My favourite time of year has arrived…Hallo-weekend is HERE! Time to become your alter ego, your worst nightmare or whatever you can pull together with eyeliner and a trip to the thrift store. I believe in you.

FYI spooky season doesn’t end this weekend. Continue the Halloween vibes on 11/16 at The Rio Theatre as Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin performs the score live alongside Dario Argento’s Tenebre. Enter to win tickets and prolong the dread.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• If you were kicking yourself for not seeing Thievery Corporation at the Freedom Mobile Arch this summer (me), then you’ve got another chance! Catch them on 1/1 at the Commodore Ballroom.

• Need a little more local art on your walls? Always. Eastside Culture Crawl returns 11/19–22 with 500+ artists opening their studios and a preview starting 11/5. Enter to win an art-filled prize pack!*

• Rally the squad to see Australian producer SIPPY at The Red Room on 2/20. Masks encouraged, ear protection necessary. The bass will be deep and heavy.

• Rollerland is helping us celebrate our new website by offering up a plethora of giveaways for you to win! Skate your way through Halloween, Christmas, NYE and everything in between. Check out the full list and enter to win!*

• Follow your cravings through Richmond. The Dumpling Trail Unwrapped brings together 7 participating restaurants where you can scan unique QR codes, unlock insider videos, explore the trail guide, and enter for prizes.*

YOU’VE GOT HALLOWEEN PLANS

Last minute plans? I love that for you. Grab your ghouls, slap on a costume and raise a little hell. Our Best Halloween Events guide keeps things simple(ish), while our full Halloween list is for those who need to see every option before committing. Here’s a few options to mull over:

• HALLOWEEN FEST - Friday/Saturday @ Green Auto

• FRIGHT NIGHTS - Friday/Saturday @ Playland

• HOWL - Friday @ The Waldorf

• AFTER DARK: SINISTER SCIENCE HALLOWEEN EDITION - Friday @ Science World

• THE DARK 80S HALLOWEEN - Saturday @ The Astoria

• COFFIN CLUB - Sunday @ The Red Room

THIS WEEKEND

THE LOCAL LIST

Motherhood hasn’t cancelled Jessi Cruickshank’s urge to go dancing. It’s just moved last call earlier. The comedian’s Evening Club serves up joy and nostalgic bangers from 7–10pm. Off the dance floor, these are her favourite Vancouver stops.

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