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October 1, 2009
Margaret
Atwood. The event will feature a dramatic reading by Ms. Atwood from
her forthcoming novel 'The Year of the Flood', accompanied by three of
Vancouver's top actors and a choir that will sing hymns written for
this performance by Ms. Atwood. Tickets: $17/$15 (students, seniors).
Service charges will apply. Tickets are now available through
VancouverTix or from September 11 to 30 at the VIWF box office (1398
Cartwright Street, Granville Island). This event is presented with the
participation of Playwrights Theatre Centre. St. Andrew's Wesley United
Church, (Burrard at Nelson), www.writersfest.bc.ca
October 1, 2009
Addiction:
But its not about drugs. What video games, shoes, alcohol and Twitter
have in common. Why is addiction spreading so fast and how do we turn
the tide? A workshop series consisting of six sessions focused on
exploring addiction locally and globally and exploring solutions to
addiction problems on a personal, institutional and societal level.
Attendance at all six sessions is recommended. Snacks will be provided.
The Gathering Place, 609 Helmcken Street; To register, please call
604-665-2391.
October 1, 2009
Film Screenings. Free screenings of four fantastic feature films with a
winter sports theme. Check www.vpl.ca
for film titles. Oakridge Mall Auditorium, 650 W. 41st Ave.
October 1 - 16, 2009
Vancouver
International Film Festival 2009. One of the largest film festivals in
North America and critically acclaimed as "an unspoiled celebration of
world cinema," the 28th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF)
presents over 350 films from 80 countries, Oct. 1 – 16, 2009. For a
complete list of films and festival information go to www.viff.org
October 1 - 31, 2009
Homeopathic Flu Immunization Clinic, only $5. To find out more about
homeopathic flu immunizations, go to https://www.littlemountainhomeopathy.com/homeopathic-immunizations/flu-immunizations
Call now to book your appointment: 604-677-7742
October 1 to December 17, 2009
VOICE
I with Trish Allen. You will learn to speak with confidence, find your
powerful voice, open the body, free emotions and improve articulation.
These classes also work with vocal exploration and text work. TRISH
ALLEN is one of Canada's top voice coaches. She is in demand by
producers to work with top television hosts. Trish is also an
accomplished actor and director. She is a caring instructor who works
regularly in film and television. To register call Kirsten @
604.408.8550 or email info@schoolcreative.com
October 2, 2009
Meet
the Author Readings: Linda Bailey. Award-winning author Linda Bailey
brings The Farm Team alive. For families and kids aged 7-10. Kensington
Branch, 1428 Cedar Cottage Mews; www.vpl.ca
October 2 - 4, 2009
The
5th Annual Drift- Art on Main Street. ee local established and
emerging artists in their studios and in Main Street shops, galleries,
cafes. Drift 2009 event maps available in September at all
participating Main Street locations. www.thedrift.ca
October 2 - 5, 2009
Ghost
Walks. Weekends in October Evening Event Join us for our 3rd annual
Ghost Walks. Starting at the Fort, your costumed guide will take you on
a chilling historical tour of Fort Langley village where the tales of
long dead residents come alive. Watch your back though! So mesmerizing
are the stories, that the ghosts have been known to follow along too!
Advance tickets available and recommended, as this event. Tickets
604-513-4777.
October 2 - 23, 2009
Community
Quilt Project. The Downtown Eastside Centre for the Arts is offering
free drop-in workshops on Mondays & Tuesdays from 1-4 at the
Interurban Gallery at 1 E Hastings. The Downtown Eastside and Vancouver
community are invited to create a fabric art square for the community
quilt. All supplies provided & no experience necessary! The fabric
art squares will be merged together as a collaborative, community-based
project celebrating diversity; inspiring creativity and positive
community spirit in our city. The Community Quilt Project workshops are
currently running, the project culminates with an exhibition and a live
and silent auction in October 2009 at the Interurban Gallery. For more
information please contact lisa@decentreforthearts.com
or go to www.decentreforthearts.com
October 3, 2009
Artists
for Animals Charity Auction. An auction of paintings, prints,
photographs, scuptures, jewelry, ceramics and fabrics by Canadian
artists. All proceeds to animal rescue groups in BC to pay veterinarian
and medical expenses for animals in crisis. Viewing begins 11:00am,
Silent Action begins 1:00pm and Live Auction at 2:30pm. This charity
auction is a related event of The drift - Art on Main Street. View
event catalogue at https://artistsforanimals.blogspot.com
October 3, 2009
Heritage
Apple Day Event at Derby Reach Regional Park,11am –2pm.Celebrate
Heritage Apple Day with the Derby Reach/Brae Island Park Association.
Enjoy guided tours of the heritage orchard, sample different varieties
of apples and talk with experts. The visiting Royal Engineers will
provide a glimpse into Derby’s past. Fiddlers from the Langley
Community Music School will make you get up and dance. There will also
be games and crafts for children. 604-530-4983, https://www.metrovancouver.org/about/maps/Maps/Derbymap.pdf
October 3, 2009
Renfrew
Ravine Moon Festival. 4-6:45 Harvest Fair - Slocan Park. Bring the best
of your garden and enter to win prizes in the harvest fair 6:45-7:15pm
Lantern Parade: Slocan Park to Renfrew Park. 7-9pm Lanterns, music, tea
and mooncakes at Renfrew Park. 8:30pm Final performance on Renfrew
Field. Renfrew Park Community Centre, 604-257-8388.
