District Local | Vancouver Events and Lifestyle

Gah-Den Party
2023-11-12 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Red Gate Arts Society, 1965 Main St, Vancouver, V5T 3C1
Gah-Den Party: A Comedy and Music Variety Show at The Redgate! Celebrate Jamie Gardiner and Brandon Beaulieu’s birthdays with us at this intimate venue. Enjoy hilarious comedy acts and captivating musical performances in one unforgettable night!
Comedy by: Jamie Gardiner, Eve Ghostkeeper, Kevin Appleby, Rachel Ruecker
Music by: Matt Cramb – Acoustic Set, Water Foul, Spank Williams, Gah Ming ft. Hendo

Santa Clauses are Coming to Town… Metropolis at Metrotown!
2023-11-13 10:00 - 2023-12-30 21:00 | Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, V5H 4M1
From November 13 – December 30, Metropolis at Metrotown – B.C.’s largest shopping centre – welcomes locals and visitors alike to celebrate the holidays through a series of unique and diverse Santa experiences, festive displays, charitable initiatives and unparalleled shopping.
Starting November 13th, visitors to Metropolis at Metrotown can meet an assorted version of Santas throughout the mall, including Father Christmas, the classic Santa of children’s storybooks, Global Santa, who represents many versions of Christmas that exist among families, Kris Kringle, whose energy and charm is matched by a boundless enthusiasm for the holidays, and even Tropical Santa who plans to pop by during his post-holiday travels between December 27 and 30.
For those who wish to take a memento from their time with one of Metropolis at Metrotown’s Santas, photo sessions are available for all four on select dates with a variety of packages available (including print and digital options). Skip the line to see your favourite Santa by booking ahead on the Metropolis at Metrotown website. Partial proceeds from all Santa photos will be donated to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau, which supports families and individuals in need within the Burnaby community.
Visitors of all ages can get into the spirit of giving at Metropolis at Metrotown through a range of activities and experiences, including a toy drive in support of Burnaby Christmas Bureau hosted by the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society on December 9; charity gift wrapping while supporting Burnaby Neighbourhood House from Dec 1-24; and admiring bright, festive décor throughout the mall while shopping for gifts for your loved ones at over 330 stores.
The shopping centre is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Special holiday hours apply November 24 (8am – 10pm); December 24 (10am – 6pm); December 26 (8am – 10pm); and December 31 (10am – 6pm). The centre will be closed on Christmas Day.

Soar with Santa in Vancouver this Holiday Season at FlyOver Canada
2023-11-16 10:00 - 2024-01-07 21:00 | FlyOver Canada, 201-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, V6C 3E1, Canada
Soar with Santa is returning to Vancouver for the most festive time of the year. FlyOver Canada invites locals and visitors of all ages to soar into the holiday spirit with a gleeful flight ride above the coastlines of Canada to the heart of the most spectacular hub for the holidays — the North Pole. Join Santa on an unforgettable journey and take in aerial footage of the North Pole nestled in the Arctic Ocean during this adventure for the senses. Post-flight, passengers can continue holiday season celebrations with festive fare at the Flying Whale Café. FlyOver Canada is also hosting a Breakfast with Santa experience on select dates this season.
When: November 16, 2023, through January 7, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Advanced ticket bookings are recommended. Kids ride free (one child admitted free with each regular-priced adult ticket) see website for details.

Stand Up Dance - Anatomalia: anatomy + anomaly + femalia
2023-11-16 20:00 - 2023-11-18 20:00 | Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver, V6B 2G6
An exciting world premiere created by Berlin-based queer Canadian choreographer Meagan O’Shea, Anatomalia is an adventurous international collaboration, and a passionate collective healing of the damage done to ‘femalia’.
Bringing together a cast of five exceptional dancers from Canada, Mexico and Europe, original sound and design, and local participants, the work cycles between shame and curiosity, repulsion and desire, fear and trust, to release the trauma stored in the body, and reclaim joy. Theatrical, playful, and imaginative, this one-of-a-kind creation celebrates survival and recovery.

