Things to do in Vancouver this long weekend, October 9 to 12

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      From the electrifying EDM of Alesso (above) to the raunchy rock of Slash, there's plenty to choose from in Vancouver this long weekend.

      FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

      Beatle: the Georgia Straight presents British rocker and former Beatle Ringo Starr (above) at the Queen E. Theatre, with an all-star band composed of Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Warren Ham, and Gregg Bissonette.

      Bellow: Brooklyn Country-soul trio the Lone Bellow plays the Imperial, performing songs from its latest album Then Came the Morning.

      Bloch: Alexandre Bloch conducts pianist Ingrid Fliter (above) and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in a program of music by Messiaen, Haydn, and Schubert at Chan Centre.

      Battle: South Van Big Band and the Randers Big Band play a Battle of the Big Bands at Pat's Pub and Brewhouse.

      Boo!: the Stanley Park Ghost Train (above) opens, featuring a 14-minute experience with lights, sounds, and live performers playing classic horror characters.

      SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

      Black: American rock band Black Lips (above) coheadlines the Rickshaw Theatre, with American indie-pop performer Ariel Pink.

      Brown: American folk singer-songwriter Greg Brown plays the Rio Theatre.

      Blueprint: Blueprint Events celebrates 18 years with #BP18YR, featuring EDM performances by Alesso + Audien, Project 46, Matoma Music, and DJ Timeline at the Coliseum.

      Blue 'n' Green: the Vancouver Canucks, led by the Sedin twins (above). take on the Calgary Flames in National Hockey League action at Rogers Arena.

      B.C.: The B.C. Lions take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Canadian Football League action at B.C. Place Stadium.

      Boisterous: local garage-rock band the Enigmas plays the WISE Hall, with guests the Wasted Strays and Making Strangers.

      Jen Squires

      Beautiful: Toronto folk-noir duo Scarlett Jane (above) plays the Fox Cabaret, touring in support of self-titled sophomore album.

      Benefit: Art from the Attic at the Scandinavian Community Centre raises money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, supporting African grandmothers raising children orphaned by AIDS.

      Booze: Tonari Gumi's sake-tasting night at Coast Coal Harbour Hotel features over 40 varieties of sake and umeshu. 

      SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

      Blood: English folk-soul singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas (above) plays the Commodore, touring in support of new album Blood.

      Braathen: the Kristian Braathen Quartet--featuring vocalist Laura Crema, pianist Miles Black, bassist Jodi Proznick, and drummer Braathen--plays Surrey's Northwood United Church.

      Chris MacPherson

      Burlesque: Kitty Nights presents Octoburlesque!, a night of burlesque fun and games featuring Audrey Hipturn (above), Burgundy Brixx, Laya Lushious, Roma Antics, and the Purrrfessor.

      Beethoven & Bartok: Friends of Chamber Music presents Czechoslovakia's Pavel Haas Quartet at the Vancouver Playhouse.

      MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

      Badass: legendary rock guitarist Slash plays the Queen Elizabeth Theatre with his current band, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy + the Conspirators.

      QUICK PICKS

      Vacationer plays the Biltmore on Saturday.

      54-40 plays the Commodore on Saturday. SOLD OUT.

      Le Youth plays Alexander on Saturday.

      Buckman Coe plays the Imperial on Saturday.

      The Wind + the Wave plays the Media Club on Monday.

      To discover literally hundreds more events happening in Metro Vancouver this weekend, start your journey with our listings page.

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