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Start your holiday shopping with an evening out for a good cause. Making Merry, Willowbrook Shopping Centre’s 11th Annual Charity Shopping Night, takes place Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Langley. Browse exclusive retailer offers, enjoy live music and light bites, pose for a photo with
India's Hidden Wild Cats | Sandesh Kadur, BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer, turns his lens on India's lesser-known felines — from the grumpy-faced Pallas's cat and fish-hunting fishing cat to the elusive clouded leopard. A celebration of India's remarkable wild cat diversity, and the conservation work needed to
Experience the magic of Christmas at Glow — British Columbia’s largest light festival. With a new, fully immersive underwater theme and a dazzling new dancing light show, our milestone tenth season is sure to be our biggest and brightest yet!
Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most trusted authorities on addiction, trauma, and childhood development. For more than a decade, he worked as a physician in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, treating those battling the ravages of addiction. He also dedicated over two decades to family practice and palliative care. The
Join Coastal City Ballet for the Fairy Doll - a heartwarming holiday ballet for the whole family! A charming toy shop Dancing dolls from around the world Midnight magic A story full of wonder, joy and Christmas spirit! Perfect for kids, parents, and anyone who believes in the holiday magic.
Eagles fans! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music with acclaimed EAGLES TRIBUTE, "Take It To The Limit" taking the stage at Genesis Theatre in Delta on November 21, 2026 @ 7 pm! Experience the magic as "Take It To The Limit" brings to life your favorite Eagles
There’s more to whisky than smooth. What do you notice when you look a little closer? Join Kai Chang, DipWSET and WSET Certified Educator, for a guided exploration of whisky through grain, aroma, texture and flavour. Compare styles, share your impressions and find out what matters to your own palate.
Join us for the St. Andrew’s Ball & Cèilidh 2026 on Saturday, November 28 at the Scottish Cultural Centre in Vancouver. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. and a ceilidh at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy Scottish food, live music, dancing and
One of this generation’s most influential jazz artists, Kamasi Washington is a composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist. Known for his expansive sound, boundary-pushing vision, and dazzling saxophone playing, Washington blends jazz with elements of hip-hop, funk, R&B, and beyond. Across acclaimed works including The Epic, Heaven and Earth, and his latest,
Artistic Space Productions presents Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights, featuring Grand Kyiv Ballet, at Massey Theatre in New Westminster. Classical ballet and Tchaikovsky’s music meet illuminated costumes and theatrical lighting in this staging of the story of love and magic. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 7:00–9:00 pm (local time). Massey Theatre,
This holiday themed run offers a 5km and 10km 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
We know it is tough to make friends in Vancouver so we're here to help. Bring your favourite book, e-book, graphic novel, DVD, podcast, blog or zine to discuss at this fun, casual, in-person event at Central Library. You'll have six minutes with each person to chat about the item