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Call us obsessed (we already gave you a Fall Arts Preview), but there are so many ways to fill your social calendars. From food and fashion to concerts and craft shows (and everything in between), these are the activities and events you’re going to want to find some time for. No Fun City? Not if we can help it!
Fall and winter farmers’ markets are aplenty, offering a one-stop-shop for organic produce and unique art objects. Some of our faves include the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Farmers’ Market (November 12 and 26; December 3, 10 and 17), Nat Bailey (Saturdays, now through December 23), Hastings Park (Sundays, now through December 17) and the New Westminster Farmers Market (November 18; December 2 and 16).When: Weekends, November and December
Established SNL writer and stand-up comedian John Mulaney delivers his schoolboy charm and polished comedy routine in well-tailored suit this November at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.When: November 10Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton StreetPrice: $40Tickets: Ticketmaster
In this improvised parody from the Vancouver TheatreSports League, your favourite Star Wars characters (and a few obscure ones) compete to become the “Laugh Jedi” to bring humour back to the galaxy.When: November 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18Where: The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau StreetPrice: From $11Tickets: Vancouver Theatre Sports
EAT! Pastry is the sweetest new addition to this year’s Eat! Vancouver festival. Held at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, 15 of Canada’s best pastry chefs (including the local chefs behind Thomas Haas, Beta5 and Thierry—as well as two guest pastry chefs from Montreal and Toronto) will be serving samples of their signature desserts to guests.When: November 11Where: Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, 1133 W Hastings StreetPrice: $79Tickets: Eat! Vancouver
Halsey’s collaboration with The Chainsmokers on the hit single “Closer” made her 2016’s It Girl; her heartfelt lyrics paired with her electro-pop backdrop will have you dancing the night away.When: November 11Where: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths WayPrices: From $34Tickets: Ticketmaster
As part of Whistler’s Cornucopia, Sensory Cinema is teaming up with Harajuku to present Sophia Coppola’s Lost in Translation. A tasting menu, paired with Japanese whiskies, will be served during the film for an immersive cinematic experience that celebrates the sights, sounds and flavours of Japan.When: November 12Where: Whistler Conference Centre, 4010 Whistler Way, WhistlerPrice: $80Tickets: Cornucopia
Attention brides! Gastown bridal boutique Rituals of Love will be previewing the Name of Love bridesmaid collection—and offering a sneak peak of their 2018 bridal styles. Meet the designers and enjoy a class of bubbly while you check out the goods (don’t forget to enter for a chance to win a bridal party prize pack).When: November 12Where: Rituals of Love, 309 W Cordova StreetPrice: FreeRegister: Eventbrite
Presented by the Vancouver Jewish Film Centre, this year’s festival features 38 contemporary Jewish films from nine countries around the world. Among this year’s entries are Bird on a Wire, a documentary following Leonard Cohen on his 1972 European tour, and the Tribecca Film Festival award-winning Keep the Change, a romantic comedy featuring two autistic adults.When: Now through November 12Where: Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 W 41st AvenuePrice: $15 for adults; $12 for students and seniorsTickets: VJFF
Update your fall wardrobe and shop for artisan crafts at this pop-up market hosted by the Bazaar Closet. The clothing sale includes cult-fave brands like Aritzia, H&M and Lululemon.When: November 12Where: Beaumont Studios, 326 W 5th AvenuePrice: $2 at the door; donations welcome (contributions will support the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre)Register: Eventbrite
BC Iconic Reds will be hosting their 10th annual tasting competition at the Sutton Place Hotel; it’s a chance for you to sip (and judge!) some of the the province’s best Bordeaux-style wines while munching on a selection of specialty cheeses, charcuterie and other accoutrements.When: November 16Where: Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard StreetPrice: $89Tickets: Eventbrite
Escape the blustery days of fall and transport yourself to Jamaica at this four-day pop-up experience in Yaletown. Complete with an indoor beach (remember what it’s like to feel the sand between your toes!), each night boasts an after-work “Patty Hour” featuring the city’s best patties, plus Jamaican cocktails and beer.When: November 16 to 19Where: 1263 Homer Street (Photo: Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Facebook.)
Returning for its second year, the ultra-luxe Rosewood Hotel Georgia will transform their summer patio into a cozy winter wonderland. Featuring bright lights, warm drinks and a holiday-inspired menu, it’s a good place to find some cheer during the cold months.When: November 16 to December 31Where: Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 801 W Georgia Street (Photo: Jodie Ponto.)
