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‘Tis the Sitcom is an improvised version of a never-before-seen sitcom about a group of friends living in the big city navigating festive dilemmas – complete with commercial breaks, seasonal TV moments, and plenty of laughter. Each performance creates a brand new sitcom on the spot, giving audiences the feeling
Made in the 604 is bringing you a festive night filled with flavour! Vancity Foodie Fest is a holiday market where every vendor is all about food! Think artisan chocolates, sauces, preserves, baked goods, spices, and savoury bites. Discover new local favourites, stock up for the season, and treat your
The Got Craft Holiday Market, returns next month with TWO festive weekends on November 22 + 23 and November 29 + 30 at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver. This year’s markets will feature 100 local makers and small shops, food trucks, hands-on workshops (learn to make pencils using
Step into the world of Yixing teapots with a family-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee! Join us for a short, interactive tour that invites curious visitors of all ages to take a closer look at the unique shapes, intricate details, rich symbolism, and artistic expressions found in Professor Lee’s
A day of holiday magic, community spirit, and gift-giving made easy—all at the Knights Christmas Market! Hosted at St. Thomas More Collegiate, this cherished community tradition brings together local artisans, bakers, and creators for a one-day celebration of holiday joy, creativity, and connection. Stroll through Gingerbread Lane and marvel at
Authentic T-Shirt Company is opening up their Vancouver showroom for a massive 2-day Black Friday Event! Shop savings on premium apparel, outerwear, and accessories from top brands you know and love — including DryFrame®, OGIO®, Eddie Bauer® and more. Prices starting from just $5 on a wide variety of styles
Alex Zerbe, aka The Zaniac, delivers a high-energy comedy performance packed with juggling flaming torches, bowling balls, and flying playing cards. The two-time Guinness world record holder beatboxes, dances, sings, and performs magic, combining physical comedy with skillful tricks and humor. Engaging with the audience, The Zaniac entertains all ages,
Join Dress for Success Vancouver, a local charity empowering women and gender-diverse individuals into good jobs, financial independence and personal success, to celebrate its community impact at its 13th annual Success Luncheon. Presented by Blueshore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union, the Success Luncheon brings together business, philanthropic and
Join BC Achievement Foundation in celebrating the recipients of the 2025 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design. Enjoy an inspiring evening featuring the award presentation and two short films that showcase each recipient’s creative accomplishments and impact on BC’s design landscape.
Explore Yaletown as it becomes a living canvas of light, art, and story with "Sonder: Life in Lights." Inspired by the idea that every passerby has a complex inner life, this free, immersive installation invites you to discover glowing projections that tell subtle stories across the neighborhood's historic streets. Follow
It’s a perfect pairing of theatrical magic and musical merriment to usher in the season of cheer. A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol is a whimsical feast for the eyes, ears and heart. Acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS light up the stage with their extraordinary reimagining of Dickens’ holiday classic. This unforgettable
Emily Carr University's legendary Student Art Sale returns, teaming up once again with the Indigenous Winter Market for an unforgettable celebration of art, design, and creativity! Explore one-of-a-kind and limited-edition works crafted by ECU’s talented emerging artists, designers, and Indigenous creators. From bold prints to handcrafted ceramics, original paintings, sculpture,