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Vincent Neil Emerson
Rum Runners · London, ON
7:00 p.m.
General Admission Standing. No backpacks/large bags allowed inside. Tickets may be purchased in advance online, or at Grooves Records at 236 Dundas St. Tickets will be sold at the door, while quantities last. Rum Runners is a cashless venue. American Express has set a two-order limit for this tour presale. This limit applies across all Cards associated with all of your American Express accounts. 19+ Event / No…
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Guest Artists Concert: Time for Three ensemble
von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University · London, ON
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Grammy- and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) defies convention, merging classical, Americana, and singer-songwriter traditions into a singular, remarkable sound that captivates audiences worldwide.
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Head to Head
Forest City Film Festival · London, ON
8:00 p.m. to 9:35 p.m.
When a female filmmaker decides to make a movie in which men are subjected to the same restrictions imposed on women in Iran, her male actors suddenly find themselves wearing skirts and headscarves, confronting the absurdity of a system they have never been forced to navigate themselves.
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Vincent Neil Emerson
Rum Runners · London, ON
8:00 p.m.
Vincent Neil Emerson at Rum Runners on Monday, October 19, 2026, in London Ontario.
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Tunes@Noon: Lelê
Aeolian Hall Musical Arts Association · London, ON
12:15 p.m.
Tunes@Noon: Lelê performing at Aeolian Hall on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in London Ontario.
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Shorts Program: Words & Worlds
Forest City Film Festival · London, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Burd, Columbia, That Which is Heard, and Writ Or.
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Masonville Tween Book Club (Ages 10+)
Masonville Library · London, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join us for read alouds, book discussions, and fun activities! Books will be available at Masonville branch for checking out. Register in person, online, or by calling 519-661-4600.
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The History of Concrete: October 20
Forest City Film Festival · London, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
In “How To With John Wilson”, a documentary filmmaker captures the silliness and strangeness of mundane, everyday life in New York City.
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The Notebook
Forest City Film Festival · London, ON
6:00 p.m. to 8:05 p.m.
Every day, Duke, a patient in a nursing home, reads a story to another patient - a woman with Alzheimer’s.
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STEAM Glow Lab (Ages 2+)
Jalna Library · London, ON
6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The STEAM Glow Lab invites young scientists to explore the wonders of things that glow in the dark! Scientists will engage in hands-on experiments that incorporate concepts from science, technology, engineering, art, and math while working with various fluorescent materials that glow under UV blacklight. Register online, in person or by calling 519-661-4600.
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Torus
Forest City Film Festival · London, ON
6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In the distant future, the pilot of an illegal spacecraft recounts her childhood growing up in the slums of an industrial space station.
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Pond Mills Tween Book Club (Ages 11-13)
Pond Mills Library · London, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join us for read alouds, book discussions, and fun activities! Books will be available at the branch for checking out. Register in person, online, or by calling 519-661-4600.
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Spinal Health 101: Understanding Pain, Prevention and Everyday Care
Lambeth Library · London, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
In partnership with Dr. Laura Baxter, join us for an informative and engaging workshop designed to help you better understand your spine and how it impacts your overall health and well-being. This session will explore common spinal conditions including arthritis, osteoporosis, disc injuries, muscle tension, headaches, and concussion-related symptoms. Register online, in person or by calling 519-661-4600.
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Student Composers Fall Concert
von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University · London, ON
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Join them for a concert featuring new compositions by student composers. Student Composer Concerts are organized jointly with Music Performance Studies to provide an opportunity for student composers to realize their creative works in collaboration with performance students and faculty.
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Castration Movie iii: Junior Ghosts
Forest City Film Festival · London, ON
8:00 p.m. to 10:10 p.m.
Louise Weard’s Castration Movie series debuted in 2024, being released onto the internet with very little fanfare.
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Ria Mae
Rum Runners · London, ON
8:00 p.m.
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Ria Mae w/ Special Guests
Rum Runners · London, ON
8:00 p.m.
Ria Mae w/ Special Guests at Rum Runners on Tuesday October 20, 2026, in London Ontario.
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Fatherland - October 20
Forest City Film Festival · London, ON
8:15 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.
One of the most renowned novelists of the 20th century, Thomas Mann drew criticisms by fleeing Germany pre-WW2 rather than staying and rebelling against the Nazi government.
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The Cage
Forest City Film Festival · London, ON
8:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Years after disappearing and being presumed dead, a mysterious hitman known only as Cage resurfaces in a city controlled by corruption.
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Grand Theatre - Spriet Stage · London, ON
Dates vary, check full schedule
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen at Grand Theatre - Spriet Stage from Tuesday, October 20 to Sunday, November 7, 2026, in London Ontario.
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The Lost Boys
Hyland Cinema · London, ON
Dates vary, check full schedule
The Lost Boys, a Hyland classic, is playing at The Hyland Cinema on October 20 & 22, 2026.
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Storytime: Registered (Ages 1+)
Bostwick Library · London, ON
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Register ahead for stories, songs, rhymes and more! Children will learn sounds, letters and new words while developing a lifelong love of learning. Stay afterwards to play and meet other families. Register child AND caregiver starting September 2, 2026 either online, in person or by calling 519-661-4600.
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Books for Babies: Registered (from birth)
Bostwick Library · London, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Register ahead to learn and enjoy rhymes, stories and songs with your baby! A 30 minute program followed by informal socializing for babies and caregivers. Register caregiver(s) AND baby online, in person or by calling 519-661-4600. This is a 6-week program that runs September 9, 16, 23 and October 7, 14, 21.
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Planning Ahead: Home Care and Supportive Living
Sherwood Library · London, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
If you're not sure whether to stay at home or choose more supportive living, this session will help you understand your options. Learn about home care services and the differences between retirement homes, assisted living, and long-term care homes. Speakers from Ontario Health atHome will explain available supports, when different options may be needed, and how to access services. Ideal for older adults, caregivers,…
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