CALENDAR
SEASONAL FAMILY EVENTS
Bright Nights Christmas Train
The Bright Nights Christmas Train and Stanley Park Train Plaza sparkle with three million twinkling lights. Experience the lights, breathtaking displays, and live performers along the train route, or view the displays at the Train Plaza by donation. • Nov. 29-Jan. 5, tickets at ticketleader.ca
Park & Tilford Hi-Light Festival
A majestic festival of lights with more than 150,000 on display over three acres. The lights are on between 5-9 p.m. daily, except for Dec. 1 opening night which runs from 7-10 p.m. • Park & Tilford Gardens, North Van, Dec. 1-31 • Entry is by donation, vancouversnorthshore.com/events/hi-light-festival
Christmas at the Cannery – Festival of Trees
Merchants and community groups from the Steveston area will show off their creative talents by decorating their own Christmas trees for a friendly competition to earn your votes! • Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Richmond, Dec. 1-31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • gulfofgeorgiacannery.com
Karaoke Christmas Lights Trolley Tour
Westcoast Sightseeing’s trolleys are equipped with TV’s, karaoke machines, and your favourite Christmas carols. Stops include Bright Nights at Stanley Park and VanDusen Festival of Lights. • Departs from Canada Place at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 1-29 • $30/$60, westcoastsightseeing.com
Magic of Christmas Event
Enjoy Breakfast with Santa, live entertainment, crafts for kids, letters to Santa, a parade, tree lighting and carolling. • Breakfast with Santa 9-11 a.m., entertainment and crafts 4-6 p.m., parade 6-7 p.m., tree lighting and carolling 7-7:30 p.m. • Douglas Recreation Centre, Langley • Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. • 604-514-2940, langleycity.ca
The Spirit of Christmas to the Summit
The summit of the Sea to Sky Gondola transforms into a scene straight out of a snow globe. Swirling snowflakes, festive decorations nestled in evergreens and a warm and cosy lodge decked out as Santa’s alpine getaway will have the whole family believing in the spirit of Christmas. • Sea To Sky Gondola, Sea To Sky Hwy, Squamish, Dec. 1-21 • seatoskygondola.com
Timberline Country Christmas 2018
Leave the busy city behind, and enjoy the short trip to a 73-acre horse ranch in Maple Ridge that has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Be enchanted by glorious lights, beautiful trees, interactive scenes, lovely music, and delightful activities that remind us of times when Christmas was a lot simpler. • Timberline Ranch, 22351 144th Ave., Maple Ridge, Dec. 1-19 • $7-$13, timberlinechristmas.ca
VanDusen Festival of Lights
Stroll through this magical winter wonderland and enjoy more than one million lights decorating the garden. Highlights include Dancing Lights Show, roving performers, Santa, music, a Festival Stage, a carousel and more. • VanDusen Botanical Garden, Dec. 1-Jan. 6, gates open at 4:30 p.m. • Tickets at ticketstonight.ca
Surrey Santa Parade of Lights
The 13th annual Surrey Santa Parade features a wonderful mix of antique vehicles, big rigs, boats, floats, marching bands, mascots, remote controlled vehicles, dancers, service clubs and sports teams. Surrey • Dec. 2, the parade begins at 5 p.m. • surreysantaparade.com
Vancouver Santa Claus Parade
This parade is the largest Christmas parade celebrated in Western Canada, and will feature marching bands, dance troupes, festive floats and community groups. • Downtown Vancouver, Dec. 2, noon • vancouversantaclausparade.com
Vancouver Christmas Market
The city’s signature yuletide celebration amplifies and expands its festive offerings with more than 80 huts stuffed with sweets, treats, and treasures, large-scale activities and live entertainment. • Jack Poole Plaza, until Dec. 24, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. • vancouverchristmasmarket.com
Canyon Lights:
A Winter Lights Festival
The suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, the rainforest and canyon are transformed into a world of festive lights and visual enchantment. • Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, North Van, until Jan. 27 • capbridge.com
Christmas at FlyOver Canada
