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| Time | Poster | Event | Venue | Cat. | Size | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 pm5:30 | UBC Thunderbirds Volleyball vs. Calgary Dinos - HOME OPENER
| UBC - Thunderbird StadiumUBC - Thunderbird Stadium6066 Thunderbird, Vancouver | SportsSportsGames, matches and races. | MajorMajor | Not listed | |
| 6:00 pm6:00Until 10:00. | HAUNTED AFTER DARK Crazy concert for the Halloween Season, 12 Artists from Vancouver will be preforming for a 4 hour show.
| The MainThe Main4210 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9 | DJ / PartyDJ / PartyDJ nights, club nights and parties. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 6:00 pm6:00Until 10:00. | Tonight I'm The Only One Alive - Premiere Screening Party Join us for the first public screening of Tonight I'm the Only One Alive, followed by a celebration with the cast, crew, Kickstarter backers
| 1573 East Pender Street1573 East Pender Street1573 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1V9 | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 6:30 pm6:30 | Trouble Every Day
| The CinemathequeThe Cinematheque1131 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8 | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | BC Lions vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Football / Professional
| BC PlaceBC Place777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver | SportsSportsGames, matches and races. | MajorMajor | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00Doors 6:00. Until 10:00. |  | JOSH JOHNSON Artist Presale: March 4 @ 9:00 AM PT Venue Presale: March 5 @ 10:00 AM PT MRG Presale: March 5 @ 10:00 AM PT On Sale: Friday March 6 @ 10:00 AM PT Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp is a stand up and…
| Vogue TheatreDowntownVogue Theatre918 Granville St | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | BigBig | All agesAll ages |
| 7:00 pm7:00Until 11:30. |  | Zappa Nite With Zappostrophe, UnZappologetic, Let's Make the Water Turn Black. DOORS: 7:00PM An unparalleled night of Frank Zappa music brought to you by Vancouver’s three premiere Zappa tribute bands…
| Rickshaw TheatreDowntown EastsideRickshaw Theatre254 E Hastings St | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | BigBig | 19+19+ |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Housing Inc.: A Global Takeover and Our Fight for Home Join the 2026 CBC Massey Lectures for Housing Inc.: A Global Takeover and Our Fight for Home at the York Theatre, October 22-23, 2026. Tickets $15–$55
| York TheatreGrandview-WoodlandYork Theatre639 Commercial Dr | TalksTalksTalks, readings, panels and lectures. | RegularRegular | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00Until 11:00. | Chinatown Confessions: Shanghai Speakeasy Halloween Party Step into a secret Shanghai Speakeasy for a spooky Halloween bash full of mystery and killer vibes.
| The Rec Room GranvilleThe Rec Room Granville855 Granville St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K7 | DJ / PartyDJ / PartyDJ nights, club nights and parties. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:30 pm7:30Doors 6:30. |  | Digable Planets SEATED Presale: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM PT RAPSEASON & MRG Live Presale: Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 10:00 AM PT On Sale: Friday, June 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM PT Digable Planets burst onto the…
| Commodore BallroomDowntownCommodore Ballroom868 Granville St | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | MajorMajor | 19+19+ |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | The Effect The Effect, a love-and-science thriller by Lucy Prebble. A Rumble Theatre and ITSAZOO remount at The Cultch's Historic Theatre, OCT 15-25.
