Feature photo courtesy of Eastside Flea’s Facebook.

By Loose Lips Mag
@looselipsmag

The September scaries have come and gone, spooky season is over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of events to look forward to as weather cools. Find culture crawls, art exhibitions, block parties and more in the November Marquee.

Out of Concealment: The Vancouver premiere of the solo exhibition by Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson is an innovative re-imagining of supernatural beings from the oral traditions of Haida Gwaii. Curated by Beth Carter, in consultation with Nika Collison, Out of Concealment foregrounds an Indigenous ethos of environmentalism by honouring the power and sexuality of Indigenous women — inherent values that were disrupted and suppressed by colonization.
Dates: October 23, 2019–April 5, 2020
Times: Wednesdays to Sundays, 11 AM – 5 PM
Location: Bill Reid Gallery (639 Hornby Street)

Transits and Returns: Featuring work by twenty-one artists in photography, installation, weaving, sculpture, video and more, this exhibition was developed around the concept of  the ‘Great Ocean,’ refusing the idea that the Pacific is a vacant waterscape peripheral to flows of capital. Transits and Returns aims to create a sharing of ideas in parallel to the flow of the Great Ocean, softening the waters that join its surrounding Indigenous Nations together.
Dates: Sept. 28, 2019 – Feb. 23, 2020
Times: 10 AM – 5 PM daily
Location: Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby St)

Lumière Block Party 2019: Public Disco is bringing you a licensed 3-day block party in the Davie Village! In partnership with Lumiere Vancouver & the West End BIA, enjoy DJs, drag shows, dance performances, visual art and a licensed bar under a massive 80 ft tent! Best of all? It’s FREE.
Dates: November 1 to November 3
Times: Vary
Location: Bute and Davie Street

Winter Youth “Home” Album Release Show: Local band, Winter Youth, is releasing their debut album “Home.”  “Home” is an album written as a vulnerable, heartbreaking realness on the struggles that can occur inside a relationship when two people are battling past demons, and mental health. The evening will feature performances by Winter Youth, Elle Wolf, and Cassidy Waring. Tickets $15, here. 
Dates: November 2
Time: 7:30 PM – 12 AM 
Location: The Ellis Building (1024 Main St) 

Eastside Flea 2019 Fall Markets!: Head in this fall season for a warehouse full of local vendors, two food trucks per day, hot apple cider, community programming and more. DOGS WELCOME! More here. 
Dates: November 2-3, November 16-17 
Times: 11 AM – 5 PM
Location: Eastside Flea (550 Malkin Ave.)

Kuroko by Tetsuro Shigematsu: Presented by the Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre, Kuroko “is a dark comedy about an agoraphobic daughter’s quest to find out the truth about her family.” Don’t miss this world premiere created by celebrated artist, Tetsuro Shigematsu. Tickets here.
Dates: November 6-17
Times: Varying
Location: The Historic Theatre, The Cultch. 

PECHAKUCHA NIGHT VOL.50: Twelve inspiring minds will be giving a unique insight into their latest work and ideas in 20 slides x 20 seconds.Hosted by Marianne Amodio – Principal Architect, MA+HG Architects, and Caroline Boquist – Co-owner, Walrus. Speakers include Laurie Arbuthnot – Natural Perfumer, Wild Coast Perfumery, Annabelle Choi – Creative Eating Designer / Facilitator, Annabelle Choi Studio, Kim Guise – Television Executive, TELUS STORYHIVE and Hilary Henegar & Fiona Rayher – Founders, Hoovie.
Date: November 7
Time: 6:30 PM doors, 7:30 PM show
Location: Vancouver Playhouse

Vancouver Asian Film Festival: VAFF 2019’s “No Limitasians” lineup presents 13 film programs plus 3 industry panels, 3 special presentations and 38 feature-length and short films of all genres, with English language and/or English subtitles, from the local and international Asian diaspora.Dates: November 7 – 10
Times: Vary
Location: Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas (88 W. Pender St.)

Sound of Music presented by The Arts Club: “The hills are alive! One of the most powerful and romantic musicals of all time, The Sound of Music brims with beloved tunes such as “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and “Edelweiss.” Journey along with the spirited Maria, who takes a governess position with the von Trapp family, falling first for the children and then the widower Captain von Trapp himself, all against the stirring backdrop of pre-WWII Austria.” Tickets here. 
Dates: November 7-January 5, 2020
Times: Varying
Location: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage 

Podcasting 101: The Basics: Presented by Kelly & Kelly x The Bad Academy. “As a self-proclaimed podcast junkie, you have always secretly wanted to start your own podcast. You have ideas, but, like many of us, don’t know where to start. In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll explore the conceptualization of a podcast, critique and examine any ideas you may have, and what it takes to get it off the ground.” Tickets here. 
Date: November 10
Times: 11- 2 PM
Location: Kelly & Kelly Creative HQ 

Eat + Laugh with QueerProv: Hosted by BC Rainbow Animal Alliance. Start “the evening with dinner at BeetBox on Davie: a new plant-based spot that is blowing up Vancouverites’ minds with their comfort food menu that features the Insta-worthy fried chick-un sandwich and killer onion rings. Then we head over to The Junction for a Queer improv comedy show FruitBowl with guest Avalon Short. Show at 8pm, 19+, no cover.” More here. 
Date: November 13
Times: 6:30 PM
Location: Beetbox (1074 Davie Street)

