Metro Vancouver events on November 25, 2016
November 25, 2016
Fri
Peak of Christmas. Visit Vancouver's North Pole
Celebrate the magic of the season with Grouse Mountain’s annual Peak of Christmas celebration.
North Vancouver | Grouse Mountain | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Art Exhibition by Philipe Gadenne
Exhibition can be viewed during Richmond Cultural Centre. The work of Philippe Gadenne evokes something that abstract yet wholly representational at the same time.
Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Dried Flower Arrangers’ Show and Sale
Dried Flower Arrangers’ Show and Sale - all items available for purchase!
Vancouver | VanDusen Visitor Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Nature / Animals
Celebrate Christmas at FlyOver Canada
FlyOver Canada will transform into a magical winter wonderland this Christmas season. Guests will have fun helping Santa Claus search for his missing elves during an exhilarating flight across Canada and on to the North Pole.
Vancouver | Canada Place | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family
H.E. Bergman & Season's Greetings
Join us for the new exhibition of H.E. Bergman & Season's Greetings at the Burnaby Art Gallery.
Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition
Fire Ball Presented by Inclusion BC
Communities across BC are promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity and bringing awareness to the strengths and abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.
New Westminster | Community Art Space | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces
The Cascadia Society & Vancouver Waldorf School Present: The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces with Bell Choir & Eurythymy
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre | 11:00 am to 12:35 am | Dance
Exhibition: callresponse
Artist: Christi Belcourt, Maria Hupfield, Ursula Johnson, Tania Willard, Laakkuluk Williamson-Bathory and their guest respondents: Isaac Murdoch, Esther Neff, IV Castellanos, Cheryl L’Hirondelle, Marcia Crosby, Tanya Tagaq
Vancouver | GruntGallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Corbin Union: Inversus Mundi
Miruna Dragan, Jason De Haan, Kris Lindskoog, Warren McLachlan, Karly Mortimer, Jeremy Pavka, Kylie B. Ward: Inversus Mundi
Vancouver | Unit/Pitt Projects | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel: Heritage Christmas
The holiday experience began the moment you arrived! Festive lighting and decorations greeted you at the entrance of the Village to gave you a small glimpse of the spectacular display of history and lights awaiting inside.
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Family | Free
Impossible Worlds
Award winning Vancouver Island based photographer Lisa Graham established Seadance Photography in 2009 and specializes in underwater portraits with an artistic flair.
New Westminster | The Plaskett Gallery | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces
The Cascadia Society & Vancouver Waldorf School Present: The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces with Bell Choir & Eurythymy
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | Dance
Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Market
The World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze is coming to Vancouver, BC, November 2016. Eat, drink, explore and shop - experience the wonder of Enchant.
Vancouver | between the Cambie Street Bridge and Olympic Village | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Canyon Lights at the Capilano Suspension Bridge
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s popular holiday event, Canyon Lights is back.
North Vancouver | Capilano Suspension Bridge | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family
Port Coquitlam Winter Artisan Market
BC Artisans, Door Prizes, Food Drive for Share, Entertaiment, Food Trucks
Port Coquitlam | Leigh Square Community Arts Village | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Market | Free
2016 Holiday Hi-Light Festival
8th Annual Hi-Light Festival. Month-long Christmas celebration will feature brilliant light display, live entertainment, and festive activities for the whole family
North Vancouver | Park & Tilford Gardens | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family
The Hopscotch Festival: Vancouver's Premium Whisky, Beer And Spirits Festival
The Hopscotch Festival celebrates its 21st Anniversary this year. Starting off in a small hotel ballroom twenty years ago, it has continuously outgrown its past locations has come to find its present home: the PNE Forum.
Vancouver | PNE Forum | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine
Brasstronaut Album Release Show at Fortune Sound
Vancouver-based sextet, BRASSTRONAUT brings their myriad of musical styles, including pop, rock and jazz to Fortune Sound Club, celebrating their album release with special guest Speaker
Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
East Van Panto: Little Red Riding Hood
Recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, The Cultch recommends East Van Panto: Little Red Riding Hood for ages 5 and up.
Vancouver | York Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:10 pm | Family
Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment in Vancouver Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment
Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic LIVE ON ICE! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment.
Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Show
Tao Li Cup World Dance Competition
Red Shoes Dance Association and UBC CSA would like to present to you the annual “Tao Li Cup World Dance Competition”
Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Dance
Baking Time
Presentation House Theatre and Oily Cart presents Baking Time - a fantastic feast for the senses for 3-6 year olds, and their friends and families.
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Kids
纬达财富加拿大分赛区《海外桃李盃》国际舞蹈大赛 Vanstar Financial Inc. Canada Overseas Taoli Cup World Dance Competition
The Red Shoes Dancers Association would like to present to you the annual “Tao Li Cup World Dance Competition”
Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance
Chapter Two
Writer George Schneider, a recent widower, is encouraged by his younger brother Leo to start dating again.
