Sleighbells ring, streets are glistening, in Gingerbread Alley lights are sparkling, it’s a beautiful sight at Merry & Bright as you’re walking in a winter wonderland at Martini Town. The Langley-based outdoor film set – appearing in many popular films and TV shows – has once again been transformed into a festive holiday hometown. Open…
Author: Jay Minter
The 5th Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns December 5 to 9
The 5th Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) returns to amplify Black voices, December 5 to 9 in-person and online. Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, VIBFF is pleased to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup. The in-person screenings and events will take place at the VIFF Vancity…
The 12th Lumière Festival Lights Up Vancouver
The dark nights take on a new glow as the 12th Annual Lumière Festival is now on around Downtown Vancouver until November 16. Themed UNITY for 2025, connects our neighbourhoods with illuminations and light-based art that inspires reflection, participation, and wonder. Opening last night, November 13 with fire and rhythm entertainment from Ember Arts performing…
Raise the Curtain on 25 Festive Stage Shows for Holiday Season 2025
The season of making merry memories from the stages of our local theatre community. Check out what’s on stage this season to find a festive stage production that’s sure to tug at the heartstrings and bring comfort and joy to you and your family; Miss Bennet: Christmas at PemberleyUntil November 29, 2025 at Metro…
Picks of the Week – November 12, 2025
As the holiday season draws near, we paused to pay remembrance to our veterans this week. There’s still an opportunity to commemorate Remembrance Day with Chor Leoni: Remembrance, a digital concert streaming until November 16th, with RSVP. Craft: A sure sign of the holidays is on the horizon, the annual Circle Craft Holiday Market, Western Canada’s…
Support Canadian Creators at 2025’s Christmas Craft Fairs and Holiday Markets
‘tis the Season! The Season of shopping, gifting and giving! In these times of higher priced imports lots of people are looking local to find something special and unique or handmade for to add to their carts. As a newly expanded all-Canadian Circle Craft Market and the 15th Vancouver Christmas Market open this week, the…
Miss Bennet brings Christmas to Metro Theatre
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley has brought the holidays, and a Christmas Tree, to the Metro Theatre stage. Running until November 29, this 2016 play by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon continues the story of Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice, particularly following the lesser-mentioned middle and only unmarried Bennet sister, Mary (played by Adrian Shaffer). Taking place…