December is finally upon us, perhaps we can find some dry days ahead to enjoy some of the festival fun in these picks of the week;
Bright: Until January 1st, millions of lights fill Bright Nights Christmas Train and Stanley Park Train Plaza to the delight of children young and old
Stage: The Arts Club Theatre Company brings the hilarious Avenue Q back to the Granville Island Stage until December 31st while The Day Before Christmas is on the Goldcorp Stage at BMO Theatre Centre until Christmas Eve and family fave Mary Poppins starts on Saturday.
Pucks: The Vancouver Canucks are back at Rogers Arena for a pair of games this week; Thursday versus Anaheim Ducks and Saturday against Toronto Maple Leafs
Garden: The annual Festival Of Lights brings the dancing lights and illuminations to Van Dusen Botanical Garden from December 1st to January 2
Panto: The 4th Annual East Side Panto: Little Red Riding Hood brings some local flavour to the fairy tale at the York Theatre until December 31st.
Tree: Robson Square is now the spot to be on Friday night to watch the 10th Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
Laughs: Funny lady, Amy Schumer brings her opinionated, bawdy humour to Rogers Arena on Friday night.
Queen: Will the Christmas Queen find herself a beau? Found out if her suitors can melt the mean, cold heart of Vancouver Theatresports League’s Christmas Queen
Luminate: The third annual Lumiere Festival lights up the night with art-light installations at Morton Park, Jim Deva Plaza and throughout the West End
After-Party: Once you’ve enjoyed the lights and art of Lumiere Festival, head upstairs to XY YVR for ONYX – Lumiere After-Party with DJ Bertossi and host Bibi Souphresh
Lights: Throw on your boots and trek your way through Enchant, the worlds largest Christmas light maze and market illuminating the shores of False Creek (between Cambie Bridge & Olympic Village)
Market: Ride the Carousel, grab a bite or drink as you shop the Vancouver Christmas Market at its new location in Jack Poole Plaza