When the smell of rain starts to hang in the air and the leaves crunch under our shoes, we turn into completely different people. With a cup of hot chocolate in hand and an episode of Gilmore Girls on our laptop screens, we hunker down and hide from the colder weather.
We're sure we all have our autumn routines, but should you feel inclined to spice up your calendar, The Ubyssey has compiled some October events that are not to be missed.
Vancouver International Film Festival (September 28–October 8, various locations)
Got a couple hours to kill? Need somewhere to take your date? Catch a movie at VIFF! Up and coming filmmakers are showcasing films of every genre imaginable, from documentaries and comedies to the experimental and avant-garde.
$14 for students
ARTIVISM 2023: Madness in the Masses (September 6–October 19, various locations on campus)
ARTIVISM is an annual visual and performing arts festival that aims to amplify the voices of marginalized artists while exploring topics related to social justice. This year’s events include an exhibition at the Hatch Gallery, playback theatre, a human library and a wrap-up party at Dorothy Somerset Studios.
Tickets or RSVP required for some events
MOA Unmasked: The Museum as a Classroom (October 12–13 at various times, Museum of Anthropology)
MOA Curator of Indigenous Programming Damara Jacobs-Petersen and MOA Education Coordinator Amina Chergui host a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Anthropology, with a focus on demonstrating the educational power of the art and artifacts found in museums.
$12 for UBC students, faculty and staff
Blank Vinyl Project Open Mic Nights (October 12 & 26, 7 p.m.–10 p.m., The Gallery)
Grab a drink and catch a few songs at BVP’s bi-monthly open mic night. Who knows — maybe you’ll end up wanting to sing a tune or two yourself! More information can be found on BVP’s Instagram page.
Free
UBC Apple Festival (October 14–15, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., UBC Botanical Garden)
Support UBC’s Botanical Garden through this community fundraising event, which includes apple displays, food options and live entertainment. The ticket also includes full access to the Botanical Garden and Greenheart Walk.
$10
Across Our Queer Bodies: A Sash Decorating Workshop Celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ History Month (October 15, 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Museum of Vancouver)
Queer interdisciplinary artist Sarah Wong hosts a textile workshop that explores sashes as wearable objects reflecting both glamour and movements of resistance. Sashes and materials will be provided. This event is only open to people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Sliding scale, $15–$20
Vancouver Writers Fest (October 16–22, various locations)
Check out panel discussions, poetry readings, masterclasses and more at the Vancouver Writers Fest! With a huge range of literary styles, as well as local and international authors, there’s sure to be something that appeals to every reader or writer.
$25 for most events
Performance and Book Launch: Off Script (October 21, 2 p.m., Liu Institute)
Co-organized by the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery and the Vera List Center for Art and Politics, this double book launch features performative responses to two exciting new publications: Breaking Protocol by Maria Hupfield and Aural Poetics edited by Michael Nardone.
Free, RSVP required
The Vancouver Mycological Society’s 42nd Annual Mushroom Show (October 22, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., VanDusen Botanical Garden)
For all the cottagecore lovers in the house — you won’t want to miss BC’s biggest mushroom festival. Enjoy live entertainment, buy fresh or dried mushrooms and learn more about our fungi friends from guest speakers.
$5 for non-members, $3 for members
Shake the Earth: Tap & Taiko (October 22, 3 p.m., Chan Shun Concert Hall)
Uzume Taiko and Vancouver Tap Dance Society come together for a stunning performance revolving around the seasons. Stay for the post-show workshop to learn how to dance and drum from the experts!
Free for UBC students
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