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Contact Winter Music Festival
Tue., Dec. 29, Wed., Dec. 30, 5 pm
$115 – $300
contact-festival.com

Vancouver gets a thumpin’ cure to midwinter blahs when Canada’s largest indoor music festival takes over BC Place for two days of classic EDM. Headliners include Above and Beyond, The Chain Smokers, Loud Luxury, Subtronics and more. One-day and two-day passes available.

Bowie Ball
The Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St.
Sat., Jan. 7, 7 pm
$25
rickshawtheatre.com

Let’s dance! An incredible lineup of mostly local performers is paying tribute to the late, great David Bowie, with proceeds going to the BC Cancer Foundation. Expect to see drag,bands playing Bowie songs and more.

Off Leash Comedy
Dogwood Brewing, 8284 Sherbrooke St.
Thurs., Dec. 8 at 7 pm
$17

A bi-weekly comedy show in South Vancouver, run by local comics Megan Milton, Al Dee and Bradley Sakawsky, where you can enjoy some laughs and cool craft beers. Check @offleashcomedyyvr on Instagram for the lineup during the week leading up to the show.

Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme
The Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St.
Fri., Dec. 30 – Sat., Dec. 31
$65 – $385
voguetheatre.com/all-events

The Queen of Queens, All Stars winner Jinkx Monsoon and Drag Race superstar BenDelaCreme join forces for this comedic, showtune-filled holiday show. Come ready for deep belly laughs and sparkly costumes.

Vancouver New Year’s Eve 2023 – Gatsby’s House Party
Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown, 1128 W. Hastings St.
Sat., Dec. 31, 9 pm
$76 – $632

Claiming to be the most upscale New Year’s Eve party in the city, “Gatsby’s House NYE” will include a two-hour appetizer buffet, two top DJs and two rooms of music.

Chutzpah! Festival 2022
Venues and prices vary
Now until Thurs., Nov. 24
Chutzpahfestival.com/2022

A series of events sprinkled across the city all share the goal of celebrating Jewish heritage and culture, including everything from dance and cooking lessons to art installations. The main venue is Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, though others like the Zack Gallery and SFU are also included. Select programs are streaming-only.

Tacofino Brewery Dinner Series
Tacofino Ocho, 8 E. 5 Ave.
Thurs., Nov. 24 — Thurs., Jan. 26, 7 pm
$64.67

7 Chow down on tasty tacos and sip local beers while you soak in a carefully curated collection of local music. Live act names have not been announced but stay tuned to Tacofino’s socials for details.

Vancouver Christmas Market
Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Pl.,
Now until Sat., Dec. 24
$19.99
vancouverchristmasmarket.com

European eats and festive fun on the streets — savour and celebrate with the season in the heart of the city at this outdoor market. Or shop around at some of the many stalls selling festive goods, ranging from decorations to food, drinks and more. It’s also perfect for taking any holiday pictures you might want. ’Tis the season, after all.

Robson Square Ice Skating
The Vancouver Art Gallery, 800 Robson St., Fri.,
Dec. 2 – Tue., Feb. 28, Sun. – Thurs:. 9 am – 9 pm; Fri. & Sat.: 9 am – 11 pm; Christmas Day: 12 pm – 5 pm
FREE plus skate rentals
Robsonsquare.com

Lace up your skates and enjoy some wintery wonder! The rink is open starting December until well into the new year, and there’s usually Christmas-y music and cocoa available too.

The Lights at Lafarge
Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Sat., Nov. 26 – Sat., Dec. 24, 5 – 8 pm
FREE
Coquitlam.ca

Craving some twinkling lights and festive family time? Get warmly dressed and go for a walk through Coquitlam’s winter wonderland at Lafarge Lake.

Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme
The Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St.
Fri., Dec. 30 – Sat., Dec. 31
$65 – $385
voguetheatre.com/all-events

The Queen of Queens, All Stars winner Jinkx Monsoon and Drag Race superstar BenDelaCreme join forces for this comedic, showtune-filled holiday show. Come ready for deep belly laughs and sparkly costumes.