Workshop: The Art of Dried Floral Arrangement
2023-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, V7M 3J4, Canada
Dried flowers are a great way to add warmth to a space with low effort and low maintenance, they can be enjoyed for months or even years! In this workshop, we’ll create a large, modern floral arrangement in our freestyle approach, using both fresh and dried flowers and foliage. We’ll explore some of our favourite flower varieties for drying, show you how we create textured, layered designs and help guide each participant in designing their own in-vase arrangement.
Through this workshop we aim to inspire and educate, helping participants in advancing their floral design skills and developing their personal floral style. This workshop is suitable for new and experienced floral designers.
All floral materials and a ceramic vase will be provided.
Cancellation policy: please let us know 72 hrs in advance if you cannot attend and we will then transfer the full amount to a digital gift card.

Dicky's Dumps Menu Takeover at It's Okay
2023-11-18 15:00 - 23:30 | It’s Okay, 2481 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Dicky’s Dumps menu takeover for one day only! The collab infuses It’s Okay comfort food menu flavours into our dumplings, creating the most original, delectable dumpling dishes like you’ve never seen before! Everything from Chicken Fried Dumps with creamy bacon gravy to Mickey D’s-inspired deep-fried Apple Pie Dumps!
Available from 3 p.m. until late:
Chicken Fried Dumps Chicken & Ginger dumplings dredged in It’s Okay fried chicken batter, deep-fried and served with bacon cream gravy
Dumps Pomodoro Pork & Chive or Vegetarian dumplings blanketed in marinara sauce and garnished with grated parmesan
Lemon Pepper Dumps Shrimp & Scallop dumplings, fried and tossed in lemon pepper butter and served with chives and crème fraiche
Loaded Dumps Crispy Pork & Chive dumplings served with nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, bacon bits, pickled jalapeño, green onions
Skewered Dumps Pork & Chive or Vegetarian dumplings grilled with Chinese five spice bbq sauce, garnished with green onion and toasted sesame.
Apple Pie Dumps Apple Pie dumplings deep-fried, tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with crème anglaise (First debuted at our Gourmet Warehouse dumpling class, this is Pearl’s homage to the vintage Mickey D’s deep-fried pies of childhood, RIP.)
Beverage partner Strathcona Beer will be pouring select taps to pair with the dumpling dishes. There’s also a very lovely selection of wines available. The event will begin at 3 p.m. for young families or those looking for a midday snack, then continue on with music by DJ Vinyl Ritchie and DJ Age, 9 p.m. until late. Bring the kids! Bring Grandma! Let’s party! Come one, come all!

Wet Paint: Sex-Inspired Art Auction
2023-11-18 21:00 - 2023-11-19 21:00 | Looks Great Gallery – Bentall Centre, 555 Burrard Street, Vancouver, V7X 1M8, Canada
An evening of tantalizing art and thrilling live performances. On November 18th, join us at the Looks Great Gallery in the vibrant Bentall Centre, downtown Vancouver. This provocative event features live art, captivating performances, and daring creations by artists from Vancouver and Edmonton. Discover a night of edgy, passionate art that’s bound to ignite your senses.
FEATURING
Live Art Performance
Live Dance Performance
Art Auction
Cocktail + Can-Can Bar
THIS EVENT IS 19+ | ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY | RESPECTFUL + INCLUSIVE EVENT
Ticket Prices:
Early Bird – $20
Lazy Bird – $25
Dirty Bird – $35
Location: Looks Great Gallery – 555 Burrard St, Vancouver MAP
Learn more about MINBID Art Gallery + Auctions at minbid.ca
In partnership with the Looks Great Gallery @ Bental Centre YVR

Bannock Bake Sale
2023-11-19 11:00 - 15:00 | 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, V7M 3J4, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, V7M 3J4
Jillian, founder of The Métis Bannock Queen, grew up in Fort McMurray, Treaty 8, a First Nation territory in northwestern Canada. Till today, she reminisces about eating her grandfather’s bannock straight out of the oven, covered with jam, butter and honey.
When Jillian first moved to Vancouver eighteen years ago, her mother gave her a recipe book. Inside it were notes and recipes handwritten by her grandfather. Amongst the pages was his personal recipe for bannock. While her grandfather passed away in 2019, Jillian still uses his recipes to carry on that legacy. Today, she experiments with a variety of flavour combinations, with many seasonal options such as fresh berries in the summer and cinnamon and apples in the fall.
Jillian initially started making bannocks during the pandemic as a way of fundraising for the not-for-profits in the lower mainland. It was her way of giving back to the community and sharing a piece of her Métis culture through her grandfather’s legacy. This was the inception of The Métis Bannock Queen.
Event Dates and Times:
Sunday, November 19th, 2023
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, December 23, 2023
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

