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A Christmas market for the weirdos, timeless ballet and a drag show for a good cause.
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.
Looking for an unconventional take on the Christmas market? In its 6th year, the Weirdos Holiday Market is the Wario of markets and includes over 40 artists showcasing their art for purchase—everything from witchy wares, anatomical curiosities, unique collectibles, quirky clothing, eccentric art, magical pottery, one-of-a-kind prints, candles, books, and much more. Along with the weird wares, you’ll find sword-swallowing (from Neil E Dee with his Danger Thrill Show), photo ops from the nightmare-inducing “Weird Santa” (wearing a terrifying mask by artist Puppyteeth) and tarot readings by Wicked Bliss Tarot. For the first time, both Fridays are a special adults-only night for a selection of items and entertainment that’s (slightly more) for mature eyes. ‘Tis the season to get weird!
When: December 9-11 and December 16-18 Where: Russian Hall Cost: $5 More Info: facebook.com/Weirdos.Market
Want visions of sugar plums to dance not just in your head? A holiday classic returns to Vancouver with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker. Scored to all the traditional Tchaikovsky hits, this festive favourite brings some distinctly Canadian elements to the traditional ballet performance with toy soldiers as Royal Canadian Mounted Police and scenes like a snowy pond hockey game and a battle on Parliament Hill. Get into the holiday spirit with this stunning symphonic ballet that’s the “All I Want for Christmas” of ballets—that is, a timeless classic (with many renditions).
When: December 9-11 Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Cost: From $21.50 More Info: rwb.org
Take a trip to Japan (without the hassle of flying) at the Iwate Fair. From the team behind award-winning restaurants Miku and Minami, watch live cooking demonstrations and taste award-winning A5 wagyu, sweet apples, and premium rice as you celebrate Japan’s Iwate Prefecture. A nice reprise from all the holiday hustle and bustle that is synonymous with this time of year.
When: December 10-14 Where: ABURI Market Cost: Free More Info: aburimarket.com
When: December 10-11 Where: (2nd-floor unit) 852 E Hastings Cost: Free More Info: betterbasics.co
This holiday season go full Coco! Dust off your ugly sweater and come join the entertainment all for a good cause (and prizes). Hosted by the festive queen herself, Coco will be lighting up the Fountainhead pub with two drag shows alongside some special guests. There are also amazing raffle prizes with proceeds going to support The Greater Vancouver Food Bank and Out In Schools. Tickets are selling out fast for this festive feel-good show so don’t wait to book a table and get ready to get festive with a little Coco.
When: December 11 Where: The Fountainhead Pub Cost: From $10 More Info: (6pm show): eventbrite.ca; (9pm show): eventbrite.ca