CALENDAR
MUSIC
CLASSICAL/OPERA/ CHORAL
Surrey Nights: The VSO at 100
Celebrate the VSO’s 100th Anniversary in a concert that features the very first piece ever performed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra — Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture — and celebrated works important in the VSO’s history. • Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey • Jan. 9, 8 p.m. • From $27.25, vancouversymphony.ca
Kat Edmonson
A mix of retro-style jazz with fine pop sensibilities. • BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts, 3055 Purcell Way, North Van • Jan. 10, 8 p.m. • $35/$32, tickets.capilanou.ca
Tea & Trumpets: The VSO at 100
Celebrate the VSO’s 100th Anniversary in a concert that features the very first piece ever performed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra — Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture — and celebrated works important in the VSO’s history. • Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St. • Jan. 10, 2 p.m. • From $28.50, vancouversymphony.ca
VSO Pops: Whole Lotta Shakin’ from Swing to Rock
Multi-instrumentalist Dave Bennett and his quartet trace the musical path from the golden age of swing through the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, including chart-topping hits by Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. • Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St. • Jan. 11 and 12, 8 p.m. • From $16.25, vancouversymphony.ca
New Music for Old Instruments — Thomas Tallis and Missa Charles Darwin
The New York Polyphony is one of the foremost vocal chamber ensembles active today. The four men give vibrant, modern voice to repertoire ranging from Gregorian chant to cutting-edge compositions. • Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard St. • Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m., pre-concert talk 6:45 p.m. • $18-$68, tickets.ubc.ca, earlymusic.bc.ca
Sivan Magen
The West Coast Harp Society and UBC School of Music present virtuoso harpist Sivan Magen in a solo concert. • Barnett Hall, 6361 Memorial Rd., UBC • Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. • $25, westcoastharpsociety.org/
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra — J.S. Bach: The Circle of Creation
A celebration of the genius of Bach and the latest multimedia creation by Alison Mackay, the creator of Tafelmusik productions. This show combines text, music, and projected video and images to explore the world of the artisans — papermakers, violin carvers, string spinners, and performers — who helped J.S. Bach realize his musical genius. This all-Bach program is performed by Tafelmusik musicians entirely from memory. • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., pre-concert talk 6:45 p.m. • $20.50$80.50, tickets.ubc.ca, earlymusic.bc.ca
Vancouver Recital Society: Zoltán Fejérvári, piano
Winner of the 2017 Concours Musical International de Montréal piano edition, and a recipient of a Borletti- Buitoni Trust Fellowship, Hungarian pianist Zoltán Fejérvári has appeared in recitals throughout Europe and the U.S. • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • Jan. 27, 3 p.m. • From $42, vanrecital.com
ROCK/JAZZ/ETC.
Barracuda — The Essential Tribute to Heart
A truly authentic experience for Heart fans, led by D.L. Car, a four-octave vocal powerhouse. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock • Jan. 4, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. • $49.50, bluefrogstudios.ca
Lovestruck — The Music of Stevie Ray Vaughan
Lovestruck celebrates the music of the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock • Jan. 5, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. • $49.50, bluefrogstudios.ca
Kate McGarry
American jazz musicians Kate McGarry, Keith Ganz and Gary Versace perform music from their Grammy-nominated recording, The Subject Tonight Is Love. • Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour St. • Jan. 10, 8 p.m. • $30, joyofjazzconcerts.com
Kenny Hess — The Songs that Wrote Country Music
A prolific songwriter blessed with the soul of a storyteller and one of the biggest voices in country music. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock • Jan. 11, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. • $49.50, bluefrogstudios.ca
Super Chikan and the Mojo Stars
The Mojo Stars perform with one of their musical heroes, Delta legend, James ‘Super Chikan’ Johnson. Features The Mojo Stars playing a set of their own music, followed by the unmistakable sound of a musician described by many in Mississippi as one of the last living practitioners of the Delta sound. • Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m.: Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway, $30/$35, riotheatre.ca | Jan. 12, 7 p.m.: Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, $47, bluefrogstudios.ca
The Broken Islands
Vancouver post-rock band. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Jan. 11, doors 8 p.m. • $12, rickshawtheatre.com
Bowie Ball 2019
4th annual celebration of the music, art, theatre, fashion and philosophy of the late great David Bowie, nee Jones, for the benefit of The Canadian Cancer Society. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Jan. 12, doors 7 p.m. • $15, rickshawtheatre.com
