Metro Vancouver events on December 13, 2019

32nd annual Christmas at Canada Place

This holiday season, join us for the 32nd annual Christmas at Canada Place, presented by the Port of Vancouver

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

Christmas Boutique

Place des Arts annual Christmas Boutique features beautifully handcrafted items by local artisans. Take the time to find one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Art After: Reconciling Art And Motherhood

This series acknowledges the tension that exists between the roles of artist and mother. Bridging the gap between creative aspirations and physical reality, artist Denise Gasser embraces the interruptions that typically hinder the creative process

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Emily Carr

This installation in the Gallery’s 1st Floor Rotunda reflects Emily Carr’s direct engagement with and great affection for British Columbia’s landscape—for her, a site of artistic and spiritual inquiry

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Robert Rauschenberg 1965-1980

Drawn primarily from the Gallery’s collection, Robert Rauschenberg 1965–1980 explores the artist’s experimental, radical approach to artmaking

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Gingerbread Village 2019

Vote for your favourite gingerbread house, as designed by members of your community.

Surrey | Central City Mall | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Gingerbread Village at Central City

The 3rd annual Gingerbread Village contest hosted by the Downtown Surrey BIA is back!

Surrey | Central City Shopping Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

Offsite: Erwin Wurm

Offsite: Erwin Wurm is the 19th installation in the Gallery’s ongoing Offsite series. Offsite is located at 1100 West Georgia Street between Thurlow and Bute Streets, west of the Shangri-La Hotel

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Winter Treasures - Exhibitions

Shop local this holiday season! The Port Moody Arts Centre presents our 5th annual Winter Treasures Artisan Market, a boutique-style show featuring locally handcrafted gifts, art, décor, and fine crafts suitable for holiday gift-giving

Port Moody | Port Moody Arts Centre | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Market | Free

Exhibition: Cindy Sherman

This important exhibition explores the development of Cindy Sherman’s work from the beginning of her career in the mid-1970s to the present day

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Echoes

Join us for the Exhibition for Echoes at the Burnaby Art Gallery

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

Winter Gift Gallery

We have assembled a wonderful group of artists to help inspire your holiday shopping. Buy from local artists and help support the arts in your community

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market | Free

Christmas at the Cannery - Festival of Trees

Steveston Festival of Trees, from December 1 to 31, inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Food Bank Donation Nights at MOV!

Museum of Vancouver is hosting a Food Drive in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank! We are super excited about the work the Food Bank is doing; providing access to healthy fresh food for its members. Your donation will help!

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Rapture, Rhythm and the Tree of Life: Emily Carr and Her Female Contemporaries

Drawn primarily from the Vancouver Art Gallery’s collection, Rapture, Rhythm and the Tree of Life: Emily Carr and Her Female Contemporaries focuses on artwork from the first half of the twentieth century by women artists based in British Columbia

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Take flight with Birdly®! at the Science World

Have you ever dreamed of flying? Soar to new heights with Birdly®, an immersive virtual reality experience at Science World

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Show

Exhibition: ArtRich 2019

This is the third bi-annual juried exhibition presented in partnership with Richmond Arts Coalition and Richmond Art Gallery. ArtRich 2019 provides an opportunity for emerging and established regional artists to exhibit together

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Pet Pop in the Science World

Pet Pop is a series of pop art portraits of old dogs and fat cats by Pete Thorne, Toronto's premiere pet photographer

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art at Museum of Vancouver

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

Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty

Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty is the first retrospective of this notable Canadian artist whose work interrogates the mechanisms of display that shape meaning, beauty and desire in our culture

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

88 Dogs and 1 Cat in the Science World

Do people look like their pets? Or... do pets look like their owners?

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Wild Things: The Power of Nature in our Lives at Museum of Vancouver

The Museum of Vancouver and Nature Vancouver proudly present the illuminating exhibition, Wild Things: The Power of Nature in Our Lives

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

Make it

Over 250 of your favourite Makies (and some brand new ones, too!) are bringing their beautiful handmade goodies back to the PNE Forum for our fabulous holiday show!

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Fair

Tree, Earth, Sky - VR headset experience

The VR headset experience depicts some of the invisible activities of the trees and microorganisms in their forest community

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Nature / Animals

Vancouver Christmas Market 2019

A beloved holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, the Vancouver Christmas Market features more than 80 huts of authentic German sweets, treats, and treasures

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre - Jack Poole Plaza | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market

Exhibition: Olivia Whetung - Sugarbush Shrapnel

The Contemporary Art Gallery will present the first solo exhibition in a major public institution of Chemong Lake based Anishinaabe artist Olivia Whetung

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

Steveston History Hunters Scavenger Hunt

Children are invited to explore some of Steveston's historic sites on a scavenger hunt across the village. Enter for your chance to win a prize at one of the participating locations once you have completed the hunt

Richmond | Steveston Tram | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Kids | Free

Exhibition: Sreshta Rit Premnath

For his first solo exhibition in Canada, Sreshta Rit Premnath will develop new work

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

Christmas Tree Festival at the Museum of Surrey

Walk the museum to see trees custom decorated by Cloverdale businesses and vote for your favourite!

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

Semiahmoo Arts Society Holiday Market

Come to the 5th annual Holiday Market at the South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre

Surrey | South Surrey Recreation Centre | 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Market

Heritage Christmas by Burnaby Village Museum

Join in the festive fun at the Burnaby Village Museum! Bring Christmas memories to life!

