Surrey events this week include Bored Teachers comedy and a metal show in Whalley

### Concerts and music

Punjabi artists Gurshabad and Bunny Johal bring their “Ashke Tour” to Bell Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, Oct. 8. The Bergmann Duo performs its Coffee Concert, “Fantasies For Two,” on the same day at 11 a.m. on the Surrey Arts Centre Main Stage, featuring favourites from the piano four-hands repertoire on two pianos. Tickets are available at purchase.surrey.ca or by calling 604-501-5580.

Metallica tribute band Master of Justice plays Whalley Legion 229 on Friday, Oct. 16, starting at 8 p.m. The show is presented by MOJ Entertainment. Tickets are $35 on Eventbrite; band information is at masterofjustice.com. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto at Bell Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 18 at 4 p.m., with Blake Pouliot and conductor Gemma New, as part of the Surrey Sundays series. Tickets are available from the venue.

“A Tribute to Adele: An Evening of Music, Memories & Friendship,” featuring vocalist Amanda Bentley and her band, is at Bell Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, Oct. 22. Details and tickets are at adeletribute.ca. The Dreamboats perform at the Surrey Arts Centre Main Stage on Nov. 13 in a Surrey Civic Theatres presentation. Tickets are available at purchase.surrey.ca or by calling 604-501-5580.

Clayton Coffee House offers a monthly performance opportunity for aspiring and established poets, spoken-word artists, novelists, musicians, improvisers and comedians to share their work. It is held at the Performing Arts Studio at Clayton Community Centre, 7155 187a St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Dates and details are at surrey.ca/news-events/events/clayton-coffee-house.

Jazz Vespers in the Valley presents hour-long concerts on selected Sundays from fall through spring at Northwood United Church, 8855 156 St. Shows start at 3:30 p.m., with a suggested $10 donation. Information is at northwood-united.org/events or by calling 604-581-8454.

### Theatre and stage

The Arts Club on Tour production “Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey” runs at the Surrey Arts Centre Main Stage from Oct. 14 to 24. The show uses humour and humanity to explore family and the holidays. Tickets are available at purchase.surrey.ca or by calling 604-501-5580.

Naked Stage Productions Society presents a script reading of Ken Levine’s play “Smoke Gets in Your House” at Newton Cultural Centre from Nov. 6 to 8. A Southern California wildfire changes the lives of two couples, with traumatic events and panic also providing moments of humour and comedy. Information and tickets are at nspsociety.com.

“Glob,” for ages 5 and up, is at the Surrey Arts Centre on Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. The performance follows two ageless, fluffy beings through time, wonder and friendship, with acrobatics and juggling. It is presented by Surrey Civic Theatres and Surrey SPARK Stages. Tickets are at purchase.surrey.ca.

### Comedy

The Bored Teachers “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour is at Bell Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 15 and 16, with new material about relatable teacher experiences. Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy brings an all-new show to the venue on Friday, Oct. 23, blending storytelling and observational humour. Tickets for both are available from the venue.

Indian comedian Ravi Gupta brings his solo show “Kal Ki Chinta Nahi Karta” to Bell Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, Oct. 25. Debra DiGiovanni performs on the Surrey Arts Centre Main Stage on Friday, Oct. 30. Tickets are at purchase.surrey.ca or by calling 604-501-5580.

Jokers Canada performs at the Surrey Arts Centre on Friday, Nov. 6, featuring Yumi Nagashima, Myles Anderson, Alex Carr, Ivan Decker and Ray Morrison. Tickets and details are at purchase.surrey.ca. Two-time Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin performs at Bell Performing Arts Centre on Nov. 8. Tickets are available from the venue or by calling 604-507-6355.

Yuk Yuk’s comedy club holds Friday and Saturday shows at Elements Casino Surrey, 17755 60 Ave. in Cloverdale. The calendar and tickets are at yukyuks.com/surrey or by calling 1-800-899-9136, ext. 0.

### Dance

Global Dance Festival 2026: Fusion of Diversity is at the Surrey Arts Centre Main Stage on Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 4:30 p.m. Presented by Spandan Arts Dance Academy, the family-friendly event features dance forms from multiple countries and cultures, including Indigenous, Hawaiian, Afro hip-hop, salsa, Chinese and Venezuelan dance. Tickets are $23 to $40 at purchase.surrey.ca or by calling 604-501-5580.

World Folk Festival 2026 brings Punjabi folk traditions to Bell Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 10 and 11. Presented by the International Punjabi Folk Arts Society, the two-day event includes live competitions featuring performers from around the world in traditional forms including Bhangra, Jhoomer, Luddi and Gidha. Tickets are at bellperformingartscentre.com.

