Metro Vancouver events on December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017
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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
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
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
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
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 | 10:00 am to 5:00 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
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
Some Spontaneous Particulars: Vanessa Brown, Heide Hinrichs, Kathleen Ritter
This exhibition presents never-before exhibited work by three artists whose research-based practices have drawn them to the work of historical women artists Marianne Brandt, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha and Mina Loy
Vancouver | Access Gallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
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
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 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Musical
The Day Before Christmas By Stacey Kaser and Alison Kelly
Surviving The Perfect Holiday Disaster
Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 1:30 pm to 3:45 pm | Theatre
Onegin by Amiel Gladstone and Veda Hille
The hit musical as immersive as love itself
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Performing Arts
Pocket Camp Week at the Youth Space
We're obsessed with Animal Crossing Pocket Camp!! So... we're celebrating it for the whole week!! Come chill out with us, grab a cup of hot chocolate and catch bugs on Sunburst Island
Surrey | The Youth Space of South Surrey | 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | 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
Celebrate the Holidays with Team BC
Come celebrate the holidays with the Liberal Party of Canada in B.C. as we gather together in good-cheer after a phenomenal year!
Vancouver | 1006 Granville St | 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Active Life / Health | Free
Retro Night-Ski Party
We're setting a date together.
West Vancouver | Cypress Mountain | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Sports
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
Ultimate Holiday Class: Treats & Champagne
Ready for the holidays? Want to offer some delicious homemade treats to your loved one? Just want to chill with a glass of Champagne and delicious treats? This is the class!
Vancouver | The Uncommon Cafe | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Cooking
Souper de Noël de La Boussole
Joignez-vous à nous pour célébrer Noël dans une ambiance conviviale et chaleureuse animée par un groupe de musique. C'est l'occasion pour vous de découvrir les membres de La Boussole ainsi que l'équipe et tous les bénévoles
Vancouver | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House | 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Food / Wine
Caviar & Lace Christmas music
Only one month until our Robson Square Ice Rink Christmas music event! Caviar & Lace on stage, Dec 20th, 6-9 pm.
Vancouver | Robson Square Ice Rink | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Merry Christmas Paint Night Langley
Never painted before? That’s Okay! 99% of the people that paint with me has never painted before! Come join the fun! We guide you step by step!
Langley | Zealous Art | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts
Bus Trip: Christmas Lights Tour for Families
With Christmas Day just around the corner, now is a perfect time to tour neighbourhoods and admire the wonderful holiday light displays that have sprung up across Metro Vancouver
Vancouver | Champlain Heights Community Centre | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Family
Snake Handling and Serpent Movement
Ever wanted to handle a large reptile? Have a snuggle with a snake? Or learn how to move for stage with a serpent? The Circus SideShow Reptiles invite you for and afternoon of slithering education.
Vancouver | 2036 E 1st Ave | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Nature / Animals
Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation Classes in Burnaby
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
Burnaby | 5707 Gilpin St | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Active Life / Health | Free
Living Room Worship at Manna
Brandon and Alan would like to invite you to a contemplative evening of worship, poetry and prayer
Burnaby | 9266 University Cres | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Workshop
Christmas Dinner Fraser River Cruises
Spread your holiday cheer and join Paddlewheeler Riverboat tours for our Christmas Dinner Cruises. Delicious seasonal meal consists of carved turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, smooth gravy and all the fixings
New Westminster | Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Food / Wine
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
Town Hall Meeting: Consent and accountability
As a first effort in this direction, we'd like to invite all interested participants in the Vancouver independent music scene to a "Town Hall Meeting" for the purpose of discussing and debating the ways and means by which the whole scene can
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture
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
Onegin
The hit musical as immersive as love itself
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
The Day Before Christmas
Surviving The Perfect Holiday Disaster
Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:45 pm | Theatre
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
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 | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Musical
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
Planet Pinkish
Planet Pinkish Live at the Wise Lounge evert 3rd Wednesday of the month. Orchard Pinksish performes with an All-Star Band, plus new speical guests showcase every month
Vancouver | The Wise Hall & Lounge | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
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 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Christmas Presence
Pacific Theatre’s favourite holiday tradition: an all-you-can-eat feast of music and stories for the holidays featuring our favourite local musicians
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
The Fictionals Co. Presents Improv Against Humanity
The Fictionals will return to the Rio Theatre for even more Improv Against Humanity goodness. Stay tuned for more information including themes, special guests, prizes, and more!
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Show
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
House Party - An Open Improv Jam
Instant Theatre proudly presents House Party! An open improv jam where students, performers, and brand new audience members can perform together!
Vancouver | Instant Studio | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Party | Free
SiriusXM's Snowed In with Dallas Smith
with guests Andrew Hyatt and Shawn Austin
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Roast Battle - Vancouver Edition
Vancouver comedians go head-to-head in a battle of wit and insults!
Vancouver | Little Mountain Comedy Department | 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Show