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Support local this holiday season at the Winter Craft Fair in North Coquitlam at Pinetree Way Elementary. Join us on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the school gymnasium for an afternoon and evening of holiday shopping, community connection, and festive spirit. The fair will
The Glen Pine Crafters and other talented local artisans will amaze you with hand-made treasures, paintings, knitting, jewelry and a great selection of gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. This 2-day event will run Friday November 14 from 4:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday November 15 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Admission is FREE.
Learn on-set acting from a veteran actor, director, & Emmy-winning producer. A 3-day Exclusive Scene Study for actors to enhance their craft with seasoned industry professional Gil Bellows. Join acclaimed actor, director, and Emmy-winning producer Gil Bellows for a 3-day Exclusive Scene Study at Vancouver Film School. Designed for aspiring
STOMP, the London percussion sensation, returns to Vancouver for 4 performances only, at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, November 14-16, 2025. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 30+ years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in
Kick your fall off right with a night of laughter. Join award-winning comedians Charlie Demers, Jacob Samuel, and special guests! - for an evening of classic stand-up in our basement theatre. You may have heard Charlie and Jacob on CBC’s The Debaters, CBC TV, and The Comedy Network. The comedy
Join Vancouver’s beloved Homecoming Candles for an intimate, hands-on workshop this fall. Over 90 minutes, you’ll learn the basics of fragrance blending, candle pouring, and hand-rolling beeswax tapers, leaving with custom candles to enjoy or gift. A perfect outing for friends, family, or creative team-building. Price: $105 per person Duration:
Let's get inspired by nature's beauty! This upcoming watercolour class will help you get comfortable with your tools, and then you'll practice applying all the skills you've learned to this painting of a winter bouquet. Let's enjoy getting to know one another while we paint away the afternoon! ✔️ Supplies
Mechanics of Music presents the Street Sessions this November — a free, all-ages community music series that turns Downtown New West into a musical gathering place. Each session features the Sound Playground, where visitors can try out guitars, drums, and ukuleles, followed by a Group Ukulele Lesson and an Epic
The Sky Hangar Winter Market transforms a spacious hangar into a holiday wonderland — filled with local makers, food trucks, festive treats, live music, and live tattoos. Family-friendly, dog-friendly, and bursting with holiday magic. $5 entry at the door, or grab a weekend pass exclusively online starting November 1st Come
The Cultch & Urban Ink present: The Mush Hole A theatrical dance performance about Canada’s first Indian residential school, The Mohawk Institute, a.k.a. The Mush Hole. From 1828 to 1970, State and Church systems worked to sever Indigenous children from their families, culture, and language. Through the eyes of two
The Glass City is a groundbreaking public art project in Vancouver that brings together the talents of visual artists. Join us for a mesmerizing public outdoor art exhibition by Painter8 at 1310 Adanac St (near Clark Drive). The Glass City elevates the visibility of Canadian visual artists by showcasing their
Join BC Achievement Foundation in celebrating the recipients of the 2025 Polygon Award in First Nations Art. Enjoy an evening of fine food and wine, inspiring short films sharing each awardee’s creative journey, and the award presentation honouring the creativity and cultural contributions of this year’s artists.