I love Halloween. Horror movies? Less so. Months of nightmares feels like a steep price to pay. I made an exception for Obsession (and it was worth it FYI), but usually I’m team spooky over scary.

Same? Haunted Village takes over Burnaby Village Museum from 10/23–31 with witches, vampires, shadow puppet storytelling and DJ Dracula on decks. All the Halloween vibes, fewer reasons to sleep with the lights on. Enter to win a family pack for the date of your choice!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• We love to hate them. Or maybe we just love them?! Either way, Nickelback is laying down huge riffs next April at Rogers Arena. Bring out your inner rockstar. Tickets go on sale on Friday.

• Celebrate Ballet Jörgen’s 25th anniversary with Swan Lake, reimagined along the rugged shores of Nova Scotia’s Fortress of Louisbourg. Enter for your chance to win!*

• Have you heard the new Leon Bridges album? Do it. Then grab your tickets to see The Happiness Anytime Tour next August with KOKOROKO at the Freedom Mobile Arch.

• Make your next meal part of the adventure. Visit 7 participating Richmond restaurants on The Dumpling Trail Unwrapped, scan unique QR codes for insider videos, explore the trail guide, and unlock chances to win prizes.*

• Plus fresh announcements from Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls, Remi Wolf, Vacations, Biana Del Rio, Valley and more!

BEST EVENTS IN OCTOBER

Sometimes I feel like the grim reaper, telling you that more time has passed and yes, we are already half way through October. One step closer to our ghost era. Life is short, so make some memories. We’ve rounded up October’s best events to help you live a little before you haunt a little. Here are a few ideas:

• CANYON FRIGHTS - Until 11/1 @ Capilano Suspension Bridge

• SHABOOZEY - Saturday @ Thunderbird Arena

• FINN WOLFHARD - 10/20 @ Commodore Ballroom

• EMPANADAS ILLEGALES - 10/23 @ Hollywood Theatre

• BEABADOOBEE - 10/28 @ Rogers Arena

UPCOMING

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• Love Chinese food? Listen up. Here are the Top 50 Honourees on the Elite 30 Canada Awards. Congrats to whole team!

• For the punk lovers. WAIT//LESS leave all the energy on the floor in their new track No Fruit.

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