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November 1, 2012 All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery. The Orkestar Slivovica Balkan Brass Band performs at Vancouver's Mountain View Cemetery and leads a procession through the shrines to honour the dead. Sponsored by Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium and Hamilton Harron Funeral Home. Mountain View Cemetery - Celebration Hall, 5445 Fraser Street (entrance off 39th Ave); 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; 604-325-2646 -- November 1 - 4, 2012 Vancouver Asian Film Festival. Vancouver's multiculturalism is reflected in this burgeoning film festival highlighting the work of Asian filmmakers from around the world. The event is a forum for independent North American Asian filmmakers to showcase their work to both Asian and non-Asian audiences. Cinemark Tinseltown Theatres, https://www.vaff.org -- November 1 - 10, 2012 Pacific Theatre presents Wittenberg. Dr. Faustus, Hamlet, and Martin Luther walk into a bar... and the rest is history. Sort of. A staged reading in the tradition of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Pacific Theatre, https://www.pacifictheatre.org/ -- November 2, 2012 Gazillion Bubble Show. Making the first ever appearance in Canada, The Gazillion Bubble Show will amaze your whole family with mind-blowing bubble and laser magic. Fan Yang brings his highly acclaimed, fun, bubblerific show straight from New York to Vancouver. Attendees from age 2 to 102 will be astounded by Fan Yang’s bubble masterpieces, like bouncing, floating, misty, tiny and massive bubbles as well as the world’s first live “snow globe”. Add in Melony Yang’s mastery of lasers and audiences of all ages will be captivated by this spectacular show. Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, https://www.gazillionbubbleshow.ca -- November 2 - 11, 2012 Award-winning literary detective story to open Touchstone Theatre’s season: Eternal Hydra. Anton Piatigorsky’s fascinating, award-winning play Eternal Hydra will open Touchstone’s 2012/13 season. Sex, identity politics and the myth of genius are some of the themes tackled, as the play looks for the truth about the origins of a long lost literary masterpiece. Playing at Studio 16 (1555 W. 7th Ave), Vancouver. https://www.touchstonetheatre.com -- November 3, 2012 CHILDREN’S FILMS FREE. Artist Gareth Moore approached seven international contemporary artists, including Vancouver’s Geoffrey Farmer, to produce short films made exclusively for children. Each artist was free to focus on any topic. Moore collated their offerings into one longer work. Moore questions and pokes fun at the contemporary art world and assumptions about “appropriate” audiences for art. No grown ups allowed unless they are accompanied by children.. Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 11am, Exhibition Hall. -- November 4, 2012 Wild Mushroom Show. Discover the fungus among us as the Vancouver Mycological Society presents a show of local autumn fungi. Bring your mystery mushrooms for identification. For more information call the Richmond Nature Park on (604) 718-6188 or visit www.richmond.ca/parksprograms -- November 6, 2012 Video Games Live is coming to you with an all new show including music from Pokémon, Skyrim, Earthworm Jim as well as NEW segments from Final Fantasy, Zelda, Warcraft and so much more. We are very excited to announce this year's Conductor - Grammy Award-winning video game composer Christopher Tin (Civilization IV)! Created, produced and hosted by industry veteran and world-famous video game composer Tommy Tallarico. Orpheum Theatre, 1.855.985.5000 Ticketmaster -- November 7, 2012 PADS, an organization that trains and provides assistance dogs will be holding a fund-raising event for PADS (Pacific Assistance Dogs Society) on November 7th, at the Stanley Park Pavilion at 6:30pm. Tickets are $95 plus tax, and more information can be found on https://www.marquis-wines.com/Sit-Stay-Sip.htm. -- November 7 - 9, 2012 Circle Craft Annual Christmas Market. The Circle Craft Co-op's Annual Christmas Market is the home of wonderful crafts ready to be gifted to the special people in your life this festive season. You'll find gorgeous clay work, the newest & hottest of Canadian fashion & jewellery design, stunning glass work, handmade candles & soaps, unique clothing & toy items for children & an assortment of amazing home decor items made by artisans from coast to coast. Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre West, https://www.circlecraft.net/Christmas-Market -- November 8 - 11, 2012 Make It! Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade items from over 140 of Canada's hottest urban artisans, designers & crafters! Make It fuses indie shopping, a fully licensed bar and live music from up-and-coming local musicians to create a dynamic, upbeat experience. There will be something for everyone from fashion, accessories, art, jewelry, baby items, home decor and stuff for the guys. Croation Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr.; https://www.makeitproductions.com -- November 9, 2012 Kidd Pivot. In her new dance piece based on motifs from Shakespeare's The Tempest, Kidd Pivot's Crystal Pite stages a game of revenge and forgiveness, reality and imagination. Pite explores these motifs in two contexts: a maquette of Shakespeare's island as a metaphor for isolation, captivity and desire, and a nostalgic cityscape that evokes longing. Pite’s distinct choreographic language — a breadth of movement fusing classical elements and the complexity and freedom of structured improvisation — is marked by a strong theatrical sensibility and a keen sense of wit and invention. Vancouver Playhouse, 601 Hamilton Street at Dunsmuir; 604-801-6225. -- November 10, 2012 Saturday November 10 is Neighbourhood Toy Store Day across Canada! More than 50 independent specialty toy stores belonging to Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada (NETS) will feature an astonishing variety of activities including Speed Stacker demos, visits from Princesses, Orb Factory Sparkle Up ‘make & take’ tiaras and crowns, scavenger hunts, colouring with Calico Critters and Thomas the Train templates, building with Straws and Connectors, draws and raffle prizes, game tables, science tables, face painting, discounts, giveaways and much more on Saturday, November 10, allowing children and parents alike to experience the ‘wow’ factor of shopping at their local ‘neighbourhood’ toy store. For a full list of participating retailers and to find the one nearest you go to www.neighbourhoodtoystoreday.com. -- November 10, 2012 Film Screening: The Manzanar Fishing Club. The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is pleased to be the first presenter in Canada for THE MANZANAR FISHING CLUB on November 10, 3pm at the Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC. General admission is $5 and $3 for members. Tickets available at the door. THE MANZANAR FISHING CLUB is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the World War II internment of Japanese Americans from a unique perspective: through the eyes of those who defied the armed guards, barbed wire and searchlights to fish for trout in the surrounding waters of the Eastern Sierra. While the “official story” of the internment is known to some extent, THE MANZANAR FISHING CLUB sets the record straight on the largest mass roundup in American history by confronting such hot-button issues as racism, ethnic profiling and the suspension of civil liberties under a National Security rubric. www.nikkeiplace.org -- November 10, 2012 The Main Street Vinyl Record Fair - Buy, sell, trade - new and used vinyl. Discover gems and stock up on cheap classics! Thousands and thousands and thousands of vinyl records! The Cambrian Hall (215 East 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC). Go to www.VinylRecordFair.com or find us on Facebook for more information. -- November 11, 2012 Find the best school for your kids and teens. Whether you are looking for a school now or just exploring your options, the Vancouver Private School Expo is a must for every parent. The largest event of its kind provides you with the opportunity to speak with schools, students and parents from Vancouver and elsewhere throughout British Columbia. Vancouver schools present will include elementary, middle and secondary schools, boys and girls schools and private schools from Victoria and Vancouver Island. The Westin Bayshore, https://www.ourkids.net/expo/vancouver-expo.php -- November 11, 2012 Family Toy & Clothes Sale. This is a perfect chance for families to buy and sell pre-loved children's clothing and toys. Find great bargains for parents with growing children. Space is limited to one table per vendor. All vendors must register in person, starting August 23rd at 9am. Kitsilano