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Discover your Christmas cheer with these 10 great events happening in Vancouver on Saturday, December 22. Have fun with World Juniors, Flyover Canada, and more.
For more things happening around town, check out our events section.
Bah Humbug 2018
Photo: Bah Humbug 2018 SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs
What: Jim Byrnes leads a stellar cast in this modern re-telling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, set in the Downtown Eastside. Scrooge is a pawnshop operator and hotel landlord who renovicts his tenants. Savannah Walling, the artistic director of Vancouver Moving Theatre which co-produces this production, says “we hope that our music-filled adaptation shines the light of truth on this old tale and today’s Downtown Eastside.”
When: Now to Saturday, December 22, 2018
Times: Various times
Where: SFU Woodard’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings Street
Tickets: Available online from $24 to $39
IIHF World Junior Championship: Denmark vs Sweden and USA vs Czech Republic
What: Lordco Road to the World Juniors tournament continues with Denmark facing Sweden in Chilliwack and USA versus Czech Republic in Langley.
When: Saturday, December 22, 2018
Time: 6 pm (Chilliwack), 7 pm (Langley)
Where: Prospera Centre – 45323 Hodgins Ave, Chilliwack; Langley Events Centre – 7888 200 Street, Langley
Tickets: Online
Cirque Musica Wonderland
What: Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland, n all-new concert experience featuring the cast of Cirque Musica. Featuring favourite holiday songs performed by a live symphony orchestra.
When: Saturday, December 22, 2018
Time: 3 pm
Where: Orpheum – 601 Smithe St, Vancouver
Tickets: Online
Street Vendors Collective – Winter Holiday Market
What: The Street Vendors Collective is hosting a Winter Holiday Market at the SFU Woodward’s Atrium. Stop by to pick up hand-made holiday gifts created by DTES artists.
Products include jewelry, sock monkeys, art cards, quilts and more.
When: Saturday, December 22, 2018
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Where: SFU Woodward’s Atrium 149 West Hastings St. Vancouver
Admission: Free
Ugly Christmas Sweater Toonie Skate
What: Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and enjoy an annual Toonie Skate. Skates and helmet are included in admission fee.
When: Saturday, December 22, 2018
Time: 12:30 to 3 pm
Where: Bill Copeland Sports Centre – 3676 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby
Admission: $2
Little Dickens: The Daisy Theatre
What: Ronnie Burkett’s marionette vaudeville troupe puts a whole new spin on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Ebeneezer Scrooge becomes Esme Scrooge, a diva somewhat past her prime, who goes on a Christmas journey to redemption. This adult-only show got great reviews last year and promises to make your spirits bright.
When: Now to Saturday, December 22, 2018
Time: Various times
Where: The Cultch, 1895 Venables St., Vancouver
Tickets: At the box office, online, or by phone 604-251-1363, $24 – $69
Christmas Reprise XVI
What: Need a break from the last minute gift shopping? You’re in luck. For the 16th year the Vancouver Cantata Singers are offering up Christmas concert to delight the ears. This year the program features a mix of traditional and contemporary pieces.
Where: Saturday, December 22, 2018
Time: 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Where: 2 pm at Holy Rosary Cathedral 646 Richard’s St., Vancouver, 7:30 pm at Queen’s Avenue Church 529 Queen’s Ave. New Westminster.
Tickets: Available online. $10 to $35
The Arts Club’s Blind Date
Blind Date/The Arts Club
What: Arts Club, the largest theatre company in Western Canada, is putting a much-needed dose of laughter and fun into dating. From now to Monday, December 30, 2018, Rebecca Northan’s improv comedy Blind Date will be playing at the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. Viewers will get a chance to experience the exhilaration (and hilarity!) of new love as Mimi, the lead character of the show, goes on a blind date with a different man every night. There’s a catch though – her date is picked right out of the audience.
When: Now to Monday, December 30, 2018
Time: Showtimes vary based on date
Where: Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre – 162 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets: Available online from $29
Christmas at FlyOver Canada
What: Fly like Santa this Christmas on a magical flight across Canada. After meeting some of Santa’s elves, Chestnut and Pinecone, you’ll join them as they take flight across Canada looking for their fellow elves. You may even get a sneak peek of Santa’s Workshop as you soar over the North Pole.
When: Now to Sunday, January 6, 2018
Time: Daily from 10 am to 9 pm
Where: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Online
Yalda: A Winter Solstice Concert
What: The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra is hosting their first-ever Winter Solstice Concert. YALDA is the Persian name for the longest night of the year, and the celebrations that come with it. The VICO will mark the occasion with a contemplative, atmospheric evening of chamber music for voices and intercultural strings.
When: Saturday, December 22, 2018
Time: 8 pm
Where: Blueshore Centre for the Performing Arts – 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $25-$35
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