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

Aurora Winter Festival

This November, the Aurora Winter Festival will expand to fifteen acres for its 2019 event, which has been relocated to Hastings Park in order to accommodate the expansion and take the festival to a whole new level

Vancouver | Hastings Park | 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Family

Dundarave Festival of Lights

The annual Dundarave Festival of Lights kicks off with a Christmas tree decorating beach party on November 30. On the four Saturdays leading up to Christmas, stop by for an afternoon of free concerts to spark your Christmas spirit

West Vancouver | Dundarave Park | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Miracle on Church Street – Fort Langley's 1st Outdoor Christmas Market!

Miracle on Church Street is premiering this year as a non-profit traditional outdoor Christmas market celebrated over two weekends

Langley | Miracle on Church Street | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Market

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents A Traditional Christmas

The VSO Holiday tradition returns with singing, storytelling, and plenty of holiday cheer. Join host Christopher Gaze and a multitude of special guests for this festive favourite

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Canyon Lights: A Winter Lights Festival

Celebrate Canyon Lights, A Winter Festival November 22, 2019 to January 26, 2020. Re-capture the feeling of wonder and excitement of the holiday season and be amazed by the hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park

North Vancouver | Capilano Suspension Bridge Park | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Experience VanDusen Festival of Lights, a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating 15 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden

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

Fridays on Front - Holiday Edition

The holiday magic returns Under the parkade this winter at Fridays on Front, the Holiday Edition!

New Westminster | Under the parkade | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Heritage Building Light Display

Heritage Building Light Display, Evenings take a stroll through Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and be dazzled by the heritage building light displays

Richmond | The Britannia Shipyard | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Harrison Lights by the Lake

Get into the holiday spirit with the second annual Lights by the Lake! This free attraction will give you that warm Christmas feeling as you stroll along a Christmas light display down the waterfront of Harrison Hot Springs.

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake | 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Karaoke Christmas Lights Trolley Tour

'This the season to be jolly! Bring your family and friends this holiday on the Karaoke Christmas Lights Trolley tour to sing your favorite holiday carols, while visiting two of Vancouver’s most spectacular Light displays

Vancouver | Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Magic Sword and Dance With The Dead

When the Magic Sword appears...good will always prevail...

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Friday Night Dance

Drop-in Lessons and Practice Dances

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

Voice of Passion – Jingyan Andrea Li Benefit Concert

Jingyan Andrea Li is an outstanding student of North Star, who has both a passion for singing and a love of helping others. All proceeds from this concert will be donated to Easter Seals to support children in need

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

East Van Panto: Pinocchio

East Van Panto returns for a seventh year, welcoming back the creative team behind last year’s hit Wizard of Oz: playwright Marcus Youssef, composer Veda Hille, and director Stephen Drover

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

007 Casino Night Out

Join us for a casino night out, in true 007 style, on Friday, December 13, as we celebrate the launch of our Bond slot machines with prize draws, giveaways, and a live DJ

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

The Pineapple Thief Feat. Gavin Harrison

The Pineapple Thief is a British progressive rock band, started by Bruce Soord in 1999 in Somerset, England

Vancouver | Rickshaw Theatre | 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

WINTER BREAKOUT 2019

with sounds by Johnny Black

Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Andrew Schulz

A native New Yorker and internationally touring stand-up comedian Andrew Schulz is known for his hilarious and unapologetic comedy

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Comedy

Arts Umbrella Dance: Mixed Nuts

Something sweet is coming soon to the Vancouver Playhouse! Based on the beloved holiday favourite The Nutcracker, Mixed Nuts is tradition with a twist—updated with a local stories, choreography, and a fantastic musical score

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts

Merry Kissmas – A Royal Wedding

Join us for seasonal mirth and merriment as the VTS Channel presents an improvised holiday romantic comedy. Merry Kissmas – A Royal Romance

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

FADO - The Saddest Music in the World

FADO is a tale of love and ghosts told through the saddest music in the world, Portuguese FADO.

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Rusticate Theatre: The Double Axe Murders

Based on true events, this psychological thriller, steeped in Newfoundland folklore, will have you sleeping with the candles lit tonight!

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

Christmas With Sinatra

Under the creative direction of UK based Renee James Productions comes an exciting and intimate holiday production – CHRISTMAS WITH SINATRA

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Fighting Chance Productions presents Girlfriend

Fighting Chance Productions is pleased to announce its return to the Vancouver stage with the Canadian Premiere of a new musical, Girlfriend

Vancouver | The Nest | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

Joseph & Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Family Musical. Any dream will do...

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Homayoun Shajarian, Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri

You don’t need to be Iranian to appreciate the classical music of Homayoun Shajarian, Tahmoures Pournazeri and Sohrab Pournazeri.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 9:00 pm to 10:40 pm | Music

BANG!

A fun to listen to, high energy dance band, BANG! is perfectly designed to make your night great! Since forming in 2007 to play in Europe, BANG ! has played Vancouver’s top rooms, and loads of private functions

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

Vancouver Student Events presents: Mr & Mrs Global Fridays

Every Friday join us with some of Vancouver’s top international DJ’s spinning the best in Brazilian, Latin, Hip-Hop, EDM, Pop, Reggaeton, Dance Hall, Pop, K-Pop, Top 40 and more!

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Party