A Vintage Burlesque Bingo
2023-11-19 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cascade Room, 2616 Main Street, Vancouver, V5T 3E6
Miss Delta Daggers presents A Vintage Burlesque Bingo at The Cascade Room!
Join us for an enchanting evening of vintage glamour featuring Bingo, classic burlesque, cabaret & many other treats with prizes to be won at the end of each Bingo game!
DOORS OPEN: 7:30 PM
SHOW/GAMES START: 8:00 PM
Multiple rounds of Bingo intermixed with burlesque and cabaret pop-up performances by Miss Delta Daggers, La Dame Derrière, Ruthe Ordare & Go-Go by Ruby Revel!

The 2023 Success Luncheon by Dress for Success Vancouver
2023-11-21 10:30 - 15:30 | Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Join us for the 2023 Success Luncheon, presented by BlueShore Financial on Tuesday, November 21st 2023, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The Success Luncheon is the premier philanthropic and business event supporting women’s economic equality in Metro Vancouver. It brings together prominent, influential, and generous business, community, and philanthropic leaders for an inspiring networking event with proceeds going towards the charitable work of Dress for Success Vancouver.
Dress for Success Vancouver empowers unemployed and underemployed women to achieve financial independence and personal success through full and fulfilling employment.
This is done by providing each client with professional attire to secure employment, but it is also much more than a new outfit. Dress for Success Vancouver provides mentoring, job-search support, employment-retention support and a community to build confidence that each client can carry forever with the knowledge that she can actively define her life, the direction she takes and what success means to her.

Tinseltown Christmas Speakeasy - Where Every Day is Christmas!
2023-11-22 17:30 - 2023-12-30 22:30 | Le Soleil Hotel, 567 Hornby St., Vancouver, V6C 2E8
Have You Been Naughty Or Nice? Because Tinseltown Is Coming To Town!
Tinseltown is coming, just in time for Summer! The all-encompassing Christmas-themed pop-up will be fulfilling all your festive wishes. The event is overflowing with holly jolly Christmas spirit!
It’s time to make every day cheery again, and you guessed it…Tinseltown is all about celebrating Christmas so you can expect Santa, elves, presents, tinsel, festive tunes and lots of winter warmer drinks, including a fabulous Christmas cocktail menu! The halls are more than fully decked with baubles, bows, hanging trees, wreaths and just about every festive goodie ever! You’ll be left unable to shake the spirit and joy of our favourite season.
Tickets include entry to the themed bar and a themed drink on arrival.
No grinches allowed**
FAQ’s:
– Please bring a physical government photo ID.
– Non-alcoholic drinks are available – just let the team know on arrival
– Images are not of this venue, they are a selection of previous Tinseltown’s and may vary
** Tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis. Tickets can be transferred at the discretion of the event organiser and the cost for this is $5pp

A Forbidden Vancouver Special Event: Secrets of the Penthouse
2023-11-22 18:30 - 21:00 | The Penthouse Nightclub, 1019 Seymour St, Vancouver, V6B 2E8
Explore backstage inside Vancouver’s most infamous venue with club owner Danny Filippone and friends as your guides, armed with stories of vice squad busts, mobsters, bootlegging, Rat Pack parties, fire and murder. With a jazz band up on stage and spaghetti and meatballs served the way Mama Filippone made ‘em, this is a night you’ll remember forever!
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. | $70 + fees and taxes

Glow Langley 2023: Christmas Carnival
2023-11-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Glow Garden, 6690 216 St, Langley, V2Y 2N9, Canada
Glow Langley is a family-friendly outdoor walk-around Christmas Festival running from November 23-December 30, 2023. This year’s new theme is Christmas Carnival. Along with a scavenger hunt, food trucks, live performances, playgrounds, carnival-themed games, a craft corner, “Glow-comotive” train ride, a gift shop, a full market featuring goods from local makers and of course, enchanting lights. Come experience the magic.

