizes the On Edge reading series. Information Source: Massy Arts Society | eventbrite

As the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra (NBYO) celebrates its 60th Anniversary, we invite you to join us in a momentous event—our 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner on October 18, 2024, at the Delta Hotel Beauséjour in Moncton. This event will feature an ensemble of our top NBYO musicians, showcasing the incredible talent that your support has helped nurture over the years. Join hosts Marshall Button and Monique Poirier for an evening of fun, joy and of course... music! This year’s theme, Orchestrating a Legacy of Excellence reflects our journey over the past six decades, as we’ve grown into Canada’s largest youth music program. This milestone event is not just a celebration of our past achievements but a pivotal opportunity to secure the future of our program. As part of the evening, we will also recognize Ray Roberge with a community service award celebrating his dedicated support of the NBYO and Sistema NB. As a former board member and volunteer, Ray has worked tirelessly in support of the mission of NBYO and Sistema NB. Join us in celebrating Ray and the tremendous influence he has had on NBYO and Sistema NB! Each ticket purchased will receive one complimentary ticket to the NBYO concert featuring Mahler's 1st Symphony on January 11th at 7pm at the Moncton Wesleyan Celebration Centre and a charitable tax receipt of $75. For sponsorship opportunities or to purchase a table for this event or any event in our 60th anniversary season, please reach out to Jon at 506-961-5862 or jastley@nbyo-ojnb.com. --------------------------------------- Alors que l'Orchestre des jeunes du Nouveau-Brunswick (OJNB) célèbre son 60e anniversaire, nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous à l'occasion d'un événement capital : notre dîner de gala du 60e anniversaire, qui aura lieu le 18 octobre 2024 à l'hôtel Delta Beauséjour, à Moncton. Cet événement mettra en vedette un ensemble de nos meilleurs musiciens de l'OJNB, qui présenteront l'incroyable talent que votre soutien a permis de cultiver au fil des ans. Rejoignez les animateurs Marshall Button et Monique Poirier pour une soirée de plaisir, de joie et bien sûr... de musique ! Le thème de cette année, « Orchestrer un héritage d'excellence », reflète notre parcours au cours des six dernières décennies, alors que nous sommes devenus le plus grand programme de musique pour les jeunes au Canada. Cet événement marquant n'est pas seulement une célébration de nos réalisations passées, mais aussi une occasion cruciale d'assurer l'avenir de notre programme. Au cours de la soirée, nous remettrons également à Ray Roberge un prix de service communautaire pour souligner son soutien dévoué à l'OJNB et à Sistema NB. En tant qu'ancien membre du conseil d'administration et bénévole, Ray a travaillé sans relâche pour soutenir la mission de l'OJNB et de Sistema NB. Joignez-vous à nous pour célébrer Ray et l'énorme influence qu'il a eue sur l'OJNB et Sistema NB! Chaque billet acheté recevra un billet complémentaire pour le concert de l'OJNB le 11 janvier à 19 h au Centre de célébration Wesleyan de Moncton et un reçu d'impôt pour activités de bienfaisance de 75 $. Information Source: NBYO / Sistema NB | eventbrite

Greetings glorious Puffers & Puff supporters! Friday Oct 18th 2024, we get the giggles again. We'd love for you to join us at this chill night of comedy, connection, and lifting spirits. Tix $20 (plus fees)- Only available in advance. 19+ Weed Comedy Event. -> Doors at 730PM -> Arrive by 7:50PM to get your seat & then join us in the dragon's den at intermission. -> Showtime at 8PM *** Note Showtime *** ALL WELCOME - CASH Bar for Bevies - Garage for Ganja (BYOW) - Sofas for Sobriety * Limited accessibility due to the long staircase in this older building Information Source: Momentous Comedy | eventbrite

This 5 week mechanic's course offers participants an introduction to all the major systems on the bicycle through 15 hours of course instruction. Structured classes are taught by experienced bicycle mechanics and combined with supervised hands-on practice. Small class sizes ensure that the program is tailored to the needs and current skills of participants. From beginner to intermediate this program is sure to elevate your skills. Courses are offered in cohorts, on Monday and Friday evenings: Monday 6:30-9:30pm September 9, 16, 23, October 7, 21 (NOTE: due to shop holidays there is no course on Sept 30 or Oct 14)October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25Friday 6:30-9:30pm September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11October 18, 25, November 1, 15, 22 (NOTE: due to shop holidays there is no course on Nov 8)Night 1 - Intro to bikes + flat fixes This session covers different types of bikes, a little bit of bike anatomy, frame materials, and bike fit.The basics of flat fixes.Night 2 - Intro to cup-and-cone bearing systems This session offers an introduction to bearing systems including hubs, bottom brackets and headsets.Specific focus of this evening is hub overhauls.Night 3 - Brakes Introduction to the various styles of cable actuated brakes, and how to adjust them.Participants will be familiarized with the processes of cable and housing replacement, and pad replacement and adjustment.Night 4 -Shifting The fourth evening offers students an introduction to drivetrains and how derailleurs work.Participants will go over the ins and outs of derailleur adjustment and how to dial in shifting. Night 5 - wheel mechanics The final evening will offer an overview of how wheels work, and the importance of wheel function to overall performance.Includes an introduction to radial and lateral wheel truing, dish, and spoke tensioning. Information Source: Our Community Bikes/PEDAL Society | eventbrite

