Metro Vancouver events on December 1, 2017

Two Sides of Christmas Breakfast

Join us for a morning discussion on the two sides of Christmas, from different socioeconomic perspectives in our diverse Vancouver landscape

Vancouver | Vancouver Club | 7:30 am to 8:30 am | Food / Wine

Christmas at Canada Place

Capture the spirit of the season at Canada Place! Join us in celebrating the 30th annual Christmas at Canada Place presented by the Port of Vancouver

Vancouver | Canada Place | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family

BC Eating Disorders Community of Practice 8th Annual Networking & Education Days!

Join the Eating Disorders CoP Networking & Education Days where you'll have the opportunity to learn, exchange knowledge, make connections, and share experiences about eating disorders practice in BC!

Vancouver | Heritage Hall | 8:45 am to 4:45 pm | Lecture

Free Ice Skating at Robson Square

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun

Vancouver | Robson Square | 9:00 am to 11:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Anonymous Art Show 2017 at the CityScape Community Art Space

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council & CityScape Community Art Space are very excited to announce the 13th Annual “Anonymous Art Show”

North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain

Our annual holiday festivities begin Friday, November 24th and run through January 7th. This year, wrap yourself in the magic of a white Christmas

North Vancouver | Grouse Mountain Resort | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family

Holiday Traditions Start At Vancouver Aquarium

Delight in Scuba Claus visits, magical aquatic displays, and special seasonal activities at Vancouver Aquarium this holiday season where you’ll create and continue traditions, making memories that will last a lifetime

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park | 9:30 am to 6:00 pm | Nature / Animals

Sylvia Tait: Journey

Join us at the Burnaby Art Gallery for the exhibit of the renowned Canadian painter and printmaker Sylvia Tait

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition

Botanical Illustration

Learn how to draw plants from an aesthetic and botanical perspective while improving your observation and artistic skills

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:00 am to 12:30 am | Visual Arts

Got Craft? presents a Preview Pop-Up

Shop and celebrate the arrival of the Got Craft? 2017 Holiday Edition. Featuring goods from a dozen hand selected makers including our brick and mortar shop...

Vancouver | Little Mountain Shop | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Market

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

MOA will showcase its Amazonian collections in a significant exploration of socially and environmentally-conscious notions intrinsic to indigenous South American cultures, which have recently become innovations in International Law

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology at UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Crimson: Modern Culture through Artists’ Eyes

In collaboration with the Battle of the Brush, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden presents Crimson: Modern Culture through Artists’ Eyes, a two-phrase exhibition that shows the collective work of sixteen Vancouver-based artists

Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition

Bottoms Up: The Cultures of Drink in the Royal City

A look at New Westminster’s saloons, breweries, distilleries, afternoon teas, soda fountains and other drinking habits, places and stories

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Journey Of A Lifetime Performance

A train so powerful, it pulled the nation forward. The Colonist Car is connecting Canadians once again. Journey of a Lifetime is on tour bringing the story of Canada’s historic Colonist Cars to audiences across the country.

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 10:30 am to 1:30 pm | Theatre

Canyon Lights by Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

In response to popular demand, the 12th season of Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has been extended. From November 23 to January 28 the park is alive with lights, lights and more lights!

North Vancouver | Capilano Suspension Bridge Park | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

Vancouver Christmas Market

A beloved holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, the 8th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market returns to its expansive seaside home at Jack Poole Plaza (at the Olympic Cauldron)

Vancouver | Vancouver Christmas Market | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

Celebrate Christmas at Newlands. Nutcracker Lunch Buffet

The halls are decked with boughs of holly & the menus trimmed with holiday tradition. Join in the “Spirit of Christmas” at Newlands.

Langley | Newlands Golf & Country Club | 11:30 am to 2:00 pm | Food / Wine

Dundarave Festival of Lights 2017 at Dundarave Park

The annual Dundarave Festival of Lights at Dundarave Park

West Vancouver | Dundarave Park | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family | Free

Exhibition: Andrew Dadson

The Contemporary Art Gallery will present the most comprehensive exhibition to date of work by Vancouver-based artist Andrew Dadson. Although receiving great commercial attention and critical acclaim, Dadson has rarely shown in public institutions

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Memory - History - Story Exhibition

This year’s teaching exhibition is a celebration of the first people of our country. Memory - History - Story is an exploration of our indigenous artists, their perspectives and voices, through the lens of Indigenous principles of learning.

