Welcome to the last weekend before slutty pumpkins, witches and Harley Quinn’s take over your newsfeed. This weekend, there’s some sex shows, some home shows and a while lot of sporting matches to be had.
Check ’em out!
Halifax
Halifax Pop Explosion
Date: Oct 19th-22nd
Time: Various
Location: Various
One of the best music festivals on the East Coast is in town with bands such as Hey Rosetta, Basia Bulat and Royal Canoe. There’s so many awesome bands, who knows where to start? There’s also conferences, and of course, the city to explore late at night. Might be one of the last few weekends before we get blanketed with snow (as the almanac says), so go give’r.
Other events in Halifax include the Ghost Walks, and some other fun Pre-Halloween events. Check HERE for details.
Quebec City
Comiccon de Quebec
Date: Oct 22nd-23rd
Time: 10am-7pm
Location: Centre des Congrès de Québec
I’d honestly go just to meet Marie Claude B, but hey, there’s other stuff to see too; artists, collectables, comics. Plus tons of cosplayers and movie props. It’s where I’d be if I lived in Quebec!
If you’re not into that, there’s plenty of other things going on such as the final weekend of the Jazz Festival, some Halloween events and a drum fest. Details can be found, right HERE!
Montreal
Sia
Date: Oct 23rd
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Bell Centre
Tickets are pretty much almost all gone for this one, so you know that Montrealers love the dulcet tones of Sia. She’s got a lot of catchy songs and rumour is that she puts on an amazing performance, so if you’re going; awesome! If you wanna go, ask the guys outside, they’ll hook you up.
The only other event of note is a David Lemieux vs Cristian Fabian boxing match on the 22nd, but don’t take my word for it. Check out the details HERE!
Ottawa
Ottawa RedBlacks vs. Hamilton TigerCats
Date: Oct 21st
Time: 7pm
Location: TD Place Stadium
Ottawa’s looking to wrap up first place with a win over Hamilton, but with a spot in the post season already, now it’s all about the bye and home field. One of the last few weekends to catch some CFL, so might as well head out there and watch the game.
Other events in Ottawa include the Senators taking on the Lightning and Diana Krall is in town. Click HERE for details.
Toronto
Everything to do With Sex Show
Date: Oct 21st-23rd
Time: 11am-12am
Location: Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place
We can all pretend like this isn’t something we would be interested in featuring or attending, but we’d be lying and lying’s not nice. This is the 17th annual show, and it’s your place to take seminars, learn some tricks, buy some toys and meet some talent, both on stage and at the booths. There’s also an erotic art area, so you can pick up a special something for your love cave, and if you get peckish, there’s food trucks.
Also going on in Toronto: Cask Days 2016 at the Brickworks, the 2016 CN Tower climb for United Way and the Barenaked Ladies are at Massey Hall. Details can be found HERE!
Winnipeg
2016 Tim Hortons Heritage Classic
Date: Oct 23rd
Time: 2pm
Location: Investors Group Field
Outdoor hockey is the best kind of hockey, and this years Heritage classic is being held In Winnipeg. With throwback jerseys, the open air and the spirit of hockey, this is a can’t miss event. Grab your tickets if you can.
Other events include the Alumni game on the 22nd, Steve Vai in concert, and the Winnipeg International Burlesque Festival. If you want details on those, click HERE!
Regina
Jay and Silent Bob Get Old in Regina
Date: Oct 22nd
Time: 7:15pm
Location: Casino Regina
Right off the bat, there’s gonna be jokes on how Regina sounds like vagina.. easily… This show was supposed to be on the 23rd, but had to be rescheduled for the day before, so if you were gone go on Sunday, clear your Saturday plans. These two have been working together forever, and these Jay/Silent Bob engagements are just stories, jokes and memories. I always like to download the SModcast after a show to have a listen. These guys are hilarious and so incredibly engaging.
If you don’t care for fine films and conversation, there’s also a Tim Burton Extravaganza, the RoughRiders are taking on Montreal and there’s some Halloween Masked ball and special make up effects events going on. Find details for those HERE!
Edmonton
Edmonton Fall Home Show
Date: Oct 22nd-23rd
Time: 10am-9pm
Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre
Whether you’ve got your own place or not, or if you think you’re done decoration, there’s always something to check out at the home show. Maybe scope out a new BBQ for next year’s backyard benders, or maybe talk your partner into getting a jacuzzi… who knows?
Or you can cross the hall, because also happening at the EXPO centre this weekend? The ski and snowboard show… you can upgrade one gear, do some demos, practice hitting on snow bunnies… who says winter has to suck?
Or you could do something else. The Oil Kings are playing, DEDFest is on and Stunt Magician Wes Barker is in town. Find those details HERE!
Calgary
Calgary Flames vs. St. Louis Blues
Date: Oct 22nd
Time: 8pm
Location: Scotiabank Saddledome
Hockey’s finally in full swing, and the Flames are off to a slow start, but it’s only a week into the season. It’s all about the sound of the skates, the noise of the arena and the thousands of passionate Flames fans.
Or you could do something else, like watch the Stampeders take on the Argos, catch comedian Danny Bhoy or hit up CollectorFest. Details are HERE if you want ’em!
Vancouver
John Cleese and Eric Idle Together Again at Last…For the Very First Time
Date: Oct 21st-22nd
Time: 8pm
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
These guys are hilarious! It’s like half of Monty Python coming right to you and they’re doing one hell of a show. It’s a sit down comedy show (because they’re a bit older), but that makes it more enjoyable because it’s less of a performance for you and more of a conversation with you, and those always turn out to be riots… Don’t miss this.
If you can’t make either show, there’s also the BC Lions vs. Eskimos, the Health and Fitness Expo Vancouver, and Hannibal Buress is in town too. Details are HERE!
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