October 3 - 4, 2009
The
GEEE! in GENOME. Join us for the opening of our fall feature
exhibition, The GEE! in GENOME. You’ll have a chance to experiment with
real DNA, decode the genetic alphabet to spell your own name and lots
more. All day in the feature gallery. Science World, Vancouver;
604-443-7443, https://www.scienceworld.bc.ca
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2009
Come
and join us at the Baker’s Market. If you have a “sweet-tooth”,
this
is the place for you. Inspired by traditional farmer’s markets,
this
market is even better since it is indoors with lot of free parking
too. You’ll find talented bakers selling cakes, cupcakes,
cookies,
muffins, scones, breads, pies, tarts. Rent a table for only $35.
#118-408 East Kent Avenue South, www.bakersmarket.com
October 4, 2009
Burnaby Art Gallery Presents In the B.A.G. - Free Family Sunday
Programs. Join us for an interactive experience that combines the
current gallery exhibit with a free, hands-on studio activity starting
every half hour from 1:00-3:30pm. No registration required, all
ages
welcome. Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. For more
information about the
Gallery's exhibits, programs, tours or program registration call
604.297.4422 or visit www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Located in the beautiful surroundings of Deer Lake Park, the Burnaby
Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am - 4:30pm and Saturday and
Sunday, 12-5pm. Admission is free.
October 4, 2009
BIKEnnale.
BIKEnnale October 4, 2009: Celebrate art in public spaces with a day of
cycling in the city! The Vancouver Biennale and MEC Great Rides invite
you on a cycle tour that will take you along some of Vancouver's most
beautiful beaches and parks to explore the monumental outdoor
sculptures of the Vancouver Biennale. For more information visit www.greatrides.ca or www.vancouverbiennale.com.
October 4, 2009
Community
Living Carnival. Howe Sound is hosting the first annual Community
Living Carnival in conjunction with October being Community Living
Month. Bring the entire family down to Performance Works on Granville
for an afternoon of activities for everyone. Try doing an everyday
activity with a disability. Meet the Vancouver 2010 Mascots from
12:30pm to 1:00pm. There will be live music, entertainment, sumo
wrestling, bouncy castle, carnival games, kids corner, food and
refreshment and a raffle prize draw. Purdy's, Tim Hortons, and Wired
Monk Bistro will be onsite. Performance Works on Granville Island,
778.988.2295, www.howesound.net
October 4, 2009
Ioco
Ghost Town Day. Recapture the spirit of the past at the historic Ioco
town site. Activities for all ages. Listen to 50s jazz and enjoy a
variety show. Try your hand at horseshoes and lawn bowling. Bake and
bring the prize winning pie or sample BC grown apples. Kids can
decorate and take their own jack o lantern, make a heritage craft or
play heritage games. Lots to see and do at this community event. Ioco
Lawn Bowling Green (Ioco Rd. and 1st Ave.). For more information: visit
www.vcn.bc.ca/pmmuseum/news.html
or call 604-939-1648.
October 4, 2009
Kayak
Nicomekl River. The Nicomekl River is an important fresh water artery
that is tidal influenced. The area is the hunting ground for heron,
loon, eagle, osprey, sandpiper and a number of migratory waterfowl.
Paddle along the banks of this sheltered water way to see why it is an
important stopping ground for many bird species. Experience Level
required-novice. nfo. & Registration: Howard 604-535-7985
email: nwcakayak@xplornet.com
October 4, 2009
Solve
it. Odyssey of the Mind and the Creative Problem Solving Society invite
you to try your hand at some mind-boggling problems. Discover your
creativity and see the new, unique solutions only you can create.
Science World, Vancouver; 604-443-7443, https://www.scienceworld.bc.ca
October 4, 2009
Voyageur
Fraser River Paddle. Paddle in a 10 person Voyageur canoe guided by the
Fort Langley Canoe Club for a unique hands-on look at the Bedford
channel. PFD’s paddles and instructions provided. Registration
required. 604-532-3511.
October 5 to December 13, 2009
Calvin
Hunt Canoe at the UBC Museum of Anthropology. A magnificent 38-ft
canoe carved by Calvin Hunt will be on display in Gallery 3, adjacent
to the Great Hall. Born in 1956, Hunt is the youngest son of Kwagu’l
hereditary chief Thomas Hunt, and grandson of renowned carver Mungo
Martin and grandmother, Abayah. Born into a wealth of traditional
knowledge, Calvin started carving at the age of 12. He continues
working with wood, as well as silkscreening, jewelry-making, and stone
carving. https://www.moa.ubc.ca/exhibits/upcoming_exhibits.php
October 7, 2009
When
Memoir and History Collide. Everyone has a personal history, but
our
understanding of it can change as we learn more about the past. Have we
lived the lives we think we have? To what extent are memoirs reliable
history? Join Eric Damer, the author of "Discovery by Design";
co-author of "UBC: the First One Hundred Years" (with Herbert
Rosengarten) and moderator Katherine McManus, Program Director, Writing
and PUblishing Program, Simon Fraser University. (Free admission.
Seating is limited). Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 W.
Georgia Street, 604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
October 7, 2009
“LOVE
ON A LEASH” – A fundraiser for S.A.I.N.T.S. (Senior Animals In Need
Today Society). Stand up food and wine event for dogs and their
owners
– Yes, dogs are invited! Ticket price includes hot and cold hors
d’oeuvres, beverages and canine catering from Three Dog Bakery.
