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We’re here to help with our latest rundown of great events in Metro Vancouver! From the Grey Cup Festival to Holiday Markets, Eastside Culture Crawl and more, here are 15 fantastic things to do from November 15 to 17.
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What: Heads up, art lovers! One of the city’s largest art celebrations is returning this month, and festivities are free to check out.
The 28th annual Eastside Culture Crawl is happening from November 14 to 17 in dozens of buildings across Vancouver’s eastside. More than 500 artists are expected to welcome tens of thousands of visitors to their studios.
When: November 14 to 17, 2024
Time: 5 to 10 pm (Thursday and Friday) and 11 am to 6 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: Various locations throughout East Vancouver
Admission: Free
What: The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to start tackling your wish list! That’s why we’re excited about the launch of a new weekly holiday market in Burnaby, which will be filled with items for everyone on your shopping list.
Heart & Hustle Community’s Brentwood Bliss takes place every Sunday from November 17 to December 22. Head to the upper-level food court at The Amazing Brentwood for unique gifts, local vendors, and more.
When: Every Sunday from November 17 to December 22, 2024
Where: Upper-level food court at The Amazing Brentwood
Cost: Free
What: BCLIQOUR in Langley is hosting a Patron Cristalino sampling. The super-premium tequila from Jalisco is made with 100% blue Weber agave for Premium Spirit Release.
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Where: BCLIQUOR Langley — 6435 201 Street, Langley
Cost: Free
Vancouver Christmas Market/Facebook
What: Vancouver Christmas Market is transforming Jack Poole Plaza into a huge German-style holiday event from November 13 to December 24.
A popular holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, the Vancouver Christmas Market features more than 90 huts of authentic German sweets, treats, and treasures. Plus, there are many festive activities and live entertainment to enjoy.
When: November 13 to December 24, 2024
Time: Various opening hours
Where: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices; season passes on sale now
What: Head to BCLIQUOUR Richmond Brighouse to try the newly released Single Malt whiskies from four different distilleries: Kilchoman, Isle of Harris, Isle of Rasaay and Shinobu Distilleries.
When: November 16, 2024
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Where: BCLIQUOR Richmond — 100 8100 Ackroyd Road, Richmond
Cost: Free
What: Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is helping to motivate outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels with its epic fall series, which will take place from November 12 to 20 across three cities.
The in-person screenings and events at Squamish’s Howe Sound Brewing, North Vancouver’s Centennial Theatre and Vancouver’s Rio Theatre feature a thrilling lineup of films celebrating skiing, climbing, mountain biking, and more.
When: Now until November 20, 2024 (in-person), now until December 8, 2024 (online)
Time: Various times
Where: Centennial Theatre – 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, Howe Sound Brewing – 37801 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish, and online
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Calgary Grey Cup Committee
What: Pancakes, flapjacks, or hot cakes. Whatever you call them, they’re a delicious way to start the day. And this week in Vancouver, you can enjoy them for free!
The Calgary Grey Cup Committee is holding a free pancake breakfast from November 14 to 16.
A tradition that dates back to the first-ever Grey Cup Festival in 1948, the pancake breakfast will first be hosted at the Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion on Thursday. It will then head to Save-On-Foods Street Festival on Canada Place Way between Howe and Thurlow on Friday and Saturday.
When: November 14 (Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion), November 15 and 16, 2024 (Downtown Vancouver)
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Where: 1407 Laburnum Street, Vancouver (November 14), Save-On-Foods Street Festival on Canada Place Way between Howe and Thurlow (November 15 and 16)
Cost: Free
What: Back for its third year, HollyDaze in the Heights is your chance to enjoy seasonal festivities, do a little shopping, support the local economy, and celebrate with the Austin Heights community in Coquitlam.
It’s going to be a fun-filled evening with local artisans and businesses selling unique pieces, kid-friendly activities, locally-made foods, site-wide beer and cider, food trucks, live music, and way more.
