Wonderfully Winter WINTER Event guide 2019-2020
Now until Nov 17. Waitress. The Nov 17. Max Amini. Comedian. The Nov 22-Jan 5. Aurora Winter Festival. musical. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Orpheum. $110. vancouvercivictheatres.com Skating rink, market and lights display. $59+. vancouvercivictheatres.com Hastings Park. $13+. aurorawinterfestival.com Nov 18-21. Vancouver Indigenous Nov 22-Jan 5. The Peak of Christmas. Now until Nov 24. Chutzpah! Festival. Fashion Week. vifw.webflow.io Celebrating culturally rich works in Sleigh rides, gingerbread village, light walk and visits from Santa. grousemountain.com comedy, music, theatre and dance. Nov 18-24. Hopscotch Festival.Beer, Various locations. chutzpahfestival.com whiskey and spirits. PNE Forum. $32+. Nov 22-Jan 26. Canyon Lights. A winter hopscotchfestival.com festival of lights at the Capilano Suspension Now until Dec 29. Cirque du Soleil: Bridge Park. $53.95+. capbridge.com Luzia. Concord Pacific Place. $54+. Nov 19. The Polar Express in Concert. The cirquedusoleil.com Orpheum. $26+. vancouvercivictheatres.com Nov 23. Tree Lighting Festival (Surrey). Tree lighting at 6:30pm. Surrey Civic Plaza. Now until Jan 5. The Sound of Music. The Nov 20-Dec 24. Vancouver Christmas surrey.ca/treelighting musical. $39+. artsclub.com Market. Jack Poole Plaza. $8. vancouverchristmasmarket.com Nov 23-Jan 3. Heritage Christmas. Lights, Now until Apr 26. Hastings Park Winter carousel rides, crafts and festive music. Farmers Market. Sundays. eatlocal.org Nov 21-Dec 31. Nutcracker Afternoon burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Tea. Notch8 Restaurant. $79 adults, Nov 14. Ria Mae. $29+. $39 kids. fairmont.com/hotel-vancouver Nov 23-Jan 5. Peter Pan. Presented by commodoreballroom.com Bad Hats Theatre. Waterfront Theatre. Nov 21-Jan 5. Soak up the Season. $35. carouseltheatre.ca Nov 14-Jan 6. Lights of Hope. 10K Scuba Claus, jelly snow globe, eel display of lights with fireworks on Nov 14. powered Christmas tree and 4-D Nov 23-Jan 12. Lights By The Lake Burrard St. lightsofhope.helpstpauls.com North Pole. vanaqua.ca (Harrison). Sasquatch-themed light display. tourismharrison.com Nov 15. Just for Laughs Comedy Night in Nov 21-Jan 5. Glow Gardens. Light garden, food and drinks and vendor Canada. Hosted by Rick Mercer. The market all under a million lights. Harbour TUNE IN: Nov 24. Grey Cup (Calgary). Orpheum. $61+. vancouvercivictheatres.com Convention Centre. glowgardens.com Game starts at 3pm PST with halftime show Keith Urban. greycupfestival.ca Nov 15. Female-led Mexican Viva México. Nov 21-Jan 6. Festival of Trees (Victoria). music. The Vancouver Playhouse. $20. In support of the BC Children’s Hospital. Nov 24. A Charlie Brown Christmas. vancouvercivictheatres.com bcchf.ca/festival-of-trees $36+. voguetheatre.com
Nov 15-17. Chilliwack Christmas Craft Nov 22. Air Supply. The Show Theatre. Nov 24. The Black Keys. $56+. Market. SureStay Hotel Chilliwack. $5. $79+. hardrockcasinovancouver.com rogersarena.com chilliwackheritagepark.com Nov 22-24. Fraser Valley Throwdown Nov 24-Jan 20. Lights at Lafarge Nov 16. Jim Jefferies (Victoria). Comedian. Save 2019 (Abbotsford). CrossFit championship (Coquitlam). 1.2K outdoor light display, live on Foods Memorial Centre. $39+. sofmc.com qualifier. $11+. abbotsfordcentre.ca music and family activities. coquitlam.ca