North Vancouver | Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Worlds of Wonders

Worlds of Wonder is an exhibition that will be held at the Deer Lake Art Gallery featuring the works of Nancie Green, Lynne Fahnestalk

Burnaby | Deer Lake Gallery | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Project Everybody

Project Everybody celebrates the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities with an afternoon of recreation and healthy living demos, inspiring conversations, an art show and sale, and live music and performances

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free

Vancouver Gem and Mineral Show

Western Canada’s largest Gem show is featuring 90+ of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada and abroad

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Heritage Christmas

A Season of Old-fashioned Fun and Spectacular Light Displays

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Little Cooks

Join Sarah for a mini-session of baking holiday treats including making gingerbread, shortbread and lots more!

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | Kids

Blade of the Immortal at Vancity

Going to go see Blade of the Immortal at the Vancity Theatre, Friday December 1! The movie will be in Japanese with English subtitles so don't forget your glasses

Vancouver | Vancity Theatre | 3:00 pm to 5:20 pm | Film

Kurios by Cirque du Soleil

Step into the curio cabinet of an ambitious inventor who defies the laws of time, space and dimension in order to reinvent everything around him. Suddenly, the visible becomes invisible, perspectives are transformed, and the world is literally turned upsi

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Show

VanDusen Festival of Lights 2017

Experience VanDusen Festival of Lights, a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating VanDusen Botanical Garden open from December 1, 2017 to January 7, 2018

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Caroling in McBurney Plaza

Sing-along with carolers while enjoying hot chocolate in the plaza

Langley | McBurney Plaza | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Music | Free

2017 Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting

Back for its 11th year, the Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Friday December 1st at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Family | Free

Community Holiday Kick Off

Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with our first annual Holiday Kick-Off Event! Join us for crafts, musical entertainment, and photos with Santa!

Vancouver | Champlain Heights Community Centre | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair

Join us for the 37th Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair!

Coquitlam | Poirier Forum | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Fair

Friday Night Family Dinner Chanukah Style!

Celebrate Shabbat at our monthly Friday night Shabbat experience for the whole family!

Richmond | The Bayit | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Food / Wine

Celebrate Christmas at Newlands. Festive Holiday Dinner Buffet

Make holiday memories with family and friends at Newlands. The halls are decked with boughs of holly & the menus trimmed with holiday tradition. Join in the “Spirit of Christmas” at Newlands.

Langley | Newlands Golf & Country Club | 5:30 pm to 0:30 am | Food / Wine

Screenings: c̓əsnaʔəm, the city before the city

We live our lives on land that was never ceded or sold by those who were living here at "first contact" and yet we know precious little about the Lower Mainland before real estate

Vancouver | Vancouver International Film Centre | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Film

Winter's Dance on Robson

This December, step into a Winter Wonderland on Robson

Vancouver | Robson Street | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free

Nothing Up My Sleeves

Matt Johnson is not your typical magician. He has crafted a style that’s a cool mix of urban street magic combined with the comedic timing and slick stage presence of a seasoned performer

Surrey | Surrey City Hall | 7:00 pm to 8:20 pm | Performing Arts

WeLearn: Weekend of learning and connections

Sample some of the wisest and most inspiring teachings. We hope that you will find something that will resonate with you and that will spark your interest to learn more

Vancouver | Community Kollel | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture

Royal City Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker

Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with RCYB’s full length ballet, featuring a cast of 100+ dedicated and enthusiastic dancers, under the artistic direction of Dolores Kirkwood, OBC.

Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Dance

An Evening with Shane Koyczan

Internationally renowned spoken word artist, poet, and and author releases new album & graphic novel, both titled Silence Is A Song I Know All The Words To, September 15th with a national tour to follow

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

Festa! An Evening of Portuguese Comedy + Culture

There ain't no party like a Portuguese Festa! Get a group of friends and family - or friends who are family - together, and enjoy an evening of Portuguese culture!

Vancouver | Casa Verde Restaurant | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

30 Years of Laughs: A Fundraiser for Artspeak's 31st Year

We invite you to celebrate Artspeak’s 31st year with a lineup of giggles and chuckles equally paired with sides of amazement and wonder

Vancouver | Russian Hall | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Fatales: the art of Ryan Heshka

Join us as we celebrate the release of Ryan Heshka's first monograph Fatales, published by Cernunnos

Vancouver | Pulp Fiction Book | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Books

Community Christmas Concert and Sing Along

A good old-fashioned sing-along for the whole family with special activities for the children

Vancouver | St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music

Wine glass painting Langley

Listen to music, relax and paint! Bring your friends along for a fun evening being creative to what is always a fun painting session!