Community Centre, 604.257.6980 -- November 12 - 18, 2012 Hopscotch Festival. Hopscotch, the West Coast's long-running scotch, whisky & beer festival is now the biggest combined whisky & beer festival in Canada. https://www.hopscotchfestival.com/vancouver -- November 14 to December 31, 2012 North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents District Foyer Gallery. Charlene Long 2D: Inspired by her travels to international cities and influenced by architecture and urbanity, Charlene has created a series of mixed media paintings titled City Connections. Laza Fonkin 3D: Laza entered and became enamoured with the glass world by making glass eyes for his wood sculpture faces. He enjoys the challenge and respect of working within its chemical and physical nature. His latest inspiration involves the intricate and time-consuming process of weaving glass. North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Road; 604.988.6844 exhibitions@nvartscouncil.ca www.nvartscouncil.ca -- November 16, 2012 The original shock rocker at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre! Alice Cooper, The original shock rocker, Alice Cooper: Rock'n Roll Hall of Famer, and all-around scary guy. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 1.855.985.5000. -- November 16, 2012 GOLD MEDAL PLATES VANCOUVER. Savour the dishes of 10 top BC chefs at the ultimate celebration of Canadian excellence in cuisine, wine, sport and entertainment. The evening features dozens of Canadian Olympians, music by Jim Cuddy, a rare wine silent auction and live auction getaways to South Africa, Provence, Chile, Tuscany, and Kelowna for the Canadian Gold Medal Plates finals. Proceeds benefit the Canadian Olympic Foundation. Event starts 6 pm at The Westin Bayshore. For ticket information contact George Lenko at 604-646-3566 or Vancouver@goldmedalplates.com. For more information, visit www.goldmedalplates.com. -- November 16 - 18, 2012 Eastside Culture Crawl. The Eastside Culture Crawl is an annual 3-day event that involves artists who live in Vancouver's Eastside in an area bounded by Main St, 1st Ave, Victoria Dr, and the Waterfront. Painters, jewellers, sculptors, furniture makers, musicians, weavers, potters, writers, printmakers, photographers, glassblowers; from emerging artists to those of international fame. These are just a sampling of the exciting talents featured during this unique chance to meet local artists in their studios. Purchase something that strikes your fancy, commission something to be uniquely yours, or just browse through the studios and meet the artists. https://www.eastsideculturecrawl.com -- November 17, 2012 Art For Life Fine Art Auction. Unwrap your desires & indulge your passions. We invite you to join us at the 19th Annual Art For Life Fine Art Auction, benefiting the Vancouver Friends for Life Society. Feast on the sights, sounds & treats that await you. This year's Art For Life promises to stimulate your senses with a night of breathtaking performances, delectable bites & a dazzling collection of 80 artworks valued at close to $150,000 & donated by Vancouver's top artists & galleries. CBC Studio 40, 700 Hamilton St, https://www.artforlife.net -- November 17, 2012 Opera Di Concertisti presents "French Opera, Operetta, and Musicals". 7 pm, Saturday, November 17th at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1440 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver; Includes selections from "My Fair Lady", ''Candide'', ''South Pacific'', ''West Side Story'', ''Les Contes D'Hoffmann'', and ''Lakme''. With Director/Soprano Elizabeth Lewis Celeste, Mezzo Heny Janawati, Tenor Gustavo Herrera Villasenor, and pianist Roger Parton. Tickets at 1(800) 838-3006 or at www.opera-di-concertisti.com. -- November 17 to December 15, 2012 The Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival begins Nov 17 and 18th. The first weekend will include all the educational sites and activities that frequent festival visitors have come to expect. These include: the indoor Exhibitors Hall (filled with wildlife displays and “green” businesses and organizations); a site that offers an authentic First Nations cultural experience; a 1906 Historic Site with the raptors from the Vancouver Zoo; and both land and water amazing eagle viewing opportunities. As always a lineup of expert and entertaining speakers are scheduled at the various sites. The weekends following will see photography