| The CultchGrandview-WoodlandThe Cultch1895 Venables St | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | RegularRegular | Not listed |
| 7:30 pm7:30Doors 7:00. Until 10:00. |  | Freak Slug Timbre, MODO-LIVE and The Plant present Freak Slug, as part of the Amulet Tour NA, with guests. Doors 7:00pm Show: 7:30pm Tickets: see below 19+/No Minors Freak Slug Online Website…
| Fox CabaretMount PleasantFox Cabaret2321 Main St | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | RegularRegular | 19+19+ |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Freak Slug, Mamalarky Timbre Concerts, MODO-LIVE and The Plant present Freak Slug - Amulet Tour NA With Guests Mamalarky.Early Show: Doors 7:00pm, Show 7:30pm, End 10:00pm! Artist Presale: Wed Jul 8 @ 10amPublic Onsale…
| Fox CabaretMount PleasantFox Cabaret2321 Main St | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | RegularRegular | 19+19+ |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | **VAN JAZZ 2026** FONVILLE/FRIBUSH with MA:Q Legal Age 19+ (Valid Photo I.D. Required)MODO-LIVE, The Infidels Jazz present...**VAN JAZZ 2026**FONVILLE/FRIBUSHw/ Special GuestMA:Q Friday October 23rd, 2026The AmericanVancouver, BC
| The AmericanThe American926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 19+19+ |
| 7:30 pm7:30Doors 7:00. Until 11:30. |  | Allan Rayman in Concert Seating will be first-come, first-serve. Whoever Allan Rayman is, he's made a hell of a body of work so far. The Toronto based artist has delivered one head-scratching, hypnotic and heavenly project…
| Biltmore CabaretMount PleasantBiltmore Cabaret2755 Prince Edward St | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 19+19+ |
| 7:30 pm7:30Until 8:45. |  | Happy Hour Comedy Join us for an evening of jokes!Hosted by Pariya Zabihi, Happy Hour Comedy brings together some of our funniest local comedians, with credits including Just for Laughs Vancouver, Yuk Yuks, and CBC…
| Little Mountain GalleryMount PleasantLittle Mountain Gallery110 Water St | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | 19+19+ |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Grace Enger - The Satisfied Girl Tour, Aubory Bugg Timbre Concerts presents Grace Enger The Satisfied Girl Tour With Guest Aubory Bugg. Artist Presale: Wed May 20 @ 10amPublic Onsale: Fri May 22 @ 10amGA tickets and VIP Package Available!Grace Engers…
| Fortune Sound ClubChinatownFortune Sound Club147 E Pender St | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 19+19+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights Jazz
| Chan Centre for the Performing ArtsChan Centre for the Performing Arts6265 Crescent Rd., Vancouver | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | BigBig | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00Doors 7:00. |  | Dandy's CABIN IN THE WOODS Sleepaway camp is officially IN SESSION—and YOU’RE INVITED to the hilarious, award-winning drag cabaret DANDY’S CABIN IN THE WOODS, nominated for Best of Vancouver 2026! Your camp counselor for the…
| Rio TheatreGrandview-WoodlandRio Theatre1660 E Broadway | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | RegularRegular | 19+19+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00Doors 7:00. |  | Empanadas Ilegales - Album Release Show Join us for the official launch of LABORATORIO TROPICAL, the long-awaited fourth album from Vancouver's Empanadas Ilegales.Somewhere between Vancouver and Montreal, between cumbia and the cosmos…
| Hollywood TheatreKitsilanoHollywood Theatre3123 W Broadway | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | RegularRegular | 19+19+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00Until 10:00. | Adam O'Farrill's Elephant One of New York's hottest trumpeters brings his band to Vancouver for the first time.
| Alliance Française VancouverAlliance Française Vancouver6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3B2 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00Until 2:00. | CEERRVS BIRTHDAY BASH This is CEERRVS 40th Birthday! Come one, come all At The Waldorf! Dance your night away with some music!
| PON Vancouver Platino Oro Night'sPON Vancouver Platino Oro Night's1489 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 5B6 | DJ / PartyDJ / PartyDJ nights, club nights and parties. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | W.A.S.P. 1984 To Headless W.A.S.P is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1982 by vocalist and founder Blackie Lawless. Rising to prominence during the 1980's metal scene, the band became known for their…
| Casino VancouverCasino Vancouver2080 United Blvd, Coquitlam | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:40 pm8:40 | Daughters of Darkness
| The CinemathequeThe Cinematheque1131 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8 | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:30 pm9:30Until 10:45. |  | Dungeons Uncanon Four comedians embark on an epic improvised tabletop adventure inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. Will they emerge victorious? Or will they ignore every helpful NPC I send their way? Only the dice - And…
| Little Mountain GalleryMount PleasantLittle Mountain Gallery110 Water St | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | 19+19+ |
| 10:00 pm10:00Until 3:00. |  | DJ HABIBEATS GET TICKETS DJ HABIBEATS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026. Blueprint Events presents: DJ Habibeats Friday, October 23 2026 Fortune Sound Club 19+ A powerhouse in the global dance music scene, DJ Habibeats is…
| Fortune Sound ClubChinatownFortune Sound Club147 E Pender St | DJ / PartyDJ / PartyDJ nights, club nights and parties. | BigBig | 19+19+ |
| 10:00 pm10:00 |  | Take Me Back to 2016 at Happy Ending Fridays Hip-Hop/Rap · Please be aware of the following age-related restrictions for this event: 19+.
