Feature photo courtesy of The Cultch // Kamloopa
By Loose Lips mag
@looselipsmag
October is here and bringing in some fresh Autumn vibes. Check out this month’s roundup of festive, womxn focused, and culture based events!
Ayumi Goto and Peter Morin: how do you carry the land? At the Vancouver Art Gallery: Toronto-based artist Ayumi Goto (of the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the New Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe and the Huron-Wendat), and Peter Morin have created a “performance art practice informed by their perspectives as a Japanese diasporic woman and Tahltan First Nations man. Together, Goto and Morin investigate their distinctive relationships to place in this presentation of new installations and reassembled documentation from their individual and collaborative performances over the past six years.”
Date: July 12-October 28
Time: Check the Vancouver Art Gallery for times
Location: The Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St, Vancouver.
Kamloopa: Opening the Cultch’s 2018/2019 season is the high-energy Indigenous matriarchal play by Kim Senklip Harvey. Focusing on two urban Indigenous sisters, the story navigates visions, evocative occurrences, multigenerational complications, and the question of identity. With others beside them, the sisters travel to BC”s biggest Powwow, Kamloopa, and beyond. Don’t miss this powerful play about the transformational journey of Indigenous matriarchs!
Date: September 25- October 6
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver. Buy tickets here.
Vancouver International Film Festival: Dive into Vancouver’s annual festival with us! Expect a jam-packed two weeks of films, parties, creator-based events, and more!
Date: September 27-October 12
Time: Times vary
Location: Locations vary; check the website for details
Harvest Glow: Check out the largest indoor autumn festival in the Lower Mainland this year! By taking place inside a massive greenhouse, this season of pumpkin picking is sure to be dry and warm.
Date: September 27-October 31; every Thursday through Saturday
Time: 4:00 PM- 9:00 PM on weekdays and 1:00 PM- 9:00 PM on Saturdays
Location: Milner Village Garden centre, 6690 216th Street, Langley. Save your spot here.
Once Upon a Pumpkin: Come explore the Nature House and learn about Halloween’s origins in nature.
Date: October 13-31
Time: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Location: Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond. Check out the website here.
Ambleside Artisan Farmers’ Market: Visit the Ambleside Farmer’s Market for a good selection of prepared foods, crafts, and live music; in addition to a book exchange, newspaper reading area, games table, and kids play section.
Date: Every Sunday in October
Time: 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Location: Ambleside Park, 1000 Argyle Avenue, Vancouver.
Halloween Mystery Nights: Solve a murder mystery this year on the streets of Gastown! Start your Halloween season right and compete in Vancouver Mysteries game.
Date: October 13-31
Time: 7:00 PM- 9:15 PM
Location: 855 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Fox Hole Comedy: A weekly stand-up comedy show where women, non-binary folks, POC, and LGTBQA2+ individuals are the majority of performers! See some of Vancouver’s funniest comedy in a small venue right on Main Street.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 8:00 PM- 10:45 PM
Location: 2321 Main Street, Vancouver. See the Facebook page for more.
QueerProv Monday: Come out for a night of live, unscripted comedy! The QueerProv troupe guarantees an inclusive evening of laughter and good vibes.
Date: Every Monday
Time: 8:00 PM- 9:30 PM
Location: XYVR, 1216 Bute Street, Vancouver. Check out the link for more.
Tarot and Tea: DarkLake Tarot and La petite cuillère have partnered up to combine in-house tarot readings with tea services! Come by for a card reading and 10% off all tea.
Date: Every other Wednesday; October 10 and 24
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: La petite cuillère, 55 Kingsway, Vancouver. Click here for more info.
Women Candidates Civic Election Forum: The University Women’s Club of Vancouver and Women Transforming Cities invite you to join them for an evening with the women candidates of Vancouver. Meet candidates, ask questions, and get information on the women involved in Vancouver’s next civic election.
Date: October 2
Time: 6:30 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: University Women’s Club of Vancouver, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver. See the event page here.
Discover Dance! Company 605: The October edition of The Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! Series promises another exciting fusion of contemporary and urban styles. Come see a sneak peek of their highly anticipated new ensemble work!
Date: October 4
Time: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
Location: The Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver. See more here.
Halloween Parade and Expo: Come out for this three day festival celebrating everything Halloween! Find live entertainment, a market, and other family-friendly activities all at Robson Square.
Date: October 5-7
Time: Friday, 3:00 PM- 7:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday 12:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Location: Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Fright Nights: Experience Western Canada’s scariest exhibit this fall! Back at Playland this month, there are over 20 rides, 8 haunted houses, terrifying actors, and more.
Date: Select nights from October 5-31
Time: Times vary
Location: Playland, 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. See their website for more.
Cirque du Soleil- Corteo: Check out this years production by Cirque du Soleil! The show is centered around a festival parade imagined by a clown, which brings the audience into a theatrical world between heaven and earth.
