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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
One of Vancouver’s favourite handmade markets is back for the holidays. The Got Craft Holiday Market returns with two festive weekends on November 21 + 22 and November 28 + 29 at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver, bringing together 100 Canadian makers for the holiday season. Now in
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.
On December 3, 1968, Elvis rocked the world—again! After a seven-year absence from the music business, the former king of rock ‘n’ roll launched a comeback on the biggest stage of his career, with the hope of saving his musical soul. From the creative mind behind Chelsea Hotel and House
Just in time for the holidays, join us as we expand the MONOVA Gift Shop to include local Indigenous artists & artisans selling, sharing, and demonstrating their unique wares. Vendors include beaders, carvers, jewelry makers, wool weavers, and more. All Ages | Pay-What-You-Can Time: 11AM – 4PM Coast Salish Programming
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,
Acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS are back, and ready to light up the stage once again with their extraordinary interpretation of Dickens’ holiday classic. This unforgettable experience brings Ebenezer Scrooge’s wondrous Christmas Eve journey to life with dazzling masks, 10-foot-tall puppets, a mesmerizing original score, and astonishing stagecraft—all without a
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