5 things to do in Vancouver today: Monday, November 9

Here are five things to do in Vancouver today, Monday, November 9. For more things happening around town, check out our events calendar.

What: Coastal City Ballet presents its 5th Anniversary season with “Fall for Ballet”, an evening of classical excerpts and world premieres. In addition to excerpts from the classic tutu ballet “Paquita”, three original creations by renowned choreographers Wen Wei Wang and Joshua Beamish, as well as Coastal City Ballet’s Artistic Director Li Yaming, will be performed.
Where: Centennial Theatre – 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
When: Monday, November 9; 8 to 10:15 p.m.

What: Monday, November 9th the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival will announce its 2016 Festival programming with a launch party at The Fox Cabaret. The 12th annual PuSh Festival takes place January 19 to February 7, 2016 in venues across Vancouver. Artistic and Executive Director Norman Armour will unveil the full 2016 PuSh Festival programming and artist lineup.
Where: The Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main Street, Vancouver
When: Monday, November 9; 8 to 11:30 p.m.

What: Lief Hall’s lecture performance will interweave storytelling, video collage, live performance and the artists own musical compositions to explore how mythology, science fiction and virtual embodiment affect the creation of gender identity within popular culture.
Where: Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre, SFU Woodwards – 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
When: Monday, November 9; noon to 10 p.m.

What: n partnership with one of the leading presenters of Theatre in the City of Vancouver, The Cultch, Diwali Fest will incorporate South Asian-themed Theatre for a two-week run at The York Theatre as well as a dance presentation for a weekend at The Historic Theatre at The Cultch.
Where: The Cultch – 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver
When: Monday, November 9; All day

What: Every Monday hosts Devin Alexander and Alex Sparling throw a stand-up comedy show featuring the best local comedians Vancouver has to offer and major touring headliners from around the world.
Where: Eight and a Half Restaurant and Lounge – 151 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver
When: Monday, November 9; 9 to 11:30 p.m.