Metro Vancouver events on December 17, 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

Celebrate Christmas at Newlands. Brunch with Santa

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 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Food / Wine

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

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

Christmas Glory Concert

Our annual Christmas Concert is a jubilant event that will stir your heart with holiday wonder. With music ranging from gospel to contemporary to traditional, a full orchestra, 60 voice choir and children’s choir, this is one Sunday you don’t want to miss

Vancouver | Canadian Memorial United Church | 9:00 am to 12:00 am | Music

Historic Fort Langley Christmas in the Village Cruise Day

Celebrate the Holidays with a Fort Langley Historic Cruise … journey back through time in Canadian History! A Special Historic Christmas Treat Includes a full Christmas Turkey & Trimmings Luncheon on board!

New Westminster | Historic Fort Langley | 9:30 am to 5:00 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

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

Ian Bushfield: The BCHA in 2017 - Vancouver Sunday Meeting

BC Humanist Association Executive Director Ian Bushfield gives a look back at the activities and campaigns we took on in 2017 and what we can take on in 2018

Vancouver | Oakridge Seniors Centre | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Lecture

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

Pop-Up Shop at Nada's Future Store!

Exciting news, Vancouver! We're doing a pop-up in our future store space! Join us! We'd love to see your beautiful faces and your creative containers there!

Vancouver | 675 E Broadway | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Food / Wine

Textile Fix it at Mount Pleasant Library Vancouver

Join us for a monthly Free Textile Fix-It event, hosted by Frameworq at the Vancouver Public Library - Mount Pleasant Branch

Vancouver | Vancouver Public Library | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Workshop | Free

FVHRS The Electric Express

See the characters, listen to the Christmas music, Travel the Electric Express back in time to 1917, and visit the special workshop of Father Christmas

Surrey | Cloverdale Station | 10:00 am to 3:50 pm | Family

Holly Jolly Holiday Event

Come celebrate the holiday season with other families and community members in the Creekside Gymnasium. There will be a bouncy castle, crafts, cookie decorating, and storytelling from Santa Claus!

Vancouver | Creekside Community Recreation Centre | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Family

Baroque Lessons and Carols Service

Music Director Kevin Zakresky leads from the organ AND the harpsichord for this special Baroque Lessons and Carols Service

Vancouver | St. Helen's Anglican Church | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Music

Hastings Park Farmers Market

Located within a thriving community close to the highway and the Second Narrows Bridge, the Hastings Park Farmers Market is a perfect place to stop and shop.

Vancouver | Hastings Park | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Alexandra Retreat and Events Centre Presents Pink Orchid Studio's Breakfast with Santa

Come celebrate the joys of the season with a festive celebration at Breakfast with Santa. A delicious pancake breakfast will be served with visits from Santa Claus, photos, and a great chance to give back

Surrey | Beecher Place | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family

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

Christmas Is... by Coastal Church

What’s Christmas really all about? This holiday season, Coastal Church invites you on an exciting journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 10:30 am to 12:00 am | Performing Arts | Free

Weirdos Holiday Market

Our event unites Vancouver’s most curious local artisans and vendors to showcase an eclectic array of all things unusual, unique, and out of this world to pique your curiosity

Vancouver | Betamax Studios | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Market

Laughter and hugging meditation / therapy with Shama

Are You Ready To Fight Back Against Stress And Anxiety With Laughter And Warm Loving Hugs? Hugging Therapy Is Definitely A Powerful Way Of Healing!

Vancouver | Empower Health | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Active Life / Health

A Christmas Weekend with Stephen and Chanzie

Stephen and Chanzie Christmas Workshop 2017. The Amazing and recent Lindy Hop/ Shag champions are coming to town!

Abbotsford | Suburban Swing Abbotsford | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm | Dance

Timebomb & FBomb Trading Warehouse Sale

This only happens once a year! 3 days only!

Burnaby | Timebomb Trading | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market | Free

River District Winter Craft Market

Sanity Halo Jewelry will be at the River Districts Winter Craft Fair

Vancouver | River District Vancouver | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fair

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

Song Craft Vancouver

Sarah Jane Scouten is a songwriter who grew up on Bowen Island, where she was immersed in bluegrass, folk and country music

Vancouver | Heatley | 11:00 am to 4:30 pm | Workshop

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

Family Chanukah Party at Trout Lake

A Chanukah Party for the entire family! Treat yourself to chocolate gelt and traditional foods, make a dreidel and spin it, light the menorah, sing songs and listen to the story of Chanukah

Vancouver | Trout Lake Community Centre | 11:00 am to 12:30 am | Party

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from the book by C.S. Lewis

C.S Lewis’ first installment of the epic Chronicles of Narnia series bounds on to the CTYP stage this holiday season.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 11:00 am to 12:40 am | Theatre

Medicine Wheel Ceremony

People from varying backgrounds and spiritual traditions are invited to gather to celebrate the beginning of a new season in a beautiful outdoors setting

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Nature / Animals

A Very Cranium Christmas At Deadly Couture!

Very excited to announce we will be doing a second pop up shop in December. This time at Deadly Couture in Gastown.

