Mood Swing (October 23, 2025)

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Mood Swing (October 23, 2025)

Has anyone noticed that with Halloween falling on a Friday this year, we are being graced with not just one but TWO Halloweekends? I’m personally not complaining and loving the variety of spooky events happening all over the city. As a recovering theatre kid and lover of all things camp, I wish it were socially acceptable to wear a costume every day of the year. 

So even though All Hallows Eve itself doesn’t arrive until next week, I’m dedicating this week’s Mood Swing to all things campy, creepy and candy. From a comedy show to a classic movie screening to a '90s dance party, I promise this list has something for everyone.

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Horror classics go glam in Theatre of the Damned

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Horror classics go glam in Theatre of the Damned

Theatre of the Damned is the latest in The Beaumont’s annual run of Halloween immersive theatre experiences from the minds of Executive and Creative Director Jude Kusnierz and Show Director April O’Peel. Past iterations included dedications to spooky icons like Stephen King and Tim Burton, but this year, O’Peel says they wanted to go for more of a classic Halloween feel, framing the show around a century of horror film history. 

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Mood Swing (October 16, 2025)

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Mood Swing (October 16, 2025)

Does anyone still need to figure out their Halloween costume? I usually have mine decided before a single leaf has fallen, but this year I was feeling uninspired. Luckily, after a quick browse of old faithful Pinterest, I found my muse. A simple dress and some crafting materials from around my apartment are all I need to bring the vision to life.

With a paintbrush in hand and the spirit of Jack Skellington himself in my heart, I’m set to spend my weekend putting together the DIY costume of my dreams. If you’re still looking for that Halloween inspiration to strike, I've got a full week of mostly free events to get those creative juices flowing.

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Clan of the Painted Lady: Jennifer Chiu's Intimate Documentary on Hakka Heritage

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Clan of the Painted Lady: Jennifer Chiu's Intimate Documentary on Hakka Heritage

A still camera frames an elder in her family kitchen. She is tidying up surfaces with a towel and inspecting the pipes of the sink. The dim lights create distinct contours of shadow and light. A voice emerges from beyond the frame—Dad, can we film you smoking outside? A man’s voice responds: No. His wife finishes drying her hands and looks at the camera, shakes her head and walks away. The lens lingers on the frame without subjects. A narrator’s voice sums up the interaction for viewers: ”In my community, many things are left unsaid. For my family, privacy is both a virtue and a protective measure. It is also a wall.” 

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Inside The Bucket Collective: Vancouver's New Experimental Film Collective

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Inside The Bucket Collective: Vancouver's New Experimental Film Collective

Founded by Chris Chong Chan Fui, Marianne Thodas, Morgan Sears-Williams, Noé Rodriguez and Terra Long, The Bucket Collective describes itself as a “lo-fi container of possibility.” In practice, that container has held hands-on workshops on phytography and experimental film processes, as well as screenings that prioritize accessibility and collective exchange. 

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"BFF-less" at Vancouver Fringe 2025: A Quirky Comedy About Finding Friendship

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"BFF-less" at Vancouver Fringe 2025: A Quirky Comedy About Finding Friendship

Roomie Productions presents BFF-less, a silly and sweet comedy debuting at the 2025 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Written by playwright and producer Ben Brown and directed by accomplished theatre actor and director Melissa Oei, the play explores themes of loneliness, platonic companionship and lost love. 

A Craigslist ad reads: “I’m looking for a best friend. I’m 24, and I’m sick of being lonely. If you’re also best friend-less, respond to this ad, and let’s meet up!”

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Perfect Match: Falling for Vancouver's First Romance Themed Bookstore

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Perfect Match: Falling for Vancouver's First Romance Themed Bookstore

I paced outside, my feet keeping in time with the fast paced rhythm of my heavily beating heart. I was sweating. From nerves or from the intensity of the sun’s kiss, I couldn’t tell. I knew that everything I was looking for patiently waited on the other side of the door. Blind dates were always nerve-racking, but this one felt different. I could feel it in my toes, in the soft blush creeping across my newly flushed cheeks.

Inside, the air shifted. The light was soft and welcoming, the walls a dusty rose. I let out a long breathe and stepped over the threshold. On the north wall I spotted what I had been searching for. I picked up Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. This was my blind date, suggested by a good friend, long-awaited and finally in my hands. The weight of the pages felt good, solid in my hands, a perfect fit. A perfect match. 

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Release and Relief in Stand-up Comedy: Interview with Jackie Hoffart from Killjoy Comedy Season 2

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Release and Relief in Stand-up Comedy: Interview with Jackie Hoffart from Killjoy Comedy Season 2

Vancouver director Shana Myara’s docuseries Killjoy Comedy about the future of comedy returns for a second season July 25 on OUTtv. 

This season will follow 5 stand-up queer and/or racialized comics and one improv duo who are challenging the narrow lens of traditional comedy. Interweaving footage from live performances with intimate interviews, Myara’s series showcases the comedians doing their thing on stage while delving into thoughtful stories behind the bits. What brings someone to comedy? And why does it matter that they’re here?

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