What to do this weekend in Vancouver

Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival Satellite Exhibition with Connection Salon

The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival showcases the work of visual artists outside of mainstream art institutions

Vancouver | The Gathering Place Community Centre | 9:00 am to 7:45 pm | Exhibition

Sam Carter Applied Art + Design Polygon First Nations Art Exhibition

Mark your calendars for a captivating art exhibition featuring works by recipients of The Polygon Award in First Nations Art and the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design!

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

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White

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

Exhibition Abbas Akhavan: One Hundred Years.

Taking up notions of suspended time, Abbas Akhavan’s exhibition One Hundred Years contends with temporal halting and how time is represented in narrativized spaces

Vancouver | Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. NDN Giver

This exhibition marks the solo curatorial debut of BRG’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea (Haida)

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

Exhibition. Otani Workshop: Monsters in My Head

Monsters in My Head is the first solo presentation in North America of work by Japanese artist Otani Workshop

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

UBC School of Music: UBC Contemporary Players

Director Dr. Paolo Bortolussi

Vancouver | Roy Barnett Recital Hall | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Music | Free

The Dance Centre Presents: Katria Phothong-McKinnon. Impetus

Impetus is an interdisciplinary installation that explores identity, digital existence and cultural preservation through the meeting points of classical Thai dance, Voguing, w*acking and new media

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Dance | Free

Firehall Theatre: Between Breaths

Inspired by a true story from Newfoundland, Between Breaths is a profound play that sails through Dr. Jon Lien’s life’s work saving whales trapped in fishing nets

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre - Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

In this witty and wise sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, playwrights Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon put a spotlight on the forgotten Bennet sister, Mary.

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

Western Gold Theatre: Gertrude and Alice

By Anna Chatterton, Evalyn Parry and Karin Randoja

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

First Impressions Theatre Presents - Gunmetal Blue

GUNMETAL BLUES is a hard-boiled detective yarn disguised as a lounge act. Or maybe it’s the other way around.

North Vancouver | First Impressions Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Theatre Replacement's East Van Panto: West Van Story Presented by the Cultch

A West Van crew. An East Van gang. One wild holiday romance in the middle of a dance battle and a housing crisis. It’s East Van Panto: West Van Story – where love gets weird and the rent’s still too darn high!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Performing Arts

Glitch Theatre: Faye's Room by Alex K. Masse

Faye’s Room is a moving exploration of neurodivergent solidarity, intergenerational bonds, and internalized ableism

Vancouver | Vancity Culture Lab | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

The Cultch Presents Burnout Paradise

Don’t miss the Canadian premiere of this delightfully delirious send-up of hustle culture from Pony Cam, an award-winning experimental collective of Australian theatre-makers!

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Hansel & Gretel: The Panto

Full of catchy songs, outrageous characters, and classic panto fun, this hilarious twist on the beloved fairy tale is perfect for the whole family

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

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

Celebrate nature at night by exploring stunning light displays set along nature trails at Bear Creek Park each fall

Surrey | Bear Creek Park | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Vancouver

Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience invites you to walk into the depths of a dark woodland and discover fantastic beasts and iconic wizarding world moments illuminated like never before

Vancouver | Stanley Park | 4:45 pm to 11:00 pm | Family

The Dance Centre Presents: From the Cypher to the Screen

Presented in partnership with FORM Festival, this street dance event features a cypher competition and film screening. Join us in celebrating local and national street dance artists

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Dance

The Vancouver Aquarium: Fish + Sips: Jingle Jellies

Get into the holiday spirit early at Fish + Sips: Jingle Jellies Edition, an after hours party in the heart of Stanley Park brimming with Fishmas fun!

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Party

Residency Reflections: Open Rehearsal with Belle Spirale Dance Projects

COLORES, co-produced by Alyssa Favero and Ana Sosa with support as a New Works’ Artist In Residence, brings together performers and audience members to celebrate the roots of waacking/whacking and Asian diaspora lineages.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance | Free

UBC Theatre - Mr. Burns, a post-electric play by Anne Washburn

Blending dark comedy, music, and theatrical experimentation, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play is a uniquely imaginative exploration of pop culture, storytelling, and what endures

Vancouver | Frederic Wood Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

The Improv Centre: Theatresports™

Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition that will leave you wanting more

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

The Vancouver Chamber Choir present Eton Choirbook

Join 10 singers from the choir for an exploration of music from early-Tudor England.