Featuring Double Dog Dare Wines with a silent auction, dog treats,
photo/portraits and more.Prizes include a Dog-Cozy™. Gift bags for the
first 100 to book.The Smoking Dog French Bistro, 1889 West 1st Avenue,
Vancouver; Book by credit card at info@loveonaleash.ca
or in person at the Smoking Dog
October 9, 2009
Local Birds in Our Area. Renfrew Park Community Centre, 604-257-8388
October 9 - 11, 2009
Fraser
Valley Bead Show. The largest bead show in Western Canada is back! With
over 50 vendors, there are plenty of beads and also classes for you to
string your creativity together. There is also a lot of unique jewelry
from artisans across Canada. The Cascades Casino & Convention
Center, 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley; https://www.fraservalleybeadshow.ca/
October 10, 2009
Community
Diwali Celebration. The festival of Diwali is a unifying
celebration
with different significance, but equal importance in many communities.
People give expression to their happiness with earthen diyas (lamps).
The lighting of lamps is a way of paying obeisance to God for
attainment of health, wealth, knowledge, peace, valor and fame. Doors
will be open at 5pm. There will be display booths, Henna, Diya painting
and entertainment. Includes dinner and door prizes.$5/Adults
Free/Children & Youth; Renfrew Park Community Centre, 604-257-8388.
October 10, 2009
Cranberry
Day. Entertainment, cranberry product tastings and tour of the
Cranberry bog await you at Cranberry day, the final event of the
season
at Meadows Maze. Regular admission rates apply. For details and rates
call 604-460-0603 or visit Meadows Maze (https://www.meadowsmaze.com/events.php)
on-line.
October 10, 2009
Fort
Langley Cranberry Festival. In Langley, we love to celebrate the Fall
harvest of cranberries. The Village of Fort Langley host this annual
event featuring cranberry sales, special presentations on the history
of the cranberry industry, live music, entertainment, activities,
contest and prizes, a scrumptious pancake breakfast, food vendors and a
market with dozens of retail vendors. Also, get down and watch the
canoe regatta on the Bedford Channel! This Festival is a FREE community
event and is attended by 15 - 20,000 visitors annually. https://www.cranberryfest.ca/
October 10, 2009
Iron
Scientist. One mystery material, one mystery task, endless possible
inventions. Come and test your creativity with this all-new Iron
Scientist challenge. Compete to win great prizes! 2pm in Contraption
Corner. Science World, Vancouver; 604-443-7443, https://www.scienceworld.bc.ca
October 10, 2009
Kayak
Nicomekl River & Serpentine River Estuary. The large mud
flats
that separate the Nicomekl and Serpentine Rivers draw a host of birds
and mammals that are often seen foraging in the tidal flats looking for
good within the basin area. The mud flats are a great paddling
destination at high tide where you can get into all the tidal nooks
that are best accessed by kayak. The colours in October will only add
to the added paddling experience. Experience Level required-novice.
Info. & Registration: Howard 604-535-7985 email: nwcakayak@xplornet.com
October 11, 2009
Birding
with a Purpose, 1:30pm–3:30pm. Build your birding skills and witness
the start of the fall migration as shorebirds, gulls and ducks begin to
congregate in Boundary Bay. The first in a series of trips (next Dec.
13) that will help with identification and counting techniques, and
serve as an introduction to monitoring our bird populations. Bring
binoculars if you have them. FREE. Meet at parking lot at corner of 12
Ave and Beach Grove Rd in Tsawwassen. 604-940-4696
October 11, 2009
Explore
Sundays - St Roch. Explore Sundays are an opportunity to take
part in
a special guided visit of a unique part of the Museum not normally open
to the public. St Roch engine room tours is a guided tour of the engine
room and main hold of RCMP Arctic Schooner. St Roch Tours are offered
from noon to 4 pm and are included with admission to the Museum. (604)
257-8300, info@vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
October 11, 2009
Fall
River Tours with a Thanksgiving Theme. When Thanksgiving is near there
is always a fabulous turkey luncheon involved. Tours on this
weekend
take guests on a river expedition to one of B.C.'s National Treasures.
Our fully enclosed climate controlled boat will keep you warm and
comfortable as you enjoy the best of B.C. Lunch is served hot and
delicious at the Waterloo Restaurant and today folks lunch is ON US!!
No family pack offered on these days. Adults $110 Seniors $90 Children
$70 (jetboat tour, site entrance fees, lunch and all taxes included)
contact Fraser River Safari 1-604-826-7361 or visit the website www.fraserriversafari.com
October 11, 2009
GF
Strong 60th Anniversary Community Open House. 60 YEARS OF REHAB AND
STILL GOING GF STRONG! Our doors are open! Join us for a fun, festive
& informative look at the world of rehabilitation, education,
health care & technology that assists peole with a severe physical
disability to lead healthy, active & meaningful lives. This is a
great opportunity for students, care providers, employers, educators,
volunteers, donors, families & the community at large to explore
everything rehab-ranging from lung function tests to a wheelchair
obstacle course & a pinball machine that can be played through a
straw. Featuring: passport style tour of highlights from our team; GFS
alumni-inspirational speakers, including Paralympic athletes.
604.734.1313.
