This Vancouver events calendar highlights the best Vancouver events for November 2009.
Ongoing Through November 8
Heart of the City Festival
What: Now in its 6th year, the Heart of the City Festival celebrates Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with over 80 events, including music, theatre, comedy, workshops, history walks and more.
Where: Various locations in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, see site for details
Cost: Most events are free; check site for individual event information
Sunday, November 1
Strathcona Chinese Dance/Vancouver Academy of Dance Salute 2010
What: In celebration of the 100-days countdown to the Winter Olympics, the Strathcona Community Centre Association hosts a cultural extravaganza of Chinese dance, with over 200 performers including dancers, acrobats, choirs and school bands.
Where: Vancouver Playhouse, corner of Hamilton and Dunsmuir St., Vancouver
Cost: $10
Wednesday, November 4
Early Edition: Countdown to 2010
What: CBC and 24 hrs Vancouver present an evening of discussion and debate about the 2010 Winter Olympics, with guests including Mayor Gregor Robertson and Gold Medal Olympian Ross Rebagliati100 day countdown to 2010.
Where: Studio One at CBC in downtown Vancouver
Cost: Free
Wednesday, November 11 – Sunday, November 15
2009 Circle Craft Christmas Market
What: Now in its 36th year, this annual Christmas market brings together 260 Canadian artisans at Western Canada’s largest craft fair.
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place Way, Vancouver
Cost: $12; $8 for students/seniors
Thursday, November 12 – Sunday, December 27
White Christmas, The Musical
What: The Arts Club Theatre Company’s holiday offering is a stage version of Irving Berlin's famous film, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Where: Stanley Theatre, 2750 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: $25 - $74
Sunday, November 15
Crème de la Crème – Luxury Wedding Show
What: The most luxurious wedding show of the year, this high-end event includes Haute Couture and trendsetting bridal designs.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Cost: $35 - $45
Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22
Eastside Culture Crawl 2009
What: Now in its 13th year, the Eastside Culture Crawl is a free visual arts festival featuring Eastside artists, painters, potters, weavers, glassblowers and more!
Where: Various locations in Vancouver’s Eastside; see the site map for details
Cost: Free
Starting Tuesday, November 24
Free Ice Skating at GE Ice Plaza
What: The reinvented Robson Square ice rink—now the GE Ice Plaza—opens for free public skating from 12pm – 9pm
Where: GE Ice Plaza, downtown Vancouver
Cost: Free
Friday, November 27 – Saturday, January 2
Bright Nights at Stanley Park
What: Stanley Park's Bright Nights is an annual Vancouver holiday tradition where over a million twinkling lights transform the forest into a winter wonderland.
Where: Miniature Train and Children's Farmyard, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Cost: $8; $5 for seniors & kids 2-18
Saturday, November 28 - Sunday, November 29
15th Annual Women's Winter Faire
What: The Winter Faire presents arts and crafts from many of BC's finest women artisans, including artists from Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the interior of BC. Great place to find unusual gifts.
Where: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., Vancouver
Cost: $3 - $5 donation at the door; all donations go to charity