The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe
2023-11-23 19:30 - 2023-12-23 14:00 | Pacific Theatre, 1440 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, V6H1M8
Adapted by Ron Reed from C.S. Lewis’s novel. Peter and Lucy Pevensie are all grown-up…but upon returning to a most peculiar wardrobe, they are caught up once more in the wintry world of Narnia. Ron Reed’s beloved interpretation of C.S. Lewis’s magical tale has delighted more than ten thousand audience members since its premiere, and Sarah Rodgers’ imaginative 2018 production returns for our 40th anniversary season.

2023 Hockey Helps The Homeless Vancouver Tournament & Reception
2023-11-24
Hockey Helps the Homeless is excited to be hosting its 14th annual charity hockey tournament in beautiful Vancouver on Friday, November 24th at the UBC Thunderbird Arena followed by a reception at the Marine Drive Golf Club.
Since its inception, HHTH has granted over $24 million nationally to our partner agencies. All net proceeds from the Vancouver event will support 13 local organizations that foster hope and reduce harm in the city by supporting people experiencing homelessness and vulnerable adults in our community through specialized services, programs and partnerships.
To get involved, visit: https://hhth.akaraisin.com/ui/F24VAN
We invite you to play and donate, fundraise and/or volunteer!

V-Unframed: Your journey between art and virtual reality
2023-11-24 09:00 - 2023-11-26 19:00 | The Beaumont Studios, 316 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Alliance Francaise Vancouver invites you to V-Unframed, your journey between art and virtual reality!
Immerse yourself in an experience where art comes to life, inviting you to reflect on a series of topics. Explore our selection of interactive and immersive artworks, and dive into Espace-V, Alliance Française Vancouver’s unique VR platform.
In this 2023 edition, we encourage you to question current cultural and social issues and to take an active role in shaping your own artistic experience. Solo, with family or friends, (re)discover the power of VR!

The Broadway Diner On Tour Vancouver
2023-11-24 10:00 - 2023-11-26 19:30 | Zawa Restaurant, 920 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC, V5L 3W7, Zawa Restaurant, 920 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, V5L 3W7
This November, experience the atmosphere of Broadway right in the heart of Vancouver! The Broadway Diner is embarking on a thrilling, immersive tour, and it’s making a stop in your city! Get ready for a theatrical extravaganza like never before. From the moment you step through the doors, you’ll be transported to a world of where all your favourite shows collide, creating an unforgettable evening of entertainment and dining. Join us as we blend the magic of theatre with the vibrant culture of Toronto, giving you a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you singing with joy long after the final curtain call!
Get Ready to Win Big in our Competitions! Participate in our interactive and fun-filled competitions throughout the brunch! From trivia to spontaneous dance-offs, there are loads of opportunities to win fabulous prizes.
90 minutes of pure heaven, all your favourite musicals, sung by our waiting cast, some of the classics include:
Les Misérables
The Phantom of the Opera
Hamilton
Wicked
Rent
The Lion King
West Side Story
Chicago
Mamma Mia!
Cats
Dear Evan Hansen
The Book of Mormon
Hairspray
Grease
Jersey Boys
Into the Woods
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Aladdin
Beauty and the Beast
The Sound of Music
Fiddler on the Roof
Evita
The Producers
Mary Poppins
Ragtime
All tickets include your entrance and a meal. *We Cater to Allergies and Veggies/Vegans!