Vancouver | Deadly Couture Latex, Corset and Fetish Boutique | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market

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

Christmas Market - Shipyards

Black Tusk Jerky is back at the shipyards! This time with Salt + Smoke Products!

North Vancouver | Shipyards | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Market

Victorian Christmas Tea

Get into the holiday spirit by treating yourself to Victorian tea in the Grandmother’s Room at Irving House. Surrounded by the splendour of a Victorian Christmas, you will be served tea and traditional holiday treats

New Westminster | Irving House | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family

Royal City Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker

Experience the magic of the Nutcracker this holiday season with the Royal City Youth Ballet’s full length ballet now celebrating their 29th season!

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Performing Arts

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 | 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Show

Timberline Country Christmas 2017

Country Christmas is a unique-yet traditional-family-oriented Christmas experience complete with lit trees, interactive scenes, and music

Maple Ridge | Timberline Ranch | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Family

Heritage Christmas

A Season of Old-fashioned Fun and Spectacular Light Displays

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Presented by The Mint Collective: The Realistic Joneses

Two couples, both named Jones, face the confounding business of being alive. As one character says, This was fun. I mean, not fun, but definitely some other word.

Vancouver | Vancity Culture Lab | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast by Robert Jess Roth

The beloved fairy-tale musical returns. "Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme.” Can Belle teach the Beast to love, before it is too late?

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Musical

Awesome Christmas Decor Workshop by The Lighthouse Collective

The Lighthouse Collective, organizers of Intersections Open Mic in Steveston Village, is pleased to offer another Steveston community meet-up, Christmas-style!

Richmond | Steveston Village | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Workshop

A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens’s timeless classic where miser Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of the holidays

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

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 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

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

The Panto is back with an outrageous take on Snow White

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family

Vivaldi The Four Seasons

The VSO’s traditional presentation of Vivaldi’s timeless classic, The Four Seasons, comes to Massey Theatre in New Westminster.

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm | Music

2017 Music Without Borders Society Concerto Gala

The Music Without Borders Society proudly presents the 2017 MWBS Concerto Gala at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in collaboration with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

The Day Before Christmas By Stacey Kaser and Alison Kelly

Surviving The Perfect Holiday Disaster

Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm | Theatre

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 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Family

Winter Harp

Winter Harp is back this season with a stunningly beautiful show in celebration of winter and the holiday season

Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music

Public 25-foot High Menorah Lighting in Richmond!

Please join us for the sixth night of Chanukah as we light a 25-foot high steel Menorah and for a first of its kind Interactive Chanukah Concert!

Richmond | Richmond Public Library | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

musica intima presents "Nativité" a traditional Christmas Concert in Dunbar

Enjoy this traditional Christmas concert featuring the music from musica intima’s award-nominated album: Nativité. Repertoire, which was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award, includes O come, O come, Emmanuel; Lully, lulla; Ave Maria; and Five Car

Vancouver | St Philip's Anglican Church | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

The Cathedral Choir under the direction of Rupert Lang leads the worship in what is truly one of the best Christmas experiences of the season

Vancouver | Christ Church Cathedral Vancouver | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

C.S Lewis’ first installment of the epic Chronicles of Narnia series bounds on to the CTYP stage this holiday season.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 3:00 pm to 4:40 pm | Theatre

Goh Ballet's The Nutcracker

A Traditional Rendition of a Classical Masterpiece. Come and experience the sparkle and the magic of the Goh Ballet's Nutcracker - the show The Province claims is "..the one to see" this holiday season.

Vancouver | The Centre for Performing Arts | 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Dance

Sinbad, the Pirates and the Island of the Dinosaur

Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when we join Sinbad and his wacky crew in an hilarious adventure on the high seas

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Theatre

The Grand Old Duke of York - Our traditional Panto

Join us for a night of Family Fun during our annual Christmas Pantomime. Full of slapstick, romance, music and laughter, you’ll get to cheer for the good guys and boo the bad in an epic quest where love triumphs over evil

North Vancouver | Deep Cove Stage Society | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Performing Arts

A Traditional Christmas with the VSO

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Lower Mainland’s most beloved Christmas music tradition. Kick off your Holiday season on the perfect note, with the VSO Traditional Christmas concerts

Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 4:00 pm to 6:00 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 | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Family

Holiday Train with Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Band

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is set to close out Canada 150 with its biggest ever lineup of Canadian talent to date!

Port Moody | behind Arena and Rec Centre | 4:20 pm to 5:15 pm | Family | Free

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 10:00 pm | Family

Chinese Lantern Festival

Experience Vancouver in a whole new light in this 5-week celebration of Chinese culture featuring massive lanterns, amazing performances, and incredible food

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival

Celebrate Christmas at Newlands. Dickens Buffet

The halls are decked with boughs of holly & the menus trimmed with holiday tradition. Join in the “Spirit of Christmas” at Newlands. Join us for this holiday family favorite!

