1. Circus Sleigh: Cirque du Soleil’s Echo
WHEN October 9 to December 15
WHERE Concord Pacific Place
COST From $67
This Cirque show allegedly tells the story of the bond between humans and animals, but we know what it’s really about: death-defying stunts. Watch acrobats soar (sans sleigh, but totally slaying) in the latest Big Top spectacle.
2. Art Attack: Firelei Báez
WHEN: November 3 to March 16
WHERE: Vancouver Art Gallery
COST: From $18
Don’t miss your chance to dive into the brilliant and profound body of work of one of the 21st century’s most exciting painters—but, like, no presh!
3. It’s A-Me Espresso: Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet Tour
WHEN: November 4
WHERE: Pacific Coliseum
COST: From $25.50
The “Espresso” singer is coming to keep us dancing in the aisles with her sweet, confectionary pop hits… and to convince us to get bangs while she’s at it.
4. Prancer and Dancer: Ballet BC’s Dawn
WHEN: November 7 to 9
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
COST: From $19
This program features Crystal Pite’s “Frontier,” a world premiere by Pierre Pontvianne, and “Heart Drive” by Imre and Marne van Opstal… all an elaborate way to say “go see this.”
5. So Chill: Washed Out
WHEN: November 9
WHERE: Hollywood Theatre
COST: From $40
Get some Chillmas vibes at this synthy chillwave dreamscape show from musician Ernest Greene.
6. Holly Dolly: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
WHEN: November 14 to December 24
WHERE: The Stanley
COST: From $39
What do you get when you mix the classic Ebenezer Scrooge tale and the songs of Dolly Parton? The mashup of our tumultuous Christmas Eve dreams.
7. Holiday Kickoff: The 111th Grey Cup
WHEN: November 17
WHERE: BC Place
COST: From $99
Kick off the festive season with the CFL’s biggest championship game. Even if football’s not your bag, there’s always the tailgate parties, the double ziplines (one’s even over the water?!) and an early Christmas gift for Jonas Brothers fans (the trio is heading the halftime show).
8. Calm and Bright: Ryan Holiday Live
WHEN: November 18
WHERE: The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts
COST: From $77
Dreaming of a calm Christmas? Best-selling author, philosopher and noted stoic Mr. Holiday is coming to town with a special gift for us all: practical tips on how to apply the tenets of Stoicism to your everyday life.
9. Claus-able Deniability: Miracle on 34th Street
WHEN: November 21 to December 29
WHERE: Granville Island Stage
COST: From $39
A classic tale of Kris Kringle, poorly vetted mall Santas and America’s obsession with the legal system.
10. Get Crackin’: The Nutcracker by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet
WHEN: November 23 to 24
WHERE: Bell Performing Arts Centre
COST: From $48
The beloved holiday performance is back with certified bops from Tchaikovsky and dancing rats for all you ballet freaks!
11. Cookie-Cutter Crooners: The Gingerbread Men: A(nother) Holiday Cabaret
WHEN: December 5 to 22
WHERE: Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre
COST: From $29
For those who love Christmas music, this quartet of imitation-brand Michael Bublés will croon, jazz and banter their way into your heart.
