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The barn doors are swinging open, and holiday magic is spilling out! Join us inside the iconic Harris Barn for two festive days packed with twinkling lights, local makers, and the coziest holiday vibes. From handmade treasures to fresh-baked holiday treats, this is the kind of market that feels like
Experience the first-ever Holiday Hive Market at the Met, sponsored by Novus, on December 6-7, 2025 from 11am-4pm at Metropolis at Metrotown! Explore over 30 local vendors, festive flavours, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, making it the perfect destination for all ages. Free entry and fun for all ages. Visit
The Cultch presents: Burnout Paradise -- Equal parts celebration, chaos, and cardio. Melbourne’s inventive theatre collective Pony Cam takes the stage in the most unconventional way. Four performers mount four treadmills. As they sprint, sweat, and juggle life’s endless to-do lists, they tackle an escalating series of everyday tasks—cooking pasta,
Santa’s Enchanted Elevator at Coquitlam Centre invites visitors on a magical virtual journey to the North Pole. Step inside the elevator and watch as twinkling lights, snowy forests, and playful holiday scenes unfold before the doors open to a festive photo moment. This free, family-friendly experience runs from December 5
Join us after hours for a festive evening in-store: - 30% off everything - Free gift with $200 spend - Matcha Pop-Up from Idle Hours - Exclusive drinks, plus the first 25 guests get a free drink on us - Boozy sips from A Sunday in August & Superflux -
Wanna have a lot of laughs for Christmas? Gay AF Christmas Spectacular is coming to Little Mountain Gallery for a Holi-Gay Comedy Extra-Vaganza! We’re celebrating the most hunty-ful time of the year with a fabulous array of stand-up, drag and musical comedy to help make your spirits bright! Last time
This holiday season, Gateway Theatre invites families and theatre-lovers to experience the heartwarming story of Annie, one of the world’s best-loved musicals, from December 11 to January 3, 2026. Directed by acclaimed Canadian theatre artist, Josh Epstein, this Tony Award-winning musical has captured hearts around the globe with its toe-tapping
This holiday themed run offers a 5km/10km/15km Big Elf Run/Walk as well as a 1km Wee Elf Run/Walk around scenic Stanley Park. Run with hundreds of elves, enjoy a DJ, “elfie station”, prize giveaways, vendors and more. The Big Elf Run tours picturesque Stanley Park. Starting at Lumberman's Arch, the
A night of high fashion, low taste, art, food, burlesque, and beer – ALL WELCOME! You're invited to celebrate SAD Magazine’s newest issue, TASTE, at Enabling Arts. Join us for a fun night out with live performances, good food, drinks, and a room full of creative people. Enjoy burlesque performances
Join us Saturday, December 13th at 7pm for a lineup of the city's best South Asian & Southeast Asian stand-up comedians to raise money for Indo-Caribbean short film, Rising Tide. Featuring comedians including Amar Singh, Ariane Anindita, Bobin Monga, Rahat Saini & more! ABOUT THE FILM: Rising Tide is an
Game On! Fairgrounds, Canada’s popular public racket club, is debuting its first West Coast location in North Vancouver at Capilano Mall December 12 to 14. Come celebrate the grand opening weekend with FREE play and programming from 8 am to 10 pm. Check out the 15 premium indoor pickleball courts
Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents Mixed Nuts, a modern and engaging twist on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Performed annually at the Vancouver Playhouse each December, Mixed Nuts brings together a flavoursome assortment of dance styles for an extra-special holiday treat. Performances: Friday, December 12, 7:00pm Saturday, December 13, 2:00pm Saturday, December