We are a community of artists creating accessible spaces and inspiring opportunities to experience music based performances and live jams. Limited tickets available REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE (Registration is required) Tickets will be scanned at the door. Doors open at 8pm and close at 8:30pm. Please arrive on time. No Alcohol Permitted Bring blankets and pillows for extra comfort with seating be comfy! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @rhythmensemble WHO ARE THE ARTSISTS? Kaya Ko @kaya.ko.music Kaya Ko is a queer, non-binary, first-generation Filipinx settler, born and raised on Turtle Island. A bridge between worlds, Kaya’s musical style ranges from acoustic folk to RnB/Soul to Hiphop and Westcoast EDM. Always seeking to break barriers between genres, walks of life and ways of being, their music stems from the honest depths of their soul and is bound to strike chords in the heart of any listener. Alexia Acuña @alexia.acunaa Alexia is an interdisciplinary artist; music, is her main outlet to how she processes life and all the various emotions that come with the human experience. Their intention is to share their art and gratitudes in hopes to reach out to people that resonate and connect with it. Music has always inspired and helped me move through, more specifically, difficult situations whether it be listening or creating, and she hopes, through her music, that she can extend that kind of support or to maybe just make someone feel heard. Kardias Quing @kardiasquing A contributing soul to Vancouver music culture for nearly a decade, Filipino/Canadian artist Kardias Quing offers a message of love and sovereignty to their community. Through collaborations with fellow Vancouver producers, they have cultivated and continue to create a repertoire that uplifts, and empowers. Influenced by Indie, R&B and Alternative Pop, their creative efforts cut through the woes of modern distraction, and bring us all back to our infinite possibility. Julie Rae @julieraaae Julie Rae’s music is a journey through soundscapes that evoke deep emotions, intertwining modern melodies with rich, nostalgic undertones. As a storyteller, she blends genres, creating a distinctive sound that is both intimate and expansive. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the world around her, Julie’s tracks are a reflection of her growth as an artist and a human being. Whether it’s a soothing ballad or an upbeat anthem, her music resonates with listeners seeking connection and authenticity. Julie Rae’s music isn’t something you just listen to - it’s something you feel. OPENING ARTIST Corus @corusscion From Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation in the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia, Corus weaves ethereal frequencies with the enchanting melodies of the Native American flute, voice and a collection of otherworldly instruments. Corus invites listeners on a spiritual journey, transcending boundaries and guiding them on exploring their body, mind and soul. With each composition, Corus creates a meditative experience, offering a profound connection to nature and the sublime. Step into the magical spirit of Corus's music, where ordinary reality dissolves into the extraordinary, and the soul finds solace in the beauty of sound. Information Source: Rhythm Ensemble | eventbrite

Western Front is pleased to present a performance by Phew as part of her Canadian tour. Phew’s distinctive voice and spoken-word-like singing style have resounded in international underground music scenes over the last four decades. Starting from fronting the legendary punk band Aunt Sally in Osaka, she steadily released a series of solo albums with prominent collaborators such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, the former Can members Holger Czukay and Jaki Liebezeit. After the 2011 earthquake and nuclear disaster in Japan, she opened a new chapter by channeling the power of analogue synthesized sounds and the human voice. This solo performance showcases her recent compositions and improvisations. To open the evening, Vancouver Island-based Piu will present her expansive soundscapes with hard-hitting synth riffs, raga-inspired vocals, and global rhythms. A lifelong student of Indian classical music, Piu draws from the emotive forces of minimalism and the frontiers of modern electronic sounds. Her work blends genres, cultures, and identities—a reflection of how she moves in the world. Phew’s Canadian tour also includes performances at Arts in the Margins/Flux Festival, Montréal; Debaser, Ottawa; The Music Gallery, Toronto; send + receive festival, Winnipeg; and strangewaves festival, Hamilton. Curated by Aki Onda. About the ArtistsPhew, otherwise known as Hiromi Mortani, is a musician based in Kanagawa, Japan. While fronting Aunt Sally, one of Osaka’s earliest punk groups, Phew played a critical role in developing Japan’s underground music scene. Phew’s oeuvre spans a vast array of experimental sounds: from no-wavey synth-hymns; to poppy, shoegazing, industrial undertones; to eerie incandescent drones. Since the 1970s, Phew’s dynamic, compelling voice and her commitment to unfettered experimentation has been critical in shaping the sound of avant-garde music both in Japan and internationally. Piu is a vocalist, composer, and producer based out of Vancouver Island, Canada. Adorning expansive soundscapes with hard hitting synth riffs, raga-inspired vocals, and global rhythms, Piu’s work involves a fusion of organic and synthetic sounds that invites deep emotional engagement. With seven singles released since 2021 and a debut album on the horizon, Piu is an active participant in the musical and experimental sound communities across British Columbia and has collaborations with musicians worldwide. AccessibilityThe Grand Luxe Hall is located on the second floor of Western Front, which is accessed by a flight of 26 stairs. While plans for a full building upgrade to facilitate access for wheelchair users are still underway, events in the Grand Luxe Hall are made available virtually via high-quality livestream here. Further details about accessibility at Western Front can be found here. AcknowledgementsPresented in partnership with Arts in the Margins, Montréal; Debaser, Ottawa; send + receive festival, Winnipeg; Strangewaves, Hamilton; The Music Gallery, Toronto; and Western Front, Vancouver, with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Government of Canada, and SOCAN Foundation. Information Source: Western Front | eventbrite

