Metro Vancouver events on December 22, 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

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

22nd Annual Winter Ice Palace

Enjoy our annual seasonal skate and get into the Christmas spirit!

Surrey | Cloverdale Ice Arena | 9:30 am to 9:00 pm | Active Life / Health

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

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

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

Exhibition: Transits and Returns

Transits and Returns presents the work of 21 Indigenous artists whose practices are both rooted in the specificities of their cultures and routed via their travels

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

Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market

The Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market runs every Sunday from 10am-2pm on the PNE Fairgrounds

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

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

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

CAChurch: Town Centre

Weekly church services and Sunday School classes by Coquitlam Alliance Church

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | 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

Heritage Holidays at the Fort Langley National Historic Site

Hear stories by the fire, taste a roasted chestnut, and join costumed interpreters for a guided, holiday-themed tour. Admire the charming holiday ambiance and take family snapshots at various scenic spots on site

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

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

По следам Деда Мороза

Новогоднее театрализованное представление

Vancouver | Russian Hall | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Kids

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

Exhibition:A Line of Purpose

This fall, the Contemporary Art Gallery has partnered with the Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) Mentorship Program to create a collaborative exhibition exploring intersections of contemporary art and Indigenous fashion

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

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 at VanDusen Garden

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

Exhibition: Echoes

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

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

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

Heritage Christmas Drop-ins

Experience a Victorian Christmas at one of our family friendly drop-ins

Surrey | Historic Stewart Farm | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | 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

15th Annual Christmas Crawl, with Early Spirit and friends.

Join us for the our Annual fundraiser for the North Shore Harvest food bank!

North Vancouver | End of the Line General Store | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

The Goh Ballet presents: The Nutcracker

A Traditional Rendition of a Classical Masterpiece

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

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 9:00 pm | Family | Free

The Nutcracker

Experience the magic of the Nutcracker this holiday season with the Royal City Youth Ballet’s full length ballet now in their 31st year

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Theatre

Holiday at the Elbow Room Café

They’re back! After their bulldozing debut at the York two seasons ago, the eclectic world of Vancouver’s beloved Elbow Room Café returns for a holiday tribute you won’t soon forget

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

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

Joseph & Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Family Musical. Any dream will do...

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

Langley Rivermen vs. Prince George Spruce Kings

Come cheer on the Langley Rivermen as they take on the Prince George Spruce Kings!

Langley | George Preston Recreation Centre | 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Sports

Early Music Vancouver: Festive Cantatas - Christmas in Gabrieli’s Venice

Bruce Dickey, director and cornetto; Arwen Myers, soprano; Danielle Sampson, soprano; Vicki St. Pierre, alto; Nicholas Burns, alto; Ross Hauck, tenor; Colin Balzer, tenor; Sumner Thompson, baritone; Martin Auclair, bass

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Music

The Royal Canadian Theatre Company: Ellie King’s Snow White

Delight in sparkling fairy-tale fun for the whole family

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

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

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 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

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

Coquitlam Christmas Night Market

fantastic family craft fair, 90% of vendors to be handmaid, kid friendly,come on down!!!!

Coquitlam | Lafarge Lake | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Fair

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

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

VoiceStory - Live

VoiceStory exists to provide a safe, positive space where any adult, regardless of age, gender, race or sexual orientation, can share a moment of their lives and inspire others

Vancouver | Culture Lab | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts

The Sunday Service

With over 20 Canadian Comedy Award Nominations, a CCA Best Improv Troupe Award in 2012, and international recognition, The Sunday Service present to audiences across North America a fast paced and singular take on traditional long form

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully completed improv training via the Improv Comedy Institute

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

Patrick Street Productions presents It's A Wonderful Life

What would It’s a Wonderful Life have been like if Frank Capra had collaborated with the famed musical division of MGM? This heavenly musical adaptation brings you Capra’s beloved holiday story as a glorious new, classic musical!

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Soju Sunday: K-Pop Holiday Party

Join us for that special time of year at our Holiday edition of Soju Sunday. Come have a K-Poppin’ Holiday Party with us at Venue on Sunday December 22nd, it’s going to be LIT (literally)!

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party