Offleashed, Vancouver’s largest event in support of animals, returns in person on October 21st bringing together hundreds of animal lovers to celebrate the BC SPCA’s lifesaving work.
Offleashed for the BC SPCA 2023
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 6:00pm (lounge) 7:30pm (dinner)
This approachable fundraising event, where youth can also join in, will have all the staples of a glitzy gala with a great auction and 3-course dinner. Of course the signature Cuddle Lounge will be back where you can get up close with rescue puppies, kitties, and other animals.
Miss604 at Offleashed last year
In 2022, all of the Cuddle Lounge animals were then adopted into their forever homes and the event raised more than $730,000 for the animals! Join hosts Ann Luu, Howard Blank, and Event Chair Tracey Wade for this unforgettable evening in 2023.
About the Cause
Animals and their people across our province need the BC SPCA’s help every day and over the last few years, demand has skyrocketed. Floods, heat domes, COVID, wildfires, financial insecurity – the reasons for need keep increasing.
But the BC SPCA is a constant community presence, providing vulnerable animals and their guardians with critical support such as pet food banks and vet services, emergency boarding assistance, and by serving as a vital resource across the province.
Your generosity changes thousands of animals’ lives. The millions of dollars raised through Offleashed powers the BC SPCA’s essential programs: sheltering and adoptions, pet food bank and outreach services, veterinary care, wildlife rehabilitation, and summer camps and school programs for kids, to name just a few.
Your ticket is a built-in donation. Each ticket purchase covers the cost of one day of shelter, food, love and basic medical attention for an abandoned mother and her young litter of puppies or kittens. Join Offleashed on October 21st!
Miss604 is proud to sponsor Offleashed for the second time in 2023
The Black Space Summit and Symposium invites members of the community including BIPOC, LGBTQ2IA, and Allies into intentionally curated spaces online and across the Greater Vancouver this weekend.
Through this event series you can engage in progressive dialogue that centres and celebrates the lived experiences of African Descent people on these lands and beyond.
Black Space Summit and Symposium
Produced by Afro Van Connect and Black Space Media INC, the Summit and Symposium takes place over four days with the intention of uniting artists, activists, professionals, and educators within the African Descent community for the purpose of promoting communities culture, growth, and wellbeing.
Each day there will be workshops, talks, and more. Admission is free or pay-what-you-may, and there will also be a donation box placed at the info table. All proceed received from The 2023 Black Space Summit and Symposium will go to supporting local artist and creatives within the African Descent community.
September 21, 2023 at The Vancity Culture Lab @ The Cultch New Media Panel: The Rise of AI, Virtual Spaces, & Representation
Kor Kase, Moderator Executive Director & Founder of Black Space Media INC
Join a Mid-Autumn celebration at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre this weekend and learn about this tradition that has deep cultural and historical significance in the Chinese community. The Centre will have a handful of special activations and displays to mark this occasion, and a very special meet and greet opportunity.
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Lansdowne Centre’s Mid-Autumn Celebration
When: Saturday, September 23 & Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Lansdowne Centre (5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond)
“The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is an ancient festival with roots in harvest festival celebrations and moon worshiping rituals. It occurs on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month which happens some time between mid September and early October. This is when the moon is at its fullest after the autumnal equinox. It is a popular, happy time of year when families get together to share food, admire the full moon, light lanterns and eat mooncakes.” [Source]
Visit the Moon and Rabbit Display, which is an integral part of the mid-autumn celebration and is a symbol of kindness and compassion. Then stop by Centre Court for a stunning lantern display, which symbolizes illumination. There will also be arts and crafts, an artisan market, a riddle game, and more.
Then there’s the bunnies! Rabbitat, a devoted charity rescuing feral and abandoned rabbits, will be offering a Bunny Meet & Treat experience from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Immerse yourself in a whimsical world of fluffy fun for a $5 donation. Spend some time bonding with the bunnies and support the Rabbitats mission.
