Five Acre Shaker fans already know: this one is worth the trip to Port Alberni. Vortex Vol.3 Inferno brings Joanna Magik, Kytami, Kotek and DJ Donutes together on 10/31 for bass, movement and controlled chaos. Halloween plans for the bass lovers. Enter to win a pair of tickets!*

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• I’m just a kid adult, and life is a nightmare. Simple Plan brings nostalgic pop punk and big singalongs to Victoria on 1/26 & 1/27 with Mariana’s Trench! Time to revisit your extremely misunderstood teenage years.

• Your sweet tooth has plans. Chocolate: A Tasting Event brings truffles, pastries, drinks and more to Crystal Garden on 10/25. Supporting the Victoria Film Festival never tasted quite this good.

• Time for a visit to Campbell River? For Grammy-awarding winning Alex Cuba, we’ll do it. Catch him at the Tidemark Theatre on 3/12!

• Crafted Farmhouse Market brings handmade finds, local makers and tasty treats to Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre on 10/23–24. Get ahead on your holiday shopping.

• Plus fresh announcements from Gerry Dee, Lil Eddie, Himalayan Bear, Pandora’s Box Cabaret, Eve Lauren, Guru, James Keelaghan and more!

TIME TO MAKE SOME HALLOWEEN PLANS

Halloween lovers, we’ve planned out your October and it’s frighteningly good. Haunted houses? On lock. Live shows with spooky twists? Got ‘em. Family friendly frights? Yes sir. Go make some spooky plans before the season takes over. Here’s a start:

• DRAG SUNDAY PRODUCTIONS: ROCKY HORROR - 10/22-25 @ Greenhouse

• METCHOSIN BEWITCHED MARKET - 10/24-25 @ Metchosin Community Hall

• VANCOUVER HORROR SHOW FILM FESTIVAL - 10/24 @ Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

• HALLOWEEN MARKET YYJ - 10/24-25 @ Da Vinci Centre

• 12TH ANNUAL THRIFTY FOODS WICKED - 10/25 @ Yates to Broughton and Bastion Square

• BLOOD MOON BALL - 10/30 @ Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion

• GROOVE KITCHEN HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY - 10/31 @ Oak Bay Recreation Centre

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• Parksville Beach volunteers raised nearly 90K for the community! Yes, team!

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