loading...
Canwest News Service
Family
this week
Rent » Students stage the hit Broadway musical. »Garibaldi Interdisciplinary Arts Academy, 24789 Dewdney Trunk, Maple Ridge, to Nov. 28, $14/10, 604-463- 6287.
African Dance wtih Maobong Oku » The gallery for young people's art presents dance workshop for kids. » ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards, Nov. 28, 11 am and 1 pm, free, artstarts.com.
Commercial Drive Winter Festival » Includes ice skating with Santa, Wii games, holiday movie Miracle on 34th Street, and a display of trees decorated by local schools. »Britannia Community Centre, Nov. 28, free, (Food Bank donations accepted), thedrive.ca.
Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny » Puppet play double bill of Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd's bedtime classics, presented by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. » Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st, Nov. 28-Dec. 6 , 11 am and 2 pm Sat.-Sun., and 1 pm Wed., $14-27, 604-685-6217.
Norman Foote » Children's songwriter performs tunes from new CD Love My New Shirt. » Capilano Library, 3045 Highland, N Van, 11 am and Kidsbooks, 3083 W. Broadway, 3 pm; Nov. 28, free (wear a crazy shirt, win a CD), normanfoote.com
Cycology » Professor Squealy Deetbum is the world's leading researcher in Cycology, the art of playing the bicycle, in this musical show by Australian composer Linsey Pollak. » Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale, N Van, Nov. 29, 2 pm, 604-984-4484, and ACT Maple Ridge, 11944 Haney, Nov. 28, 3 pm, $12.50, 604- 476-2787.
Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy » Showcases characters from Cars, Tinker Bell, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid. » Pacific Coliseum, to Nov. 29, various times, $16-29, 604-280-4444.
Celebration of Ice » Last chance for the public to skate on the Olympic Oval Long Track speed skating ice (which will be transformed into two hockey rinks after the Olympics); farewell celebration features games and off ice activities. » Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River, Nov. 29, 12-8 pm, richmondoval.ca.
Heritage Christmas » The village is decorated with lights, cedar boughs, wreaths and scenes from seasonal stories. » Burnaby Village & Carousel, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, to Jan. 3, 12-5:30 pm, $6-12, 604-297-4565.
Bright Nights in Stanley Park » More than two million lights transform the forest, the train and children's farmyard areas in the middle of Stanley Park, with entertainment and animated displays. » Stanley Park Farmyard, Nov. 27-Feb. 1, 3-10 pm, free viewing, train and farmyard $8/5, 604-257-8531.
Forum
This week
Emily Carr University Lecture Series: Why Collaborate » Cooperating with Animals: Carol Gigliotti Nov. 26. A Conversation with Restaurateurs: Vikram Vij and Meera Dhalwala Dec. 3. » Emily Carr University, 3:50 pm to Dec. 10, ecuad. ca.
Moms Behind the Headlines » Tamara Taggart, CTV weathercaster, and Andrea Vance, publisher of WestCoast Families, share ways they balance work and family. »Watermark Restaurant, Kits Beach, 1305 Arbutus, Nov. 27, 9-11 am, $36, momcafenetwork.com
Neuroethics and Human Identity » Vancouver Institute presents a lecture about mind control by Grant Gillett, University of Otago Medical School, New Zealand. » Vancouver Institute, UBC's Woodward Instructional Resources Centre, Nov. 28, 8:15 pm, free, 604-822-1444.
Behind the Spin » Fraser Institute presents Karol Boudreaux, Lead researcher, Enterprise Africa, and Eric Nonacs, senior advisor, Clinton Foundation, speaking on "Foreign Aid: Crusade or Charade?" » Voya Restaurant, 1177 Melville, Dec. 2, 5:30 pm, $65/195, 604-688-0221.
Miscellany
This week
Adria Vasil » Presentation by author of Ecoholic Home: The Greenest, Cleanest and Most Energy-Efficient Information Under One Roof. Central Library, 350 W. Georgia, Nov. 26, 7:30 pm, free, 604-331-4044.
Art Studios Winter Sale » Pottery, sculpture, jewelry, paintings, art cards, prints, and more for sale. » Heritage Hall, 3102 Main, Nov. 26, 12-8 pm, by donation, 604-871-9788
West Coast Christmas Show » Features holiday decor ideas, gifts, holiday spirits and wine, specialty foods, personal services, festive seminars and celebrity stage presentations. » TRADEX Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford, Nov. 27- 29, $5-10, westcoastchristmasshow.com.
West Coast Christmas Show » Features holiday decor ideas, gifts, holiday spirits and wine, specialty foods, personal services, festive seminars and celebrity stage presentations. » TRADEX Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford, Nov. 27- 29, $5-10, westcoastchristmasshow.com.
Christmas Craft Fair » Features works by more than 100 artisans, with honey from local hives, chocolates, nuts, pickles, relishes, and sauces and hot food at the cafe. » Ag-Rec Building, 32470 Haida, Abbotsford, Nov. 27-29, by donation, 604-852-9358
Toque 2009 Holiday Sale » Annual craft sale features jewelry, home decor items, and other unique gifts by 20 local vendors, including Simply Read Books, Gailan Ngan Ceramics and Contexture Designs. Western Front, 303 E. 8th, Nov. 27-28, 604 876-9343
Handmade for the Holidays » Winter artisans fair features works by 30 artisans. » Leigh Square Community Arts Village, 2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam, Nov. 27-29, free!, 604-927-8440.
Fashion High's Green Christmas Market » Features crafts, fashion and food by local artists, designers and chefs who all work within an eco-friendly discipline. » Cambrian Hall, 215 E. 17th, Nov. 28, 11 am-5 pm greenchristmas. blogspot.com.