October 11, 2009
One
Sky One World Fun Fly, World Wide day to fly for peace. 11 am - 4 pm,
Vanier Park, Vancouver; British Columbia Kitefliers Association, https://www.bcka.bc.ca/ info@bcka.bc.ca
Ongoing to October 12, 2009
What's
Afloat: Boats on the Fraser River. A new exhibit opening at the
Gulf
of Georgia Cannery NHS. If you've wondered about the myriad of
different boats on the river, and what they all do, this exhibit will
answer your questions. Visitors will also have a chance to buy the boat
spotter's guide that goes along with the exhibit. In addition the
Cannery will be alive this summer as Joe Kovacs, along with
interpreters & volunteers, builds an all-wood lapstrake skiff. This
is a summer long, major project that will introduce all visitors to
traditional techniques that were used in Steveston's wooden fish boat
building industry. https://www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com
October 14, 2009
Helena
Gutteridge, Vancouver's first "Alderman". A Women's History Month
celebration. Special Herstory Cafe event at City Hall presented by
Councillor Ellen Woodsworth and the Women's Advisory Committee.
Vancouver's champion for women's rights, Helena Gutteridge (1879-1960)
was; a suffragette, a social, labour and political activist and
Vancouver's first woman Alderman (1937). To mark her life and
contributions historian Irene Howard, author of her biography, "The
Struggle for Social Justice in British Columbia, Helena Gutteridge, the
Unknown Reformer" and Katherine Howard. Free, open to the public,
seating is limited. Vancouver City Hall, 453 West 12th Ave, www.herstorycafe.ca
October 14 - 18, 2009
Dance
In Vancouver. BC's contemporary dance scene takes centre stage in Dance
In Vancouver October 14-18. This biennial event provides a great
opportunity to experience contemporary dance by local artists, with
eleven companies performing excerpts of new works and recent hits in
five programs. The 2009 edition features Animals of Distinction
(directed by Dana Gingras of The Holy Body Tattoo), MovEnt, Karen
Jamieson Dance, Kinesis Dance, Co. ERASGA and more. Visit www.thedancecentre.ca for the
full schedule of events and ticket info.
October 14 - 18, 2009
The
Dance Centre presents the 7th biennial Dance In Vancouver. A showcase
of BC’s contemporary dance scene. Vancouver’s contemporary dance scene
takes centre stage in Dance In Vancouver October 14-18. This biennial
event provides a unique opportunity to experience the energy and
innovation of contemporary dance generated by local artists, with
eleven companies performing excerpts of new works and recent hits in
five rich programs. The 2009 edition features some of the West Coast’s
most renowned companies, including Animals of Distinction (directed by
Dana Gingras of The Holy Body Tattoo), MovEnt, Karen Jamieson Dance and
Co. ERASGA, as well as fast-rising new voices including the plastic
orchid factory, the 605 Collective and MOVE: the company. Organized
every two years by The Dance Centre, BC’s resource centre for dance,
Dance In Vancouver is unique for its concentrated focus on promoting
the province’s contemporary dance talent, not only to local audiences,
but also to dance promoters and scouts who come from around the world
to sample West Coast dance. Information: 604.606.6400 www.thedancecentre.ca
October 15 - 31, 2009
Vancouver
food and wine enthusiasts are invited to discover and enjoy the
fantastic offerings of Yaletown’s premier restaurants during the 5th
Annual Taste of Yaletown event happening October 15th – 31st, 2009.
Taste of Yaletown 2009 will include over 20 of Yaletown’s
fabulous
restaurants offering special three-course tasting menus for set prices
of $25, $35 and $45. A portion of the proceeds raised from each
participating restaurant will be donated to The Greater Vancouver Food
Bank. Please visit www.tasteofyaletown.com
(https://www.tasteofyaletown.com/)
for a list of all participating restaurants and menus.
October 15 to November 10, 2009
West
Coast Chocolate Festival. Stimulate your senses and feed your
soul at
this years West Coast Chocolate Festival, a flavourful and
enlightening
array of events and experiences October 15 to November 10, 2009 in
Coquitlam, Port Moody & Port Coquitlam, and this year
expanding to
locations around the Lower Mainland, including Pacific Culinary
Institute at Granville Island - www.chocolatefestival.ca
October 15, 2009
Canyon
Sam. Writer and activist Canyon Sam reads from her new book, "Sky
Train: Women on the Edge of History." This lyrical memoir spans more
than twenty years. Traveling on the newly opened Beijing-to-Lhasa train
in 2007, Canyon Sam crossed the Himalayas to find women from her
earlier oral history project. She reveals unexplored stories of women's
resistance, courage and spiritual resilience through fifty years of
Chinese occupation, and gives a first hand account of the changes
brought by the controversial new railroad. (Admission is free. Seating
is limited). Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 W. Georgia
Street, 604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
October 16, 2009
The Amazing Kreskin. From an early age, Kreskin demonstrated the
remarkable ability to harness the unique capacity of his mind to find
hidden objects and reveal the unspoken truth. Over the years he has
honed this astonishing gift and captivated audiences around the world
with his legendary performances. (604) 984-4484, www.centennialtheatre.com
October 16 - 17, 2009
17th
Annual Harmonica Blast Hosted by Incognito. The 17th annual Harmonica
Blast hosted by Incognito will feature performances by Mark Dufresne
and Keith Bennett on Friday evening and Steve Bailey, John Marshall and
Gary Preston on Saturday evening. Friday and Saturday night admission
is $12 at the door. The Yale, 1300 Granville Street; www.theyale.ca
October 16 - 31, 2009
Fright
Nights at Playland. Fright Nights will creep you out in a brand new way
with four bigger and better, all NEW, haunted houses designed by the
premier North American manufacturer in the haunt industry. As Fright
Nights takes over ALL of Playland this year, learn about the eerie
history of execution, as shown on The History Channel and look for new
shows as well as your favourites like the Monsters of Schlock and The
Great Orbax. Your favourite Playland rides will be there with a ghostly
twist. It will be a Halloween Spectacular that is not to be missed and
must be experienced. https://www.pne.ca/fright-nights/fright-nights.php
October 16 to November 13, 2009
From
Liveable to Sustainable: The Mike Harcourt Sustainable Cities Seminars.
