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October 29 edition: This local restaurant turned 50

October 29 edition: This local restaurant turned 50

Plus: Halloween events and healing theatre

October 29, 2024

Hi there. How’s your run-up to Halloween going?

All Hallows’ Eve is right around the corner, and with it come the jack-o’-lanterns and horror movies and massive Home Depot skeletons. Are your favourite local haunts getting decked out for the season, or staying distinctly un-decorated?

Check out our creeptastic events round-up below if you need somewhere to rattle your bones this week—or some places to escape from all the ghosts and ghoulies.t’s the witching season for a reason.

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— V.
Associate Editor

— FEATURE —

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant celebrates 50 years of warm welcomes

How do you keep a restaurant not just running, but thriving, for half a century? “The most important thing, of course, is the food, and the quality is very important to me,” says Razia Nasiri, who co-founded the beloved Afghan Horsemen Restaurant in 1974 with her husband Zaher. The other key to success? “Warm, welcoming service.”

The Trailblazing Queen of Electronic Pop: Róisín Muphy

Róisín Murphy, the iconic voice of electronic pop, has captivated audiences for over three decades with her innovative sound and striking artistry, From her early days in Arklow to co-founding the beloved group Moloko, she has consistently defied musical boundaries. With his like "Ramalama (Bang Bang)", "Sing It Back" and the critically acclaimed Róisín Machine, her fearless exploration of genres continues to resonate.

On November 3rd, she graces the Vogue Theatre stage, bringing her electrifying live performance to life. Prepare for a night of mesmerizing visuals, pulsating rhythms and unforgettable songs as Róisín showcases her latest work, Hit Parade.

Don't miss this chance to witness a true musical trailblazer - get your tickets now and experience the magic!

— ARTS —

Playwright Jeremy Goldstein makes sense of a painful past in Truth To Power Café

Jeremy Goldstein began writing the soul-bearing Truth To Power Café with a simple question: who has power over you, and what do you say to them?

Miracle on 34th Street brings holiday magic to the Arts Club
The Chutzpah! Festival returns with a vibrant lineup of performances this November, presenting music, theatre, comedy, dance, and multimedia arts showcasing exciting international artists through a multicultural Jewish lens.*
The Improv Centre's reality-TV based comedy Betrayers wraps a crowd-pleasing run this weekend - can you expose the final betrayers before curtain call?*
Eastside Culture Crawl’s open studio event runs Nov 14-17! Explore studios, connect with artists and engage in all things art across the Eastside Arts District.*
Cirque du Soleil's ECHO weaves a tale of evolution and the symbiotic relationships that sustain life, bringing fresh twists to its Big Top experience. On now at Concord Pacific Place.*
Join Robin Hood on a merry mission to save East Van! Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto takes the stage this Nov. 20–Jan. 05 at The Cultch.*

*sponsored listing

TRANSFORM Festival hits the Vancouver Playhouse stage November 6-9!

Urban Ink’s TRANSFORM Festival returns to the stage for its fifth-annual celebration from November 6 to 9 at the Vancouver Playhouse.

TRANSFORM features an all-star lineup of Indigenous and non-Indigenous talents, showcasing drag, circus, live music, theatre, and more. Save on all performances with an exclusive $125 festival pass!

— MUSIC —

Pop Eye: There’s one clown that Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J isn’t down with

Will Violent J’s Kamala Harris endorsement on The Daily Show do anything politically? Almost certainly not, but it’s always fun to have an excuse to wax lyrical about Juggalos.

604 Records is throwing a Halloween party at the Cobalt
Ruger is bringing his electrifying energy to Vancouver! Join the Afrobeats sensation for an unforgettable night of rhythm and passion as he performs his hits live.*

*sponsored listing

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— FOOD & DRINK —

The 15th annual Chinese Restaurant Awards’ top 30 have been revealed

A panel of 18 judges dined their way through Metro Vancouver’s wealth of fantastic Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants—a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it. Here are their top 30 local eateries.

Selene Aegean Bistro adds a taste of the Mediterranean to East Van
North Shore Craft Beer Week will crack open a cold one this November

— ICYMI —

Three Vancouver performers are on the next season of Canada’s Drag Race
Where to find Halloween-inspired food and drinks in Vancouver
Here are five full-bodied wines perfect for fall
Kitsilano is getting a winter farmers market

— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK —

NATURE: Mycologist Willoughby Arévalo leads a fungi walk through Stanley Park. (October 29 @ Stanley Park Dining Pavillion)

BOOKS: Three writers discuss LGBTQ2S+ horror stories in Queer Monsters and Nightmares. (October 29 @ Vancouver Public Library Central Branch)

TALKS: The Vancouver Paranormal Society investigates the spirits of a theatre. (October 29 @ Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver)

LIVING: Dressed-up dogs heading out for a stroll? Sign me up. (October 30 @ Maritime Museum Park)

PERFORMING ARTS: The DTES Heart of the City Festival kicks off its 21st season. (October 30 to November 10 @ various venues)

DANCE: Corporeal Imago in Limb(e)s puts aerial dance in the limelight. (October 31 @ Scotiabank Dance Centre)

PERFORMING ARTS: Multidisciplinary Mexican artists present a Day of the Dead celebration with Altar. (October 31 @ Polygon Gallery, North Vancouver)

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

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