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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
SPACE, a disability arts nonprofit, is putting on a first-ever celebration of stuttering art at the Beaumont! Experience an incredible evening of music, stories, and film, and help us create a Vancouver that listens better to all voices. Featuring: MUSIC FROM LUKE WYLAND - musician who stutters and curator of
Are you stressed about the holidays or feeling a little lonely? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a giant silent reading party to combat the holiday blues. Our "silent reading party" at the library is a social space where patrons can sit together and read in silence. Do you have
The Firehall Arts Centre is delighted to have Krystle Dos Santos return to its East Van stage this holiday season with A Very Merry Motown from Wednesday, December 17 to Sunday, December 28, 2025. Join award-winning Krystle Dos Santos and friends for a soulful celebration of the season with their
Thrill Sports, P1 Live and RNC Entertainment proudly present the 2025 NITRO CIRCUS ‘OFF THE RAILS’ TOUR. Nitro Circus features jaw-dropping stunts, top-tier athletes and unstoppable energy that will wow fans of all ages, and the “Off the Rails” Tour is better than ever with a new generation of gravity-defying
This lavish production continues to be a cherished seasonal favourite for families across the Lower Mainland and beyond, with its breathtaking choreography, regal costumes, and enchanting music. Experience Clara’s dream come to life as she embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Snow, across the Lemonade Sea, to
Get ready to rock this holiday season at the Working Royals Holiday Rocktail Party —a night where electric vibes meet festive cheer! Join us at the iconic Hollywood Theatre for a benefit event supporting Music Heals, featuring a killer lineup of the city’s finest talents across rock, country, blues, and