In this five-part seminar, join Mike Harcourt to benefit from his
decades of experience guiding sustainability programs at the local,
national and regional level. Learn from Mike, special guest speakers
and from other participants about how to work through complex
political, social, economic and environmental issues to make
sustainable cities and regions a reality. Through dialogue and group
breakout sessions, this seminar provides valuable information for
opinion-leaders, business professionals, strategists and planners in
both the public and private sectors who wish to create sustainable
futures for our cities and communities. The sessions are interactive,
and allow participants to implement new knowledge to their most
pressing sustainability challenges while focusing on the triple bottom
line of people, planet and profits. Seminars are scheduled over five
consecutive Fridays, October 16-November 13, 9am-12pm. Classes are
conveniently located in downtown at UBC Robson Square. www.cstudies.ubc.ca/sustainablecities
October 17, 2009
Harrison
River Kayak Trip – Salmon Migration Tour, 9am – 4pm. This trip starts
at Harrison Lake and continues down the Harrison River channel to Kilby
Historic Park. The paddle is an opportunity to witness the fall
migration of the salmon as they work their way into Harrison Lake. The
salmon attract seals and eagles who feast on the spawning fish as they
try to rejuvenate another cycle for future generations of fish. This is
an event that is great to see and even better to witness from the
cockpit of a kayak. Experience Level Required: Prior kayaking
experience an asset. Natural West Coast Adventures. Info. &
Reg.:
Howard (604) 535-7985 email: nwcakayak@xplornet.com
www.kayak.bc.ca
October 17, 2009
Preschool
for a Day at Kiddies Korner Preschool (2211 Prairie Avenue, Port
Coquitlam). Free! Parents and children (30months-5 years) are
invited
to join experienced (and award winning!) teachers to experience a day
of preschool...including: crafts, playtime, snack and circle
time. A
great way to make some new friends and see what preschool is all about.
contact: info@kkp.ca for more
information
October 17, 2009
Return
of the Salmon. 11am – 3pm. Witness the return of spawning salmon to
Kanaka Creek at this Maple Ridge fall classic. Experience the sights
and sounds of splashing chums amidst golden fall colours. FREE Family
event. Meet: at the fish fence located on 240 St - north of the
Lougheed Hwy in Maple Ridge. 604-530-4983.
October 17 - 18, 2009
Apple
Festival. Over 60 varieties (30,000 lbs.) of heritage apples for sale,
both conventional and organic. Over 40 varieties of apples to taste.
Over 20 varieties of apple trees. BC Fruit Tester's display of 100
varieties of apples -Apple identification. UBC Botanical Garden 6804 SW
Marine Drive @16th Ave Vancouver; 604-822-4529, www.friendsofthegarden.ca;
www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org
October 18, 2009
A
Tribute to Alice Munro. On Sunday, October 18, the Vancouver
International Writers Festival presents a special tribute to Alice
Munro. Five internationally-acclaimed authors Richard Ford, Alistair
MacLeod, Amit Chaudhuri, Joan London, Elizabeth Strout (the 2009 winner
of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) pay tribute to Ms. Munro. Eleanor
Wachtel host of CBC Radios Writers & Company will moderate the
event. Alice Munros latest collection of short stories is titled Too
Much Happiness. Her 13 previous books have won countless national and
international awards, including two Giller Prizes. In June 2009 she was
awarded the Man Booker International Prize for her outstanding
contribution to literary fiction. Tickets: $45 adults; $40
students/seniors; $35 VIWF members; www.writersfest.bc.ca
October 18, 2009
Diwali
Downtown. Roundhouse Community Centre. Sponsored by Coast Capital
Savings. Spend the afternoon in a Punjabi market atmosphere. Diwali
Downtown is a day-long extravaganza that blends the best of
traditional/classical South Asian arts with the most cutting edge of
contemporary/fusion forms, all with an emphasis on showcasing and
promoting the best local South Asian artists. Our popular dance series
presents styles that range from Bharatnatyam to Bollywood and
Keralanadanam to Bhangra. Diwali Downtown showcases a wide assortment
of musical styles from Hindustani to Hip-Hop and Classical Persian to
Punjabi Rock. Enjoy henna painting, rangoli design, Indian food, and of
course, an incredible line-up of some of the region’s best-known folk
and contemporary South Asian musicians, singers and dancers. Over 50
performers including UBC Girlz, Sunee Dhaliwal, Sangha, Daksh Kubba,
Shan-E Punjab, FootEdge, this phenomenal one-day event is not to be
missed. Great for families and all ages. Full details at www.vandiwali.ca. Free admission.