Fly like Santa this Christmas on a magical flight across Canada. After meeting some of Santa’s elves you’ll join them as they take flight across Canada looking for their fellow elves. • Until Jan. 6, flyovercanada.com
Christmas Glow
Stroll, laugh and play under the twinkle of a million lights at the largest indoor Christmas festival in Greater Vancouver. • Milner Village Garden Centre, Langley, until Jan. 19 • glowgardens.com
Loft Country Christmas
This family-friendly Christmas event captures the excitement of the
Wild West and the joy of Christmas. Highlights include a live horse carousel, bumper cars, horse-drawn sleigh, Santa rides, carnival games and live shows. • 2640 248th St., Langley, until Dec. 30, 5-9 p.m. • loftcountrychristmas.com
Grouse Mountain Peak of Christmas
Enjoy the natural beauty of Blue Grouse Lake lit by light installations, and stroll through the light tunnel. Learn all about Santa’s reindeer at the Reindeer Habitat, and bundle up for a Mountaintop Sleigh Ride. • Until Jan. 6, grousemountain. com/peak-of-christmas
Vancouver Aquarium: Sea of Lights
The Vancouver Aquarium’s holiday feature is a new interactive experience where lights, bubbles, movements and sounds combine for a playful interpretation of an ocean dive. Visitors can also enjoy the shocking electric eel tree, the jelly snow globe and Scuba Claus, plus a screening of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the 4-D theatre. • Until Jan. 6 • vanaqua.org/explore/sea-of-lights
Heritage Christmas at the Burnaby Village Museum
Stroll through the streets of the Village to see wreaths, cedar swags and vintage-themed displays. Special entertainment and activities are scheduled throughout the season. • 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, until Jan. 4, gates open at 1 p.m. • Free admission, carousel rides $2.65 each, burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display
The dazzling light displays that encircle the 1.2 km Lafarge Lake loop are designed into more than 10 zones including a winter lights entry gate, 90-foot caterpillar, woodland garden, lighted woodland creatures and more. • Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park, Coquitlam, until Jan. 20, from dusk until 11 p.m. • Free, coquitlam.ca/lights
Lights on the Lake
Unlike other light festivals that are illustrated with classic Christmas scenes, Lights on the Lake is a sasquatch-themed festival, sharing Harrison’s favourite ways to spend time outdoors. • Harrison Hot Springs Waterfront, until Jan. 28, dusk to 11 p.m. • Free, tourismharrison.com/ lights-on-the-lake
The Polar Express
All aboard! Enjoy a round-trip ride on the Polar Express from the train station to the Squamish Estuary, plus hot chocolate and cookies, Christmas music and carols, access to the North Pole, photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, and a mini rail ride (extra rides by donation). • West Coast Railway Heritage Park, Squamish, until Dec. 16 • wcra.org
SEASONAL MUSIC Handel’s Messiah and SaintSaëns’ Oratorio De Noël
United Voices and Chamber Orchestra usher in the advent season with Handel’s Messiah and Saint-Saëns’ Oratorio de Noël. • Concert on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. | Sing-along performance on Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. • Pacific Spirit United Church, 2195 W. 45th Ave. • $20, pacificspirituc.com
Only Joy Aloud
Celebrated vocal ensembles, Pandora’s Vox and Espiritu, present their annual Christmas concert. • Kay Meek Arts Centre, West Van, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 • $32/$36, kaymeek.com
Sacred Music for Advent
Features the Cathedral’s musicians: organist Denis Bedard and the Cathedral Choir, assistant organist Catherine Walsh and the Holy Rosary Women’s Choir, the Contemporary Choir with director Chito Lacsina, and the Spanish Mass Choir with director Alejandro Frias. • Holy Rosary Cathedral, Dunsmuir at Richards, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. • By donation, holyrosarycathedral.org
Sounds of Christmas
Celebrate the season and get in the festive mood at this concert presented by the Vancouver Men’s Welsh Choir. • Dec. 1, 2:30 p.m.: White Rock Baptist Church | Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m.: Massey Theatre, New West, performing with WinterHarp | Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.: Surrey Arts Centre • $15-$30, vwmc.ca
