Metro Vancouver events on December 29, 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 11:00 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

A Fort Langley Christmas

Come spend the day at Fort Langley to top off the Canada 150 celebrations. Create magical memories, complete with music and treats, in an old-fashioned fort setting

Langley | Fort Langley National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

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

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

Community Skate at PNE Agrodome

Bring your family and your skates for a fun day of skating!

Vancouver | PNE Agrodome | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

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

Ballet BC presents Alberta Ballet: The Nutcracker

Whether you’re beginning a new holiday tradition, or revisiting an old favourite, you’ll be enthralled by Clara’s escapades with her Nutcracker Prince

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Dance

Little Women

The March Family from the upcoming production of Little Women at the Kay Meek Centre this Christmas. As warm and comfortable as a cozy hearth fire on a cold night!

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Musical

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

Onegin by Amiel Gladstone and Veda Hille

The hit musical as immersive as love itself

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts

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

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

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

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

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

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by Joseph Robinette

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

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:40 pm | Theatre

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

Maple Ridge | 11944 Haney Place | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Ballet BC presents Alberta Ballet: The Nutcracker

Whether you’re beginning a new holiday tradition, or revisiting an old favourite, you’ll be enthralled by Clara’s escapades with her Nutcracker Prince

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Fully and Completely: A Tragically Hip Tribute Show

On December 29th, 2017, Harry, Lyle, Jon, and Elias, collectively known as Four Pistols, will put on a show in honour of the incredible Canadian band known as the Tragically Hip

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

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

Christmas Musical Panto - Cinderella

Cinderella ~ Our Annual Christmas Pantomime. With plenty of catchy musical numbers and considerable audience participation, Metro Theatre’s Cinderella is the story of how an underdog uses her courage to go after what she wants.

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 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 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 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

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires

Charles Bradley is an American funk/soul/R&B singer, signed to the Daptone Records label under the Dunham Records division

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Onegin

The hit musical as immersive as love itself

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

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

Notice Me! Stand-Up Comedy Feat. Jacob Samuel

Since opening eight months ago, Notice Me has become the hottest new comedy room in Vancouver! The producers of Notice Me love comedy as much as you do and each show is a labor of love! Fight your seasonal depression and join us Dec. 29th!

Vancouver | Kings Cafe | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

Desi Nights Old School Edition at Elements Casino

Surrey's only monthly South Asian Event. Music by Decibel Entertainment Old School Bhangra / Bollywood / Hip Hop

Surrey | Elements Casino | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music | Free

Hart & Soul

Hart & Soul is a top 40/soul band designed to bring soul music back to life with the perfect blend of top 40 favorites and soul classics!

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

Vicky Sjohall

Vicky’s first love in music is performing. She has a captivating stage presence and a powerful voice, with an energy that is pure & infectious

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

Drag Me To Hell

So thrilled to announce that this months Drag Me To Hell will be taking place on a Friday!

Vancouver | The Junction | 9:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Show

Contact 2017 Recovery Party ft. SNBRN

Going beyond 'Sunset House', SoCal talent SNBRN joins us for the Contact2017 Recovery Party.

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

Terrance Richmond & the Love Quest Krew

California native, Terrance Richmond, is on an international Love Quest to unite people and inspire change with an eclectic mix of inspirational music and personal stories about life, love and justice

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

VAL NYE Weekend at the Villa!

4 Diverse Events over NYE Weekend 2018 Backdoor, Spank, Bodyheat, and G-Thang! All Access Pass for just $50!!

Vancouver | Vancouver Art and Leisure | 10:00 pm to 8:00 am | Party

Happy Ending Fridays Best of 2017

Come celebrate the best of 2017 at Happy Ending Fridays on Friday, December 29th with our residents Rico Uno, Yurie, Flores & LeChance!

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Non-Stop Disco Party

Join us for an evening of vintage dance music as we put four to the floor in tribute to disco glamour from the 70s until 90s

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 10:30 pm to 2:00 am | Dance