October 18, 2009
Family
Day at PdA. When you hear the names Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael
do you automatically think, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Does the
thought of touring an art gallery leave you cold? Do you think you have
to be an “artist” to create art? Gather up the family and blow the dust
off those notions at Place des Arts’ Family Day at PdA! Take a tour of
the exhibitions with guest artist Eleanor Hannan, and then participate
in fun, interactive art activities with genial host Michael Fera
. Family Day at PdA is artful fun for the whole family! Don’t be
intimidated by art, get engaged in it! www.placedesarts.ca
October 18, 2009
Juan
Martin, Flamenco Guitarist - A Benefit for the Mission Folk Music
Festival. St. Andrew's United Church, 7756 Grand St, Mission. Contact
MFMF Office @ 604.826.5937 or missionfestival@shaw.ca.
www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca
October 18, 2009
Kidstuff
Swapmeet, 10:00am-2:00pm. Free admission Clean out your child’s
cluttered closet or pick up a bargain! If you’re thinking of selling,
we accept only maternity clothes and used items for children age 12 and
younger.Bonsor Complex
October 18, 2009
King
Arthur’s Kitchen. Inspired by some of the famous King Arthur tales,
playwright Leslie Mildiner has created a unique new play from the
perspective of the King’s overworked kitchen staff. King Arthur is
celebrating his birthday with the Knights of the Round Table and down
in the hustle and bustle of the Camelot basement kitchen the cook
regales his bedraggled staff with stories of how young Arthur became
king. Tickets for King Arthur’s Kitchen and all of our Censational
Sunday matinees are available through the Centennial Theatre Box Office
(604) 984-4484, www.centennialtheatre.com
October 18, 2009
Last
year over 725 visitors welcomed the salmon back home to Maple
Ridge. Join KEEPS and Metro Vancouver as they once again welcome
the
salmon home to the Kanaka Creek Fish Fence on 240 Street. For
details
or to volunteer visit KEEPS (https://www.keeps.org)
October 19, 2009
FREE
NOON HOUR SERIES: Where Strangers Become Neighbours. Join us for a
screening of "Where Strangers Become Neighbors", a fifty-minute NFB
documentary (2007) about Collingwood Neighborhood House and the
transition of Collingwoods predominantly Anglo-European community to
one of Vancouver's most culturally diverse. LEONIE SANDERCOCK, film
producer and professor in UBCs Department of Community and Regional
Planning offers commentary and responds to questions. UBC Robson
Square, 800 Robson Street; 604-822-8585, lifeandcareer@cstudies.ubc.ca
October 19, 2009
Francis
Mansbridge: Hollyburn. Francis Mansbridge presents his new book,
"Hollyburn: the Mountain and the City" which is the first book to be
published on the rich and diverse history of Hollyburn. The area's
combination of natural beauty and proximity to a large urban centre has
provided a stage where many of the dialogues that have shaped our
priorities for the environment have been played out. (Admission is
free. Space is limited). Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350
W. Georgia Street, 604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
October 20 - 25, 2009
22nd
Annual Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival.
Presenting A World of Words The Vancouver International Writers
Festival is one of North America's premiere literary events, held
annually over 6 days in late October. It was inaugurated in 1988 as the
brainchild of founding Artistic Director Alma Lee. Visit the website at
https://www.writersfest.bc.ca
for the entire festival schedule and more information!
October 22, 2009
Robson
Reading Series Presents Patti Gully. In the late 1930s, as the world
moved closer to war, three vivacious females defied gender perceptions
by becoming pilots. Driven by a fierce independent spirit, they
realized their dream of flying, completed barnstorming goodwill
missions across the Western Hemisphere, and captured the imagination of
all those whose lives they touched. Despite their success, their
relationships with men were checkered and stormy, leaving behind the
wreckage of broken marriages and the children they abandoned-the price
they ultimately paid to realize their dream of flying. Sisters of
Heaven offers a rare look at a lost era in aviation history, gender
studies, and the history of China and the West. Lillooet Room (301) at
the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre; Free, please reserve for a seat
at: allan.cho@ubc.ca or
604-827-4366
October 23 - 24, 2009
Vancouver
Short Film Festival. The Vancouver Short Film Festival is committed to
the promotion of the vibrant community of short film, video and new
media artists in the province of British Columbia. By showcasing the
films of post- secondary students, alumni, and professionals in the
same festival, we hope to build ties between emerging and established
filmmakers, allowing BCs film industry to grow and flourish. We provide
an arena where all levels of short filmmakers and artists can screen
their films in public and support the work of their fellow colleagues.
VIFC Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street; sandra@vsff.com
October 23 - 30, 2009
Kilby’s
Haunted Halloween. Our 103 year old General Store and Hotel is the
perfect setting for a bone chilling night of fright! Our ghouls
can
spook you on a scale from 1 to 10, so it’s great fun for all
ages. Our
Haunted Hotel’s theme this year is “Zombie Attack”. Other activities on
the museum grounds include making crafts, a Halloween movie and of
course we will have treats! Be prepared to be scared! Admission is $5
each. Children 3 and under are free! 215 Kilby Rd, Harrison
Mills–604-796-9576–www.kilby.ca
October 23, 2009
Day
of the Arts at Place des Arts. Place des Arts’ Day of the Arts is a
Haunted Happening! Kids from kindergarten to grade 5 will have
phantasmic fun moving to a ghostly groove, acting out
spine-chilling
stories and creating a variety of Hallowe'en-themed art
projects. Kids
from grades 1 to 5 can choose from 5 full-day blocks of fun, while
Kindergarteners have their own full-day block designed specifically for
them. Registration is now open and may be done online at www.placedesarts.ca, in person
at the centre, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam or by phone at
604.664.1636.
October 24 - 25, 2009
Haunted
River Rides. What does the Fraser River , eagles, salmon and a haunted
house complete with ghosts have in common? Fraser River Safari ! Join
the crew as we explore the largest river in B.C. in a cozy and
comfortable jet boat. Help spot the wildlife as we travel to a very
special destination. At the half way point your adventure will lead to
a spooky site where ghosts and ghouls have been waiting over 100 years
to have some fun with you. Perfect for everyone of all ages.