Martin Taylor
Martin Taylor’s fingerstyle guitar playing has been praised by everyone from Pat Metheny to Queen Elizabeth II. • BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts, 3055 Purcell Way, North Van • Jan. 12, 8 p.m. • $38/$35, tickets.capilanou.ca
Nao
British singer-songwriter and record producer from East London. Her sound has been described as soul combined with electronic music, funk and R&B. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Jan. 12, doors 8 p.m. • $35-$40, ticketfly.com
The Crystal Method
American electronic music act. • The Imperial, 319 Main St. • Jan. 12, doors 7 p.m. • From $27.50, ticketfly.com
Kongos: 1929 Tour
Alternative rock group consists of four brothers: Johnny, Jesse, Daniel, and Dylan Kongos. • The Imperial, 319 Main St. • Jan. 13, 8 p.m. • $25, livenation.com
Out On The Town Tour starring Aaron Pritchett
Canadian country music singer, with guests Kira Isabella and David James. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Jan. 15, doors 7 p.m. • From $30, ticketfly.com
Warbly Jets
L.A.-based trio’s new EP Propaganda, features a genre-wrecking sample-based set of rock songs. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Jan. 15, 9 p.m. • $12, livenation.com
Bas: Milky Way Tour
American rapper tours to support his latest release, Milky Way. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • Jan. 16, 9 p.m. • $20, ticketweb.ca, timbreconcerts.com
Reel Big Fish
Orange County ska punk pranksters tour in support of the new LP, Life Sucks … Let’s Dance! • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Jan. 16, 8 p.m. • $25, ticketmaster.ca
Rogue Folk Club: Sver
Sver play grand Norwegian folk music with relentless energy and seductive spark, taking you on a fantastic musical journey. • Rogue Folk Club, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Jan. 16, 8 p.m. • $12-$24, 604736-3022, roguefolk.bc.ca
Cautious Clay
Brooklyn-based R&B producer, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter tours to support his EP releases Blood Type and Resonance. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St. • Jan. 17, 9 p.m. • $15, ticketweb.ca
YG — Stay Dangerous The Tour
American rapper tours to support his latest 4Hunnid Records release, Stay Dangerous. • PNE Forum • Jan. 17, 7 p.m. • $49.50, ticketleader.ca
Al Harlow of Prism
Co-founder and lead singer of Prism, Juno-Award winner, writer of hits, explosive performer and storyteller. Fresh from the studio with the brand new autobiographic album, Harlow Now, Al presents his hot studio band. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock • Jan. 18, 7 p.m. • $49.50, bluefrogstudios.ca
Ensiferum & Septicflesh
Finnish folk-infused death metal band Ensiferum co-headline with Greek symphonic death metal outfit Septicflesh. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Jan. 18, doors 7 p.m. • $35, rickshawtheatre.com
Colter Wall
Drawing on the stories of Saskatchewan, this young songwriter’s corner of the world takes shape throughout his second full-length album, Songs of the Plains. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Jan. 19, 9 p.m. • $29.50, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.com
Cousin Harley
Vancouver’s Cousin Harley is the rocking hillbilly persona of Gretsch endorsee Paul Pigat — multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer and guitarist of epic proportions. • Blue Frog Studios, 1328 White Rock • Jan. 19, 7 p.m. • $49.50, bluefrogstudios.ca
Peter Murphy:
40 years of Bauhaus Tour
Performing In The Flat Field in its entirety plus an extended encore of Bauhaus classics featuring David J. • Vogue Theatre, Jan. 19, doors 7 p.m. • $40, ticketfly.com
Lanco: Hallelujah Nights Tour
Multi-platinum selling American country music band bring their Hallelujah Nights Tour to the Commodore Ballroom • Jan. 20, 8 p.m. • $28.75, ticketmaster.ca
Wild Child: Expectations Tour
Austin-based indie pop band, on tour to support their latest release, Expectations. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St. • Jan. 21, 9 p.m. • $16, ticketweb.ca
William Fitzsimmons
Nashville-based singer-songwriter, on tour to support his latest release, Mission Bell. With guest Eddie Berman. • WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St. • Jan. 21, 9 p.m. • $20, ticketweb.ca
International Guitar Night 2019
Guest host Luca Stricagnoli, Italy’s explosive contemporary showman, is joined by two of France’s acclaimed young prodigies, swing guitarist Antoine Boyer and Flamenco guitarist Samuelito, and the groundbreaking Turkish fretless guitarist Cenk Erdogan. • Massey Theatre, New West • Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. • $15-$35, 604-521-5050, masseytheatre.com
The Knocks
New York City-based electronic duo comprised of Ben ‘B-Roc’ Ruttner and James ‘JPatt’ Patterson tour in support of their second full length LP, New York Narcotic. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • Jan. 24, 9 p.m. • $25, livenation.com
Bob Seger
& John Fogerty Tribute
Re-live the memories as Centerfield authentically re-creates the CCR classics along with the best of Fogerty’s later hits; and Night Moves pays the ultimate tribute to the music of Bob Seger. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock • Jan. 25 and 26, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. • $49.50, bluefrogstudios.ca