### Halloween

Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors in Newton, 12530 72 Ave., has five haunted houses, nightly stage shows, food, a gift shop and a Halloween festival atmosphere aimed at teens and adults. It is open on 21 nights in October, with “Whisper Night” on Nov. 1 and “Horrors Jr.” hours on select weekends. Information and tickets are at cougarcreekhouseofhorrors.com.

The daytime Pumpkin Train at Bear Creek Park runs Oct. 1 to 31. Night-time rides become more frightening from Oct. 16, when “Chainsaw Charlie” appears. Children under 2 ride the Pumpkin Train free; tickets are $12 for others. The night-time “Scream” train runs from 6 to 10 p.m. starting Oct. 16, with tickets at $18. Information and tickets are at bctrains.com or by calling 604-501-1232.

Spooktacular Newton, described as Surrey’s only free, family-friendly Halloween street festival, runs Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 137 Street between 72A Avenue and 74 Avenue. It is free for all ages, rain or shine. Activities include trick-or-treating, mini golf, haunted train rides, a children’s fun zone, face painting, food trucks, bouncy castles and games. Visitors can pick a pumpkin at the Surrey Food Bank patch for a minimum donation; proceeds help families in the community facing hunger. The Newton BIA is organizing the event. More information is at newtonbia.com.

Secrets of the Haunted Bog runs at Guildford Town Centre from Oct. 9 to 31, on the lower level across from Play Park. The free walk-through features creepy creatures and Halloween surprises, and accepts donations for the Surrey Food Bank. It is open daily from 4 to 8 p.m. Details are at guildfordtowncentre.com.

Harvest Hollow, a pop-up pumpkin patch for children, takes place at Art’s Nursery Garden & Home in Surrey, 8940 192 St. The all-weather family event features more than 100 scarecrows, themed displays and photo opportunities, children’s activities, live weekend entertainment, food trucks and themed weekends, while raising funds for local charities. Information is at artsnursery.com/pages/harvest-hollow.

The Count Quackula Scavenger Hunt runs at Historic Stewart Farm from Oct. 6 to 31, Tuesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visitors can find eight costumed ducks and receive a spooky rubber duck at the welcome centre while supplies last. The farmhouse and grounds are also open to explore, and costumes bring an extra treat. Details are at surrey.ca.

The Museum of Surrey’s BOO-seum Halloween party is Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m., at 17710 56a Ave. Activities include a Halloween photo, themed crafts, performances by Re-enactors in the theatre, a costume parade and photos with characters from Royal Court Princess Parties. Admission is free. Details are at surrey.ca.

The City of Surrey organizes and presents an interactive screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Clayton Community Centre on Friday, Oct. 30. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. and the show begins at 9:45 p.m. Costumes and audience participation are part of the event; tickets include an approved prop bag. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Tickets are at purchase.surrey.ca.

A family Halloween event at Newton Seniors Centre is Monday, Oct. 26, at 9:30 a.m., with treats, arts and crafts, games and more. Costumes are welcome. The centre is at 13775 70 Ave. A sensory-friendly trick-or-treating event at the Museum of Surrey is Friday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. Families can visit relaxed trick-or-treat stations, make crafts and take part in a gallery scavenger hunt. The low-sensory setting will have no loud noises, strobe lights or jump scares, and a sensory room and quiet spaces will be available. Details are at surrey.ca.

Halloween in the Urban Forest is Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. at Clayton Park. Participants can plant native trees and shrubs to create habitat for bats, owls and other wildlife, and enjoy Halloween-themed activities in costume. Details are at surrey.ca.

Surrey Libraries offers Halloween events at various locations from Oct. 10 to 31. Children can attend storytime, crafts and a Halloween special; preteens and teens can watch movies, make crafts or join a costume contest; adults can take part in pumpkin carving. The events calendar is at surreylibraries.ca/events.

### Food and drink

Surrey Central Lions hosts community spaghetti dinner fundraisers on the third Wednesday of each month at Tynehead Hall, 9568 168 St. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, coffee or tea, and dessert for $10. Vegetarian, gluten-free and takeout options are available. Cash only; doors open at 5 p.m. Pop is $1, and all proceeds stay in the community to help people in need. Information is at facebook.com/SurreyCentralLionsClub.

Ukrainian Soul Food serves perogies, cabbage rolls and borscht as a fundraiser on the final Friday of each month from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108 Ave. The food is available hot for takeout or dine-in, with frozen products also available. Cash only. For information, call 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313.

### Provincial election

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