Don’t
miss the boat, Book Today. Daily launch time 11:00am Family rate has
been reduced to $250 for this weekend. For more information tel#
1-866-348-6877 or www.fraserriversafari.com
October 24 - 30, 2009
The
Ghost Ridge™ Haunted House is held annually as a fundraiser for
charities in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. It's spooky fun for
the
whole family! 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Firework Finale will be held
October
30th. Albion Fairgrounds. 604-463-6922, www.ghostridge.org
October 24, 2009
Kitsilano
Neighbourhood House 3rd Annual Autumn Fair. Come join in all the fun on
October 24th 2009, 10:00am - 3:00pm at the Kitsilano Neighbourhood
House. It is our 3rd annual Autumn Fair, being held at West 7th and
Vine. This includes a costume contest, pancake breakfast, pie eating
contest, local wellness market, pumpkin patch, music, square dancing
and much more! Kitsilano Nieghbourhood House, 7th and Vine, 604 736
3588.
October 24, 2009
The
3 Profs Chem Show! Celebrate National Chemistry week with three SFU
chemistry proffessors. They will show off their super science with
bangs, blasts and booms! 12:20 and 2:20 at the Peter Brown Family
Centre Stage. Science World, Vancouver; 604-443-7443, https://www.scienceworld.bc.ca
October 25, 2009
RETRO
DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR. 175 tables and booths of fun,
fabulous
finds for you and your eclectic abode! Mid-century Modernist decor,
vintage & estate jewelry, pop culture classics, boho & shabby
chic accents, French country collectibles, old toys & dolls, retro
glam accessories, decorative art pottery & glass, funky 50's
kitsch, Art Deco & Art Nouveau, ephemera, paintings & prints,
antiquarian books, textiles & linens, memorabilia, period lighting
& fixtures, and much, much more...Plus Drop-In Appraisals All Day
-- Call or Visit www.21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html
for Full Details. Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive at
16th Avenue.
October 25, 2009
Vancouver
Tap Ensemble. New Works is proud to present a rare treat to its Dance
Allsorts audience - the Vancouver Tap Ensemble! Developed by the
Vancouver Tap Dance Society and featuring their key senior dancers,
this ensemble was created out of a desire to build a platform for
local, professional tap in Vancouver . Working creatively as a
collective, this performance stays true to the tap art form, and
features innovative choreography that is rich in rhythms and
stylistically varied. Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre;
604-880-0527.
October 27, 2009
The
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Why? Is it about politics or religion? Or
is it economics or geography? Could it even be sibling rivalry? Debra
Vanden Dungen, an instructor in SFU's Seniors Program, has taught and
developed curriculum with Palestinian youth in Bethlehem and shot a
short film in Lebanon. She will present a concise history of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and will respond to questions after her
talk. (Admission is free. Seating is limited. Co-sponsored by the
Building Bridges Society). Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350
W. Georgia Street, 604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
October 28 - 30, 2009
Haunted
Village, 6:00-9:00pm. The circus is coming! Village ghouls are hosting
a traveling circus. Problems ensue. Join the dead-folk and help
solve
the mystery. Fun for all brave families. Burnaby Village Museum,
604-293-6501, https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
October 29, 2009
The
Dance Centre presents the Discover Dance! noon dance series: MOVE: the
company. Josh Beamish's dynamic young company, formed four years ago
when he was just 17, has taken Vancouver - and North America - by storm
with its audacious blend of contemporary and jazz dance, and prolific
output. Sold Doubt is inspired by vibrant strings covers of the music
of iconic band No Doubt, an ensemble work for seven dancers. 12 noon at
Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St (at Granville), Vancouver .
Tickets $10/$7 from 604.684.2787 www.ticketstonight.ca (https://www.ticketstonight.ca/).
Info www.thedancecentre.ca
(https://www.thedancecentre.ca/).
Ongoing until October 29, 2009
Arthur
Erickson Garden Tours. Guided tours of the Japanese-inspired West
Coast garden of Canada's celebrated architect every Thursday. Admission
$10. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 604-738-4195, aegarden@telus.net
October 30, 2009
All
Souls. All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery was created to provide
opportunities for the public to commemorate their dead in a family
oriented community art event. Artists and neighbours come together to
create a sanctuary for remembrance and reflection. 604-325-2646, mountainview.cemetery@vancouver.ca
October 30, 2009
All
ages Halloween Dance. This is a free, all ages Halloween Dance with
spooktacular decor, music & dancing. Prizes for best group &
individual costumes. Display of artful jack o'lanterns. Cupcake &
cookie decorating and even ghoulish punch. All are welcome. Strathcona
Community Centre, milisa@honeybeephotography.ca
October 30, 2009
Critical
Mass in Vancouver; Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public
space -- a bike ride and skate -- held the last Friday of every month.
You are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the car-free space
that we create by simply riding together! Bicycles, skateboards,
rollerskates, self propelled couches, and any other form of human
powered locomotion are all welcomed! We ride around the city wherever
people want to go - this is decided collectively - the length of the
ride depends on enthusiasm and is also collectively decided. No one who
comes is forced to or needs to break the law in order to
participate.