Paul Brandt: The Journey Tour
Canadian country music superstar Paul Brandt and multi-CCMA Group or Duo of the Year winners High Valley launch their Journey Tour 2019 in Abbotsford. The tour brings together an epic lineup that includes special guest Jess Moskaluke and features the Hunter Brothers. • Abbotsford Centre, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. • $43-$99.50, ticketmaster.ca
COMMUNITY
FILM
Italian Film Festival
Features a blend of contemporary and classic films from Italy’s significant cinematic repertoire. Contemporary films from the past two to three years are merged with Italy’s rich patrimony of classic avant-garde and neo realism cinema. • Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St. • Jan. 4-10 • viff.org
Movies in the Morgue
Movies in the Morgue has returned! This time around we have high speed chases, heists, and grand theft auto waiting for you in the Old City Morgue. Cosy up by our shiny morgue drawers, right outside the original autopsy suite, just one floor above the abandoned laboratory and watch a movie with us. • Film line up includes: Mad Max (original 1979 version), Jan. 8 | Two for the Road, Feb. 12 | Thelma and Louise, March 12 | Traffic, April 9 • Vancouver Police Museum, 240 E. Cordova St. • Doors, 6:30 p.m., film 7 p.m. • $10, 604-665-3346, vancouverpolicemuseum.ca
FOOD/DRINK
Edible Canada: Food Tours
Featured tours include: Granville Island Market Tour, Granville Island Gourmet Shopping Tour and Chinatown Tour with Dim Sum • ediblecanada.com
Food Street
More than 200 restaurants in three blocks featuring just about every style of Asian and some European cuisine including Cantonese, Japanese, Hong Kong, Beijing, Thai, Korean and more. • The Golden Village, Alexandra Rd., Richmond • tourismrichmond.com/ restaurants/food-street/
Vancouver Brewery Tour
Fun and informative public and private brewery tours provide an exclusive peak of life in a Vancouver brewery. • vancouverbrewerytours.com
TALKS/FORUMS
Family Law
A broad overview of the Family Law Act of B.C., including child and spousal support and division of property. Presenters Kevin Rosales and Vivian Tran are lawyers who practice family law. • Burnaby Public Library Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. • Jan. 7, 7 p.m. • Free, registration required, 604-436-5400, bpl.bc.ca
Off the Top Rope with Ric Flair
Wrestling fans of all ages are about to experience an unforgettable night of candid tales of pro wrestling past and present. Larger than life personality and one of pro wrestling’s greatest legends, ‘Nature Boy’, Ric Flair and guest moderator Jimmy ‘The Mouth of the South’ Hart bring pro wrestling’s greatest stories to life. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Jan. 11, 8 p.m. • $34.50-$79.50, ticketmaster.ca
STAGE
COMEDY/CABARET
Throwdown — International TheatreSports Festival
Vancouver TheatreSports rocks the laughs with its annual improv celebration. This festival welcomes TheatreSports teams from other cities who bring their ‘A’ game to head-to-head matches with each other including local teams comprised of VTS’ top improvisers. • Improv Centre, Granville Island, until Jan. 27 • From $10.75, vtsl.com
Teen Angst Night
A popular comedic reading series where brave souls share their teenage notebooks on stage. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St. • Jan. 4, 8 p.m. • $10/$15, eventbrite.com, sarabynoe.com
Vancity Comedy Extravaganza
Presented by Dino Archie + Safe and Sound Entertainment. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Jan. 4, 8 p.m. • $19.99-$24.99, ticketfly.com
THEATRE
The Full Light of Day
Electric Company Theatre presents the world premiere of Daniel Brooks’ groundbreaking new work, The Full Light of Day, directed by Kim Collier. In this modern allegory, a terminally ill woman confronts the choices that bought her family privilege, and with bravery, takes a risk to secure their ultimate redemption. Through 14 live-streaming cameras, state-of-the-art projections and film, The Full Light of Day immerses audiences in rich cinematic cityscapes, intimate inner lives, and invites them to reimagine the limitations of live theatre. • Vancouver Playhouse, Jan. 7-12 • From $19.99, ElectricCompanyTheatre.com
Circle Game: Reimagining the Music of Joni Mitchell
The enduring music of Canadian icon and renowned singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is reimagined in this energetic musical experience. Conceived and directed by two of Vancouver’s own theatrical powerhouses, Andrew Cohen and Anna Kuman, Circle Game features six quadruple-threat talents including Benjamin Millman, Scott Perrie, Adriana Ravalli, Kimmy Choi, Samantha Bourque and David Z. Cohen. Together, they play eighteen instruments, creating modern variations on themes by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. • Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova St., Jan. 12-Feb. 9 • From $25, firehallartscentre.ca
Arts Club on Tour: Blind Date
Experience all the exhilaration and excitement of new love as Mimi goes on a different blind date each night with a willing gentleman from the audience!