Deafy
2023-11-24 19:30 - 2023-11-26 19:30 | VIFF Studio Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, V6B 3M7
Pi Theatre, as part of its Provocateurs Series, is pleased to present Deafy from Friday, November 24 to Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the VIFF Studio Theatre (1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver).
Deaf public speaker, ‘Nathan Jesper’, has arrived at his venue desperately late. As he launches into his speech, he soon realizes that things are not what they seem.
A new play by Deaf artist Chris Dodd, Deafy skillfully combines ASL, surtitles, and the spoken word to weave together a tragicomedy that takes the audience on an unexpected journey of discovering what it really means to belong.
Chris Dodd is a Treaty 6 (Edmonton)-based award-winning Deaf actor, playwright, accessibility advocate, and Governor General Innovation Award finalist. He is the founder and artistic director of SOUND OFF, Canada’s national festival devoted to Deaf performance. Chris holds a degree from the University of Alberta’s Drama program and has been working within Edmonton’s theatre community, and across Canada, for over 25 years.
Deafy recently toured Ontario and was presented as part of Highwire Series at Citadel Theatre’s 2022/23 season. The play was recently published by Playwrights Canada Press as part of the anthology, “Interdependent Magic: Disability Performance in Canada”. In 2019, Chris received the Guy Laliberté Prize for innovation and creative leadership by the Canada Council for the Arts.

Wreath-Making Workshop with Flower House Studios
2023-11-25 12:00 - 14:00 | The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, V7M 3J4, Canada
Flower House Studios will be running a wreath-making workshop on Saturday, November 25th from 12-2pm. At the end of this two-hour, hands-on workshop you will leave with a beautiful piece for the Holidays. The workshop price includes all supplies to create dry-down and classic wreaths. No experience is necessary.

ebonEmpress Imperfect Release Live Show and Party
2023-11-25 21:30 - 2023-11-26 00:00 | tyrant studios, 1019 Seymour street, Vancouver, V6B 3M3
Come celebrate the release of my very first single and official music video, “Imperfect.” ebonEmpress will be joined by guest artists NaRai, the leading vocalist in Star Captains, R&B Filipino/Canadian dynamo Kardias Quing and the versatile vocalist and beatmaker Lowkita.
ebonEmpress merges Hip hop, Jazz, and R&B to create her own distinct musical style through which she shares her experiences as a woman of African descent. She is committed to spreading awareness about the systemic racial injustices African communities are subjected to and highlighting the many ways people of African descent have contributed to and powerfully impacted Canadian and global cultures. Her ultimate goal is to use music as a platform to promote unity and acceptance in the world.
Doors open at 9 pm and the event goes from 9:30 till midnight. Located at 1019 Seymour above Vancouver’s legendary Penthouse Nightclub. Tickets are $20.

The Dancing Queen Experience: ABBA Tribute
2023-11-26 14:30 - 20:30 | Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6L9, Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 6L9, Robson St,, Vancouver, V6B 6L9
Prepare for an extraordinary tribute experience! Have you ever felt a twinge of envy while witnessing the crew singing and dancing their hearts out on an idyllic Greek island? Well, envy no longer. Gather your dancing partners and dear companions, because an enchanting inspired tribute night is making its grand entrance in Vancouver.
For just $99 per person, the tribute night package includes the sumptuous dinner experience and a lively disco that’ll have you yearning for a second pair of dance shoes.
Take a leap of faith and reserve your spot today to ensure your passage to an unforgettable Greek-inspired adventure!
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a strictly 19+ event. Tickets are available on a non-refundable basis.
This is a tribute event and is not officially endorsed by ABBA or their affiliated entities.