workshops at Harrison Hot Springs, and additional jet boat eagle tours with Fraser River Safari and David Hancock. Kilby Historic Site will also be open ready to warm up eagle enthusiasts with a hot coffee or a hot meal. For the very latest information please visit the website www.fvbef.ca or call Jo-Anne at 604-826-7361 -- November 18, 2012 The Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven Celebration - a blockbuster evening of the composer’s great works- on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 7:30pm at The Orpheum. Under the baton of Maestro Leslie Dala, the program includes Beethoven’s spectacular 9th Symphony (Choral), Triple Concerto, and Fidelio Overture, and features a dazzling array of special guests. Tickets are $10 Adults, $6 Students & Seniors at www.vam.ca -- November 19, 2012 Family Day at PdA. Gather up the family and tour Place des Arts annual Positively Petite miniature exhibition and Dance Series by artist Freida Zink. Then participate in a variety of all-ages, drop-in style workshops that celebrate small and create your very own lantern in preparation for our free annual multicultural celebration of light: A Lantern Affair on December 1. Don’t be intimidated by art, get engaged in it! Admission by donation. Reserve your spot online at www.placedesarts.ca or by calling 604.664.1636 before Tuesday, November 13. -- November 19, 26, 2012 Upcoming Workshops for Children and Youth at Place des Arts. Explore the art of wet felting with your child, and acquire the necessary skills to create finished pieces such as beads, vessels and flat-felted pieces. Once you learn the basics of this ancient craft the possibilities are endless – create embellishments, small wearable pieces and gifts. Supplies included. Teacher: Catherine Dumaine. First child of parent: $29; Additional child of same parent: $21. Call 604.664.1636 or register online at www.placedesarts.ca -- November 22 - 24, 2012 Improv comedy with a dash of chaos. Pacific Theatre is proud to present its annual romp through improv comedy with SIDESHOW COMEDY NIGHT featuring Peter ‘n Chris. Straight from their tours to Toronto, Chicago, and Victoria, this up-and-coming comedy duo will perform their Pick of the Fringe show PETER ‘N CHRIS EXPLORE THEIR BODIES, followed by an act of family-friendly improv comedy with PT’s team of players. Playing Nov 22-24 at 8pm at Pacific Theatre, 1440 W 12th Ave. For tickets ($13.99-21.99, HST not incl.) call 604.731.5518 or www.pacifictheatre.org. -- November 22 - 25, 2012 10th Annual Chilliwack Christmas Craft Crawl. Shop in a relaxed environment touring unique small shops with quality crafts galore and artists onsite. https://www.chilliwackcraftcrawl.com/Map.html -- November 24, 2012 ArtStarts on Saturdays presents Spin Cycle: A free performance and workshop for kids and families! The Spin Cycle show features Greg, cool and sophisticated, wowing the audience with the skills that earned him the title of Canadian Juggling champion and showcasing his talent with yo yos, unicycles, and more. On the flipside is Kristi, figuring out what to be if she grows up, trying conducting, magic and impersonation. In the end, the two of combine their talents and learn that they're much better working together! At the ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards Street, Vancouver; For more information, visit https://artstarts.com/free-weekend-workshops -- November 24 - 25, 2012 Family FUSE Weekend at the Vancouver Art Gallery. At the fall Family FUSE Weekend, enjoy creative and fun performances, workshops, tours and hands-on activities for families. Meet artists, musicians, dancers and performers at THE CROSSROADS. Gallery Members and children age 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Regular Admission rates apply. For more information, please phone 604-662-4719. -- November 24 to December 23, 2012 The Peak of Christmas. A favourite Vancouver holiday tradition. Santa Claus, reindeer, ice skating, sleigh rides, carollers, holiday movies in The Theatre in the Sky. During the month of December, the spirit of Christmas comes alive with a magical celebration and a multitude of festivities atop Grouse Mountain. https://www.grousemountain.com -- November 24 to December 24, 2012 The Vancouver Christmas Market, located on the Plaza at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, is guaranteed to get you in the festive mood! Stroll through the festively decorated outdoor Christmas village and be treated to row upon row of illuminated wooden huts offering handmade gifts and tempting treats. Listen to the sounds of bells, trumpeters and carolers. As day becomes night, thousands of Christmas lights sparkle and delicious aromas of mulled wine and spicy gingerbread waft through the air. https://vancouverchristmasmarket.com/ -- November 24 to December 31, 2012 Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum. Enjoy the lights, boughs, red bows and all the other old-fashioned ornaments and decorations throughout the village and farmhouse. The season features traditional entertainment, demonstrations, hands-on activities and exhibits from the early 1900s. Highlights include: Father Christmas, Footlight Theatre, Baking in the Farmhouse, a Christmas scavenger hunt. Musicians, entertainers, demonstrators, storytellers, community choirs and heritage crafts are also scheduled throughout the season. Also, the heritage 1912 carousel delights all who ride (or just watch)! https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca -- November 25, 2012 Vancouver Historic Half Marathon. There isn't a more famous place in Vancouver to run, jog, or walk than Stanley Park's Seawall. Fully paved, the Seawall is an ideal pathway for walkers, joggers and runners of every skill level. The route includes views of the city, northern mountains, and Lion's Gate Bridge. The Vancouver Historic Half Marathon route circles Stanley Park's Seawall Twice, the 10K once and the 5K is an out & back. https://www.tryevents.ca -- November 29, 2012 The Dance Centre presents South Asian Arts as part of the Discover Dance! noon hour series. Join South Asian Arts, Uzume Taiko and Sambata for an explosive performance of bhangra, and more! Originally a folk dance celebrating the harvest, bhangra has now surged in popularity worldwide, both in its traditional form and as a fusion with hip-hop, house, and reggae. This special presentation also brings together the percussive sounds of Japanese taiko, Brazil and Cuba. 12 noon at Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver. Tickets $12/$10 students, seniors and children. Info www.thedancecentre.ca -- November 30, 2012 Critical Mass in Vancouver; Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public space -- a bike ride and skate -- held the last Friday of every month. You are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the car-free space that we create by simply riding together! Bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates, self propelled couches, and any other form of human powered locomotion are all welcomed! We ride around the city wherever people want to go - this is decided collectively - the length of the ride depends on enthusiasm and is also collectively decided. No one who comes is forced to or needs to break the law in order to participate. Meet 5 to 5:30 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, leave at 6pm; Critical Mass in Vancouver (https://www.bikesexual.org/cm/) -- November 30, 2012 Barenaked Ladies in a Unique Holiday Concert. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs with alternative rock band the Barenaked Ladies. A unique and exciting evening featuring outstanding arrangements of some of the Barenaked Ladies' greatest hits and some funky holiday favorites. Ed Robertson (guitar/vocals) Jim Creeggan (bass/vocals) Kevin Hearn (keyboard/guitar/vocals) Tyler Stewart (drums/vocals). Gordon Gerrard conductor. https://www.vancouversymphony.ca/concert -- November 30 to December 31, 2012 Bright Nights in Stanley Park. Absorb the Christmas spirit amidst the two million twinkling lights that transform Stanley Park's forest, train & Children's Farmyard. Ride the train, check out the animated displays and listen to holiday classics while sipping on hot chocolate and enjoying fresh popcorn or roasted nuts. Partial proceeds from this event go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund, which helps burn survivors and their families. https://www.vancouver.ca/train -- Ongoing to November 3, 2012 Firehall Arts Centre presents Chelsea Hotel. Leonard Cohen's powerful and inspirational music and lyrics are the heartbeat for Chelsea Hotel, an illusory world full of enchantment, desire, passion and love. Haunted by memories of his tumultuous love life, a Writer checks into New York's infamous Chelsea Hotel desperate to find the words and inspiration