• Until Jan. 5: Kay Meek Arts Centre, West Van, 604-981-6335 | Jan. 6: Clarke Theatre, Mission, 604-629-8849 | Jan. 8, The BlueShore at CapU, North Van, 604-990-7810 | Jan. 9-19: Surrey Arts Centre, 604-501-5566 | Jan. 22-26: Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, 604-927-6555 | Jan. 29: Anvil Centre, New West, 604-521-5050 | Jan. 30: Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 604-391-7469
| Jan. 31-Feb. 1: The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge, 604-476-2787 | Feb. 2-3: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby, 604-205-3000 • artsclub.com
East Van Panto: Wizard of Oz
Poor Dorothy! 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, 639 Commercial Dr., until Jan. 6 • From $24, thecultch.com
A Charlie Brown Holiday Double Bill
Good Grief, it’s twice the fun! 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 Jan. 6 • $18-$35, carouseltheatre.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, until Jan. 6 • From $39, artsclub.com
King Arthur’s Court:
A Holiday Musical Pantomime
A song and dance version of the famous legend of the gallantry of King Arthur, his love for Guinevere, the wizardry of Merlin and the bravery of the Knights of the Round Table. Borrowing parts from Camelot and Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this whimsical tale features Arthur as he grows from a boy to a king under the tutelage of Merlin. • Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Dr., until Jan. 5 • From $28, metrotheatre.com
Santa in Space
The Deep Cove Stage Society’s traditional Christmas panto has a different take as it involves Santa and outer space. The evil alien Vileun The Vile has almost achieved her evil desire to rule the planets — all except Earth. She decides to blackmail the governments of Earth into subservience by kidnapping the one man held dear by all the planet’s children — Santa Claus! Can Santa’s friends rescue him and save the world? • Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, North Van, until Jan. 5 • $16, deepcovestage.com
Hansel, Gretel and the Strolling Players
All your favourite panto characters are here in this traditional panto. Join in the fun by booing the bad guys and cheering the good guys as this feel-good show sets your feet tapping and lifts your heart. A traditional British pantomime, written and directed by Ellie King, presented by the Royal Canadian Theatre Company. • Jan. 4-5, Massey Theatre, New West • 604521-5050 • $20/$28, rctheatreco.com
Dakh Daughters
Seven actresses take musical instruments into their hands in order to create a life-affirming performance about love, freedom, and beauty which at the end of the day will save the world. Dakh Daughters create an atmosphere of a French saloon … where Mireille Mathieu befriends Marilyn Manson. • York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Jan. 15-19, 8 p.m. • $10-$51, 604-251-1363, thecultch.com
Mrs. Krishnan’s Party
Indians throw crazy parties. Heard of Diwali? A million lamps floating on a river and fireworks to wake the dead. Heard of Holi? An explosion of colour and joy and massive dry cleaning bills. How about Onam? No? It’s the harvest festival, and this one could be the craziest of them all! Mrs. Krishnan’s boarder, an overzealous wannabe DJ named James, has invited a few friends into the backroom of the corner shop as a special surprise to celebrate Onam and the return home of her son. But when strangers turn up (the audience) and settle in, Mrs. K has no choice but to throw the party of her life! • The Cultch Vancity Culture Lab, 1895 Venables St., Jan. 15-Feb. 3, 8 p.m. • $24$59, 604-251-1363, thecultch.com
The Illusionists
— Live from Broadway
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world’s best-selling touring magic show comes to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, the show has thrilled audiences of all ages with a mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Jan. 15-20 • Tickets at ticketmaster.ca, BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca
MISCELLANEOUS
Vancouver Art Gallery: Described Tours
The VAG presents monthly Described Tours for its blind and partially sighted visitors, starting with a tour of A Curator’s View: Ian Thom Selects. Trained gallery educators will use innovative visual description methods to reveal highlights of the nearly 90 works including paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures drawn from the gallery’s collection for this exhibition. Partnering with VocalEye, the gallery offers sighted guides to meet adults with sight loss (18 years of age and over) at the Burrard Sky Train station and accompany them to and from the gallery. To arrange, contact Donna at least 72 hours in advance of the tour date: buddies@vocaleye.ca. • Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St., Jan. 5, 11 a.m. • vanartgallery.bc.ca
