What’s on across Canada

Friday, October 16

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  West Kelowna · Okanagan

  Oktoberfest at The Hatching Post

  Fri, Oct 16·3:00 AM

  The Hatching Post Brewery & Smokery·$25

  The Hatching Post, 2850 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna. Join us for an another unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration at…

  Oktoberfest at The Hatching Post — Fri, Oct 16
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  Calgary · Calgary & the Rockies

  All Netted Together: Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and the Social Life of a Theory

  Oct 16 – Dec 12·9:00 AM

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  Halifax

  THE CRAFT CULTURE FESTIVAL

  Fri, Oct 16·10:00 AM

  Halifax Convention Centre

  THE CRAFT CULTURE FESTIVAL — Fri, Oct 16
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  West Kelowna · Okanagan

  Oktoberfest

  Oct 16 – Oct 17·12:00 PM

  The Hatching Post Brewery & Smokery·$25

  The Hatching Post, 2850 Boucherie Rd. Join us for another unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration at The Hatching Post!

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  Calgary · Calgary & the Rockies

  Acclaimed Fine Art Fall Show

  Oct 16 – Oct 18

  Calgary

  This beautiful show at the Crescents Height Community Centre will feature hundreds of original pieces by local artists…

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  Victoria · Vancouver Island

  Dance with the Devil - Reap what you Sow

  Oct 16 – Oct 18

  Victoria·$40-$50

  Maple Leaf School of Russian Ballet

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  West Vancouver · Metro Vancouver

  Red Bull Hardline British Columbia

  Oct 16 – Oct 17·9:30 AM

  West Vancouver

  Red Bull Hardline heads to beautiful British Columbia for its first-ever event in Canada, as riders prepare to take on…

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  Calgary · Calgary & the Rockies

  Platfight Gaming Championships 2026

  Oct 16 – Oct 18·10:00 AM

  Calgary·$20-$100

  Platfight 2026 is Calgary’s premier platform fighting esports event, bringing together competitors, fans, creators, and…

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  Vancouver · Metro Vancouver

  Game Changers

  Fri, Oct 16·10:00 AM

  Science World·$25.50

  Press start and journey through the evolution of video games at Game Changers, presented by TD Bank Group.

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  Victoria · Vancouver Island

  FYF - Celebrate Latin America

  Fri, Oct 16·12:00 PM

  University of Victoria

  Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC). Looking to meet people, discover campus resources, or simply take a break between classes?

  FYF - Celebrate Latin America — Fri, Oct 16
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  Calgary · Calgary & the Rockies

  PodSummit 2026

  Oct 16 – Oct 17·10:00 AM

  The GRAND·$100-$225

  PodSummit 2026 presented by PodSummit Inc. Canada’s Podcast Event returns October 16–17, 2026 at The Grand.

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  Calgary · Calgary & the Rockies

  Ghost Teas

  Fri, Oct 16·12:15 PM

  Heritage Park·$34.95-$54.95

  Join us for a spine-chilling twist on our Famous 5 Afternoon Teas!

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  Summerland · Okanagan

  One Last Pour: Dirty Laundry Winery Patio Farewell Party

  Fri, Oct 16

  Dirty Laundry Winery

  Dirty Laundry Winery, 7311 Fiske Street. Join us on Friday, October 16th from 4:00–6:00 PM for a complimentary happy…

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  Calgary · Calgary & the Rockies

  Canadian Denim Pop-Up — Decade Studio at Fieldstudy

  Fri, Oct 16·3:00 PM

  Calgary

  Cult-favourite Vancouver denim brand Decade Studio is popping up at Fieldstudy for one weekend only!

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  Victoria · Vancouver Island

  Chemistry MSc Defense - Cleopatra Grant

  Fri, Oct 16·10:00 AM

  University of Victoria

  Elliott (ELL) 230. Complex Behaviours in Sulfonatocalix[n]arene Systems with Salicylaldehyde Derivatives or Diaryl…

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  Victoria · Vancouver Island

  Choosing and Using Open-Source Software

  Fri, Oct 16·10:30 AM

  University of Victoria

  Choosing and Using Open-Source Software — Fri, Oct 16
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  Victoria · Vancouver Island

  Design & Layout with Canva

  Fri, Oct 16·11:30 AM

  University of Victoria

  Design & Layout with Canva — Fri, Oct 16
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  Victoria · Vancouver Island

  Rooted: A Space for Racialized Students

  Fri, Oct 16·1:15 PM

  University of Victoria

  A group for racialized students to connect, share experiences, and build community.

  Rooted: A Space for Racialized Students — Fri, Oct 16
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  Toronto

  Acrylic Fluid pouring art workshop

  Fri, Oct 16·6:00 PM

  Toronto·$81.73

  2357 Finch Ave W unit 202. Let your creativity flow with the mesmerizing technique of acrylic pouring! In this fun and…

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  Toronto

  Between Ulysses and Saint Francis: Models of Leadership in Dante

  Fri, Oct 16·4:30 PM

  Toronto

  Alumni Hall, Room 400, University of St. Michael's College. The 2026 Annual Dante Lecture

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  Victoria · Vancouver Island

  Human Rights, Memory & Democracy at a Crossroads: A Full-Day Symposium

  Fri, Oct 16·9:00 AM

  University of Victoria

  Student Union Building (SUB), Upper Lounge. A full-day symposium exploring the intersections of human rights, memory…

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  Victoria · Vancouver Island

  Global Community Social Drop-in

  Fri, Oct 16·2:30 PM

  University of Victoria

  Come and hang out with us at the bi-weekly GC Social Drop-in!

  Global Community Social Drop-in — Fri, Oct 16
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  Victoria · Vancouver Island

  Tackling Academia One Stage at a Time

  Fri, Oct 16·11:00 AM

  University of Victoria

  Medical Sciences Building (MSB), Rm. 150.

  Tackling Academia One Stage at a Time — Fri, Oct 16