for his next song. Wading through past relationships, he reluctantly comes face to face with the love of the present, a love he wishes he could not just forget, but erase from his memory. https://firehallartscentre.ca -- Ongoing until November 12, 2012 Exhibit Opening “Chinese Legacies: Building the Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia” The Port Moody Station Museum is proud to present the exhibit Chinese Legacies: Building the Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia from May 14th to November 16th, 2012. This traveling display was created by the Revelstoke Museum & Archive in partnership with the Revelstoke Railway Museum and portrays the history of the Chinese labourers who contributed to the building of the CPR between Port Moody and Craigellachie, BC. In order to celebrate the arrival of this exhibit, the Museum will be hosting weekly family days every Sunday in July and August starting Canada Day weekend. The exhibit recounts the difficulties that faced the some 15,000 Chinese workers between 1880 and 1885 and includes a diorama of a typical Chinese worker’s campsite, artefacts such as opium pipes, coins, incense burners, as well as a slide show of historical photos. It is estimated that between 600 and 2,200 workers lost their lives due to malnutrition, dangerous working conditions, and disease during this time. Discrimination was a daily reality for these workers, who would be paid half the salary of the white workers and were forced to do the most dangerous work in the camps. Port Moody Station Museum, www.portmoodymuseum.org -- Ongoing to November 14, 2012 North Shore International Film Series. North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents The North Shore International Film Series. All films are screened at Park and Tilford Cineplex, 333 Brooksbank Ave, North Vancouver. Please see https://nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series for complete film bios and preview. -- December 1, 2012 A Lantern Affair! Join us for our free annual multi-cultural celebration of light at A Lantern Affair (formerly Light up the Square). Hear the Dickens classic like never before with A Christmas Carol Live on Air featuring Place des Arts Next Stage students and guest professional actor Simon Webb. Drop in on arts and crafts workshops; make your own lantern for the ceremony; have a visit with Santa; enjoy live music and song, partake in heritage baking and cookie decorating and more. Let’s celebrate the things that make us unique but together form a cultural mosaic! Free admission. www.placedesarts.ca -- December 2, 2012 Rogers Santa Claus Parade. The first Sunday in December is the official date of the Rogers Santa Claus Parade. Santa's early visit to Vancouver on Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 is the perfect kick off to the holiday season. Rogers Santa Claus Parade will feature marching bands, dance troupes, festive floats and community groups, which entertain over 300,000 spectators. Produced by Rogers Communications Inc, the televised Parade is the Lower Mainland's biggest winter event lining the streets of West Georgia & Burrard. Family fun pre-parade festivities will be taking place at the Coast Capital Savings Christmas Square located at Vancouver Art Gallery from 10:30 am-1:00 pm. https://www.rogerssantaclausparade.com -- December 6 - 23, 2012 THE VAGABOND PLAYERS Presents DEAR SANTA - Norm Foster's delightful Christmas comedy. Join the fun at the North Pole as Santa and his elves prepare for the Annual Christmas Eve run. The Bernie Legge Theatre, New Westminster; Reservations: 604-521-0412 or book online: reservations@vagabondplayers.ca -- December 7 - 31, 2012 CAROUSEL THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE presents THE WIZARD OF OZ. After playing to sold out houses last holiday season, and receiving great critical acclaim, Carousel Theatre invites young audiences to return to follow the Yellow Brick Road! Join us as Dorothy and friends learn about courage, compassion, and the meaning of home in the beloved family musical, THE WIZARD OF OZ, returning to the Waterfront Theatre from, December 7, 2011 to January 6, 2012. Carousel's Jessie Award-winning team is set to transform your favorite movie moments into a theatrical spectacle sure to please the whole family. For tickets contact Carousel Theatre Box Office @ 604.669.3410 or purchase online at www.carouseltheatre.ca. -- December 8 - 9, 2012 Capture the magic of an old fashioned Christmas - Fraser River Safari and Kilby Historic Site will be joining forces to get folks into the spirit of Christmas offering caroling tours from the Kilby beach. Enjoy the sounds of the season or better yet sing along as we travel the beautiful Harrison River. Boating in the winter?? The Safari boat makes winter touring comfortable in just about any weather as it is fully enclosed and heated by 5 onboard heaters AND as an added bonus this season brings both spectacular scenery and hundreds even thousands of eagles to view along the way. Cost is $60 includes 12% HST. Don’t miss this soon to be annual tradition. Book with Fraser River Safari at www.fraserriversafari.com or call Toll Free 1-866-348-6877 -- December 15, 2012 Breakfast with Santa at Kits Community Centre. Join Santa and his little helpers bring the Spirit of Christmas to our community with a scrumptious breakfast of pancakes, with berries and whipped cream, sausages, juice and coffee. Face painting, and a sing-a-long will be part of this fun-filled morning. After breakfast, join the elves for fun crafts and activities and have your photo taken with Santa in the lobby. REGISTER NOW as this event will sell-out. 604.257.6980 -- December 20 - 31, 2012 ROBINSON CRUSOE & THE PIRATES. Spectacular, sparkling fun for the whole family presented by the Royal Canadian Theatre Company. SURREY ARTS CENTRE MAINSTAGE. Ellie King - Queen of Panto - does it again: real British panto in all its riotous hilarity. Let music, merriment, mayhem and magic complete your holiday season as you cheer the good guys, boo the bad and sing along with the cast of your favourite performers. Visit site for details: www.rctheatreco.com -- Ongoing to December 15, 2012 The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents a rich & radiant exploration of Peruvian history and culture in its new exhibition Luminescence: The Silver of Peru on display from October 5 to December 16, 2012. The first-of-its-kind in Canada, the exhibition traces the country’s long history of silverwork – from the pre-Columbian era to the modern age - and the fascination with the metal’s luminescent qualities. Exhibition & admission details at: www.moa.ubc.ca -- Ongoing to December 16, 2012 Museum of Anthropology presents Luminescence: The Silver of Peru. The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents a rich & radiant exploration of Peruvian history and culture in its new exhibition Luminescence: The Silver of Peru. The first-of-its-kind in Canada, the exhibition traces the country’s long history of silverwork – from the pre-Columbian era to the modern age - and the fascination with the metal’s luminescent qualities. For more information visit https://www.moa.ubc.ca/ -- Ongoing to December 16, 2012 Museum of Anthropology presents Luminescence: The Silver of Peru. The first-of-its-kind in Canada, the exhibition traces the country’s long history of silverwork – from the pre-Columbian era to the modern age - and the fascination with the metal’s luminescent qualities. For more information visit https://www.moa.ubc.ca/ -- Ongoing to January 20, 2013 Vancouver Art Gallery presents TRAFFIC: Conceptual Art in Canada 1965-1980. Vancouver Art Gallery, For more detailed information visit https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca -- Ongoing to April 28, 2013 Vancouver Winter Farmers' Market. Check out our Winter Farmers Markets. Everything from organic and conventional produce, meat, cheese and seafood, preserves, baking and bread. Plan to grab lunch from our on-site Creperie or sausage vendor. Warm up with a hot coffee on a cold winter day and start shopping. We'll also have select craft vendors selling high quality craft items for gifts and treats for yourself. Don't forget your reusable bags and parking in the area is limited so walk, bike or take transit if you can. Nat Bailey Stadium Parking Lot every Saturday except December 24th and 31st. https://www.eatlocal.org -- Ongoing to January 30, 2013 Oak Street Farmers' Market. The Oak Street Farmers' Market is the only in Vancouver to offer all organic produce, eggs and meat. We are excited to be starting our second season with an expanded list of local organic farmers, bakers and prepared food vendors. Live entertainment every week. Every Wednesday, Oak St & W 49 Ave (Unitarian Church); 778 869 4060 |
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