Have an idea for a story? Mlifeandstyle@theotherpress.ca home ..and more What's happening this week » October 15 to 20 Morgan Hannah Life & Style Editor W: are now well into October and there are plenty of activities to fill up your days with fun. They’re truly never-ending. Seriously. Someone help me. Activities are literally knocking on my door. Vancouver Delights: 7 Hour City Tour * Date: Reoccurring daily * Location: Pickup services from multiple locations (contact supplier after purchase to arrange) Time: 10 am start time Price: Their special offer makes many upcoming tours $108 per ticket for adults, and the price is always $86 for children, and free for infants under two! Whether your'e a local, a tourist, a domestic student, or an international one, this isa great opportunity to experience a guided tour of the beautiful city of Vancouver. Grab a birds- eye view of the city from the lookout in Harbour Centre, cross the world’s largest suspension footbridge at the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and visit iconic locations all around Vancouver— including Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, Chinatown, and the beautiful North Shore. Bring good walking shoes, comfortable clothes, and a rain jacket just in case—it is October, after all. Le Roundabout * Date: October 16 * Location: The Nest, Granville Island: 1398 Cartwright Street, 3rd floor, Vancouver * Time: 7:30 to g pm + Price: $18 per ticket for adults, $14.75 for students and seniors * Children under eight cannot be accommodated, minors must be accompanied by an adult Part of the 2019 International TheatreSports Festival, Le Roundabout is a fully improvised contemporary play directed by Dan O’ Connor. The play deals with subject matter such as “relationships, modern living, and the change that happens when we commit to what we want,’ according to the Vancouver TheatreSports’ website. Seems like a unique way to get a dose of good advice that we all often need. LifeGame * Date: October 17 and 18 * Location: The Nest, Granville Island: 1398 Cartwright Street, 3rd floor, Vancouver + Time: 7:30 pm to g pm + Price: $18 per ticket for adults, $14.75 for students and seniors on Thursday Oct 17 $28.50 per ticket for adults, $23.25 for students and seniors on Friday Oct 18 * Children under eight cannot be accommodated, minors must be accompanied by an adult Part of the 2019 International Theatresports Festival, LifeGame, developed by legendary Keith Johnstone, is “an improvised staged biography of a guest’s life,” according to the Vancouver TheatreSports’ website. The guest is interviewed about their life, including odd questions such as “How would you like to die?” After asking such questions, a team of improvisers act out what they learn. This hilarious play is a great opportunity to indirectly get yourself on stage. igth Annual West Coast Women’s Show * Date: October 18 to 20 * Location: Tradex: ugo Cornell Street, Abbotsford (This is a 2.5 hour transit or 45 minute drive activity) * Time: on oct 18:1 to 9:30pm, on oct 19:10am to gpm, on oct 20: iam to 5pm + Price: $10 per ticket online, $12 per ticket at the doors. Youth (ages 13 to 17) $9 per ticket. Kids age five and under are free! The ultimate girl’s weekend: Three days featuring fashion from 400+ boutiques! Check out artisan markets, a sexy fireman calendar show, a fashion show with dancers, and celebrity guest speakers—including Bif Naked, Michelle Stafford, Claire Newell, and Chef Massimo Capra! life & style // no. 9 ¢ The nitty-gritty of study success! e Everything is due: How to survive e Six artsy things to do to your rental Illustration by Morgan Hannah Apple Festival * Date: October 19 to October 20 * Location: UBC Botanical Gardens: 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver + Time: 1am to 4 pm * Price: $5 (cash only) for adults, children 12 and under free Did you know there are more than 40 different apple species grown in BC? I didnt. If you want to learn more about apples, come out to UBC’s Botanical Garden and celebrate one of BC’s favourite fruits! Learn about apple diversity, rare tastes, and unusual varieties of apples—ones you've probably never heard of! Don’t forget the delicious apple pie tastings, cider demonstrations, a whole bunch of cool shows on the main stage, kids’ activities, anda craft market where you can buy your very own apple tree to plant at home!