Nov 28-Dec 1. Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party. Pacific Coliseum. $18+. pne.ca DECEMBER Dec 1. Surrey Santa Parade of Lights. Cloverdale Town Centre. surreysantaparade.com Nov 28-Jan 1. Bright Nights Christmas Train. Supporting the BC Professional Dec 1. Rockin’ Holiday Craft Market. hardrockcasinovancouver.com Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Stanley Park. $12. vancouver.ca Dec 1. Parade Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast buffet and meet and greet with Santa before the Santa clause parade. $59 adults, $29 kids. fairmont.com/hotel-vancouver Nov 29. Supertramp’s Roger Dec 1. Vancouver Santa Claus Parade. Parade starts at 12pm at West Georgia and Hodgson. The Show Theatre. $89+. Broughton. vancouversantaclausparade.com hardrockcasinovancouver.com Dec 1-29. Karaoke Christmas Lights Trolley. Sing holiday carols and visit two light Nov 29. Hockey Helps the Homeless. displays. $64 adults, $32 kids. westcoastsightseeing.com Supporting local homeless shelters. UBC Thunderbird Arena. Dec 1-Feb 29. Skating at Robson Square. robsonsquare.com hockeyhelpsthehomeless.com Dec 2. Miriam Yeung. Orpheum Theatre. $99+. vancouvercivictheatres.com Nov 29. Vancouver Christmas Tree Dec 2-24. Christmas Lunch at the Observatory. 3-course meal. Monday to Friday. Starting at 6pm. Vancouver Art Lighting. $65. grousemountain.ca Gallery. amacon.com Dec 3. The Tenors: The Wonder of Christmas. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. $50+. Nov 29-30. Christmas Craft Beer Show vancouvercivictheatre.com (Victoria). Save on Foods Memorial Centre. $40. sofmc.com Dec 4-8. Whistler Film Festival. whistlerfilmfestival.com Dec 5. Yule Duel. Dueling choirs benefiting May’s Place Hospice. Vancouver Art Nov 30. Hansen. $39. voguetheatre.com Gallery. yuleduel.com
Nov 30. Candytown: A Yaletown Holiday Dec 5-7. O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy. The Vancouver Playhouse. $19+. Festival. Mainland, Hamilton and Davie vancouvercivictheatres.com Streets turn into a winter wonderland. yaletowninfo.com Dec 6. The Chainsmokers. With 5 Seconds of Summer and Lennon Stella. $63+. rogersarena.com Nov 30. The Offspring and Sum 41 Dec 6-8. Christmas Gift Expo (Chilliwack). Over 200 local artisan vendors with face (Abbotsford). $41+. abbotsfordcentre.ca painting and pictures with Santa. $4. chilliwackheritagepark.com
Nov 30. Shipyards Christmas Dec 6-8. Vancouver Gem and Mineral Show. PNE Forum. $8. vancouvergemshow.com Festival. Christmas tree lighting, crafts. Shipbuilder’s Square. Dec 6-8. Whistler Blackcomb Winter Kickoff. DJ’s, games and campout. Base Camp. vancouvernorthshore.com whistlerblackcomb.com Dec 6-Jan 1. Christmas at Canada Place. Light sculptures and light display at the Nov 30-Dec 1. Homes for the Holidays. Canadian Trail. canadaplace.ca Self-guided tour of seven homes. $60. kidshelpphone.ca Dec 7. Santa Shuffle. 5K and 1K run or walk in support of the Salvation Army Gateway. Stanley Park. santashuffle.ca Nov 30-Dec 24. Breakfast with Santa. Lupins Café and Altitudes Bistro. $39. Dec 7-8. Got Craft? Holiday Edition.Croatian Cultural Centre. $3. gotcraft.com grousemountain.ca Dec 7-8, 14-15. Christmas Market at the Shipyards. vancouvernorthshore.com
Nov 30-Jan 5. VanDusen Festival of Dec 7,14,21. Christmas in Kerrisdale. Carriage rides, Santa and Christmas quartet. Lights. Over 1 million lights, carousel kerrisdalevillage.com rides, fireside lounge and photos with Santa. $19. vancouver.ca Dec 8. Breakfast with Santa. $9. roundhouse.ca Dec 8. Vancouver Giants 2019 Teddy Bear Toss Game. Toss your teddy bears on the ice after a goal and they will be donated to local charities. rogersarena.com
Dec 8. The Original Ugly Christmas Sweater Dash (West Vancouver). 5K run or walk in your ugly Christmas sweater. Ambleside Park. raceroster.com Dec 11. A Holly Cole Christmas. Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The Orpheum. $40+. vancouvercivictheatres.com new year’s eve