ECCW: Ballroom Brawl XI
The Elite Canadian Championship Wrestlers return for another Ballroom Brawl extravaganza. Since their first jaw-dropping, table-smashing performance at the Commodore Ballroom in 2014, ECCW has consistently captivated fans with their raw in-your-face, off the top rope action. • Commodore Ballroom, Jan. 11 at 10 p.m., Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. • $80-$115, ticketmaster.ca
Robson Square Ice Rink and Plaza
Renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with free skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver. • Robson Square, until Feb. 28, opens at 9 a.m. • Free, skate rentals are $5, robsonsquare.com/
21st Annual Winter Ice Palace
Lace up your skates and enjoy a seasonal skate in Surrey! The arena will be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with an old fashioned pond. This popular skate is a great way to spend time with your family and friends over the holidays. • Cloverdale Ice Arena, 6090 176th St., until Jan. 6 • $4.50/ person, $3.25/skate rentals, $1.75/ helmet rentals, 604-502-6410
SHOPPING
Winter Farmers Markets
Shop fresh and local all winter long! Find a variety of locally farmed produce, cheese and meat, plus unique items created by local artisans. Food trucks will be serving up tasty eats, coffee and beverages. • Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market, Sundays until April 28. | Riley Park Farmers Market, Saturdays until April 27 • Various locations • eatlocal.org
Cloverdale Antique & Collectible Show
One of B.C.’s biggest and best antique and collectible shows is back. Many new and first-time vendors from all over Western Canada will be attending this show. This event is a must for any collector looking for glassware to records, vintage toys, home decor, postcards, jewelry to advertising. • Agriplex Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 17798 62nd. Ave., Surrey • Jan. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • $5/general admission, $10/ early bird — gives you an early start at 8 a.m., cacsgroup.com
SEASONAL
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. • FlyOver Canada, Canada Place, 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, 6690 216th St., Langley, until Jan. 5 • glowgardens.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, bundle up for a Mountaintop Sleigh Ride, and lace up your skates and enjoy the 8,000 square foot mountaintop Ice Skating Pond. • grousemountain.com
Vancouver Aquarium: Sea of Lights
The 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 all of the aquarium’s holiday classics like Scuba Claus, and a screening of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the 4-D theatre. • 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, 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 is scheduled throughout the season including theatre performances, community choirs, street characters and musicians. • 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 and more. • Lafarge Lake, 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, 160 Esplanade Ave., until Jan. 28, dusk to 11 p.m. daily • Free, tourismharrison.com/lights-on-the-lake
Bright Nights Christmas Train
Experience the lights, breathtaking displays, and live performers along the train route, or view the displays at the Train Plaza. • Stanley Park Miniature Railway, until Jan. 5 • Tickets at ticketleader.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, music a carousel and more. • VanDusen Botanical Garden, until Jan. 6, gates open at 4:30 p.m. • Tickets at ticketstonight.ca
Christmas at Canada Place
Experience the nostalgic tradition of the Woodward’s Windows, Canada’s North light display, the Sails of Light, and the festive Avenue of Christmas Trees. • Canadian Trail and North Point, Canada Place, until Jan. 3 • Free, canadaplace.ca
Holiday Heights at Bloedel — Arctic Oasis
Experience a winter wonderland inside the Bloedel Conservatory with 120 free flying tropical birds, magical lights, holiday plant displays, festive music and a scavenger hunt. • Bloedel Conservatory, Queen Elizabeth Park, until Jan. 7 • vancouver.ca
Holiday Break at the Space Centre
This holiday season come to the Space Centre and celebrate David SaintJacques, the latest Canadian astronaut in space! David travelled to the International Space Station on his first mission ‘Perspective’ this December. He will spend six months in space doing experiments and operating the Canadarm2. Learn how David will live on the space station and what experiments he’ll be doing in micro-gravity during our live science demonstrations. Create your own mission patch and make mini astronaut figurines to take home. • H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, until Jan. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • General admission applies, spacecentre.ca