From the Polar Bear Swim on January 1 to the Festival of Lights in late December, festivals and other exciting events are happening all the time in Vancouver.

Remember that things do change, so be sure to confirm dates and times before making travel plans.

The list below is just a sampling of the many great upcoming events around our city. For a complete listing view our
Interactive Event Calendar.

This Week in Vancouver

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  Christmas in Cloverdale: Unique Gift and Craft Marketplace

  Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 21, 2009

  This event will feature over 70 juried vendors selling their unique gift and craft items...

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  Calvin Hunt Canoe at the UBC Museum of Anthropology

  Oct 5, 2009 - Dec 13, 2009

  A magnificent 38-ft canoe carved by Calvin Hunt will be on display

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  Michael Mel Lecture, UBC, MOA

  Dates are ongoing

  Performance artist, curator, and teacher Michael Mel is currently Senior Lecturer and Head of Expressive Arts and Religious Education Department at the University of Goroka.

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  Expanding Horizons: Painting and Photography of American

  Oct 17, 2009 - Jan 17, 2010

  Encompassing major artistic figures on both sides of the Canadian-American border.

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  The Pacific Theatre presents The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

  Nov 13, 2009 - Jan 2, 2010

  This splendidly theatrical invention preserves all the magic of the twentieth century’s best-loved fantasy classic

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  Green Thumb Theatre presents Souvenirs By Michele Riml

  Nov 12, 2009 - Nov 28, 2009

  Souvenirs looks at the divide between generations and the sacrifices parents and children make for one another as an estranged father and daughter battle to overcome their fear of loss and discover the ultimate, redemptive power of love and family.

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  Touchstone Theatre presents the World Premiere of Demon Voice

  Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 28, 2009

  The world premiere of the new play by Shawn Macdonald, author of Touchstone’s 2006 hit Prodigal Son.

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  Bill Reid Gallery presents Artist Talk

  Sep 30, 2009 - Jan 20, 2010

  This four part series brings in artists from different backgrounds to talk about their work.

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  Vancouver Biennale

  Jan 1, 2009 - Jun 30, 2011

  Celebrate sculpture, new media and performance in public spaces.

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  Dawn: Sketches by the Group of Seven

  Sep 19, 2009 - Jan 17, 2010

  Sketching outdoors offered the practical means to document the landscape for later elaboration and encouraged experiments with new subjects, forms, colours and techniques.

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The list above is just a sampling of the many great upcoming events around our city. For a complete listing view our Interactive Event Calendar.