Vancouver | St. Philip’s Anglican Church | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Pacific Theatre Presents Larkk: In Concert

Pacific Theatre is honoured to introduce Larkk - the new solo project of Danielle McTaggart

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:40 pm | Performing Arts

WinterFest at MOS

Step into the magic of the season at Winterfest at Museum of Surrey!

Surrey | Museum of Surrey | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival Satellite Exhibition with Connection Salon

The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival showcases the work of visual artists outside of mainstream art institutions

Vancouver | The Gathering Place Community Centre | 9:00 am to 7:45 pm | Exhibition

Sam Carter Applied Art + Design Polygon First Nations Art Exhibition

Mark your calendars for a captivating art exhibition featuring works by recipients of The Polygon Award in First Nations Art and the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design!

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

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White

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

Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair

Back for its 41st edition in 2025, one of Vancouver's biggest and best holiday markets returns for the festive season

Vancouver | Dunbar Community Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Fair

Exhibition Abbas Akhavan: One Hundred Years.

Taking up notions of suspended time, Abbas Akhavan’s exhibition One Hundred Years contends with temporal halting and how time is represented in narrativized spaces

Vancouver | Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. NDN Giver

This exhibition marks the solo curatorial debut of BRG’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea (Haida)

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

Exhibition. Otani Workshop: Monsters in My Head

Monsters in My Head is the first solo presentation in North America of work by Japanese artist Otani Workshop

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

2025 Steveston Christmas Craft Fair!

You are cordially invited to the Steveston Christmas Craft Fair! With over 100 vendors, you'll have your holiday shopping done in no time

Richmond | Steveston Community Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fair

Coquitlam Heritage - Old Threads, New Stitches: Open Studio

Our Senior in Residence Mei Choi will be at the Museum doing open studio hours on November 15 and 22, from 12pm-3pm. Come see her exhibit about the techniques and storytelling associated with upcycling clothing and have a chat with her

Coquitlam | Coquitlam Heritage Society | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Workshop | Free

Firehall Theatre: Between Breaths

Inspired by a true story from Newfoundland, Between Breaths is a profound play that sails through Dr. Jon Lien’s life’s work saving whales trapped in fishing nets

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre - Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

In this witty and wise sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, playwrights Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon put a spotlight on the forgotten Bennet sister, Mary.

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

Western Gold Theatre: Gertrude and Alice

By Anna Chatterton, Evalyn Parry and Karin Randoja

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

First Impressions Theatre Presents - Gunmetal Blue

GUNMETAL BLUES is a hard-boiled detective yarn disguised as a lounge act. Or maybe it’s the other way around.

North Vancouver | First Impressions Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Theatre Replacement's East Van Panto: West Van Story Presented by the Cultch

A West Van crew. An East Van gang. One wild holiday romance in the middle of a dance battle and a housing crisis. It’s East Van Panto: West Van Story – where love gets weird and the rent’s still too darn high!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Performing Arts

Glitch Theatre: Faye's Room by Alex K. Masse

Faye’s Room is a moving exploration of neurodivergent solidarity, intergenerational bonds, and internalized ableism

Vancouver | Vancity Culture Lab | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

The Cultch Presents Burnout Paradise

Don’t miss the Canadian premiere of this delightfully delirious send-up of hustle culture from Pony Cam, an award-winning experimental collective of Australian theatre-makers!

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Hansel & Gretel: The Panto

Full of catchy songs, outrageous characters, and classic panto fun, this hilarious twist on the beloved fairy tale is perfect for the whole family

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival is the City of Surrey’s premier holiday event. Every year, the City invites residents to watch Mayor and Council “flip the switch” to light the City’s 60ft Christmas Tree

Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

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

Cultus Lake Christmas!