Vancouver International Black Film Festival
2023-12-01 19:00 - 2023-12-04 22:00 | VIFF Studio Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, V6B 3M7
After two successful editions, #VIBFF2023 is back with a hybrid version (in-person and online) to amplify the voices of Afro-descendants in British Columbia. The third annual VIBFF, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, is thrilled to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 1 – 4, 2023. The In-Person screenings and events will take place at the VIFF Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre.
The #VIBFF23 All Access Online Pass gives access to the entire ONLINE programming is $45 (+ tx/fees). All Access In-person Pass is $39 (+ tx/fees) IN-PERSON, single tickets for films are available for $12, and $20 for the Opening Night film. Passes & tickets can be purchased on the Festival’s website.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA
December 2 |Vancity Theatre | 5:00 pm – 11 pm
Presented by NETFLIX, in collaboration with the National Bank, and supported by Telefilm Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts and various partners.
Canadian short films from the 35 filmmakers of the 2022 cohort, will be presented at #VIBFF23. The FCF’s Being Black in Canada supported 35 Black Canadian Filmmakers, 18 to 30 years old, in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver in the creation of their first documentary short films (8 to 10 minutes). The filmmakers received professional coaching for each stage of the audiovisual production process and then made a short documentary film under the tutelage of industry professionals. A unique project that ensures inspiring emerging artists from culturally diverse backgrounds.
THE VIBFF BLACK MARKET
December 2 | VIFF Studio Theatre & Free on Facebook
The VIBFF Black Market space is dedicated to the cinema industry and to raising awareness of today’s social climate with powerful & FREE panel discussions.
In-Person Discussions: December 2, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
At the VIFF Center Studio Theatre – 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver
· Mapping the provincial and federal grants throughout the year
· Welcome to Lark Productions
· Welcome to Wildbrain Entertainment
· Breaking barriers and building bridges: accessing the Vancouver Entertainment industry
Online Discussions: December 2, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
· Visual Harmonies: unraveling the craft of music video creation
· Career path: the vital role of the Assistant Director

Do I Hear A Waltz?
2023-12-01 20:00 - 22:30 | PAL Studio Theatre, 581 Cardero St 8th floor, Vancouver, V6G 3L3
Applause! Musicals In Concert presents its 50th production, Do I Hear A Waltz? – a musical featuring the music of the renowned Richard Rodgers (The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Carousel, Cinderella), the clever lyrics of the burgeoning genius, Stephen Sondheim, and the book by Arthur Laurents (West Side Story & Gypsy). Do I Hear A Waltz? is a touching, bittersweet musical set in 1960s Venice, where a young tourist’s romantic journey leads to love but also reveals its cost. This is a special opportunity to experience a seldom-seen and nearly forgotten musical, the only collaboration between three giants of the musical theatre genre. It plays at the intimate PAL Theatre in Vancouver for 4 performances from December 1st to 3rd. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com

Good Stuff Market $50 and Under
2023-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3G7, Canada
First Pick Handmade presents the first-ever Good Stuff Market featuring handmade gifts and stocking stuffers priced at $50 or less! The curated show features gift ideas from 36+ vendors, perfect for holiday giving. Designs are all made locally, by hand, and do not feature mass production.
Saturday, December 2 to Sunday, December 3, at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Grand Splash Fundraiser for the Surrey Christmas Bureau
2023-12-02 08:00 - 2023-12-10 20:00
We are happy to announce Express Auto Wash King George’s inaugural 2023 Grand Splash Fundraiser is for the Surrey Christmas Bureau, as our introduction to the South Surrey and White Rock communities.
The purpose of the Express Auto Wash Grand Splash Fundraiser is to raise money for the Surrey Christmas Bureau (SCB) as they work to help low-income families by providing toys, stocking stuffers and grocery cards, making a world of difference for families by creating a memorable holiday experience for their children.
Help the Surrey/White Rock Communities with an Environment-Friendly Car Wash by Donation to the Surrey Christmas Bureau!
From Saturday, December 2 to Sunday, December 10, 2023, 8 am to 8 pm, Express Auto Wash on King George Blvd is offering FREE Platinum-level car washes in exchange for a donation to Surrey Christmas Bureau.
100% of any contribution made during the Grand Splash Fundraiser goes a long way to helping the Surrey Christmas Bureau with its ongoing services. What a great way to give back to your community, by lending a hand to families in need.
Stop by rain or shine! If it rains, a bonus of Ceramic Rain Repel will be added to your wash.

