Heart of the City Festival – giving a voice to low income families and neighbourhoods.| Photo courtesy of Heart of the City Festival.
In case you haven’t heard, October has arrived, and along with it the season of Halloween. But while there are plenty of spooky places and attractions to go to they are far from the only places and things to see. Dance, music, writing, sports and more are alongside the haunted houses, so check out what Vancouver has to offer!
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A Doll’s House
Oct. 8–24
Jericho Arts Centre
1675 Discovery St., Vancouver
For the first time in over a decade this landmark play is returning to the Jericho Arts Centre. First performed in Stockholm in 1880 (causing debate and controversy), this play starring the celebrated character Nora Helmer, a symbol for women fighting for liberation and equality, is as equally resounding now as it was then. For more information, please visit their website.
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Chinatown goes ghoulish.| Photo courtesy of Seven Tyrants Theatre.
Chinatown Haunted House
Oct. 21–31
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall St., Vancouver
Canada’s fastest growing Halloween event is back and better than ever with the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen gardens transformed into yet another creepy adventure. Over 25 actors, musicians and dancers will guide you through the stories of Judge Dee, China’s Sherlock Holmes. For more information, please visit their website.
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Fearmongers Haunted House
Oct. 23–Nov. 22
14211 Burrows Rd., Richmond
Fearmongers was started in 2014 as a haunted house designed to simply scare the daylights out of you. And not with simple jump scares, but with fear in the back of your mind, carried with you through the whole adventure. This year’s haunted house is about the ancient gods fed up with mankind, forcing you to navigate through traps, monsters and obstacles in the house. For more information, please visit their website.
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The Case of the Cannery Curse
Oct. 23, 24, 25 and 31
12138 Fourth Ave., Richmond
This Halloween the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is hosting its own ghoulish adventure with a more family friendly atmosphere. Solve the Cannery Curse after meeting the ghostly victim and a cast of other ghoulish characters on your self-guided adventure of the historic cannery. For more information, please visit their website.
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Solitudes Solo
Oct 28–31
Firehall Arts Centre
280 East Cordova St., Vancouver
Five dancers perform complex and sublime solos choreographed by Daniel Léveillé. Witness seemingly impossible dancing and performance as each dancer pushes their body to the limit in this elegant and graceful piece. For more information, please visit their website.
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Heart of the City Festival
Oct. 28–Nov. 8
Various locations throughout the Downtown Eastside
www.heartofthecityfestival.com
The 12th annual Heart of the City Festival is here with over 90 events at over 25 locations throughout the Downtown Eastside. The festival is a cultural and heritage event giving many of the area’s low income families and neighborhoods a voice. Check out the 12 day showcase of music, stories, songs, poetry, films, theatre and more. For more information, please visit their website.
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BC Place Tours – All Access Experience
Oct. 22
BC Sports Hall of Fame
777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Visit the BC Sports Hall of Fame with an enhanced tour and an exclusive behind the scenes look at BC Place, including the media lounge, the premium suites, the locker rooms and access onto the field. For more information, please visit their website.
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Evening Lecture at Hycroft – Artists, Architects and Artisans: Canadian Art 1890–1918
Oct. 27
University Women’s Club at Hycroft
1489 McRae Ave, Vancouver
vancouverheritagefoundation.org
Located in beautiful Hycroft Manor, this lecture presented by Vancouver Heritage Foundation will illustrate the history of Vancouver, covering the events, movements and people that helped shape Vancouver as it is today. For more information, please visit their website.
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Haunted Village at the Burnaby Village Museum
Oct. 28–30
Burnaby Village Museum
6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
The village, farmhouse and carousel at the Burnaby Village Museum will all be decorated in spooky yet family friendly fashion this Halloween. Trick or treating, entertainment and carousel rides will be available for all. For more information, please visit their website.
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Vancouver Recital Society Presents Caroline Goulding, Violin
Nov. 1
Vancouver Playhouse
600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
By the age of 17, Caroline Goulding had already performed with the Cleveland Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony and been nominated for a Grammy for her first recording. Now she’s making her Vancouver debut at the Playhouse in a night of violin and piano. For more information, please visit their website.