Langley | Newlands Golf & Country Club | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Yalda/Xmas Fund Raising Party Supporting Iran Earthquake victims

Canadian Iranian Foundation Is Inviting Everyone To Their Fund Raising Event In Support Of Recent Earthquake Survivals In Iran At The West Vancouver Community Centre Music Hall

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Community Centres Society | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Annual Public Menorah Lighting

Join us and be counted at this very important Menorah lighting for all of The Lower Fraser Valley with dignataries from Surrey, White Rock, Langley and Delta

Surrey | Semiahmoo Shopping Centre | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Family

Hansel and Gretel with the Coastal City Ballet

Adapted from composer Engelbert Humperdinck’s celebrated opera, Irene Schneider’s enchanting story ballet is perfect for families and children of all ages

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Performing Arts

Holiday Train with Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Band

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is set to close out Canada 150 with its biggest ever lineup of Canadian talent to date!

Port Coquitlam | West Coast Express Station | 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm | Family | Free

The Big Christmas Festive Holiday Drag Show!

Its the most wonderful time of the year and of course that means a very special Christmas Drag Show at The Heritage Grill! Will it snow on show night like last year?!

New Westminster | The Heritage Grill | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

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

Ballet Bloch: The Nutcracker

The traditional classic is re-worked in collaboration with North Shore Academy of Dance Half-Day Program performing Hip-Hop as The Rats and Eireborn Irish Dance Company as The Soldiers.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Family Christmas Carol Singalong Concert

Our Incredibly Popular Family Christmas Carol Concert Promises To Be Even Bigger And Carol-ier Than Ever!

Vancouver | St. Helen's Anglican Church | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Canucks vs. Flames at Rogers Arena

Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Sports

Winter Solstice Coffee House

Come celebrate the beginning of the Fall season with this cozy neighbourhood event! An evening of local live music, dance and refreshments

Vancouver | Britannia Community Services Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Party | Free

Christmas Masquerade Swing Ball

The 17th Annual Christmas Masquerade Swing Ball December 17th, 2017 with the Bruce James Orchestra

Abbotsford | Suburban Swing Abbotsford | 7:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

The Grand Old Duke of York - Our traditional Panto

Join us for a night of Family Fun during our annual Christmas Pantomime. Full of slapstick, romance, music and laughter, you’ll get to cheer for the good guys and boo the bad in an epic quest where love triumphs over evil

North Vancouver | Deep Cove Stage Society | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

A Traditional Christmas

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Lower Mainland’s most beloved Christmas music tradition. Kick off your Holiday season on the perfect note, with the VSO Traditional Christmas concerts

Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

East Van Improv League

Instant Theatre is proud to present the launch of the East Vancouver Improv League! Come witness a high-octane battle between two Supergroups made up of the finest improvisers Instant Theatre has to offer

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Performing Arts

Goh Ballet's The Nutcracker

A Traditional Rendition of a Classical Masterpiece. Come and experience the sparkle and the magic of the Goh Ballet's Nutcracker - the show The Province claims is "..the one to see" this holiday season.

Vancouver | The Centre for Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Go-Go Bungalow December 17! The Nightmare Before Xmas!

Aloooooha! Come feast your eyes on our decked out go-go girls as they shimmy and shake to retro SURF, EXOTICA, SOUL, MOTOWN, GARAGE, ROCK & ROLL, LATIN, BOOGALOO, DANCEHALL and more....

Vancouver | Go-Go Bungalow | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Dance

A Harry Potter Christmas Burlesque at The Rio Theatre

The Geekenders are back with even more Harry Potter magic – and this time it’s Christmas! On December 17th, come down to The Rio Theatre for a holiday celebration like no other.

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

New Moon Cabaret December 17

MOOT Studio hosts an open space for performance of all flavours every new moon. Have you a little something you'd like to unpack in front of a supportive crowd? Take the leap!

Vancouver | Moth Orbit Object Theater | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Performing Arts

Christmas Presence in the Valley

Pacific Theatre’s favourite holiday tradition: an all-you-can-eat feast of music and stories for the holidays featuring our favourite local musicians

Abbotsford | Matsqui Centennial Auditorium | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Little Dickens: The Daisy Theatre

In Ronnie Burkett’s Little Dickens, the cast of The Daisy Theatre take on the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, in the merriest marionette mash-up ever

Vancouver | The Cultch | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Sleepy Girl Show Presents: XMAS: Days of Christmas Past

X-MAS: Days of Christmas Past. A Drag Musical - Written by David Cutting

Vancouver | Displace Hashery | 8:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Show

Descent Naughty or Nice 11

Every year we ask the question, “Have you been #Naughty or #Nice?”. Join us this year for our annual #Gothic #Christmas #party! Every year we challenge our alternative community to get dressed up and celebrate the season

Vancouver | The Red Room | 9:00 pm to 2:00 am | Party

The Barr Brothers

The Barr Brothers is a band founded in Montreal, Quebec, consisting of two American brothers Andrew and Brad Barr and Canadian Sarah Page

Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Cagematch: Ultimate Comedy Showdown

Cagematch pits the fiercest and most hilarious improvisers against each other to determine who has the best improv in the city. For 15 years, Cagematch is an underground hotbed of talent where improvisers pull out all the stops

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy