The holiday season is upon us, whether you’re looking for gifts to give, shopping for yourself or just searching for ideas, explore a superb selection of returning Christmas Craft Markets and Fairs to help with your local holiday shopping. Crafters, artisans and makers have been busy in their workshops preparing for the season’s Christmas Craft…
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CTORA Theatre is off to see the Wizard of Oz
Until November 12, CTORA Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz (RSC Version), at Granville Island Stage. Directed by Mark Carter, this version, adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company, faithfully recreates the beloved songs and iconic moments from the acclaimed 1939 film. At some point over the last 84 years nearly everyone has…
November is Tasty with Van Foodster Events
This month Vancouver Foodster has a trio of flavourful events to tantalize your tastebuds and tease your mind! Starting off, Dumpling Fest is back with an exploration featuring a variety of restaurants that could include anything from Indian Samosas, Mexican Empanadas, Polish Pierogi, Chinese Wontons, to Italian Ravioli, Korean Mandu, or any other pillowy pocket….
Music on Main 2023 Modulus Festival Opens This Weekend
Prepare for a weekend of great music, from Nov 3-6, 2023, Music on Main presents the 2023 Modulus Festival with an inspiring and invigorating line-up of live performances at various venues around Vancouver. Now in its 12th year, the Modulus Festival is no stranger to show-stopping line-ups filled with the kind of musical originality that…
Picks of the Week – November 1, 2023
We’ve crossed the threshold from the Spooky into the Festive season, meaning more and more Holiday picks will open over the coming week. Illuminations: November 2nd to 6th, the Lumière Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary by spreading light across downtown Vancouver with a series of illuminated artworks, light-based projections, dynamic performances and interactive workshops. Festival:…
The Grinch is Coming!
Green, mean and likely loves Halloween…no we’re not talking about the Wicked Witch, the other “Mean One” is coming to town – Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is coming for 7 performances only! Presented by Innovation Arts and Entertainment THE GRINCH comes to life from November 14 – 18, at The…
Go Behind the Kitchen Door with The Catering Queen at Metro Theatre
There’s more than hors d’oeuvres heating up in the kitchen, as The Catering Queen takes the stage at Metro Theatre, Vancouver until November 18th. Alison Lawrence’s comedy takes a behind the scenes look at the McKinley Catering’s team working for the Henderson Tessier McGuire & Smythe annual Christmas party. Anyone who’s worked a front line…