This four-day visual arts fest is back for another year—and this time more than 500 artists are participating. Visit the artists in their studio, learn about their work and look for a unique object to take home.When: November 16 to 19Where: Various venues
For only a short time each year, white truffles—a prized ingredient hailing from a small region of Italy—are harvested and coveted for consumption. Yew Seafood and Bar will be celebrating with a five-course truffle-centric meal (read: chestnut cappuccino with white truffles and chicken liver cremeaux; lobster with parsnip foam and Jerusalem artichokes; Dungeness crab ravioli with parmesan flakes).When: November 16, 22 and 30Where: Yew Seafood and Bar, 791 W Georgia StreetPrice: $250Tickets: Eventbrite
You officially have an excuse to make the drive out to Fort Langley: Krause Berry Farms has teamed up with Little White House for an evening of canapés, wine, private shopping, fashion shows and make up stations (it’s a pretty good place to kick off your holiday celebrations).When: November 17Where: Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery, 6179 248th Street, LangleyPrice: $38Tickets: Eventbrite
Every weekend, more than 50 local vendors and artisans show up to the Eastside Flea Market (there are food trucks and other fun activities, too!). Meet up with friends, grab a bite to eat and browse through the booths set up in an Edwardian-era building—you might just find that one-of-a-kind item you’ve been searching for.When: Weekends, November 17 to December 17Where: The Ellis Building, 1024 Main StreetPrice: $3 for a single day; $5 for the whole weekend
The age-old question of beer or wine will once again be put to the test at Craft Beer Market‘s annual event. Brewmaster Evan Doan from Doan’s Craft Brewing and Sommelier Brent Hayman from Blasted Church Vineyards will be competing throughout the duration of a four-course menu to see who pairs their respective beverages the best. The judges for the night? The diners of course!When: November 21Where: 85 W 1st AvenuePrice: $60Tickets: Eventbrite
The Seafood Chowder Chowdown at the Vancouver Aquarium shines a light on what must be the creamiest, most comforting way to warm up on a fall day. Complimented with beer, wine and spirits, more than 10 chowders—made by all-star chefs (Ned Bell, Karen Suri, Roger Ma)—will be up for sampling, but only one will be named the winner; to celebrate the competition’s 10th anniversary, all participating chefs are past winners (a.k.a. it’ll be a can’t miss battle royal!).When: November 22Where: Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avision WayPrice: $75Tickets: Vancouver Aquarium
The Cinematheque hosts this diverse showcase of new cinema from the European Union, with films ranging from a biopic about Marie Curie to an Estonian action-comedy set in the 1980s. This year’s festival, celebrating it’s 20th anniversary, features entries from 25 EU members including France, Sweden, and Belgium.When: November 25 to December 4Where: The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe StreetPrice: $11 single bill; $16 double billTickets: The Cinemateque
Ancora will be presenting an array of dishes at their their second annual caviar festival, all of which stay true to their restaurant’s Peruvian-Japanese style (to wit: sea urchin nigiri with Siberian caviar and a salmon tartare taco with trout caviar). Diners can also taste a selection of caviar varieties—paired with potato blinis and crème fraiche, of course.When: Now through November 28Where: 1600 Howe StreetTickets: Not required; reservations are encouraged
Australian folk group Angus and Julia Stone returns to Vancouver after three years. The brother-sister duo have been collaborating for over a decade now and released their forth studio album together in September. Catch them at Vogue Theatre later this month.When: November 28Where: Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville StreetPrice: $33Tickets: Ticketmaster
With more than 260 vendors, the conglomerate of handcrafters, artisans and designers returns to Vancouver for its ninth year. Relax with friends at the beer garden when you need to take a break from shopping for handmade sweets and savouries (a.k.a. stocking stuffers), cute homewares, quirky paper goods, jewellery and more.When: December 7 to 10Where: PNE Forum, 2901 E Hastings StreetPrice: $8 at the doorTickets: Make It!
The highly anticipated new album from Jay Z gives details of his extremely private relationship with Beyoncé and his feud with Kanye West. Jay Z kicks off his 4:44 tour this fall in Anaheim, California and will make his way to Vancouver on December 11. We’ve got our fingers crossed for a Beyoncé cameo!When: December 11Where: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths WayPrice: From $45Tickets: Ticketmaster Repousse Hummingbird Broach, Aaron Nelson-Moody.
Come and explore Indigenous art at this Audain Foundation-sponsored event. Six contemporary Coast Salish artists—Marvin Oliver (Quinault/Isleta Puebla), Aaron Nelson-Moody (Squamish), lessLIE (Cowichan, Penalakut and Esquimalt), Tracy Williams (Squamish), Ronnie Dean-Harris (Sto:lo, St’at’imc), Roxanne Charles (Semiahmoo)—will have their finest pieces on display.When: Now through December 10Where: Bill Reid Gallery, 639 Hornby StreetPrice: From $6 (Pro tip: Admission is free on the first Friday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m.)
Visit the Vancouver Art Gallery to discover how Scandinavian designers and artists (Niels Bendtsen, Thor Hansen and many more) have influenced Canadian design—and how their legacy continues to influence artisans today. (Pro tip: Admission is by donation Tuesday nights.)When: Now through January 28Where: Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby StreetPrice: From $6.50Tickets: Vancouver Art Gallery
