5 things to do in Vancouver today: Thursday, December 10

Dec 20 2017, 3:02 am

With 15 days left until Christmas, the countdown is on. Here’s a list of things to do today to celebrate.

The Vancouver Events Calendar has more.

Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O

  • What:  Drummer Matt Wilson is putting a jazzy spin on yuletide classics tonight with saxophonist Jeff Lederer and bassist Paul Sikivie. Promising “masterful musicianship” and “mischievous humour,” this performance is the Christmas perfect treat for jazz lovers.
  • Where: Western Front – 303 East 8th Street, Vancouver
  • When: Thursday December 10; 8 p.m.

Gateway Theatre Presents: The Wizard of Oz

  • What: Follow the yellow brick road to revisit an old classic with the family. Performances will run from December 10 to January 3.
  • Where: Gateway Theatre – 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond
  • When: December 10 to January 3; Various times

SGI Canada: Read Me A Story

  • What: Showcasing 1,200 children’s books, this free event aims to celebrate cultural diversity through folktales. Bring your little bookworms to explore new stories from 120 different countries.
  • Where: Roundhouse Community Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
  • When: December 8 to December 16, 2015; Various times

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge

  • What: Get into the Christmas spirit at the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Partial proceeds will benefit the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
  • Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge – 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
  • When: November 27 2015  to January 3, 2016; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum

  • What: Stroll through a magical Christmas village and embark on a Twelve Days of Christmas scavenger hunt. The Burnaby Village Museum promises a menagerie of Eco-scuptures and thousands of Christmas lights.
  • Where: Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
  • When: December 10 to January 1, 2016; Various times

This article was written for Vancity Buzz by Kathryn Wu / Twitter: @kathrynj_wu

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