7 things to do in Vancouver today: Wednesday, November 1

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Welcome to November, everyone!

Get your new month started with Hub Bike Shorts, The Lonesome West, and the rest of our seven great events happening today, November 1.

For more things happening around town, check out our events section.

What: Business, academia, First Nations and government leaders from across BC and Canada, along with local, national and international presenters, come together to examine strategies to diversify the British Columbia and Canadian economies.
When: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 2:45 pm
Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, BC Ballroom – 900 West Georgia Street. Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $299 plus gst

Cave Canem Productions / Facebook

What: Brothers Coleman and Valene can’t seem to co-exist without sudden outbreaks of violence over the pettiest concerns. When their doubt-ridden parish priest attempts to bring reconciliation, their confessions quickly turn from earnest offerings into weapons in a hilarious and dark race to the bottom.
When: Now to November 11
Time: Various times
Where: Pacific Theatre – 1440 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $15.75-$38.35

What: Inspired by the works of Stephen King and monster movies of the 80s and 90s, IT is a horror comedy show by Instant Theatre.
When: November 1 and 2, 2017
Time: 8 pm
Where: Havana Restaurant – 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $10

Kits House / Facebook

What: An intimate version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s science fiction classic featuring two haunting chorus characters who speed along the action, play many supporting roles, and speak to Jekyll as the voices in his head, spurring him toward triumph and tragedy. Presented by Theater Crossing and Kits House.
When: October 31 to November 19
Where: Kits House – 2305 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $15-$25

What: HUB Cycling’s Bike Shorts Film Event and Fundraiser features local and international short films about cycling. Join us for a celebratory evening with prizes, beer, popcorn, a silent auction and an incredible community.
When: November 1
Time: 7 to 9:30 pm
Where: Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $10-$15

What: UBC Slam at Benny’s Bagels is open to everyone. Perform your own poems on the open mic, or sign up for the slam. With featured poets Roya and Francis.
When: Every second Wednesday until April 2018
Time: 7 pm
Where: Benny’s Bagels – 2503 West Broadway, Vancouver

What: URP Productions presents the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera. The energy and excitement of a rock concert will combine with the drama of Christ’s final days.
When: Now to November 5, 2017
Where: Centennial Theatre – 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $28-$44