Gimme Five: The top events for Oct. 12-18

Our pick of the best events around town over the coming week

Westender Staff Oct 11, 2017 4:45 PM

1012 GIMME FIVE Lost Souls Gastown — Explore the dark side of the city's history in the Lost Souls of Gastown theatre adventure

1. Lost Souls of Gastown

Forbidden Vancouver鈥檚鈥済othic theatre adventure鈥� roams the back streets and alleyways of the city鈥檚 most atmospheric neighbourhood as it explores and unearths the dark history of 1880s Gastown. Each tour is led by a professional actor playing characters from the era 鈥� either George Turle or Sarah Briars. Ages 16+.

Tours run Oct. 12-31 at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., meet at Cathedral Square and last 90 minutes. $25/$22

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1012 GIMME FIVE St Pauls Labyrinth — The labyrinth at St. Paul's Anglican Church has been providing contemplation and meditation for two decades. - Dan Toulgoet

2. St. Paul鈥檚 Labyrinth 20th Anniversary

Celebrate (quietly) 20 years of Canada鈥檚 first permanent indoor labyrinth, based on the medieval floor pattern at Chartres Cathedral in France, which encourages reflection and meditation. Mood-setting musicians in attendance include pianist Craig Addy.

Oct. 13, 7-9 p.m., St, Paul鈥檚 Anglican Church. Free.

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1012 GIMME FIVE apple festival — How do you like them apples? - Rebecca Blissett

3. Apple Festival 2017

More than 15 tonnes of apples spanning more than 60 different varieties will be on sale at this popular family festival at UBC Botanical Garden. There鈥檚 a tasting tent, food fair, displays, entertainment, a scarecrow contest and a kids zone with face painting, crafts and games, including a giant leaf pile. Free shuttle bus from UBC Campus West Parkade and Fraser River Parkade; no parking at the garden.

Oct. 14-15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. UBC Botancial Garden. $5, under-12s free

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1012 GIMME FIVE Hal Wake — Hal Wake will stand down as director after this year's 麻豆传媒映画Writers Fest.

4. The 麻豆传媒映画Writers Fest

The 30th Writers Fest runs Oct. 16-22 and features an enormous lineup of local and international talent. If you鈥檙e unsure where to start, how about the opening night meet, greet and discussion, titled Between the Pages, featuring four of this year鈥檚 Giller Prize finalists: Ed O'Loughlin, Michael Redhill, Eden Robinson and Michelle Winters. Moderating the discussion will be Hal Wake, in his final year as the festival鈥檚 artistic director.

Oct. 16, 8-10 p.m., 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse, $26

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1012 GIMME FIVE Encounter — Encounter showcases some of India's finest physical theatre.

5. Encounter

Created for the stage by Aparna Sindhoor, S.M. Raju, and Anil Natyaveda, and performed by Navarasa Dance Theater, Encounter is billed as a tribute to the struggles of Indigenous people around the world, and features some of India鈥檚 best physical theatre. Presented as part of this year鈥檚 Diwali celebrations.

Oct. 17-21, 8 p.m., Oct. 22, 7 p.m., York Theatre. From $22.