Dec 11-15. Make It Vancouver. Local crafters, makers and artists. Family New Year’s Eve Celebration. Live music, PNE Forum. $10. makeitshow.ca skate pond, sliding zone, sleigh rides, magical light walk and BBQ. $35. grousemountain.com Dec 13. Winter Breakout Festival. Pacific Coliseum. $99+. breakout-festival.com New Year’s Eve Dinner. Choose between a Dec 13-14. Luge World Cup and Sprint World Cup. Whistler Sliding Centre. 4, 6 and 8-course prix fixe dinner. $90+. $10. whistlerblackcomb.com grousemountain.com
Dec 14. Caroling with Carousel. Family holiday sing-along. The Waterfront California Dreaming: NYE Beach Party. Tribute Theatre. $10+. carouseltheatre.ca show and dance, with optional dinner. $69+. hardrockcasinovancouver.com Dec 14. Johnny Reid (Abbotsford). $39+. abbotsfordcentre.ca New Year’s Eve in Whistler Village. Art Dec 14-15. Hometown Hockey (Abbotsford). Free outdoor hockey festivities installations, fire and ice show and fireworks for all ages. Canucks vs Golden Knights. hometownhockey.com starting at 8pm. whistler.ca
Dec 15. Gliding on Ice. Free community skate with music. Kerrisdale Arena. Rock on the River. Featuring Dr. Strangelove, kerrisdalevillage.com food and champagne toast at midnight supporting Dreams Take Flight. The Deck Dec 15. Hanukkah Celebration of Lights. Trout Lake Community Centre. Kitchen and Bar. 75+. deckkitchenandbar.com $2. troutlakecc.com Glitz and Glamour Gala (Burnaby). 6 DJs and 3 Dec 17. CP Holiday Train. Stops in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. dance floors with dinner option. Hilton Vancouver Performances by Terri Clark. cpr.ca Metrotown. $60+. meloproductions.net Cocktail and Canape New Year’s Eve Cruise. Dec 18, 20. $31+. vancouversymphony.ca Home Alone in Concert. Dinner, dancing and midnight toast. $155. vancouvercharters.com Dec 20-22. The Nutcracker. Presented by the Goh Ballet. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. $37+. gohnutcracker.com NYE Waterfront Gala Ball. Food, dancing, entertainment and midnight champagne toast. Dec 21. Winter Solstice Lantern Festival. Dancing, music, storytelling and Fairmont Waterfront. $85+. vipnightlife.com lanterns. roundhouse.ca Gatsby’s House Party. Music, food, drink and Dec 21-22. Spot Santa on Mt Seymour. Snap a photo of Santa on the slopes dancing. Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle. $59+. and win a free Family Day Pass. mtseymour.ca vipnightlife.com
Dec 22. Shipwrecked Hanukkah Party. Portside Pub. $15. jewishvancouver.com Timeless NYE. DJ, champagne toast, snacks and confetti cannon. The Henry Public House. Dec. 22-30. Happy Hanukkah! $10. jrgad.com
Dec 24-25. Festive Turkey To-Go. Orders must be placed by Dec 18. Jan 1. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. $499+. fairmont.com/hotel-vancouver The Orpheum. $62+. vancouversymphony.ca
Dec 25. Merry Christmas! Jan 1. Polar Bear Swim. English Bay. vancouver.ca Dec 25. Christmas Day Dinner Buffet. Buffet dinner, live entertainment and Jan 1. Resolution Run. 5K and 1K run or walk. visits from Santa. $199 adults, $99 kids. fairmont.com/hotel-vancouver Denman Running Room. resolutionrun.ca Dec 26-Jan 1. Happy Kwanzaa! Did you know? TUNE IN: Dec 26-Jan 5. 2020 World Juniors (Czech Republic). Gold medal game on Jan 5. iihf.com In 2020, most major holiday’s fall on a Friday or Saturday. Valentine’s Day, Christmas Day and Dec 27-28. Contact Winter Music Festival. BC Place. $115+. New Year’s Day are all on a Friday and Halloween contact-festival.com and Boxing Day are on a Saturday.