City Centre Holiday Market
2023-12-02 11:00 - 2023-12-03 16:30 | city centre artists lodge, 2111 main st., Vancouver
Enjoy a weekend of Open Studios Holiday Market with artists at City Centre Artist Lodge! There will be Workshops and Demos, a Photo Booth, Santa, and a Bingo Card Game!
Food & Drink Trucks:
ChouChou Crepes
Jack and the Bean Coffee
Indish
Tacosaurus
Pretty Good Sandwiches
Studios with a huge variety of mediums, including Writing, Florals, Ceramics, Textiles, Photography, Jewelry, Vintage Refinishing, Candles, Fabric Art, Drawing, Painting, Digital Art, Embroidery, Animation, Handmade Water-colours, Clothing, Woodwork, Pulp, Paper, Poetry, Film, and Tattoo.
This event is artist-organized. City Centre Artist Lodge occupies the iconic former City Centre Motor Hotel in Mount Pleasant. The building now functions as artist studios with 79 units and over 100 working artists.
FREE ENTRY
11AM – 4:30PM
2111 Main St (at 6th Ave)

HOliday History and Hot Chocolate Tour
2023-12-02 14:00 - 2024-01-07 14:00 | Tour Start Point, 708 Robsont St, Vancouver
This holiday season, step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that lurk inside their walls. Enjoy the holiday displays on show in our city’s grandest hotel lobbies and finish off with a private viewing inside the Marine Building and a delectable hot chocolate at award-winning Mink Chocolates. Tours run every Sat and Sun at 2:00 p.m. Dec 2 to Jan 7 (Sun Dec 24 and 31 start at Noon) + extra weekday tours at 2:00 p.m. Dec 27 to Jan 5 I Tickets $49/$45 I Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book tickets!

Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra
2023-12-02 19:30 - 21:30
Elektra Women’s Choir celebrates the upcoming holiday season with its beloved annual tradition with Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra, this year on December 2 and 3. Whether at their performance in South Surrey (Dec. 2) or Vancouver (Dec. 3), audiences can expect Elektra’s trademark excellence with music from an anonymous 14th century composer to Joni Mitchell’s River. Elektra will perform familiar Christmas melodies arranged by Winnie Brückner, Susan Edwards, Laura Hawley, Edward Henderson, Cassie Luftspring, Paul Nash, David Schreiner, Lily Storm, Joel Tranquilla, and Bernat Vivancos. As well Elektra will perform original, seasonal works by Gerda Blok-Wilson, Jakob Handl, J. David Moore, and Stephen Smith.
Come experience a wealth of stellar choral music shared in the welcoming style of Elektra.
December 2, 7:30 pm: Good Shepherd Church, 2250 150 Street, South Surrey BC.
December 3, 3:00 pm: Pacific Spirit United Church, 2205 West 45th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Jacob Weil and Friends Live at The Workshop
2023-12-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Workshop Studio, 1885 Franklin St, Vancouver, V5L1P9
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music with Jacob Weil & Friends at The Workshop Studio in Vancouver, BC, to celebrate the belated release of their debut LP ‘Lived In’!
The night will be filled with stripped down, and re-arranged versions of songs from the album with the help of pals from across the city.
The setting will be somewhat similar to a ‘house concert’ or ‘Sofar Sounds’ show, so bring pillows, folding chairs, blankets, or anything you need to help you get cozy!
Pals Days of Lavender will be opening up the night at 8PM!
Date: Sat Dec 02 2023
Doors: 7:30 PM, Music at 8:00 PM
Location: The Workshop Studio, 1885 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC (Back Entrance)

Cookeilidh - Making Spirits Bright!
2023-12-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Ladner United Church, 4960 48th Ave., Delta, BC, V4K 4X6
Get ready for a fun and festive afternoon of Celtic and holiday favourites featuring Cookeilidh. From nostalgic, traditional carols, to whimsical, modern day tunes of the season, this performance will leave you filled with the holiday spirit!
After several sold out performances on Vancouver Island, Cookeilidh is looking forward to bringing their popular Christmas show to the mainland with an exclusive performance in the beautiful Ladner United Church Sanctuary.
Cookeilidh has been delighting audiences for years with their high energy traditional, and modernized Celtic tunes. Comprised of 12 string guitar, fiddle, Irish flute, electric bass, bodhran and vocals, they define their music as “Trad with Attitude” and “Pot O’ Gold Folk”.
While being predominantly “Celtic”, they have an eclectic set of tunes that includes, Irish, Scottish, Folk, Canadian Maritime, and even a few contemporary songs. A timeless blend of music and vocal numbers that caters to all ages and all audiences.
Admission: $10 Cash at Door (All Ages)