| Fortune Sound ClubChinatownFortune Sound Club147 E Pender St | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | RegularRegular | 19+19+ |
| 10:00 pm10:00 |  | FOR REAL FRIDAYS: r4p&b Hip-Hop/Rap · Please be aware of the following age-related restrictions for this event: 19+.
| Celebrities NightclubCelebrities Nightclub1022 Davie Street, Vancouver | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 19+19+ |
| 10:00 pm10:00Until 2:00. | It's A 2000's Party: Vancouver Experience a nostalgic blast from the past at "It's A 2000's Party," coming to Harbour Event & Convention Centre on Friday, October 23nrd!
| Harbour Convention CentreHarbour Convention Centre760 Pacific Boulevard | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 10:30 pm10:30Doors 10:30. Until 2:00. |  | Non-Stop Disco Party Join us for an evening of vintage dance music as we put four to the floor in tribute to disco glamour from the 70s-00s. Featuring all the retro glitz and drag whimsy one might have seen in all the…
| Fox CabaretMount PleasantFox Cabaret2321 Main St | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | BigBig | 19+19+ |
Ongoing 28 · festivals, exhibitions and runs that started earlier and are still on
| Time | Poster | Event | Venue | Cat. | Size | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00pm1:00Until 11:00. |  | Delta Matinee Series: Live Chamber Music Experience outstanding classical chamber music performed live in an intimate matinee setting.Sep 22, 2026 - Borealis String QuartetOct 27, 2026 - Academy Chamber PlayersNov 24, 2026 - Yoon, Sarkissian…
| North Delta Centre for the ArtsNorth Delta Centre for the Arts11425 84 Avenue, Delta | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00Until 11:00. |  | Drag Fight Club 2026 Now in it's 4th year, this comp is going to be awesome!Phyllis Hull hosts a brand new year of this popular community contest, bringing 12 of the most unique Drag Kings, Queens & Things in a head to…
| Hotel at the WaldorfHastings-SunriseHotel at the Waldorf1489 E Hastings St | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 10:00am10:00Until 11:00. | Greg Girard The Polygon Gallery presents the first major institutional survey of Greg Girard, one of Canada's most influential contemporary photographers, from July 10-Oct. 25, 2026.
| The Polygon GalleryThe Polygon Gallery101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 5:00 pm5:00Until 11:00. |  | Other Light In a Vancouver premiere, the exhibition Other Light brings together two films by Uzbek artist Saodat Ismailova, Melted into the Sun (2024) and To the Throat of the Sun (2026) in a site-specific…
| Western FrontWestern Front303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1S1 | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 5:00 pm5:00Until 11:00. | | Other Light - Saodat Ismailova In a Vancouver premiere, the exhibition Other Light brings together two films by Uzbek artist Saodat Ismailova, Melted into the Sun (2024) and To the Throat of the Sun (2026) in a site-specific…
| Western FrontWestern Front303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1S1 | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | RegularRegular | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00Doors 7:00. Until 9:00. |  | SUZY SHEER GET TICKETS SUZY SHEER WEDS NOVEMBER 11 2026 Timbre Concerts Presents On Sale Friday August 21, 2026 at 7am! SUZY SHEER With Guests Wednesday November 11, 2026 @ FORTUNE SOUND 19+/No Minors Doors…
| Fortune Sound ClubChinatownFortune Sound Club147 E Pender St | DJ / PartyDJ / PartyDJ nights, club nights and parties. | RegularRegular | 19+19+ |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | Awaken Canada: Flyover in Vancouver's Newest Flight Journey
| FlyOver CanadaFlyOver CanadaNo street address on file. | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | Ballet Vancouver Unveils 2026/27 Inaugural Season
| Vancouver PlayhouseDowntownVancouver Playhouse600 Hamilton St | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | RegularRegular | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong
| Museum of VancouverMuseum of Vancouver1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art and YVR Art Foundation present Cradled Origins, September 12, 2026 - January 17, 2027. Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art and YVR Art Foundation present Cradled Origins, on view September 12, 2026 - January 17, 2027. This multi-medium showcase exhibition brings together eight…
| Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast ArtBill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art639 Hornby, Vancouver | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | Cannery REcollections: Redefining Storytelling Through Objects
| Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic SiteGulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic SiteNo street address on file. | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | Deadly Dinner Party A classic whodunnit of improvised proportions!Five VIPs receive letters from an eccentric millionaire, summoning them to a mysterious dinner. When murder is served as the first course, a detective…
| The Improv CentreThe Improv Centre1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | Every River Has a Mouth, February 14, 2026 - February 14, 2027.
| Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast ArtBill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art639 Hornby, Vancouver | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. | Jana Sterbak: Dimensions of Intimacy As one of Canada's most influential artists, Jana Sterbak has had a significant impact on contemporary art, artists and audiences for almost fifty years. This exhibition presents a selective overview…
| Morris and Helen Belkin Art GalleryMorris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery1825 Main Mall, UBC, Vancouver | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. | Landon Mackenzie: Weather Patterns Starting in the shallow tidewaters of Cardigan Bay, Prince Edward Island, and completed on the West Coast, Landon Mackenzie's Weather Pattern series (2021-) balances environmental unpredictability…
| Evergreen Cultural CentreEvergreen Cultural Centre1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | RegularRegular | Not listed | |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | NOOD Life-Drawing
| NOODNOODNo street address on file. | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | QueerProv PWYC Improv Shows
| The JunctionThe Junction1138 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4L7 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | Sound and Story (English and Farsi) Sound and Story is a free, musical workshop series culminating in a Community Sound Art Showcase. Explore how sound shapes the stories we tell. Three-sessions in English or Farsi form a connected…
| West Vancouver Memorial LibraryWest Vancouver Memorial Library1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
| Little Mountain GalleryMount PleasantLittle Mountain Gallery110 Water St | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | 19+19+ |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. | The Perfect Bite, A Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in the captivating and thrilling universe of the "Knives Out" film series, this immersive…
| Glowbal Restaurant GroupGlowbal Restaurant Group590 W. Georgia, Vancouver | Food & DrinkFood & DrinkTastings, dinners and drink events. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. | The Polygon Gallery: Greg Girard The Polygon Gallery presents the first major institutional survey of Greg Girard, one of Canada's most influential contemporary photographers. The exhibition presents more than 160 photographs…
| The Polygon GalleryThe Polygon Gallery101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | The Suitcase Project
| Museum of VancouverMuseum of Vancouver1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | The Yes Files The truth is out there... and it's improvised! The Yes Files turns YOUR unexplained encounters into a live sci-fi comedy, X-Files style. UFOs, ghosts, conspiracies, and chemistry that reads all the…
| Tightrope TheatreTightrope Theatre1330 Napier Street, Vancouver | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | RegularRegular | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. | TheatresportsTM Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition that will leave you wanting more.It's Vancouver's…
| The Improv CentreThe Improv Centre1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. | TriviaProv Calling all trivia lovers!We're mixing two bulletproof nights out - trivia and improv - to bring you TRIVIAPROV! Using your mobile device, you and your fellow audience members will compete in trivia…
| The Improv CentreThe Improv Centre1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | RegularRegular | Not listed | |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. | True Story! There's nothing wrong with oversharing in public, right? Especially when it fuels incredible comedy! In this show, audience members share true stories - from your office win of the week to the…
| The Improv CentreThe Improv Centre1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision, on display from March 19, 2026-January 3, 2027
| Museum of Anthropology at UBCMuseum of Anthropology at UBC6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver | ArtArtExhibitions, openings and gallery events. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| TBATime to be announcedUntil 11:00. The organiser listed the day but no clock. | Vancouver's Next Top Improvisor A crash and burn elimination style improv comedy show where 12 improvisors compete to the best improvisor of the night!
| Tightrope TheatreTightrope Theatre1330 Napier Street, Vancouver | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | RegularRegular | Not listed | |
Nights run to 5 AM. A 1 AM show is listed under the evening it started.