October 24 edition: Five fall wines 🍷

Hey there. This week is great for culture fans of all stripes. 

Not only are there a wealth of performances taking place this week, but some of the coolest bands in town are also dropping new albums. There must be something in the fall air that’s really firing up people’s creative juices.

Speaking of music, we’ve got a giveaway on Instagram for tickets to Suki Waterhouse’s Vancouver show. Fresh from starring in Daisy Jones and the Six, she’s making a play for pop star royalty in her own right too. Check it out:

— V.
Associate Editor

— FEATURE — 

Prism turns dancers into kaleidoscopic illusions

What do you get if you combine five contemporary hip-hop dancers with a room full of moving mirrors? Magic. “With dance, because we don’t use a narrative, we create abstract worlds,” explains Prism choreographer Emmanuelle Lê Phan. “A lot of people say it’s a bit hypnotic. It’s very mathematical, but could also be a very spiritual experience, as well.”

SPONSORED BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

Echo, the new spectacular!

ECHO weaves a tale of evolution and the symbiotic relationships that sustain life, bringing fresh twists to its Big Top experience.

This spectacular performance blends poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology to explore the delicate balance between people, animals, and the environment.

The main female heroine, Future, and her companions discover how their choices can influence the world as they navigate the stages of evolution. Motivated by youthful optimism, they collaborate to shape the planet they aspire to inhabit. ECHO invites the audience into a vibrant world, showcasing creativity and the importance of empathy.

This captivating journey highlights the interconnectedness of all living beings and encourages viewers to reflect on their impact on the planet. Catch ECHO at Concord Pacific Place starting October 9th!

— CITY & CULTURE —

Take a big swig of wine country in Osoyoos

Osoyoos is known for its wine and its lake, but this little paradise at the bottom of the Okanagan Valley has so much more to offer.

• It’s market season! Portobello West holiday market is returning

• Make a rainy day visit to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Fall hours in effect: Tuesdays through Sundays, 10am to 5pm; Thursdays until 9pm.*

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SPONSORED BY THE CULTCH

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto is back with a merry take on Robin Hood 🏹

Join Robin Hood on a merry mission to save East Van! On stage this Nov. 20 to Jan. 05 at The Cultch’s York Theatre. Featuring an all-star cast and hilarious musical parodies! ⭐ 🎶

“A holiday tradition that joyously skewers convention." —  Kathleen Oliver, Georgia Straight

— ARTS —

Yaga reclaims an old witch story with a fresh perspective

Colleen Wheeler stars as the owner of folklore’s most iconic chicken-legged house, Baba Yaga, in Yaga—opening tonight at Richmond’s Gateway Theatre. “It’s rare that you get to play a bad person who’s just a bad person,” Wheeler tells us. “It’s fun!”

• Nate Yaffe spills all on his latest dance work, faith hole

• Oct 28 - Grab tickets now to a Double Bill of Director Brian De Palma's cult classics, Phantom of the Paradise and the 4K restoration of Carrie.*

• Eastside Culture Crawl’s Previews run Nov 4-7 with Moving Art Premiere Nov 4, Talking Art Nov 4-7 online and Preview Exhibit Openings Nov 7!*

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— MUSIC —

On Magpie, Peach Pit take flight

“For me, my favourite songs that we’ve written have come from a very personal place,” shares Peach Pit lead singer Neil Smith. “I think it's something that I want to dive into more.” On Magpie, the band that claimed the title of Best of Vancouver’s Best Artist does just that.

• Local metal mainstay Gross Misconduct is hosting a 25th anniversary show

• Grammy winning Bilal comes to the Biltmore Cabaret on October 26th! This tour will offer fans in Vancouver the opportunity to witness the next chapter in Bilal’s evolution as an artist.*

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SPONSORED BY CORNUCOPIA

Savour Fall’s Finest at Cornucopia in Whistler

Sip, sample, and savour this fall at Whistler's premier event, Cornucopia. From November 7-17, explore over 70 tastings and events. Enjoy live multi-course culinary demonstrations, spirited parties, seminars, and winery dinners. Elevate your stay with lodging and ticket bundles starting at $95 pp/pn, plus receive a complimentary $100 dining voucher.

— FOOD & DRINK —

Five big-character wines to try now that fall is upon us

Fall is time for wines that make a statement: something to cut through the cozy on a crisp night. Here, Mike Usinger gives us the 411 on five of his favourite vintages for the season.

• Vancouver Farmers Market is introducing a new winter market in Kits

• Enjoy the world-renowned flavor of AeroPress, a velvety-smooth coffee without the grit or bitterness found in other methods.  Loved globally, with 55K+ 5-star reviews.*

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— ICYMI —

• Sex//Work: A client explains what it’s like to book an escort

• John Fluevog and Olivia Jean teamed up for “badass” boots

• The Parade of Lost Souls has a new date and location 

• Granville Island’s Upstart & Crow is having a bookshop part

• Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl is the only marathon I’ll do

— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND —

PERFORMING ARTS: Solve a wrestling match murder in Mystery After Dark: Brawl at the Ball - A Science World Whodunnit. (October 24 @ Science World)

MUSIC: Local jangle pop foursome Winona Forever celebrates its album release. (October 24 @ Fox Cabaret)

FOOD & DRINK: Enjoy a specially curated Indigenous dinner and a talk from a Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week designer. (October 24 @ Salmon N’ Bannock)

COMEDY: rEvolver favourite ParaNorma PI combines laughter, ghosts, and burlesque. (October 25 to 26 @ Chill X Studio)

FILM: An interactive Night of the Living Dead promises a unique spin on the classic. (October 25 to 31 @ Metro Hall, New Westminster)

MAGIC: I have no idea what Chalice of Shadows is, but I think that’s the point. (October 26 to 27 @ mystery Shaughnessy location) 

MUSIC: Vancouver Opera returns with comic operetta Die Fledermaus. (October 26 to November 3 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre)

Want to know what else is happening in Vancouver? Check out our events listings.

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