Casting Crowns
One of the most celebrated bands in Christian music showcase songs from their album It’s Finally Christmas. • Abbotsford Centre, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. • $31.25-$93.75, ticketmaster.ca
Christmas with the Bach Choir
Join us for this family-friendly crowd favourite as we gather all eight of our choirs on stage. You’ll even have your own chance to sing along, with 400 voices, organ and brass quintet in wellknown traditional carols. • Orpheum Theatre, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. • $18-$61, vancouverbachchoir.com
Dark Night, Luminous Night
Join the Chalice Choir for a concert of seasonal music, featuring works by Ola Gjeilo and a singalong of Christmas favourites.• Unitarian Church of Vancouver, Oak & 49th, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. • $20 at the door
The Tenors: Home for the Holidays - Christmas Classics and the Hits
Multi-platinum, Juno Award-winning vocal supergroup will be spreading Christmas cheer with their holiday tour. • Orpheum Theatre, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. • $36-$125, ticketmaster.ca
The Snowman: 40th Anniversary
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of this Oscar-nominated, magical animation for children. The film will be screened with the music performed live by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music Sinfonietta Advanced String Ensemble. • Christ Church Cathedral, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. • vancouversymphony.ca
Sultans of String Christmas Caravan
Celebrate the season with an adventurous musical trip around the globe. • Centennial Theatre, North Van, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. • $20/$28, centennialtheatre.com
Yule Duel
Discover a unique carolling experience on the streets of Gastown as dozens of choirs perform new and classic songs in a variety of styles. • Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. • Free, yuleduel.com
SEASONAL STAGE O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
Canadian Comedy Award-winners James & Jamesy are dashing through the snow with their holiday-themed comedy. Enjoy this rollicking Christmas romp through a world steeped in tea. • Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Massey Theatre, New West, ticketsnw.ca • Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. The ACT, Maple Ridge, theactmapleridge.org • Dec. 10 & 11, 7:30 p.m. Kay Meek Centre, West Van, kaymeek.com
Royal City Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with RCYB’s full length ballet. • Dec. 2: The ACT, Maple Ridge, 604-476-2787 | Dec. 7-9: Surrey Arts Centre, 604-501-5566 • royalcityyouthballet.org
Little Dickens: The Daisy Theatre
World renowned puppeteer Ronnie Burkett returns with his holiday hit. The cast of The Daisy Theatre take on the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, in the merriest marionette mash-up ever. • The Cultch Historic Theatre, Dec. 4-22 • From $24, tickets.thecultch.com
God is a Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special
God, dressed in a floral power suit, comes down to skewer everything from fruit cake to Boxing Day. • Studio 1398, Granville Island, Dec. 5-7, 8 p.m. • tickets.theatrewire.com
Bah Humbug!
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol comes to life in modern-day East Vancouver whilst echoing the harsh social and economic themes of a Dickensian London. Features musician Jim Byrnes as Ebenezer Scrooge. • Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, 149 W. Hastings St., Dec. 6-22 • $24-$39, eventbrite.ca
Holiday Baking Time
Bun and Bap invite young audience members to become bakers and join in the sugary joy. Co-produced by Presentation House Theatre and Oily Cart Theatre. Suitable ages 3-8. • Presentation House Theatre, North Van, Dec. 6-16 • $10-$20, phtheatre.org
It’s a Wonderful Life
On Christmas Eve, a man wishes he’d never been born, and a wayward angel gets a chance to finally earn his wings. Just in time for the season comes this musical adaptation of the holiday classic.
