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The VPMA is thrilled to welcome back the spine-tingling storytellers Gina and Victoria from Haunted History BC! Warm up with blankets, hot chocolate, or tea, which are included with your ticket, and enjoy as Gina and Victoria weave their ghost stories and chilling narratives. This is the perfect event for:
Experience African music in an innovative fusion of sounds and traditions. This unique concert features acclaimed artists Kurai Mubaiwa (Zimbabwe), Kofi Gbolonyo (Ghana), and Dizu Plaatjies (South Africa) performing with violin, viola, and cello, showcasing mbira, percussion, and rare Southern African bow instruments. The program includes soulful Shona mbira songs,
Get ready for a festive shopping experience like no other! From December 6-8, the Pipe Shop in the Shipyards in North Vancouver will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring over 90 talented small business vendors! Discover unique gifts, handcrafted items, delicious treats, and more—all while supporting local artisans and
Are you an online creator, web designer, or part of a digital agency? Join us at the breathtaking Parker Rooftop, 120 feet above Vancouver's Beach District, for an evening of collaboration, connection, and inspiration. Why You Should Attend: ✨ Network with Industry Peers: Meet top creators, designers, and agency leaders
On December 12, from 5 - 7 PM PST at Haveli Bistro in Surrey, Futurpreneur invites business owners to unwind, connect and celebrate the season with fellow solopreneurs and small business owners. The non-profit organization will host a festive evening at which you can meet like-minded young entrepreneurs, share stories
Oliver, an orphan in a workhouse, becomes the apprentice of an undertaker, then escapes to find acceptance amongst a band of pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin. When he is captured for a theft he did not commit, the victim, Mr. Brownlow, takes him in. Fagin, fearing the discovery of
Get ready for a spine-tingling, jaw-dropping night like no other! Horror in Seconds, Canada’s first BIPOC horror festival, is back for its second year, and this time, we’re turning up the intensity with a 60-second horror film showcase, drag, horror-lesque, and live performances at Vancouver’s most beloved indie venue, The
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. Mixed Nuts is generously supported by Tom Ferries and Lisa Pankratz.
Get ready for a star-tacular expedition! Join us at the Space Centre for a Starlit Winter Escape: A Cosmic Winter Quest on December 14 and 15! Perfect for families and kids, with a galactic scavenger hunt, sweet treats, and fun for all ages! Kids under 5 get in FREE! Reserve
Join us on Saturday, December 14th, at the Historic Cultch for The Candy Cane Cabaret, a holiday celebration like no other! Get dazzled as we bring you two unforgettable shows in one night. Snag your double feature tickets for the full experience, or pick a show to kick off your
HAVE BOW WILL TRAVEL showcases bowed string instruments from diverse cultures. Sina Ettehad, Marjan Alekhamis, and Mohammad Amini perform Persian fiddles - kamancheh, kamancheh alto, and ghaychak alto, joined by Babak Banihoseini on Iranian drums. Lan Tung will give the world premiere of Montreal composer Tim Brady’s energetic electroacoustic work
After three successful editions, the 4th Vancouver International Black Film Festival #VIBFF24 is back, in person and online, to amplify Black voices. Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, VIBFF is thrilled to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 13 to 17,