Women's Winter Faire » Features art works, accessories, clothing, pet gifts, food and more by BC women artists. »Heritage Hall, 3102 Main, Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 20-21, 11 am-6 pm, $3-5 donation, soundsandfuries.com/faire.
Vancouver Cooks 2 Cookbook Signing » Meet some of Vancouver's top chefs and get a signed copy of the new cookbook from the Chefs' Table Society of BC. » Chapters Bookstore, 788 Robson, Nov. 28, 2-3 pm, free, 604-682-4066
Blim Monthly Community Market » Features 30 vendors, music, food, and entertainment. »Cambrian Hall, 215 E. 17th, Nov. 29, 11 am-5 pm, by donation, blim.ca.
Urban Farm Raising » Volunteers can build 100 planters and 40 compost bins made from recycled pallets to transform a parking lot into an urban farm in time for spring. »Corner of Hastings and Hawkes, Nov. 29, 10 am-4 pm, projectsinplace.wordpress.com.
The Sweet and the Bitter » Writer Michael Turner hosts a screening of former West Vancouver resident James Clavell's rarely-seen film, The Sweet and the Bitter. »Pacific Cinemathheque, Dec. 1, cinematheque.bc.ca.
Zoom on Pakistan » Multimedia presentations and films from Pakistan by Nazir Sabir, Steve Swenson, Tom Phipps, and Peter Langer presented by Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. »Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale, N Van, Dec. 1, 6:30 pm; show 7:30 pm, $13/15, 604 984-4484.
Cinema Salon with Hal Wake » Artistic director of the Writers Festival presents his favourite movie, Turkish filmYol. » Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour, Dec. 1, 7:30 pm, 604-685-0260.
Public Ice Skating at Robson Square » Free public skate. » Robson Square, 800 Robson, daily starting to March 21, 12-9 pm, rentals are $3, 604-646-3568
Winter Farmers Market » Features 50 vendors with fruits and veggies, meat and seafood, artisanal cheese, prepared food items, and hand-made crafts. » WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac, every other Sat., to April 24, 10 am-2 pm, 604 879-3276
Coming
Gothic Christmas » Features live music by Sanne Lambert Trio, fashion show and complimentary refreshments.Ê »Venus and Mars, 315 Cambie, Dec. 4, 8 pm, 604- 687-1908.
Shiwasu Handmade Gift Sale » Features handmade crafts by local Japanese Canadian artists. » National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks, Burnaby, Dec. 5-19, 11 am-5 pm free , 604-777-7000
Pop Culture Collectibles Fair » Selection of toys, comics, records, movies and more for sale. » Croatian Centre, 3250 Commercial, Dec. 5, 10am-4pm, free, 604-521-6304
Got Craft? » Craft fair features 50 local vendors selling clothing, jewelry, children's accessories, bath and body products and more.. » Grandview Legion, 2205 Commercial, Dec. 6, 11 am-5 pm, $2, gotcraft.com.
Crabtree Corner Fundraiser » Gourmet lunch supports YWCA Crabtree Corner in the Downtown Eastside. »Hy's Encore, 637 Hornby, Dec. 9, 12 pm, $45, 604-895- 5785.
Farmers Markets Holiday Market » Vendors include home based businesses, farmers, fishermen, food producers, wild harvesters and artisans. »Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial, Dec. 12, 10am Ð 6pm, $2.
North American Native Art and Craft Fair » Features jewlery, drums, Cowichan sweaters, carvings, paintings, pottery, and pow wow regalia, with native food and performance by Archie Maurice Peters. »Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Cente, 1607 E. Hastings, Dec. 12-13, 11 am-6 pm, by donation, 604-682-3269.
Synchronized Skating Christmas Gala. » Features synchronized skating performances by teams from across B.C. and Washington, prize give-aways and skating vendors. »South Surrey Arena, Dec. 12, pacificice.org.
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy » Local artist and designers showcase their wares. »Heritage Hall, 3102 Main, Dec. 12-13, shinyfuzzymuddy.com
Portobello West » Art and fashion market features 120 local designers. »Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell, Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 12-13, $2, portobellowest.com.
Mochitsuki Day » Traditional Japanese end of year activity features mochi pounding, tasting and sales as well as other Japanese foods and goodies. » National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks, Burnaby, Dec. 29, free, 604-521-4379
Playhouse Wine Festival » Annual event features 196 wineries pouring more than 1700 wines and spanning 14 countries. »Various venues, April 19-25, 604- 873-3311.
Ongoing
Observatory Visits » Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory is open for day and night-time observing sessions; each week a new Òcelestial targetÓ is highlighted. » H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut, daily, by donation, wwwhrmacmillanspacecentre.com.
Parents Without Partners » Orientation meetings for new members of this educational organization devoted to the interests and welfare of single parents and their children. »Coquitlam Recreation Centre, 630 Poirier, second Thurs. of each month, 7:30 pm, 604-945-2407.
Free Meditation Classes » Free meditation classes are offered every Sat. morning, 9 am-11 am, with a vegetarian lunch available for a small fee; the traditional Chinese temple houses sculpture, painting, carpentry and embroidery, along with a Chinese garden. International Buddhist Temple, 9160 Steveston Highway, Richmond, 604-274-2822, buddhisttemple.ca
Snowshoe Fondue Tour
» Rent a pair of snowshoes and join a guided hike to Hollyburn Lodge on Cypress Mountain, where cheese and chocolate fondues, apple cider and cocktails are served. »Tours depart at 6 pm, Mon.-Fri., Sun., 5:30 pm, $80, cypressmountain.com.
Just Dance Journeys » Global beats spun by DJs in a non-smoking, non alcohol environment. » Russian Community Center, 2114 W. 4th, 9 pm, $10/8, 604-731-1551.