Uncorked – A Celebration of the Science of Wine: Mingle with winemakers, viticulturists and chefs as you taste a number of hard-to-find, award-winning wines from five Iconic Wineries. Enjoy the ambiance of a sparkling wine lounge. Sample wine pairings with culinary delights prepared by the Okanagan’s finest chefs.
Date: November 14
Time: 7 – 10 PM
Location: Science World 

23rd Annual Eastside Culture Crawl: More than 500 visual artists will open their art studios, collaborative work spaces, garages, and homes — to engage with the public, showcase their remarkable work, and encourage fellowship — during the 23rd annual Eastside Culture Crawl, taking place across Vancouver’s Eastside community
Date: November 14-17
Times: Varying
Location: East Vancouver; check the map for more detail. 

¡Viva México! A Celebration of Women in the World of Mariachi: “In a rare showcase of female-led Mexican music, Las Estrellas de Vancouver join forces with Los Angeles-based guest singer Melinda Salcido, and the dancers of Nahualli Folklore for an evening of melodic rancheras, intense sones, and romantic boleros.” Tickets here. 
Date: November 15
Time: 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm)
Location: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton Street)

Hi FiVE // queer dance party ~ at the clubhouse: “Get ready to sweat on the dance floor with your queer fam jam at your new fav cheap nite in the city.” Featuring DJs Paisley Eva, Bella, Mango Sweet, Nea, Manybothans. $5 cover, $5 drinks. More here. 
Date: November 15
Times: 9 PM – 2 AM
Location: The Clubhouse (238 East 1st Ave) 

Saturday Night Groove with VGO and Queer as Funk!: Get your groove on with “funky tunes and two awesome bands! Both the Vancouver Groove Orchestra and Queer as Funk will be performing as the WestCoast Big Band Festival’s Saturday night headliners.” Come and dance for only,  $20 Advance / $25 at the door. More here. 
Date: November 16
Times: 6:30-10:30 PM
Location: WestCoast Big Band Festival

Fall For Local™ 2019 Holiday Market: Fall For Local™ Market returns to North Vancouver for the Holiday Market! FFL is a one-of-kind ‘shop local’ event, that prides itself on curating high quality modern pop-up ft. independent brands. Tickets include What your ticket include unlimited entry all weekend long, access to over 80 independent brands, free Local Canvas Tote Bags to the first 50 guests each day, and food trucks more! 
Date: November 16 & 17 
Times: 11 AM to 5 PM
Location: Pipe Shop (115 Victory Ship Way)

Julia Jacklin: Seamlessly melding dream pop with confessional alt-country, Australian singer/songwriter Julia Jacklin with Christian Lee Hutson.
Date: November 19
Time: 7 PM
Location: VENUE (881 Granville Street)

Get Bread: Small Business Finance 101: Hosted by The Bad Academy and instructed by Madelaine (Maddy) Clerk, co-owner of City Beet Farm, this workshop will be covering planning for profitability, bookkeeping and cash flow management and so much more. Tickets here.
Date: November 19
Times: 5:30 – 8 PM
Location: Conscious Lab (200 – 422 Richards Street)

SLEATER-KINNEY: After years of legendary collaboration, rock’n’roll giants Carrie Brownstein (guitar/vocals) and Corin Tucker (guitar/vocals) sound bigger and bolder than ever. The new album was produced by Annie Clark (St. Vincent), and  hailed by The FADER as “one of the most furious, dynamic records of their career.” 
Date: November 21
Time: 7 PM doors/8 PM show
Location: Commodore Ballroom 

Hopscotch Festival Vancouver: “The 24th Annual Hopscotch Festival is back in Vancouver and better than ever. With over 350 different varieties of Scotch and other Whisky, Tequila, Rum, Gin, Vodka, Cider, Premium and Craft Beer, Wine and Food – this is a paradise for those looking to taste. Live music will be entertaining you throughout the night while you sip, taste, learn, laugh and schmooze.” More here. 
Date: November 22 & 23 
Time: Varying 
Location: Vancouver Forum 

Nasty Women Comedy: The November Awareness Show: Monthly Nasty Women Comedy show is back at The Biltmore, this time taking on the month of November! Featuring Nasty Women are Ese Atawo, Racquel Belmonte, Denea Campbell, Rae Lynn Carson, Kerri Donaldson, Allie Entwistle, Carla Mah, Stacey McLachlan, Jenny Rubé, and Annalise Stuart.
Date: November 28
Time: 7 PM Doors, 8 PM Show
Location: The Biltmore Cabaret

National Theatre Live: Fleabag at the Rio Theatre: “See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series FLEABAG, captured live for cinemas from London’s West End.” Tickets $15, here. 
Date: November 30
Times: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 
Location: The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway)

Kristi and Brittany are the co-founders and co-editors of Loose Lips Mag. Together, they’re building their feminist media empire—leaving the patriarchy, charcuterie boards and empty bottles of wine in their wake. Loose Lips Media is grateful to operate on the unceded Coast Salish territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.