7 things to do in Vancouver today: Thursday, December 7

Yuel Duel in Gastown. (handout)

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The weekend is just around the corner! In the meantime, here are 7 things to do in Vancouver today, from Yule Duel to Make It! Vancouver and more.

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What: Hundreds of voices from over 20 of Vancouver’s best choirs will again echo through the streets of Gastown on Thursday, December 7, 2017 during Yule Duel: BC’s largest outdoor carolling competition.
When: Thursday, December 7, 2017
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Where: Gastown
Admission: Free, but a $5 donation to May’s Place is suggested.

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What: Keeping up with the Joneses goes to new extremes, as two couples with identical homes battle it out through domestic mundanity. When your last name has become emblematic of the struggle to keep up appearances, then what’s left at the end of the road?
When: December 7 to 17, 2017
Time: Various times
Where: The Cultch – 1985 Venables Street, Vancouver
Tickets: At The Cultch; $20-$33

What: A night of anti-Xmas comedy cheer from Dylan Rhymer, Simon King, Jenny Toews, Harris Anderson, Valerio Miconi, host Brett Martin and more.
When: Thursday, December 7, 2017
Time: 9 pm
Where: Morrissey Pub – 1227 Granville Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Handmade crafts for sale at a vender’s stand (Make It! The Handmade Revolution/Facebook)

What: Vendors from all over Canada coming to Vancouver this month to sell their handmade wares at the PNE Forum’s holiday-themed Make It! show this December. The unique event is kicking off on Thursday, December 7 and runs until Sunday, December 10. And you’ll be able to shop from more than 265 vendors selling beautiful items made by hand, with love.
When: Thursday, December 7 to 10, 2017
Time: 11 am to 9 pm (Thursday and Friday), 10 am to 6 pm (Saturday), 11 am to 5 pm (Sunday)
Where: PNE Forum – 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Price: $8, available at the door. Kids 12 and under are free

What: A unique take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this production is a local-flavoured, modern-day version set in East Vancouver. It addresses current social issues such as the housing crisis, poverty, addiction and the struggle for reconciliation. Featuring a cast of diverse talent, including many First Nations artists, Bah Humbug! is celebrating its eighth year.
When: December 7 to 16, 2017
Time: Various times
Where: SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts – 149 W Hastings St, Vancouver
Tickets: From Eventbrite, $20-$35

What: There have been many versions of Charles Dicken’s classic tale, but the original Christmas Carol never goes out of style. Join Gateway Theatre and be transported back to Christmas Eve in 20th Century London, where an old miser by the name of Ebenezer Scrooge is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, when three spirits lead him through his past, present and future. A poignant tale of family, love, forgiveness and redemption, this perennial Christmas story will give you all the feels.
When: December 7 to 24, 2017
Where: Gateway Theatre – 6500 Gilbert Rd, Richmond
Tickets: From Gateway Theatre, $27.62-$52.38

What: The One Hitter Quitter Grand Finale brings all the winners of all the 2017 One Hitter Quitter Competitions together for a massive showdown. Featuring headliner Steev Letts and MC John Guy.
When: Thursday, December 7, 2017
Time: 9 pm
Where: Seven Dining Lounge – 53 West Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: $7