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A holiday pop-up market, candlelit piano concert and a masterclass in oyster shucking.
Here’s your weekly roundup of the top events in the city, including art exhibitions, local theatre, restaurant openings, concerts, film, markets and other to-dos we think you’ll love. If you have a Vancouver event you’d like to submit for consideration, send an email to kdonaldson@canadawide.com.
If you felt this year’s Spotify Wrapped read you to filth and you need some new music in your life, you could always check out YVR Sounds 2: Holiday Edition at the Hollywood Theatre—a night showcasing new, up-and-coming artists in Vancouver’s music scene. Come early (from 6 to 8 p.m.) and shmooze at the networking event or, if you’re feeling ambitious, stay late and dance the night away at the DJ’ed afterparty for a Tuesday that feels like a Friday (bonus Friday, if you will).
When: December 19 Where: Hollywood Theatre Cost: Free More Info: www.hollywoodtheatre.ca/events
Learn the delicious art of oyster shucking at Smitty’s. These fun-filled classes include expert shucking lessons alongside complimentary wine and tapas. At $100 per person, you also score a $25 gift card for your next visit. Limited spots are available, so snag yours quickly and get ready to become a schuck master.
When: December 14 Where: Smitty’s Oyster House Cost: $100 per person More Info: smittysoysterhousemainstreet.com
Get into the holiday spirit (both the booze and non-booze variety) with Bentall Centre’s Jingle and Mingle. From 6- 8 p.m., enjoy festive cocktails, donuts (not typical holiday fare but who’s complaining?), music from Lions Gate Chorus, and even make your own wreath like the merry little Martha Stewart that you are.
When: December 12 Where: Bentall Centre Cost: Free More Info: bentallcentre.events
Give your Douglas Fir-scented Christmas candle the night off and come enjoy a serene candlelit piano concert in the ethereal Heritage Hall for an evening that’s less “Jingle Bells”and more “Ave Maria.” It’s the perfect shopping-mall-Christmas-music palate cleanser.
When: December 13-14 Where: Heritage Hall Cost: From $52.28 More Info: musiconmain.ca
Avoid the mall hustle and bustle and enjoy some local shopping that celebrates handcrafted, unique gifts that you won’t find on Amazon. Come grab some artisan hand soap for your office secret Santa (a.k.a., your boss). Oh, and the first 25 visitors each day get special market money to spend so get there early.
When: December 16-17 Where: Heritage Hall Cost: $49 More Info: madeinthe604.ca