Arts and Culture

5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (November 12-17)

From a Bollywood-style heist film and live art crawls to satirical Broadway hits—here’s how to make your week unforgettable.

By Kerri Donaldson /

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, add it to our ongoing Vancouver events calendar here!

Eurydice Fragments. Photo by Pedro Augusto Meza

1. Dive into the 5th Annual IndieFest

November 15-23

IndieFest is back with performances, art, and more—highlighted by the world premiere of Eurydice Fragments, a powerful piece seven years in the making (and you’re debating one night out?)

When: November 15
Where: Signals Studio at the Centre for Digital Media
Cost: From $25
More info: reopera.ca/indiefest

Photo credit TOBY

2. Laugh (and Cackle) with the Golden Girls

November 12-16

Grab your cheesecake and brace yourself for laughs—Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue is hitting the Vancouver Playhouse. With Sophia dodging the DEA, Blanche and Rose running a senior dating app and Dorothy wrangling the chaos (plus a lovesick sidekick), this tribute show is sassier than a night at the Rusty Anchor. Rated 18+ for spicy jokes.

When: November 12-16
Where: Vancouver Playhouse
Cost: From $28
More info: ticketmaster.ca

 

3. Get Artsy at the Eastside Culture Crawl

November 14–17

Dive into East Van’s art scene with the Eastside Culture Crawl. Tour hundreds of artist studios, chat with local creators and take in everything from paintings and sculptures to jewelry and glasswork. Who knows, it might even inspire you to finally launch that Etsy shop for realistic hand turkeys—because, hey, art is art!

When: November 14-17
Where: East Vancouver (various venues)
Cost: From $10
More info: culturecrawl.ca

 

Sam McLellan and company in THE BOOK OF MORMON North American tour Photo by Julieta Cervantes
Sam McLellan and company in THE BOOK OF MORMON North American tour Photo by Julieta Cervantes

4. Catch the Chaos with The Book of Mormon

November 12-17

From the creators of South Park, The Book of Mormon lands in Vancouver to bring some satirical spice and much-needed LOLs to your week, taking on religion and society in the funniest way possible. This award-winning musical comedy is perfect for people who “don’t do” musicals.

When: November 12-17
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Cost: From $50
More info: broadwayacrosscanada.ca

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5. Catch Stealing Vows at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival

November 16

End your week with a bang (and a few lifted heirlooms) at Stealing Vows, the BC premiere closing out VAFF. Set in the 90s, this heist comedy follows four scheming wedding vendors who turn receptions into their own cash-grabbing playground. Think: Ocean’s Eleven, Bollywood style.

When: November 16
Where: Scotiabank Theatre
Cost: From $15
More info: vaff.org

Kerri Donaldson

Kerri Donaldson

Kerri Donaldson is an assistant editor for Vancouver magazine (and sister mag Western Living) and covers arts and culture, including VanMag’s So Fun City. She’s also a comedian and will proudly overthink almost everything for your benefit. Send her pitches or riff bits at [email protected]