Langley | Zealous Art | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts

Friday Night Dance

Drop-in Lessons and Practice Dances at The ACT Arts Centre. These dances are a fun way to learn new dance styles or practice what you’ve already learned, see old friends and make new ones

Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Theatre Replacement - East Van Panto: Snow White & the Seven Dwarves

The Panto is back with an outrageous take on Snow White

Vancouver | York Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Ray Charles Spirit of Christmas with Mike Henry

Get in to the seasonal spirit of Ray Charles Christmas music, plus hear timeless hits like “Georgia”, “Let the Good Times Roll”, “Hit the Road Jack”, and “I Can’t Stop Loving You”, all amazingly performed by Mike Henry and his sizzling band

White Rock | Blue Frog Studios | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Doctor of Oz: A Self-Help Panto!

Seasonal fun for the children. Dorothy travels over the mountains to the Magical Land of Oz, the land of self-help.

North Vancouver | The Theatre at Hendry Hall | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Zj Shadia’s Zumba Birthday Master Class

Let's Celebrate: The 35th Aniverssary Of My Birth & My 5th Anniversary As A Zumba Instructor.

Burnaby | Latin Fitness Ztudio | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Active Life / Health

The Little Mermaid - The pantomime

Young Calypso is obsessed with the world above the waves. This causes problems in the undersea world ruled by the sea witch Ursula, especially since Calypso is a mermaid.

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

FUSIC #2 - Worldly Approaches to Improvisation presented by Vashaan Music Society

Vashaan Music Society presents a 2-part evening of music from Israel and Iran featuring world-renowned guitarist Itamar Erez who will be joined by Hamin Honari on percussion

Port Moody | Inlet Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Rick Estrin & the Nightcats with Special Guests: The Twisters

Wildly fun, musically fearless and bursting with bravado, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats have created one of the blues’ most instantly recognizable sounds and no-holds-barred styles

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2017

Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Be taken away to the most captivating places on earth

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:10 pm | Film

Blade of the Immortal at Vancity

Going to go see Blade of the Immortal at the Vancity Theatre, Friday December 1! The movie will be in Japanese with English subtitles so don't forget your glasses

Vancouver | Vancity Theatre | 7:55 pm to 11:59 pm | Film

Janelle Nadeau Ensemble: A Prairie Christmas

The Janelle Nadeau Ensemble performs “A Prairie Christmas,” a captivating concert of music to celebrate the season, honour special traditions and cherish with family and friends

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

London Drugs VSO Pops - Classic Broadway

One of North America's most in-demand Pops conductor/arrangers Jeff Tyzik turns back the clock to the classic days of Broadway, with the VSO

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Kurios - Cabinet of Curiosities by Cirque du Soleil

Step into the curio cabinet of an ambitious inventor who defies the laws of time, space and dimension in order to reinvent everything around him. Suddenly, the visible becomes invisible, perspectives are transformed, and the world is literally turned upsi

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Show

Grand Hotel - Capilano University

Step into 1920's Berlin from November 29th-December 2nd with Capilano University's second year Musical Theatre students' production of Grand Hotel!

North Vancouver | Capilano University | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Only Joy Aloud! Annual Christmas concert

Join us in a celebration of song on December 1 & 2, 2017 at Kay Meek Theatre. A music and dance celebration that dazzles audiences of all ages

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Sleeping Beauty

The classic fairytale comes to life as a brand new, fun for all ages, non-traditional pantomime!

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

The Story of My Life: The Broadway Musical

The Story of My Life is a musical with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, and a book by Brian Hill and will be told concert style with minimal props, sets, or lighting

Vancouver | Canadian Music Centre in BC | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

New Works at Night - Emerging Artist Showcase

New Works at Night presents a selection of original creations by Canadian choreographers, curated by Out Innerspace Artistic Directors Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond, on the next generation of exciting professional dance artists in M.O

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Winter Shorts 2017 by Arts Umbrella Theatre & Music

Join the Arts Umbrella Pre-Professional, and Intensive Theatre and Music students, as they share the culmination of their work from the Fall Term. From scene work and songs, to original creations and movement pieces, there is something for everyone

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

School Contemporary Arts Faculty Series: Henry Daniel - nómadas

Henry Daniel's latest work, nómadas is an audio/video installation and live performance that takes inspiration from the current large-scale movements of bodies across international spaces

Vancouver | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Show

Almost, Maine by John Cariani

A charming, almost-magical tapestry of the joys and perils of romance, set in one night in a small town in Maine

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth

First produced by the Firehall in the ‘90’s, Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth, will make you laugh and cry as Taylor creates the story of the impact of the 60’s scoop-up of native children on one family.

