More exciting events to enjoy around Vancouver! From Little Dickens to Vancouver Giants, here is our list of seven things to do today around the city today, December 5.
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Little Dickens: A Christmas Carol
Image: The Cultch
- What: The crew at the Cultch are taking on A Christmas Carol with a big twist! Ronnie Burkett’s hilarious version of the Charles Dickens classic features magic, mayhem, and marionettes in a production that needs to be seen to be believed. Led by Miss Esme Massengill, the grand dame of the Daisy Theatre, this adults-only show is sure to be a raucous treat.
- When: December 5 to December 22, 2017
- Time: Various time
- Where: The Cultch – 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver
- Tickets: At The Cultch; $22-$69
Vancouver Giants versus Portland Winterhawks
- What: Vancouver Giants face off with Portland Winterhawks in Western Hockey League action
- When: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
- Where: Langley Events Centre – 7888 200 Street, Langley
- Tickets: Online
Franz Ferdinand
- What: Franz Ferdinand’s second single, Take Me Out, arrived in early 2004. The single propelled them to greater popularity in the UK and laid the groundwork for the band’s debut album. Their most recent project, 2013’s Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, featured collaborations with Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard and Alexis Taylor, Peter Björn & John’s Björn Yttling, Veronica Falls’ Roxanne Clifford, and DJ Todd Terje.
- When: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 and Wednesday, December 6, 2017
- Time: Doors open at 8 pm, showtime is 9 pm
- Where: The Commodore Ballroom – 868 Granville Street, Vancouver
- Tickets: Via Live Nation, $49.50
Connecting Communities: Evolving our coastal ferry service
- What: Destination BC CEO Marsha Walden will speak to the influence of the tourism sector, and following her keynote will be joined by a panel of industry experts to further discuss the industry and its benefits.
- When: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
- Time: 11:30 am
- Where: Pan Pacific Hotel – Crystal Pavilion Ballroom – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
- Tickets: Online, $69-$138
Dunkirk at Science World OMNIMAX
Dunkirk. (Warner Bros. Pictures)
- What: One of this year’s best-received films is making a limited engagement at the giant OMNIMAX theatre inside the dome of Science World. Dunkirk directed by Christopher Nolan has been highly regarded for its realistic and accurate depiction of the historic evacuation event in World War II.
- When: Now to Thursday, December 7, 2017 (no screening on Monday, December 4)
- Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm. The film runs 107 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
- Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
- Admission: $18.00 for adult; $15.00 for child and senior. Available here.
VABF Monthly Open Studio: Zine Culture Clash
- What: Vancouver Art Book Fair’s Monthly Open Studio presentation of Zine Culture Clash, a panel discussion on the past, present and possible futures of zine culture presented in collaboration with ArtsScene Vancouver.
- When: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
- Time: 7 to 11 pm
- Where: 236 East Pender Street, Vancouver
- Price: Free
Arc’teryx Winter Workout
- What: A workout with fitness coach Zack MacDermottand to keep your mind and body strong at the start of the winter season. Zack will be focusing on high intensity interval training, with an emphasis on full body functional movements so you are feeling set whether you’re a shoulder season trail runner or gearing up for epic skiing days.
- When: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
- Time: 7:30 to 8:15 pm
- Where: Arc’teryx – 813 Burrard Street, Vancouver
- Price: Free
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