10 things to do in Vancouver today: Saturday, October 13

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UBC Apple Festival, Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt, and more! Here are 10 fun events to check out in Vancouver today, Saturday, October 13.

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What: Entering its 27th year, the event celebrates one of BC’s favourite fruits and gives attendants a chance to learn about the diversity of apples, as well as taste a number of rare and peculiar varieties. One of the festival’s most popular events will be the “Friends of the Garden” apple tasting tent. There, visitors will be able to sample up to 60 kinds of new and heritage apples, all grown within British Columbia. Patrons will also be able to purchase an extensive variety of apples and apple trees to take home.
When: Saturday, October 13 to Sunday, October 14, 2018
Time: 11 am to 4 pm both days
Where: UBC Botanical Garden – 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver
Admission: $5 (cash only) for adults; children ages 12 and under, enter for free

What: Join others in walking the labyrinth in Fleetwood to the sounds of live, meditative music performed by a harpist or violinist. This event is in honour of Fleetwood Park Labyrinth’s 10th Anniversary. Free birthday cake will be provided.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 1 to 3 pm
Where: Fleetwood Park – 15802 80 Ave, Surrey
Admission: Free

What: Ranfei Wang performs selections from Bach, Chopin, Liszt, Beethoven and Prokofiev. All proceeds of the concert will go towards the Richmond Hospital Foundation.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 7 pm
Where: Gateway Theatre – 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond
Tickets: Online

What: Laughter Zone 101 presents a stand-up comedy showcase with Fatima Dhowre, Katie Nordgren, Ash Dhawan, Naomi Yamato, Syd Bosel, Ed Hill, Erin Jeffery and Jan Bannister.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 8 pm
Where: Anvil Centre – 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Tickets: Online, $22 plus service charges

What: An exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at a wetland restoration project located in a special conservation area of Aldergrove Regional Park. Talk with project experts, take a biologist-guided wetland tour (rubber boots recommended), enjoy festival-style booths and family-friendly activities, and more.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Aldergrove Regional Park – Special Entrance at 202-272nd Street
Admission: Free

What: Learn about local night animals in the day use area through activities, performances, exhibitors and storytelling. Lanterns will lead you to Detective Headquarters where park interpreters will introduce the mystery. Nancy the spider is hosting a masquerade party for local nightlife. Help her figure out which animal has crashed her party as you collect clues at stations along the trail.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Where: Surrey Bend Regional Park – 10238 168 Street, Surrey
Admission: Free

What: This fall marks the 100th year since the end of the WWI. In this concert, pianist Maria Jung and guests commemorate this meaningful anniversary through voice, clarinet and piano. With music and poetry touched by war, the musicians will showcase composers and poets who were involved in, or inspired by, the events of the War to End all Wars. Enjoy works by Britten, McCabe, Debussy, Vaughan-Williams, Ivor Gurney as well as a few memorable tunes that were popular during wartime.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 7 pm
Where: Place des Arts – 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
Tickets: Online, $16-$21

Vancouver Alpen Club

What: If there’s one Oktoberfest event you don’t want to miss this year, it’s the Vancouver Alpen Club’s shindig. Head to 4875 Victoria Drive for one of the many dates this party is going down. There will be German food, beer, and live music all night long.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 8 pm to 2 am
Where: Vancouver Alpen Club (Ballroom) – 4875 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Price: $35; buy online

What: Luke Bryan is coming back to Vancouver with Sam Hunt as part of his “What Makes You Country” stadium tour this fall. The country stars will share the stage with special guests Jon Pardi and Carly Pearce as part of the tour. “What Makes You Country Tour” is named after Bryan’s recently released album that debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Top 200 and Top Country Albums charts. It is his third consecutive album to debut at #1 on the Top 200 and his fifth #1 debut on the Top Country Albums chart.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: Doors at 4 pm
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Tickets: Available online via LiveNation