Dec 28-30. Alberta Ballet: The Nutcracker. Presented by Ballet BC. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. $54+. vancouvercivictheatre.com Feb 5-9. Vancouver International Boat Show. BC The New Year Place, Granville Island. $15. vancouverboatshow.ca TUNE IN: Jan 1. NHL Winter Classic (Dallas). Predators vs. Stars. nhl.com Feb 7. Old Dominion (Abbotsford). $39+. abbotsfordcentre.ca Jan 3. The Jim Cuddy Band. $72+. commodoreballroom.com Feb 8-9. Vancouver Golf Expo. PNE Forum. Jan 9-11. Lift & Co.Cannabis Expo. Vancouver Convention Centre. liftexpo.ca $13. vancouver.golfexpos.ca
Jan 10. The Strumbellas. $79. commodoreballroom.com Feb 13-Mar 28. Kim’s Convenience. Play adapted from TV show. Various locations. $49+. artsclub.com Jan 10-11. We Will Rock You. Queen musical. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. $84+. vancouvercivictheatre.com Feb 15-18. Family Weekend at Mt. Seymour. Kids ski free after 2:30pm. mtseymour.ca Jan 11-12. Wedding Fair. Westin Bayshore Hotel. $16. vancouverweddingshows.com Feb 17. Family Day at Grouse Mountain. Pancake breakfast, snowshoeing, light walk, Jan 11-12. Gluten Free Expo. Vancouver Convention Centre. $12. glutenfreeexpo.ca ice skating, sleigh rides. grousemountain.com
Jan 15. Half Moon Run. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. $30+. Feb 19-23. BC Home and Garden Show. vancouvercivictheatres.com BC Place. $16. bchomeandgardenshow.com
Jan 16. Tebey. $29. commodoreballroom.com Feb 20-21. Whose Live Anyways? $60+. hardrockcasinovancouver.com Jan 16-26. LunarFest 2020. Various events throughout Vancouver including visual arts, lanterns and music. lunarfest.org Feb 22-Mar 1. Vancouver International Wine Festival. $85+. vanwinefest.ca Jan 17-Feb 2. Lunar New Year Festival. lunarfestival.com
Jan 17-Feb 2. Dine Out Vancouver Festival.Guided dining adventures and Interested in going to the Wine Festival? neighbourhood food tours. dineoutvancouver.com ‘Like’ our page on Facebook AND email [email protected] for a chance to win 2 tickets. Jan 21-Feb 9. PuSh Festival. Showcasing the live performing arts. pushfestival.ca Feb 23. Tove Lo. $35. voguetheatre.com Jan 24-26. PAW Patrol Live! $39+. rogersarena.com Feb 25-Mar 1. Dear Evan Hansen. The musical. Jan 24-26. Vancouver Motorcycle Show (Abbotsford). Tradex. $15. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets on sale Nov 25. vancouvermotorcycleshow.ca vancouvercivictheatres.com
Jan 24-26. CAN Pro-Am. Amateur players compete with NHL Alumni raising Feb 28-Mar 1. The Outdoor Adventure and funds for the Canucks Autism Network. UBC Thunderbird Arena. canproam.ca Travel Show. Vancouver Convention Centre. $12. outdooradventureshow.ca Jan 25. Happy Lunar New Year! 2020 is the year of the Rat. TUNE IN: Feb 29-Mar 8. Tim Hortons Brier TUNE IN: Jan 26. NHL All Star Game (St. Louis). 5pm PST. nhl.com (Kingston, ON). Men’s curling championships. curling.ca/2020brier Jan 26. Vancouver Chilly Chase. Half marathon, 15K, 10K and 5K run along the seawall. $47+. tryevents.ca Mar 5. The Glorious Sons. $52+. pne.ca
Jan 26-Feb 2. Whistler Pride and Ski Festival.whistlerblackcomb.com Mar 5. The Original Bridal Swap. Croatian Cultural Centre. $15+. bridalswap.com Jan 31-Feb 1. Theory of a Deadman. $57. commodoreballroom.com Mar 6-7. Telus Winter Classic. Ski events, food and Feb 1. Harlem Globetrotters.Pacific Coliseum. $24+. pne.ca drinks and music. whistlerblackcombfoundation.com
Feb 1. Hypothermic Half. Marathon and half marathon run or walk. Mar 7-8. Canada Sevens. $133. bcplace.com Mahoney and Sons Restaurant. hypothermichalf.com Mar 8. Alan Doyle. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. $55+. vancouvercivictheatres.com Feb 1-2. The Wellness Show. Vancouver Convention Centre. $14.50. thewellnessshow.com
TUNE IN: Feb 2. Super Bowl LIV (Miami). Kick off time TBD. Halftime show by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. miasbliv.com Taking the wonder out of recruitment. We represent the talent you need this season. Feb 5-9. Grouse Mountain Pond Hockey Classic. grousemountain.com excelHR.com