Chilliwack | HUB International Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm | Theatre
Little Black Dress Gala - Fall 2016
The Little Black Dress Gala is an elegant intersection of philanthropy, the arts, education, fashion, and support for the underprivileged youth that have the potential to shape our beautiful city.
Vancouver | The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Show
Canadian Men In Suits, Wear It For The Cause - Fall 2016
Alright men, we've been invited to the Little Black Dress Gala. At the last event we had 673 women and just over 300 men giving to the youth; Let's get together and wear our suits for the cause. Suit up!.. And get your James Bond on.
Vancouver | The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Charity / Fundraising
Friday Night Live
Lynn Valley's only improv comedy variety show is perfect for all ages.
North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Community Room | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Comedy
Vetta Chamber Music: Quintets
Journey back in time with two great works from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Dohnányi in the lush tradition of Brahms, and folk elements in Dvorák the nationalist!
Vancouver | West Point Grey United Church | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces
The Cascadia Society & Vancouver Waldorf School Present: The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces with Bell Choir & Eurythymy
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:05 pm | Dance
Pinocchio: The Panto
Join a cast of incredible characters in this family-friendly musical comedy!
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Family
Presented by Touchstone Theatre as part of Diwali Fest: Brothel #9
The Western Canadian Premiere of a deeply moving work that promises to be a highlight of the fall theatre season.
Vancouver | The Vancity Culture Lab | 8:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Theatre
Michael Occhipinti & The Sicilian Project with Special Guest Pilar
Presented with Cap Jazz Series and the Italian Cultural
Vancouver | The Cultch Historic Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:40 pm | Music
Daughter
Daughter appears at the Queen Elizabeth in support of 'Not To Disappear,' the new full-length release from the London-based trio: singer/guitarist Elena Tonra, guitarist/producer Igor Haefeli and drummer Remi Aguilella.
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
West Coast Symphony: The WCSO Goes to the Movies
Featuring selections from: 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Avatar, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Psycho and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.
Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Studio 58/Langara College presents: Troilus And Cressida
Shakespeare’s most experimental drama receives a modern spin in Kevin Bennett’s interpretation of this part love story, part war drama where passion and violence are inextricably linked.
Vancouver | Studio 58 | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Theatre
Avenue Q
Irreverently witty and outright uproarious, Avenue Q is the musical story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate who arrives in New York City looking for love, a job, and his purpose in life.
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Sharron Matthews: Naked
Catch the show of international award-winning goddess of cabaret! Sharron Matthews, award-winning, international cabaret goddess, bares it all.
Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
The Day Before Christmas
Surviving the perfect holiday disaster
Vancouver | BMO Theatre Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy
July Talk at Commodore Ballroom
July Talk is a Canadian alternative rock band formed in 2012 in Toronto. The band consists of singers Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay, guitarist Ian Docherty, bassist Josh Warburton, and drummer Danny Miles.
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Roger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp
Roger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp will be bringing his 2016 tour to the Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Call Mr. Robeson. A Life, With Songs
Take a rollercoaster journey through African-American actor and singer Paul Robeson’s remarkable life
Surrey | Surrey City Hall | 8:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Show
World Premiere. Long Division
One of Vancouver’s boldest theatre companies premieres a thoughtful and resonant multimedia experience about the mathematics of human connection.
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:40 pm | Theatre
Miss Shakespeare
The Firehall Arts Centre, in association with Musical TheatreWorks, is proud to produce and present the award-winning Miss Shakespeare
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Wizard Academy: Improv Against the Dark Arts
Welcome to another improvised year at the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Show
Cabana 3 Year Anniverary
On Friday November 25th & Saturday November 26th, you and your friends are cordially invited to come and celebrate the 3 Year Anniversary of Cabana Lounge.
Vancouver | Cabana Lounge | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
KRNE at Happy Ending Fridays
Bay Area rising producer KRNE makes his Happy Ending Fridays debut November 25th with residents Yurie, Flores & LeChance plus Strictly Afrobeats takes over the Livestock room!
Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music
GOOD Fridays
VanCity’s Top Friday Night is Now Back To a Multi-Room Party!
Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
Krafty Kuts + Dynamite MC
Krafty Kuts [UK] + Dynamite MC [UK] with Support From: Kraig and Spin Kringle
Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
Loci Records Label Showcase ft. Emancipator, Tor, Edamame & Lapa
The Loci Records Showcase hits Celebrities Underground Friday, November 25th featuring DJ’s Emancipator, Tor, Edamame & Lapa
Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
Paul Van Dyk
Matthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk is a German Grammy Award-winning DJ, record producer and musician.
Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music