• Gateway Theatre, Richmond, Dec. 6-31
• From $29, gatewaytheatre.com
Vancouver TheatreSports: Merry Kiss-mas
Vancouver TheatreSports presents an improvised comedy that parodies all the inane clichés and funny awkward moments you’d expect to see in any popular holiday special. • Improv Centre, Granville Island, until Dec. 24 • vtsl.com
Peter Pan the Panto
Enjoy a fun-filled tale that will captivate you from the opening number right until Captain Hook meets his timely reward. Presented by FVGSS, A Musical Theatre Company. • Surrey Arts Centre, until Dec. 2 • $28/$23, fvgss.org
A Charlie Brown Holiday Double Bill
The holiday sellout, A Charlie Brown Christmas, is back and playing in a special double bill feature with You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Presented by Carousel Theatre, suitable for ages 3+. • Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island, until Dec. 30 • $18-$35, carouseltheatre.ca
East Van Panto: Wizard of Oz
When a pipeline bursts, Dorothy and Toto are flung to the magical Land of Oz – Nanaimo and Hastings. There, Dorothy is pursued by a Wicked Witch, meets a trio of new friends, and embarks on a magical journey to the World’s Greenest City in search of brains, heart, courage and yoga pants. • York Theatre, until Jan. 6 • From $24, thecultch.com
ROCK/JAZZ/ETC. 6LACK: From East Atlanta with Love Tour
Hip hop artist from Atlanta, with guest Summer Walker. • Harbour Convention Centre, Nov. 29, 9 p.m. • $40, timbreconcerts.com
An Evening with Chris Robinson Brotherhood
American blues rock band formed by Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson tour in support of their latest studio album, Barefoot In The Head. • Venue Nightclub, Nov. 29, 9 p.m. • $28.50, livenation.com
Mary Gauthier
Acclaimed singer-songwriter performs in support of her most important work to date, Rifles & Rosary Beads. • WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St., Nov. 29, 8 p.m. • $30, brownpapertickets.com
Stiff Little Fingers
Legendary Irish punk band, with guests The Mahones. • Rickshaw Theatre, Nov. 29, 9 p.m. • $39.50, ticketweb.ca
The Lonely: Celebrating the Music of Roy Orbison
Veteran Mike Demers leads this group of musical journeymen in their mutual and deep appreciation of the timeless music of the Roy Orbison. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock • Nov. 29 and 30, 7 p.m. • $47.50, bluefrogstudios.ca
The Washboard Union
What We’re Made Of is this Canadian country music group’s sophomore album. • Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 29, 8:30 p.m. • $29.50, ticketmaster.ca
Kweku Collins: Tour One
20-year-old rapper/producer/songwriter from Evanston, IL. • Biltmore Cabaret, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. • $15, livenation.com
Magic Sword
American electronic trio from Boise, Idaho wear cloaks and masks during their performances, so as not to reveal their faces or bodies. The band consists of The Keeper, The Seer, and The Weaver. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St., Nov. 30, 8 p.m. • $18, ticketweb.ca
Neko Case
Alternative country singer/songwriter tours in support of her latest release, Hell-On. • Vogue Theatre, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. • From $36.50, ticketfly.com
Novo Amor: Birthplace Tour
U.K. folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist tours to support his debut release, Birthplace. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave., Nov. 30, 8 p.m. • $20, ticketweb.ca
Tim Hicks: Get Louder Tour
2018 Apple Music Fans’ Choice Award nominee and multi-platinum country music artist. • Abbotsford Centre, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. • $30.50-$46, ticketmaster.ca
Delhi 2 Dublin
Nurtured by equal parts raucous underground bass parties and all-ages folk festivals, Delhi 2 Dublin’s distinctive sound has evolved into its own decisive genre. • The Fox Cabaret, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. • $32.50, livenation.com
Pale Waves
English indie pop band from Manchester • Venue Nightclub, Dec. 1, doors 6 p.m. • $22.50, livenation.com
Ria Mae
Canadian singer-songwriter takes listeners on a hypnotic journey from heartbreak to healing on her Juno Award-nominated EP, My Love. • Biltmore Cabaret, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. • $19.99, eventbrite.com
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
A rotating musical collective founded by arranger and pianist Scott Bradlee, PMJ is known for reworking popular modern music into different vintage genres. • Vogue Theatre, Dec. 1 • From $29.50, ticketfly.com
The Marias | Triathalon: Ones to Watch Tour
Based in L.A., The Marias sound is a dreamlike fusion of jazz, psychedelia, funk and lounge. Triathalon is a fourpiece ensemble based out of Savannah, GA. • Rickshaw Theatre, Dec. 1, 9 p.m. • $20, livenation.com
John Craigie
Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and offthe-cuff clever observations, John Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singer-songwriters, while blazing a trail of his own. • Imperial, 319 Main St., Dec. 2, 8 p.m. • $20, livenation.com
John Maus
Experimental synth pop artist. • Rickshaw Theatre, Dec. 2, doors 7 p.m. • $21.50, rickshawtheatre.com
Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul
Musician Steven Van Zandt is a founding member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, and a successful solo artist in his own right. • Vogue Theatre, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. • From $29.50, ticketfly.com
JMSN
R&B singer-songwriter and producer from Detroit. • The Fox Cabaret, Dec. 4, 9 p.m. • $20, ticketweb.ca
Yukon Blonde & The Zolas
Canadian indie rock band Yukon Blonde, with Vancouver-based rock band, the Zolas. • Commodore Ballroom, Dec. 5, 9:30 p.m. • $29.50, ticketmaster.ca
102.7 The Peak’s 2nd Annual Not So Silent Night
Headliners for this year’s event include gritty rock duo, Black Pistol Fire and Juno Award-winners Hollerado. Partial proceeds benefit Covenant House Vancouver. • Commodore Ballroom, Dec. 6, doors 8 p.m. • $25, ticketmaster.ca
Godflesh
Industrial metal band. • Venue Nightclub, Dec. 6, doors 8 p.m. • venuelive.ca
CLASSICAL/ CHORAL VSO: Tchaikovsky — Pathétique
Maestro Tausk’s first Musically Speaking concert as music director kicks off in a unique way, with a focus entirely on the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s brass section. • Nov. 29, 8 p.m.: Centennial Theatre, North Van | Nov. 30, 8 p.m.: Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey • vancouversymphony.ca
City Soul Choir: Building Bridges
Join Brian Tate and the City Soul Choir for two inspiring concerts that feature songs about reaching out, risking perilous crossings, and making connections. • Canadian Memorial United Church, 1806 W. 15th Ave., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. • $15-$30, citysoulchoir.com
All Star Brass:
Jens Lindemann & Friends
A collective of some of the greatest brass soloists in the world join forces for the synergy of playing in a live chamber music setting. • Kay Meek Arts Centre, West Van, Dec. 2, 3 p.m. • $19-$48, kaymeek.com
JUST ANNOUNCED Il Divo: Timeless Tour
Tenor powerhouse vocal group will perform songs from their recent album Timeless. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, March 13 • From $49, ticketmaster.ca
Marianas Trench
Multi-double platinum selling, progressive pop band wrap up their Suspending Gravity Canadian tour at the Orpheum Theatre. • March 29, on sale Nov. 30, ticketmaster.ca
Snow Patrol
Northern Irish rock band tour in support of their album Wildness, their first album in seven years. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St. • May 13, 8 p.m. • $35, $49.50, $65, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.com
FILM 21st annual European Union Film Festival
The Cinematheque’s annual fingeron-the-pulse showcase of acclaimed new films from across greater Europe returns. • 1131 Howe St., until Dec. 4 • $12/$10, thecinematheque.ca
TALKS/FORUMS Dr. Jordan Peterson 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
Renowned professor, clinical psychologist and international bestselling author’s show will feature revolutionary talks on overcoming life’s biggest obstacles, how to improve oneself, the psychology of religion and mythology. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. • $35-$100, livenation.com
MISCELLANY Robson Square Ice Rink andPlaza
Celebrate winter in style with free skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver. • Robson Square, Dec. 1-Feb. 28, opens at 9 a.m. • Free, skate rentals are $5, robsonsquare.com
Bobs & Lolo
Five-time Juno-nominated singer-songwriters and stars of two upbeat, musical preschool series. • The ACT, Maple Ridge, Dec. 1, 3:30 p.m. • $15/$10, theactmapleridge.org Christmas Bird Count for Kids Use binoculars and a field guide during this winter bird count. Learn basic birding skills and enjoy the Open House. Ages 8-14. • Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-noon • Free, registration required, metrovancouver.org/events
CRAFT FAIRS/ SHOPPING Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
A festive holiday market featuring more than 100 carefully selected vendors. • Poirier Forum, Coquitlam • Nov. 30-Dec. 2 • coquitlamcrafts.com
Portobello West 2018 Holiday Market
Shop from 70+ local artisans, plus live music and food trucks. • Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Nov. 30-Dec. 2 • portobellowest.com
Semiahmoo Arts Holiday Market
Shop over 30 local vendors and buy handmade gifts for everyone on you list • South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 • semiahmooarts.com
Toque: Western Front’s Annual Fundraiser & Craft Fair
Showcases more than 28 Vancouver-based artists and designers. • Western Front, 303 E. 8th Ave., Nov. 30-Dec. 2 • front.bc.ca/toque
Shift Handmade Holiday Remix Market
New and hip vendors offer high quality, handmade items. • West Langley Hall, 9400 208th St., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • facebook.com/ events/2043546422573844
Cannery Farmers’ Market
Locally baked, grown, caught, and crafted products, seasonal events, activities, performances and entertainers. • Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Richmond • Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
Retro Design & Antiques Fair
Features 185 tables of fabulous finds for you and your eclectic abode.
• Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr., Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• 21cpromotions.com
STAGE COMEDY/CABARET Ed The Sock
For fans of MuchMusic’s glory days during the 1980s and ’90s, everyone’s favourite on-air personality Ed The Sock is back and ready to bring his brand of crass humour to the people • Biltmore Cabaret, Nov. 29, doors 8 p.m. • $19.99/$40, ticketfly.com
Fleetwood Mac Burlesque
Climb a mountain and turn around with 10 tributes to the one and only Fleetwood Mac. A variety of carefully curated burlesque talent go their own way in the ultimate love letter to one of the world’s best selling bands. • Red Gate Revue Stage, Granville Island • Dec. 1, 9 p.m. • $20/$25, facebook. com/events/2741544109196436
Sebastian Maniscalco: Stay Hungry 2018 Tour
Comedian, actor and best-selling author recently wrapped the spring leg of his Stay Hungry 2018 Tour with five sold-out shows at New York’s iconic Radio City Music Hall. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Dec. 2 • $45.75-$75.75, ticketmaster.ca
Bacio Rosso Gourmet Cabaret Cirque
A fusion of cirque, comedy and cuisine performed inside an antique Belgian Spiegeltent. • Queen Elizabeth Park, 4600 Cambie St., until Dec. 31 • From $109, baciorosso.com
DANCE This Duet We’ve Already Done (so many times)
Renowned choreographer and dancer Frédérick Gravel, along with dancer Brianna Lombardo revisit the pas de deux, an element of dance that, as professional dancers, they have worked and reworked — so many times! • The Cultch Historic Theatre, until Dec. 1 • From $24, thecultch.com
THEATRE The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
Peter and Lucy Pevensie may be adults now, but life in London cannot compare to their adventures in the land of Narnia. When they revisit the Wardrobe, it doesn’t take long for them to get caught up and relive their journey through a land where it is always winter and never Christmas. • Pacific Theatre, Nov. 30-Dec. 29 • $20-$36.50, pacifictheatre.org
Treasure Island
Help our hero Jim Hawkins race Long John Silver to the secret treasure. Sing, dance and clap along to this beloved adventure tale. • Theatre at Hendry Hall, North Van, Nov. 30-Dec. 16 • $12/$6, northvanplayers.ca
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
‘Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme.’ Can Belle teach the Beast to love, before it is too late? Discover the magic behind the castle walls in this adaptation of the Academy Award–winning animated film. • Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Dec. 1-Jan. 6 • From $39, artsclub.com
Bombay Black
Anosh Irani’s searing play set in the bitter reality of present-day India. The iron-willed Padma takes money from men who watch her daughter, Apsara, perform an exotic dance. When a mysterious blind man named Kamal arrives for an appointment, his secret threatens to change each of their lives forever. • Firehall Arts Centre, Dec. 5-15 • From $20, firehallartscentre.ca
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
The festive Pride and Prejudice followup play by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. A holiday confection filled with classic Jane Austen charm, Miss Bennet is a modern sequel about the bookish middle child of the Bennets. • Granville Island Stage, until Dec. 30 • From $29, artsclub.com
Blind Date
Experience all the exhilaration and excitement of new love as Mimi goes on a blind date with a different man every night — plucked right out of the audience! • Goldcorp Stage, BMO Theatre Centre, until Dec. 30 • From $29, artsclub.com
Doubt: A Parable
Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students. Presented by Seven Tyrants Theatre. • Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St., until Dec. 14 • $32, tickets.tyrantstudios.com