Win a VIP Bunny Experience
I have a VIP Bunny Experience to give away to one lucky winner that includes:
Admission for up to 4 individuals
Skip-the-line access for Bunny Meet & Treat (at the designated time for 15 minutes)
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The winner’s time slot is between 11:00am and 12:00pm on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
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A whodunnit and an improv show all in one! The Improv Centre presents Stage Fright 2: Murder at the Disco on Friday and Saturday nights this season on Granville Island. This is a groovy twist on TIC’s wildly successful interactive murder mystery show.
(Left to Right) Karinga Wells, Jacki Gunn, Jalen Saip, Ed Witzke, Riley Hardwick, Maggie Onedo. Photo by Brandon Hart Photography
Murder Mystery Show at The Improv Centre on Granville Island
When: September 28 – October 28, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays. Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm
Where: The Improv Centre (1502 Duranleau St, Vancouver on Granville Island)
Tickets: Starting at $26.50, available online now or in person at the TIC Box Office. Tickets for opening night (September 28) will be priced at $15.
It’s 1977 and the ‘Diamond Disco’ is all abuzz as it’s time for their annual disco-til-you-drop-a-thon. Everyone is ready to boogie to the max to win a major cash prize…but for one of these disco dancers, it’ll be their last. This interactive whodunnit is full of hilarious hijinks inspired by audience suggestions. And in true Stage Fright form, it’ll be up to one lucky audience member to solve the Murder at the Disco!
Last fall’s show was set in the early 1950’s with an emphasis on the glitz and glamour of show biz as a familiar murder mystery trope. “This time, we’re going with the 1970’s because it’s such a dynamic time period with a lot of groovy characters and old-timey detective dramas and themes we can explore,” says Artistic Director Jalen Saip. “Our ensemble is very excited to delve into some whacky and mischievous characters in this production – inspired by our audience’s suggestions – and to include one lucky audience member as our lead detective throughout the second half of the performance!”
Celebrate the arrival of fall by following the seasonal farm trail to Agassiz, where you can harvest your own pumpkins at the Harrison Pumpkin Festival — home of the “all-you-can-carry” pumpkin patch.
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Harrison Pumpkin Festival
Open September 29 – October 29 (or while supplies last)
Hours: Thursday & Friday 11:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday & Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Hours: Monday October 9 (Thanksgiving) from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Harrison Pumpkin Festival 5039 Lougheed Highway, Agassiz
Admission: $15 per person (ages 2 and under free) for all-you-can-carry pumpkins. Tickets available for purchase online.
For the past 17 years, one family has been bringing flower fests to the valley and now operating under the umbrella of Onos Farms they’re excited to present this new autumn option.
There’s more than 22 different types of pumpkins for you to find at the Harrison Pumpkin Festival. Add texture and even more colour to your fall photos and carving activities. From cute half-pounders to classic carvers from 10 to 100 pounds, you’ll want to fill your trunk with many decorative options.
The farm also has glorious flower displays of dahlias, zinnias and cosmos that should be in luxuriant bloom all season (weather permitting). The Farm Store will be full of cut flowers, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, plus tulip and daffodil bulbs (while supplies last). A food truck will be on site each day of the festival to feed your pumpkin-picking crew.
The entry price gets you “all-you-can-carry” pumpkins, but you must be able to literally carry them in your arms—that is, without the use of a trolley, cart or other device. Pumpkins will also be available in the Farm Store for those who don’t relish the heavy lifting.
The fest is hosting a photo contest on Instagram where you can show off creative ways to heft as many of those all-you-can-carry pumpkins as possible. To enter, simply tag @harrisonsunflowerfest on Instagram and use the hashtag #OnosFarmsPumpkinContest in your post.
To add to the fun, and to create some friendly competition, there will be a pumpkin-weighing station near the store. Weigh and measure your picks and compete to see who snags the heaviest pumpkin load in any given category. Keep an eye on your standing in the stats online, where daily updates will be made to the leaderboard.