When: November 16, 2024
Time: 4 to 9 pm
Where: 1000 block, Ridgeway Ave, between Nelson and Marmont streets, Coquitlam
Cost: Free
What: BCLIQUOR Cambie invites you to try a variety of spirits from across the globe on Saturday, November 16. Deborah Stewart from Glenfarclas will pour the brand new 105 Cask Strength Aged 16 Years, along with two other Glenfarclas favourites.
You’ll also get to try the multi-award-winning Renegade Rum Cuvee Nova from Grenada, Cnoc Na Moine Single Malt Whisky shaped by the Isle of Skye but made by Torabhaig, and Friar John Cor Cask Strength Congregation Chapter II made by Lindores Abbey Distillery.
When: November 16, 2024
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Where: BCLIQUOR Cambie — 5555 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free
The Polygon Gallery
What: The festive season is just around the corner, and The Polygon Gallery is making sure that your holidays are ready to shine bright.
The vibrant public art institution in North Vancouver is hosting its annual Holiday Shop from November 13 to January 5. Visitors to The Polygon Gallery’s main floor throughout the season will discover a huge selection of unique gifts by independent makers and artists. There will also be weekly interactive activities for guests to enjoy.
When: November 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025 (Closed Monday and Tuesday)
Time: 10 am to 5 pm (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), 10 am to 9 pm (Thursday)
Where: The Polygon Gallery — 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
Cost: Free
What: Kid Koala’s Nufonia Must Fall, directed by Oscar-nominated production designer K.K. Barrett, features over 20 miniature sets and eight cameras. The acclaimed Vancouver DJ will be accompanied by the Afiara String Quartet, with each scene performed, filmed and projected in real-time onto a large screen above the stage.
When: November 15 and 16, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm (Friday), 4 and 7:30 pm (Saturday)
Where: Massey Theatre – 735 8th Avenue, New Westminster
Tickets: Various prices. Purchase online
What: You’ve never seen Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia quite like this before.
The Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue is making its Canadian debut in BC this November. The side-splitting live stage show will perform at the Vancouver Playhouse from November 12 to 16. Miami’s sassiest seniors are back in all their glory in the 18+, adults-only performance.
When: Now until November 16, 2024 (Vancouver), November 23, 2024 (Chilliwack)
Time: 7:30 pm (Vancouver), 2 pm (Chilliwack)
Where: Vancouver Playhouse; Chilliwack Cultural Centre
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO)
What: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has put together a series of concerts tailored for their youngest fans. The family is invited to enjoy theatre, dance, music and more, as well as to explore the VSO School of Music Playzone.
November’s presentation is How the Gimquat Found Her Song and features several musical styles including Gregorian chant and rap.
When: November 17, 2024
Time: 2 pm
Where: The Orpheum – 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
What: The Vancouver Etsy Co. Holiday Pop-Up is coming to the Pipe Shop in North Van so you can start (or even finish) your gift shopping for the season.
This year’s annual Holiday Pop-Up Market from Vancouver Etsy Co. takes place on November 16 and 17 and features over 90 local makers, designers, creatives, and artists to shop. There will be mini-makers (kid entrepreneurs) on-site and DIY button making, STEM activities, and a photo booth. Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to support Baby-Go-Round and Make-A-Wish Canada.
When: November 16 and 17, 2024
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Where: Pipe Shop Venue — 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: $5 tickets are valid for both market days. Free for children under 12. Purchase online
What: Head to VIFF Centre – Vancity Theatre for encore screenings of some of the most well-received movies from the 2024 festival lineup.
And not only is it your chance to see these amazing films once again or for the first time, but you’ll also be doing it in the comfort of VIFF Centre’s newly upgraded theatre.
When: Various dates in November and December, 2024
Time: Various times. See the full schedule online.
Where: VIFF Centre – 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, including $11 for students and accessible pricing, $14 for seniors, and $16 for adults. Purchase online