Date: October 10-14
Time: Check the event page for specific times
Location: Pacific Coliseum, 100 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver.
Wild, Edible, and Medicinal Plant Walk with Lori Snyder: “Explore the Garden from a First Nations perspective as you identify plants in VanDusen collections, including native species that are edible and/or medicinal.” Find out how best to use the plants around us and acquire a deeper appreciation in the process.
Date: October 11
Time: 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver. Find out more here.
Girl Rising: The Ace Class invites the community to partake in a special screening of the documentary Girl Rising. “Created by a team of former journalists, Girl Rising tells the stories of nine girls from around the world who are affected by education – or lack thereof.” Come out and celebrate the Day of the Girl in the best way possible — by guaranteeing girls around the world have equality.
Date: October 11
Time: 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Location: Settlement Building, 55 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
Stanley Park Ghost Train: Visit this haunted attraction for all ages in the heart of Vancouver! The theme this year is “Jack O’ Lantern’s journey through the Dark Forest” and has a Celtic backstory. Expect to see ghastly creatures, fantastic lights, and stunning displays.
Date: October 11- 31
Time: Monday-Thursday 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM; Friday-Sunday 5:30 PM- 10:00 PM
Location: Stanley Park, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
18th Annual West Coast Women’s Show: As the largest women’s event in Western Canada, this is the best shopping extravaganza in the city! Enjoy entertainment, food, drinks, and hundreds of exhibitors.
Date: October 12-14
Time: Check the website for dates and times
Location: Tradex Trade and Exhibition Centre, 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford.
Motherhood Retreat: Join in a special one day motherhood retreat hosted by Our Anak and accompanied by Feelosophy yoga and a live DJ. Sign up for a day of connection amongst good food and friends.
Date: October 13
Time: 1:30 PM- 8:30 PM
Location: Werklab, 1275 Venables Street, Suite 290, Vancouver. Find tickets here.
Back Alley Gallery Project: BAGP will be hosting a community art exhibition and potluck in a local laneway. Join us for a welcoming night of ideas and art!
Date: October 13
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: In the alley behind Mr. Sub at Broadway and Renfrew
Queers and Beers – Ciders: This beloved event is back again for the third annual Cider Edition of Queers and Beers. Featuring: pinball, food trucks, deejays, a parking-lot patio, and a full line up of ciders.
Date: October 13
Time: 5:00 PM- 1:00 AM
Location: Warehouse at Eastside Studios, 550 Malkin Avenue, Vancouver. See the event page here.
Vancouver’s Writers Festival: This year Vancouver’s Writers Fest welcomes over 100 authors to Granville Island. Delve into current events, listen to unexpected stories, and learn about the world’s pressing topics.
Date: October 15-21
Time: Time and dates vary. See the event lineup here.
Location: Various theatres and venues.
Joe Laughlin: Check out Joe Laughlin’s first-ever solo feature performance with three renowned choreographers during this original dance piece. This event includes: “the sacred connection between man and earth, the evocative memories of one’s collection of photographs, and the cultural exchange that takes place across border, language, ethnicity, gender.”
Date: October 18-20
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver. See more here.
A Conversation with Ellen Degeneres: Come out for an evening with the beloved comedian herself: Ellen Degeneres. Best known for her distinctive comedic voice, work as a television icon, and human rights ally, Ellen promises a night to remember.
Date: October 19
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver. Click here for tickets.
The Evolution of Man: Join in for a night with two authors searching for answers on outdated and toxic masculinity. Explore the role of gender equality in the liberation of young men in Rachel Giese’s Boys: What It Means to Become a Man and see the investigation of male violence in Why Young Men and Mad Blood Stirring by Jamil Jivani and Daemon Fairless.
Date: October 19
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Location: Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver. Check out the website for more.
The Interviews with Amber Dawn: Check out interviews by Amber Dawn with three compelling authors of new non-fiction works! In each work, find a focus on the need for acceptance and empathy.
Date: October 20
Time: 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Location: Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver. Find out details here.
Quests and Queers- An Inclusive LGBTQA2+ Game Night: Join in for a night of boardgames, drinks, food, and new people. Hope to see you there!
Date: October 23
Time: 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Location: Storm Crow Alehouse, 1619 West Broadway, Vancouver. Find out more here.
The Actor’s Nightmare- Improv Comedy Meets Scripted Theatre: “Every actor has a nightmare where they find themselves on stage without knowing any of their lines, or even having read the script! The Actor’s Nightmare brings this to life, pairing a guest actor who has completely memorized their lines from a play — and will stick to those lines no matter what — with an improviser who not only hasn’t memorized any lines, but will have no idea what play they’re even in.”
Date: October 28
Time: 9:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Location: Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver. Get tickets here.
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.
