Metro Vancouver events on November 12, 2026

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

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

Chutzpah! Festival 2026

This year, Chutzpah! explores and celebrates the stories and lives of our artists

Vancouver | Various locations | Festival

Art Exhibition: RESIST!

RESIST! brings together works by Rawan Hassan روان حسن, Gord Hill, Laurence Hyde and Elizabeth MacKenzie, artists who have used their work to educate and to inspire significant social change

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

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Circle Craft Holiday Market 2026

Circle Craft Holiday Market brings together over 300 Canadian artisans under one roof, offering visitors a truly unique handmade experience November 11-15 at the Vancouver Convention Centre

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

European Union Film Festival 2026

“A state-of-the-Union celebration of diversity and accomplishment in filmmaking.” - Nancy Lanthier, Vancouver Sun

Vancouver | The Cinematheque | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm | Film

Presentation House Theatre: Sigma Acapella

It brings a classic, playful story of fighting for one’s right to exist and create art into the modern musical world with sharp, witty dialogue, live music, and a vibrant cast of characters

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Siberian Summer, Pitt Meadows

A Comedic Journey Of Self Discovery. “siberian Summer” At The Heritage Hall, Pitt Meadows

Pitt Meadows | At The Heritage Hall | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Funny and Gay Comedy Festival 2026

As Vancouver’s first festival dedicated to queer comedy, Funny and Gay is about both showcasing the city’s LGBTQ+ comedic talent and helping build the community around it

Vancouver | Various locations | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival

Electric Company Theatre: Epigone. Written by Kevin Kerr

Epigone is a modern myth about complicated grief and our responsibilities to the dead

Vancouver | Russian Hall | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Nuncrackers

A festive and hilarious sequel to the beloved Nunsense, Nuncrackers serves up a zany holiday variety show courtesy of the Little Sisters of Hoboken

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

The Cultch: Jordan

Created by an Indigenous-led team, with the blessing of Jordan River Anderson’s family, Jordan brings hope and humour to this impactful Canadian story

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Theatre

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine

New Westminster | Douglas College Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

The Browning Version By Terence Rattigan

A tightly focused drama, surprising in its apparent simplicity

Vancouver | The Jericho Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Bear Creek Lights

Join in on this fall tradition at Bear Creek Park! For over a decade this event has been a source of lasting memories for its visitors.

Surrey | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Family

Nature at Night Walk at Bear Creek Lights 2026

Join us for a guided night-time nature walk!

Surrey | Bear Creek Park | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Nature / Animals

City Hall Illumination - Red - Remembrance Day

In honour of those who gave their lives to serve our country. The illuminated colour red represents the Poppy, a national symbol of Remembrance

New Westminster | City Hall | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free

Mozzarella, Burrata, and Bocconcini Cheesemaking

Learn how to make your own hand-crafted cheese!

Vancouver | UBC Farm | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Food / Wine

The 11th Annual CLOVIES Awards Night 2026

Cloverdale's Business Excellence Awards Would Like To Thank Our Title Sponsor Kpu, And Platinum Sponsor Delta Controls

Surrey | Northview Golf and Country Club | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Live Nation presents Houndmouth: Lordy Tour

With special guest Dogpark

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Duo Andalus Chutzpah! Festival

Duo Andalus will bring their intimate performance to this year’s Chutzpah! Festival. LALA Tamar and Ofer Ronen are two accomplished musicians who come together in this intimate encounter of voice and strings, sounds and cultures

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Vancouver Burlesque Co.: Halloween Student Showcase

Join Us for a Dark and Stormy Fall! This season at the Vancouver Burlesque Co. we are going FULL HALLOWEEN and offering our guests two chances to see our Showcase

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