WALKTOBER is an event part of the 4 Seasons Walks, a series of walks led by Living Streets, a program by BEST. Each of the walks is accessible for all ages and abilities. All routes have access to benches and public washroom facilities. Everyone is welcome. We cherish the value of intergenerational activities. We aim for these events to be an opportunity to meet new people and value the community we live in. This is an outdoor activity, which will include a walk around Stanley Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet people, walk, and enjoy Lovers Walk, Beaver Lake, and Lost Lagoon! Our activity will start and end on Lost Lagoon Path, and last about 90 minutes. The route is mostly flat, 6.4 kms in total. * This walk is subject to weather conditions* Information Source: BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation) | eventbrite

THE ROXY PRESENTS GIFT SHOP ( TRIBUTE TO THE TRAGICALLY HIP) SATURDAY OCTOBER 19TH 2024 DOORS @ 7PM ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BAND ADMISSION IS GOOD FOR ENTIRE NIGHT +19 FOR ENTRY Information Source: Roxy Cabaret | eventbrite

This class is by donation with 100% of proceeds going to BC Cancer. The class will involve the use of barbells, dumbbells and bodyweight. Suitable for those with some gym experience. Bring your water bottle, sweat towel and appropriate workout gear. A waiver must be signed before attending the class. Further details will be emailed to attendees. Information Source: Allison Coutts | eventbrite

The highly anticipated Vancouver Writers Festival 2024 is set to take the literary world by storm! From October 21st to 27th, the bustling city of Vancouver will transform into a paradise for book lovers and literary enthusiasts. The festival, taking place at the prestigious Vancouver Writers Fest in British Columbia, Canada, promises an exciting lineup of events that are sure to captivate and inspire. As the leaves begin to change and the autumn air grows crisp, the Vancouver Writers Festival 2024 will be in full swing, showcasing a diverse range of voices and stories. Mark your calendars and prepare to be whisked away on a literary adventure like no other. This is one event that's not to be missed!

Join us for a Night of Acro Yoga. Everyone is welcome . All levels . No experience necessary What is an Acro Jam ? Open practice where participants can learn in an open structure. Teaching one another building community and friendships through Acro Yoga. All levels of Acro Yogis are welcome . No experience necessary. Price : $22 to attend October 21 Jam For more information go to risingsunacroyoga.com What is Acro Yoga? Acro yoga is Partner Yoga practiced in groups of 2-4 people. Participants are the base, flyer and spotter. Groups work to form poses that when put together form challenging flows. Focusing on safety hands on spotting is used to learn . Participants in acro yoga learn body awareness, strength and flexibility. Information Source: Braden Hammond | eventbrite

PRE REQUISITE: INTRO TO IMPROV 2 * *Or equivalent writing experience - please email classes@blindtigercomedy.ca if you are unsure. SKETCH 1 – The Seed - with Syd Campbell 8 WEEKS. ONE SHOW. $420. Mondays, October 21 - December 09 7:00-9:30pm PST Location: China Cloud “Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die”- MEL BROOKS This course focuses on developing both your voice as a sketch comedian and good writing habits. By examining existing sketches from the past and present, you will be introduced to a well of resources. You will learn the importance of positive brainstorming, discovering premise ideas from everyday life, and the value of a structured development process from page to stage. You will move onto Sketch 2 with the ability to lay the groundwork of a sketch, and a strong understanding of the relationship between the page and stage. Note: Blind Tiger sketch classes, like sketch comedy itself, are homework intensive: there will be work assigned outside class time every week. Refunds & Cancellations – Registration is non-refundable within two weeks of a class' start date. Refunds for class fees are available prior to the two week cut off, however Eventbrite fees will not be refunded. If you have any questions or concerns about refunds, please email classes@blindtigercomedy.ca. Accessibility - Unfortunately this venue has limited accessibility. China Cloud is on the second floor of the building and is only accessible via a steep staircase. Show Day Information - Wondering when your shows are? 95% of BTC shows are on Wednesday nights at 7PM or 9PM. Your exact show schedule will be sent on the first weekend of your class! Any questions? – Please reach out to classes@blindtigercomedy.ca and the Blind Tiger Team will be able to help you out! Information Source: Blind Tiger Comedy | eventbrite