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

The Shipment

SpeakEasy Theatre presents the West Coast Canadian premiere of Young Jean Lee’s provocative play; The Shipment

Vancouver | Vancity Culture Lab | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Theatre

The National

American indie rock band returns to Vancouver for two shows, on tour to support their latest release “Sleep Well Beast"

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

The Society for the Destitute Presents Titus Bouffonius

First up is the world premiere production of The Society for the Destitute Presents Titus Bouffonius—our commissioned adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus by two-time Governor General’s Award-winning playwright Colleen Murphy

Vancouver | The Cultch | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

The Day Before Christmas

Surviving The Perfect Holiday Disaster

Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Theatre

Onegin

The hit musical as immersive as love itself

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

The New Conformity

An award winning theatrical social commentary packed with high level circus skills. Smashing the audience’s preconceptions of the juggling arts, The New Conformity uses juggling as the background of a touching story with engaging silent characters and lau

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Friday Night Live

Stories. Music. Life. Every Friday night is something different- a chance to gather the community, share something amazing and go out into the night having witnessed creativity in action

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley United Church | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

You Are It - with Deb Williams and Carmen Aguirre

Williams makes friends with people on the bus and invites them home for dinner; Aguirre claims that she would literally kill spill blood if a sister asked her to do it.

Vancouver | The Fishbowl | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts

The Vancouver Chamber Choir. Rejoice! European Carols & Readings

Chilly December days herald the warmth and intimacy of Christmas choirs singing the Nativity story

Vancouver | Dunbar Ryerson United Church | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Bibish de Kinshasa

Une journaliste quitte son Congo natal en quête d’un avenir meilleur. En plein Airbus, le vertige la surprend. A-t-elle bien fait?

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Studio 58 presents: Wilderness

Wilderness is an innovative new multimedia theatre piece that explores our collective search for connection and hope, as families grapple with the extraordinary pressures and complexities that accompany ‘coming of age’ in the 21st Century

Vancouver | Studio 58 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Fused: The Epic Improv Team-up

Join us live at The Heritage Grill's Back Room Theatre for New Westminster's premier improv show, where two exciting comedy troupes join up for a massive night of entertainment!

New Westminster | The Heritage Grill | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

Fun Park and Plus Guests present: Becoming a Curmudgeon

I'm turning 27 so I'm throwing myself a rock show

Vancouver | Displace Hashery | 8:30 pm to 2:00 am | Show | Free

Eucalyptus with Soulfood at Cafe Deux Soleils

9:00 Soulfood and 10:00 Eucalyptus

Vancouver | Cafe Deux Soleils | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Paul Filek Band

Paul Filek is a talented Canadian singer/songwriter

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music | Free

Spirit Cool

Always Live. Armed with only an acoustic guitar, Spirit is one of the most multi-talented, entertaining, intriguing and captivating one-person performers of original, new Top 40, Pop, and classic songs

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music | Free

BaZOOka Picnic

BaZOOka Picnic brings the Funk, the whole Funk, and nuthin’ but the Funk

Vancouver | Guilt & Company | 10:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

Anjunadeep Tour with Gab Rhome, Jody Wisternoff, & Luttrell at Celebrities

Following a year of sold out parties across the globe including a memorable boat party in New York, celebrated UK label Anjunadeep return for their fourth tour of North America

Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

MaRLo at Harbour Event Centre

Marlo Hoogstraten better known as MaRLo, is a Dutch DJ and electronic musician. In 2010 he was voted Australia's No. 2 Trance DJ and overall No. 11 in the Inthemix top 50 DJ Poll.

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Amplify Her Official Party ft/ AppleCat + J.F. Killah

Amplify Her is a new documentary following the rise of female artists in the electronic music scene

Vancouver | Vancouver Art and Leisure | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Fistful of Kicks : An Improvised Kung-Fu Spectacular

Join us for Fistful of Kicks, our improvised kung fu spectacular! Mashing up all of your favourite martial arts movies of yesteryear, this show will bring you all of the hard hitting fight scenes together with our signature epic storytelling for one hellu

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Comedy