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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,
Mobb Deep’s Havoc teams up with Big Noyd and DJ L.E.S. to bring an unforgettable night of classic East Coast hip-hop to Vancouver on December 18, 2024. Known for gritty tracks like “Shook Ones Pt. II” and “Survival of the Fittest,” Mobb Deep’s legacy runs deep in the hip-hop world,
Who's Ready for our 🎄✨ Holidaze Pop Up Market? ✨🎄 🛍️ Get your last-minute shopping done at our last market of 2024! Join us for a weekend filled with fun, food, and fantastic finds at our Holidaze Pop Up Market on December 21-22, 2024! We’re bringing the spirit of the
We are thrilled to present our 21st Christmas Reprise! Join the Vancouver Cantata Singers in this popular concert of traditional carols and contemporary Christmas compositions filling the resonant space of Holy Rosary Cathedral. In the bustle of the holiday season, let the beauty of a cappella singing calm your spirit
In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in the captivating and thrilling universe of the Knives Out film series, this immersive event will have you on the edge of your seats as you and your team work to uncover the truth.
Beat the post-holiday blues at Metropolis at Metrotown and meet with Tropical Santa on vacation from December 27-30! After a long season of hard work, building and delivering presents to kids around the world, Tropical Santa returns to BC’s largest shopping centre as part of his post-holiday vacation. With a
Glow Langley 2024 returns with an Enchanted Forest theme, glowing with trees, mushroom homes, woodland creatures, and other spectacular surprises. On twenty brightly lit acres, guests will experience a three-storey crystal palace. They will climb this intricate centrepiece, where, once at the top, they will have a breathtaking aerial view
An epic New Year’s Eve celebration at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver! Enjoy a 4 course meal, dancing to live music to the popular hits performed by Federico and Fire and the countdown to 2025!