Join in on the free, family friendly festivities at Main Beach on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Chilliwack | Cultus Lake | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Vancouver

Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience invites you to walk into the depths of a dark woodland and discover fantastic beasts and iconic wizarding world moments illuminated like never before

Vancouver | Stanley Park | 4:45 pm to 11:00 pm | Family

UBC Theatre - Mr. Burns, a post-electric play by Anne Washburn

Blending dark comedy, music, and theatrical experimentation, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play is a uniquely imaginative exploration of pop culture, storytelling, and what endures

Vancouver | Frederic Wood Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

NOTEBOOK ♫♫ ♫ 2025

Join us for 2025’s edition of groundbreaking experimental music and performance art from local and international artists

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

The Improv Centre: Theatresports™

Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition that will leave you wanting more

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

WinterFest at MOS

Step into the magic of the season at Winterfest at Museum of Surrey!

Surrey | Museum of Surrey | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival Satellite Exhibition with Connection Salon

The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival showcases the work of visual artists outside of mainstream art institutions

Vancouver | The Gathering Place Community Centre | 9:00 am to 7:45 pm | Exhibition

Sam Carter Applied Art + Design Polygon First Nations Art Exhibition

Mark your calendars for a captivating art exhibition featuring works by recipients of The Polygon Award in First Nations Art and the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design!

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

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White

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

Exhibition Abbas Akhavan: One Hundred Years.

Taking up notions of suspended time, Abbas Akhavan’s exhibition One Hundred Years contends with temporal halting and how time is represented in narrativized spaces

Vancouver | Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. NDN Giver

This exhibition marks the solo curatorial debut of BRG’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea (Haida)

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

Exhibition. Otani Workshop: Monsters in My Head

Monsters in My Head is the first solo presentation in North America of work by Japanese artist Otani Workshop

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

Firehall Theatre: Between Breaths

Inspired by a true story from Newfoundland, Between Breaths is a profound play that sails through Dr. Jon Lien’s life’s work saving whales trapped in fishing nets

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre - Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

In this witty and wise sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, playwrights Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon put a spotlight on the forgotten Bennet sister, Mary.

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

Western Gold Theatre: Gertrude and Alice

By Anna Chatterton, Evalyn Parry and Karin Randoja

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Theatre Replacement's East Van Panto: West Van Story Presented by the Cultch

A West Van crew. An East Van gang. One wild holiday romance in the middle of a dance battle and a housing crisis. It’s East Van Panto: West Van Story – where love gets weird and the rent’s still too darn high!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Performing Arts

Glitch Theatre: Faye's Room by Alex K. Masse

Faye’s Room is a moving exploration of neurodivergent solidarity, intergenerational bonds, and internalized ableism

Vancouver | Vancity Culture Lab | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

The Cultch Presents Burnout Paradise

Don’t miss the Canadian premiere of this delightfully delirious send-up of hustle culture from Pony Cam, an award-winning experimental collective of Australian theatre-makers!

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Hansel & Gretel: The Panto

Full of catchy songs, outrageous characters, and classic panto fun, this hilarious twist on the beloved fairy tale is perfect for the whole family

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Chan Centre Presents The Zaniac Show: Magic, Juggling and Laughs

Join us and see why this two-time Guinness World Record holder was voted Seattle’s Funniest Physical Comedian

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm | Show

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival is the City of Surrey’s premier holiday event. Every year, the City invites residents to watch Mayor and Council “flip the switch” to light the City’s 60ft Christmas Tree

Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

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

Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Vancouver

Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience invites you to walk into the depths of a dark woodland and discover fantastic beasts and iconic wizarding world moments illuminated like never before

Vancouver | Stanley Park | 4:45 pm to 11:00 pm | Family

UBC Percussion Ensemble

The UBC Percussion Ensemble performs music for the vast spectrum of percussion instruments, including original works from the 20th century, transcriptions of familiar classics, and traditional dance music from Africa and Latin America

Vancouver | Roy Barnett Recital Hall | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free