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Lots of great events to check out in Vancouver today, Saturday, January 5. Enjoy Bright Nights, New Year Breakfast Run, and more!
For more things happening around town, check out our events section.
Bright Nights at Stanley Park
What: Over three million dazzling lights decorate acres of the dark forest, reaching as high as the forest canopy for Bright Nights in Stanley Park. The attraction in the heart of the park is also accompanied by a train ride, music, snacks, entertainment, and even visits with Santa and his elves. The annual tradition, now in its 21st year, is operated and installed by 800 firefighters – it is a task that requires 8,000 hours of set-up over three months. Bright Nights attracts 200,000 visitors every year, with all proceeds benefiting the Burn Fund, which provides life-saving, life supporting and life enriching services to people in BC.
When: Now to Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Time: Schedule available online
Where: Pipeline Road, via the West Georgia Street park entrance.
Train tickets: Adults: $12, seniors: $9, youth: $9, child: $8
Free Drop-In: What We Do to Make a Sealskin Drawing
What: Inspired by the drawing ‘What We Did to Make a Sealskin Tent,’ part of Burnaby Art Gallery’s current exhibition “Picturing Arctic Modernity,” artist Mark Igloliorte will lead an informal drawing workshop using sealskin as a subject. Participants will draw with a variety of graphite pencils to create depictions of seal skins from observation. Artistic skills of shading and gradient will be introduced while guests will be invited to stretch their experience by working with sealskin.
When: Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Where: Burnaby Art Gallery – 6344 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Admission: Free
Surrey Tree Chip
What: Visit Newton Athletic Park or Guildford Town Centre today to recycle your Christmas tree. Service is by donation toward the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society
When: Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Newton Athletic Park – 7395 128 St, Surrey; Guildford Town Centre – 10355 152 St, Surrey
Price: By donation
Mick Jenkins
What: Chicago-based Mick Jenkins brings his Pieces of a Man tour to Vancouver with guests Kari Faux and Holy Sock Gang.
When: Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Where: Fortune Sound Club – 147 E Pender Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $30 plus fees
Walk Richmond – King George Park
What: Start the new year off on the right foot by discovering King George Park. Join this walk through a 30-acre urban park in East Richmond and explore the many amenities offered including a water-play area and community gardens. Visit the Richmond Public Library pop-up table after the walk to find out about library resources and free classes for the community. This event is for all ages.
When: Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: 10 to 11 am
Where: Cambie Community Centre – 12800 Cambie Road, Richmond
Price: Free
6th Annual Christmas Tree Festival Awards Ceremony
What: Join PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives for their 6th Annual Christmas Tree Festival wrap up party. Find out which dazzling Christmas trees won a trophy or prize this year. Cake and light refreshments will be served.
When: Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: 1 to 3 pm
Where: PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives – 150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam
Admission: Free
King Arthur’s Court
What: King Arthur’s Court is a traditional British Pantomime. Join Arthur in a whimsical tale as he grows from a boy to a king. His interactions with Merlin and Guinevere, as well as his Knights of the Round Table, keep this energetic musical moving faster than you can say “Lancelot.” Get ready to boo the baddies, cheer on our heroes and dance in the aisles as the audience joins in the fun, laughter, and merriment.
When: Now to Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Metro Theatre Vancouver – 1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver
Tickets: Online
New Year Breakfast Run
What: West Van Run’s 2nd Annual New Year Breakfast Run starts from Shipyards Coffee in Lower Lonsdale, a 5k run along the shore, then back to the shop for baked goodies and coffee. Admission is free and all are welcome.
When: Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: 9:30 am
Where: Shipyards Coffee – 156-123 Carrie Cates Crt., North Vancouver
Admission: Free
Inspired by HER
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What: Inspired by HER, presented by the BeaYOUtiful Organization and the Surrey Fire Fighters Association, is a conference open to girls between the ages of 10 to 14. Their free-to-attend events are compiled of various workshops that aim to improve confidence, create positive body image, hone artistic expression, and better increase media literacy education. Why? Because approximately 50% of girls between the ages of six to 12-years-old are dissatisfied with their body and appearance, meaning that there’s a serious need for change. The BeaYOUtiful Organization and Inspired by HER aim to change the youth’s perspective on beauty and the negative influence of social media.
When: Saturday, January 6, 2019
Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Yaletown Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Tickets: Tickets are sold out, however, people are able to join a waitlist for future events
Comedypants: A Stand-Up Show
What: Stand-up comedy in the comfy confines of the Avant Garden. Featuring a mix of up-and-coming Vancouver comedians, hosted by Alistair Ogden.
When: Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: Doors 8 pm, show 8:30 pm
Where: The Avant Garden – 729 Gore Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $10
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- Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's live Harry Potter concert is making a return
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