1. Make apple cider with your neighbours at the New West Apple Press Fest on Saturday, Oct. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at Lord Kelvin Elementary School, 1010 Hamilton St. Bring a jar for juice, and apples if you have them. This free event includes games and live music.
2. Hit the dancefloor at the Union Jack Public House when Bobby Bruce takes the stage as Nearly Neil on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 8:30 p.m. The Union Jack is at 525 Seventh St.
3. Take in a performance by Jeremy Dutcher, a tenor and musician who blends classical singing and indigenous heritage, when he performs at Massey Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Massey Theatre is at 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets at ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
4. Enjoy a special DETOUR concert featuring some pop favourites by New Westminster-based choir Quayside Voices and some jazzy tunes by Victoria’s Fifth Street on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at 100 Braid Street Studios. Tickets and details at www.quaysidevoices.com.
5. Check out the Vagabond Players’ latest production, The Haunting of Hill House, which runs from Oct. 4 to 27 at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. Performances are Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets at www.vagabondplayers.ca or 604-521-0412.
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