Meet 5 to 5:30 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, leave at 6pm; Critical
Mass in Vancouver (https://www.bikesexual.org/cm/)
October 31 to November 1, 2009
Superhero
Halloween. Join us this Halloween for the Science of Superheroes! Can
someone’s DNA really mutate to turn them into Spiderman? Can a chemical
really turn you into The Incredible Hulk? Come dressed as your
favourite superhero, check out some wacky science and test the limits
of science fiction! All weekend throughout the building. Science World,
Vancouver; 604-443-7443, https://www.scienceworld.bc.ca
October 31, 2009
HALLOWEEN
COSTUME PARADE + PUMPKIN POWER. Annual Event which gathers children at
the Surrey Museum Plaza to trick or treat at Clover Square Village/176
St. downtown and then enter a draw to win prizes for various age
categories.2pm, https://www.cloverdalebia.com
October 31, 2009
Yaletown
Trick or Treat Parade. For the annual Trick or Treat Parade through
Yaletown dress up in your creepiest costume and enjoy the event!
Yaletown merchants will be handing out treats for all neighbourhood
kids. www.yaletowninfo.com
November 3 - 4, 2009
Disney’s
High School Musical 2 Based on the 2007 Disney Channel Original Movie.
Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; 604-984-4484, https://www.centennialtheatre.com
November 15, 2009
New
Works presents local dance star Amber Funk Barton and her exciting,
brand new contemporary dance company, the response! Designed for a new
generation of dancers and audiences, this show will investigate the
athleticism, dynamics and energy of urban dance and culture with the
fresh, exhilarating and athletic choreography for which Barton is
known. Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre. www.newworks.ca
November 15, 2009
CRÈME
DE LA CRÈME. The fifth annual Crème de la
Crème presents Vancouver’s
most intimate and luxurious wedding show with an unmatched Haute
Couture fashion show, a taste of exquisite style and trendsetting
designs and a showcase of products and services that are catered
directly to the discerning bride. www.cremedelacreme.ca
November 26, 2009
The
Dance Centre presents the Discover Dance! noon dance series: Rahma
Haddad and Lynette Harper are renowned as two of BC's most outstanding
Middle Eastern dance exponents, and make a welcome return to the
Discover Dance! series to present Bekaa Valley Girls: A Lebanese Saga.
Performing a vivid array of dances bursting with sensuality,
expressiveness and joyful grace, Haddad and Harper explore their shared
Lebanese roots and their Arab-Canadian identities, providing a personal
and cultural context for experiencing contemporary genres of Arab
dance. 12 noon at Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St (at Granville),
Vancouver . Tickets $10/$7 from 604.684.2787 www.ticketstonight.ca . Info www.thedancecentre.ca .
November 29, 2009
Centennial
Theatre proudly presents Censational Sundays, Cycology Featuring Linsey
Pollak. Have you ever heard bicycle music? Professor Squealy Deetbum is
the world’s leading researcher in Cycology – the art of playing the
bicycle. Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; 604-984-4484, https://www.centennialtheatre.com
December 20, 2009
Centennial
Theatre proudly presents Censational Sundays Featuring renowned
children’s performer Charlotte Diamond & the Hug Bug Band.
Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; 604-984-4484, https://www.centennialtheatre.com
Ongoing
Beat
Street Community Drum Circle. Enjoy call-and-response songs from
around the world, rhythm games and hand drumming with the freedom to
try out a huge selection of percussion instruments and toys.Jericho
Hill Centre, 4196 West 4th Ave.; Every Sunday 3-5 pm, www.lylepovah.com, 604 736-6487
Ongoing
Community
Lunch. A free lunch of soup and sandwiches is offered weekly in
North
Vancouver in a safe, friendly, wheelchair accessible place where you
can share a free meal with children, youth and adults. All are
welcomed! St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges, North
Vancouver; 604-985-0408, www.st-andrews-united.ca1
Ongoing
For
the last 12 years I've been running a non-profit organization in Delta
called Air Time Canada. We offer a free Aviation Camp where kids
(and
adults) learn how to co-pilot an airplane and get a chance to try it
out for real. It's completely free, in that we cover the cost of
the
ground school, food, flights, fuel, instructors, etc.
Participants do
have to pay for their own classroom supplies. You can find out a
lot
more at: https://www.airfun.org
David Black, Director, Air Time Canada;
Ongoing
MR
DANCE in Vancouver - Social and ballroom dancing every Sunday and
Tuesday. We are teaching dancing since 1991.
Admission: $8.00 for a
group lesson and a dance. No partner required. No
membership. Learn
to dance like the Stars in 2009. FREE ticket for new people every
Tuesday. Location: Vancouver, Astorino's Hall, 1739 Venables
Street.
Visit www.MrDance.ca or call Esie
at 604 436 4436 for more information.
Ongoing
The
Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition is now presenting the “End of Empire”.
This shows the rise and fall of the British motorcycle industry and
what caused it. There are 60 antique and vintage motorcycle on display
in an exhibition setting. It is open seven days a week. The hours are
Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM and
Sunday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Tours are available on request. Admission
is by donation. The Exhibition is located at 1875 Boundary Road and 2nd
Avenue in Vancouver BC . For more information call 604 293 2221. www.deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca
Ongoing
Totems
- Silent Messengers of the West Coast. Visit the largest and most
diverse collection of totem poles Vancouver has seen and pay homage to
this ancient icon in Pacific Northwest Coast native culture, known as
the silent messenger. Coastal Peoples Fine Arts, 1024 Mainland St.,
Vancouver; 604.685.9248, https://www.coastalpeoples.com
Ongoing
Vancouver
Public Library presents OPEN MIKE FOR TEENS. Are you tired of
singing
in the shower or reading poetry to your cat? We are too and we're here
to do something about it! On the first Monday of every month between
October and June, teens are invited to come on stage in the Peter Kaye
room at Central Library and do their thing! Anything goes, from
stories to poetry to songs. It can be your own material or someone
else's. It doesn't matter who wrote it, we wanna hear it. Library
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