GLOBAL: U.K.-based experiential agency Sledge has announced Sophie Bowtell as its newest project manager. Bowtell will be responsible for working in close collaboration with her colleagues and the agency’s clients to plan and execute a wide range of experiences across the globe, including corporate, consumer, and nonprofit. The industry veteran brings seven-plus years of experience to the position, most recently working at the British Pharmacological Society.
NATIONAL: The Black Lagoon pop-up bar opened in various cities across Canada (in Montreal at 132 Bar Vintage, in Toronto at 875 Bloor St. W., and Vancouver at The Butcher & Bullock) on Oct. 3 and will run through Halloween. Guests can expect an immersive, Halloween-themed experience with homages to the macabre and elements of goth and metal that’s sure to creep them out. Fittingly named beverages will be served—including the Screaming Banshee, Closed Casket, and Hellraiser—and thematic food options are available. The concept is the brainchild of hospitality industry veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage and is also popping up in cities across the U.S.
BANFF: The 11-day Banff Pride Festival kicked off on Sept. 30 and is running through Oct. 10. Programming includes drag bingo, a speaker series, and performances courtesy of drag stars Plastique Tiara, Kendall Gender, and Synthia Kiss. And throughout the fest, Banff’s historic Mason Hall has been transformed into the Pride House, which is home to the Pride Market—a celebration of 2SLGBTQ+ artists of the Bow Valley. Visit Banff Pride’s website for more detailed information on the festival’s itinerary, plus directions and where to stay.
CALGARY: Now through Oct. 31, patrons are encouraged to dress up with friends and family and play a round of “Spooktacular Mini Golf” at WinSport Mini Golf. The intermediate, haunted 18-hole outdoor golf course will take up to one hour to complete. Pricing starts at $50 for up to five players.
VANCOUVER: The Burnaby Village Museum is putting on a Halloween event, dubbed “Eerie Illusions,” Oct. 20-30. The self-guided Halloween experience invites guests of all ages to explore the 10-acre, open-air museum, which will utilize lighting, projections, soundscapes, and special effects to surprise and delight attendees. On-site food trucks will be available courtesy of Green Coast Coffee, Reel Mac and Cheese, and Cravings Kettle Corn. Tickets must be reserved online and start at $5 for children and $10 for adults. Eerie Illusions is open rain or shine and will be closed on Oct. 24.
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