Metro Vancouver events on December 4, 2017

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

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 9:00 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 Little Cooks - Monday AM

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

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 9:15 am to 10:30 am | Food / Wine

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

ArtRich 2017

The Gallery will host a juried exhibition organized by the Richmond Arts Coalition (RAC). ArtRich 2017 will feature artworks by local and regional visual artists from the Lower Mainland

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

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

Ornaments Galore

Join Sarah for this festive class and have fun making a variety of keepsake ornaments to decorate your tree and house

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 10:45 am to 12:00 am | Kids

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

Vanleena Christmas Concert

Annual Christmas dance performance

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 11:00 am to 1:30 pm | Dance

National Day of Remembrance and Action of Violence Against Women

We will open with a Memorial Ceremony in honour of the fourteen women murdered on December 6, 1989, at L'Ecole Polytechnique and the many Indigenous women who have been murdered or gone missing across our country.

North Vancouver | Capilano University | 11:30 am to 11:45 am | History

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

Lumiere 2017

This winter, experience Lumière… an annual event inspired by light and artistic expression, driven by community and connection.

Vancouver | English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza | 12:00 am to 11:00 pm | Festival | Free

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

Holiday Mixed Media Art

Come and make some festive holiday arts and crafts for the season using different materials and techniques

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 12:30 am to 2:45 pm | Kids

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

Banner Walkabout Tour

Walking Tour of the current set of banners at Britannia Centre

Vancouver | Britannia Community Services Centre | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | Visual Arts

Holiday Little Cooks - Monday PM

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

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

The sound of a cactus being touched by a raindrop

Join Elisa Ferrari, Harrell Fletcher, and the Lord Strathcona Elementary community for 'the sound of a cactus being touched by a raindrop', a communal listening event inspired by the early days of radio broadcasting

Vancouver | Strathcona Elementary School | 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Piedmont Truffle & Hazelnut Dinner

Internationally recognized Chef Carlo Zarri, a maestro of Piedmont traditional cuisine with truffles and hazelnuts, will prepare a multi-course gourmet dinner

Vancouver | Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine

Canning for the holidays with Benedetta

Learn how to preserve the best produce of the season by canning it!

Vancouver | Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Cooking

Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation Classes in Vancouver

Classes consist of instructions on how to meditate, information on Sahaja Yoga Meditation as well as meditation sessions. Classes are free and open to newcomers of all ages and newcomers are welcome to join at any time

Vancouver | 7743 Champlain Crescent | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Beautiful Scars: Tom Wilson

Beautiful Scars: Tom Wilson in conversation with Hal Wake. Presented by the Vancouver Writers Fest and Vancouver Public Library with support from Vancity

Vancouver | Vancouver Public Library | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Books

Onegin

The hit musical as immersive as love itself

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Prince

A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Prince invites audiences to experience the musical legend like never before

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

Pixies

The Pixies perform in support of their album Head Carrier with The Orwells at the Queen Elizabeth

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

Alexander Flock Trio

Alexander Flock is a versatile guitarist and flanded by his moster band Sam Cartwright drums, and Jeff Gammon bass. His performances are high energy and traverse many styles

Vancouver | Guilt & Company | 9:30 pm to 0:30 am | Music