Hooray, we made it to Friday. Celebrate by checking out one of our seven things to do in Vancouver today, December 15. Vancouver Chinese Lantern Festival, Eastside Flea Holiday Bash, and more.
For more things happening around town, check out our events section.
Vancouver Chinese Lantern Festival 2017
Vancouver Chinese Lantern Festival
- What: For 2,000 years beginning during the Han dynasty, the Chinese have celebrated the Lunar New Year period with a colourful display of lanterns. With 35 giant lanterns illuminating 14 acres of Hastings Park, the culturally significant tradition will be coming to Vancouver’s Pacific National Exhibition as a spectacular outdoor festival for five weeks starting on December 15.
- When: Friday, December 15, 2017 to Thursday, January 21, 2018
- Where:Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver (entrance at the corner of Renfrew Street and Hastings Street)
- Tickets: Adults (13-64) – $19; Seniors (65+) – $14.50; Children (4-11) – $13.50; Children under 3 years old – free. Nightly performances included.
One Cure Live: A Mental Health Awareness Concert
- What: Featuring performances by Oluwa Toni, Ndidi Cascade, Tonye Aganaba, Dianna David, Desiree Dawson, Camaro 67, K-Star, Amanda Silvera, DJ Rossco, Tina Tank Gyal, Sarah Eske, B Kenyan, LT Irie, Bounty Hunta, Yvonne Kushe, Alic Adams, Megan Phillips, Joanna Paisley, and more.
- When: Friday, December 15, 2017
- Time: Doors 8 pm
- Where: Imperial – 319 Main Street, Vancouver
- Tickets: Online, $15-$35
Holiday Heights at Bloedel Conservatory
- What: Celebrate the holiday season at the top of Vancouver with Holiday Heights at Bloedel. You can experience a winter wonderland at Queen Elizabeth Park filled with magical lights, festive music, and a holiday scavenger hunt. Bloedel Conservatory and the Dancing Waters fountain on the plaza will also be lit up throughout the run of Holiday Heights.
- When: December 15 and January 7. Closed Christmas Day.
- Time: 10 am to 8 pm
- Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, 4600 Cambie Street, Vancouver
- Tickets: $6.50 for adults, $4.35 for youth (13-18), $3.15 for children (4-12).
ArtRich 2017
- What: The second bi-annual juried exhibition for regional artists. The exhibition celebrates local talent by providing an opportunity for emerging and established artists from Richmond and nearby communities to exhibit together. In celebration of Canada’s 150th, artists were encouraged in particular to consider environment, diversity, and reconciliation in their work. Presented by Richmond Arts Coalition with support from Richmond Art Gallery, the City of Richmond and the Canada 150 fund
- When: Now to December 31, 2017
- Time: 5:30 to 8 pm
- Where: Richmond Art Gallery – 180-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond,
- Price: Free
Eastside Flea Holiday Bash! With Monsoon Moon & Woolworm!
- What: Eastside Flea is throwing a holiday party with bands Monsoon Moon and Woolworm, flash tattoos by Dylan Homer, our annual drunk Santa photobooth, deejay set by Aisha Davidson, and more.
- When: Friday, December 15, 2017
- Time: 6 pm to late
- Where: 1024 Main Street, Vancouver
- Admission: $5 before 8 pm, $8 after (portion of proceeds donated to WAVAW)
Theatrix Presents: Elf Jr. The Musical
- What: Inspired by the classic film, Buddy the Elf journeys from the North Pole to find out who he really is, and save Christmas. A fun and family friendly show from Theatrix, who provides access to performing arts for children regardless of age, culture, ability and family income.
- When: December 15 to 16, 2017
- Time: 7 pm plus 1 pm on Saturday
- Where: Inlet Theatre – 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
- Tickets: Online, $16-$20
Pee Wee’s Burlesque Christmas Special
- What: Pee Wee has a special Christmas wish, but will it get him into big trouble? Who will show up at The Playhouse for a holiday visit? What’s today’s Secret Word? Will Pee Wee’s Special Wish be granted? Answers to all these questions and more await as you spend the holidays with all your Playhouse pals in a Holiday Burlesque Show like no other.
- When: December 15 and 16, 2017
- Time: 8 pm
- Where: Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
- Tickets: Online, $18
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