Winter solstice lights up Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden.| Photo by ItzaFineDay.
Lee Bul
Oct. 30–Jan. 10
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St., Vancouver
Lee Bul is an internationally renowned sculptor and installation artist, whose accomplishments include representing Korea at the Venice Biennale. Some of her early drawings and models are paired with new, ambitious sculptures exploring her creative practice.
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The Talking Cloth: Speaking Truth
Nov. 8–Dec.13
Gallery Gachet
88 East Cordova St., Vancouver
This collection of textiles is from the Aboriginal Women’s Button Group, a programme offered by the WISH Drop-In Centre Society, a drop-in for women in street-level survival sex trade. The women involved in the Aboriginal Women’s Button Group are sharing their art and what it means to them at this exhibition.
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Daughter Culture: The Exhibit
Nov. 23–Jan.15
Capilano University
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver
Daughter Culture is an interdisciplinary study on Gitxsan First Nations Women and examines kinship, femininity, status and gender roles in First Nations culture. Along with the presentation is an art installation, a symbolic piece that helps with the understanding of the project.
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Hansel and Gretal – a re-creation of a classical tale.| Photo courtesy of the Cultch.
The Cultch Presents Hansel and Gretel: An East Van Panto
Dec. 2–Jan. 3
The York Theatre
639 Commercial Dr.,
Vancouver
East Van Panto is back with this year’s edition featuring an edible house, a butt-kicking brother and sister team, and a cannibal witch. Follow Hansel and Gretel into the wild forests of East Vancouver in this recreation of the classic tale.
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VanDusen Botanical Garden Presents: Enchanted Nights at Bloedel Conservatory
Dec. 4–Jan. 3
Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie St., Vancouver
Visit a miniature world of artisan fairy and sprite villages at the Bloedel Conservatory, equipped with magical lights, holiday music and live entertainment, while soaking in the sight of the dome’s tropical plants and exotic birds.
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Vancouver Winter Wonderland at the PNE Forum
Dec. 11–20
The PNE
2901 East Hastings St., Vancouver
Come visit this 10-day holiday extravaganza filled with activities, attractions and arts and crafts, including the largest polar bear slide in Canada. More than 100 vendors will be on site, enough to fill all your holiday shopping and eating needs.
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Surrey Immigrant Youth: Challenges and Opportunities
Dec. 16
Surrey City Centre Library
10350 University Dr., Surrey
Dr. Jennifer Marchbank will be moderating this public discussion on Surrey youth. Surrey is growing by around 1,000 people per month, and one third of the population is under the age of 19. How does this affect the population, and what are some opportunities to engage youth in the city?
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Winter Harp 2015
Dec. 19
St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church
1022 Nelson St., Vancouver
Harps, medieval instruments, flutes, percussion and singers combine to perform festive carols and stories to warm your heart this holiday season. With rare and intriguing instruments and beautiful costumes, this concert is a feast for both the eyes and ears.
Winter Harp: pure, magical music.| Photo courtesy of Winter Harp.
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Winter Solstice Lantern Festival
Dec. 21
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall St.,
Vancouver
The 22nd annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival is at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. The Secret Lantern Society has partnered with the Garden to turn the venue into a magical place filled with lanterns, live music, shadow puppets and more.
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New Year’s Eve 2016
Dec. 31
Canada Place Way
999 Canada Place, Vancouver
The Vancouver New Year’s Celebration Society has partnered with Port Metro Vancouver to bring back a fully-inclusive and family-friendly New Year’s Eve countdown for the first time in over a decade. Live music and entertainment will be on hand to celebrate the start of 2016.
