November 27, 2025: A Vancouver band arrives fully formed

Hi there. It’s a big weekend coming up in Vancouver. For one, it might not rain constantly, and two, there are a couple rather huge events coming up. If someone asks you, “Did you get tickets for it???” they are probably talking about English producer Fred again…’s show at the Convention Centre. Yes, he styles his name like that, and no, I’m not really sure how the Convention Centre is going to hold a massive concert, but I’m excited to see how it plays out.

The other thing they could be asking you about is the Vancouver Whitecaps home watch party at BC Place, which was also selling out fairly quickly. The ’Caps are two wins away from an MLS championship. Go, boys, go. 

— Nathan
Editor-in-Chief

— FEATURE — 

The bottomless brunch that requires you to freeze your butt off

No, that’s not a cult milling out there by the water. That’s a bunch of people participating in the Fairmont Waterfront’s Polar Plunge, a $179 affair that includes unlimited brunch, a hot toddy, access to the hotel’s pool and hot tub, and, apparently most importantly, waddling into the freezing cold ocean. Was it worth it? Alyssa Hirose dives in.

SPONSORED BY ARTS UMBRELLA

Experience the Magic of Mixed Nuts

This December, Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents Mixed Nuts - a fresh holiday twist on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, infused with ballet, hip hop, ballroom, and contemporary dance.

Catch the magic December 12th - 14th at the Vancouver Playhouse. Sparkling, joyful, and full of surprises - it’s a festive treat for the whole family.

Tickets are on sale now, and kids under 5 get in for $5. Don’t miss Mixed Nuts, sure to become your new holiday tradition!

— MUSIC —

Often Wrong gets it right on debut EP

Local band Often Wrong has dropped its debut record, The Figs Are Starting to Rot, and Mike Usinger is impressed: “The recording approach on The Figs Are Starting to Rot—raw, unvarnished, and beautifully analogue sounding—suggests that Often Wrong knows its history.”

• Toronto’s PUP keeps the moshing as safe as possible at the Pearl

• Stick Men on the edge: King Crimson alum return to the Rickshaw

• This holiday season, experience artistry, elegance, and wonder, as Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to captivate Vancouver. On stage Dec 18-21 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.*

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SPONSORED BY THE CULTCH

A Holiday Tradition Made Proudly In East Van!

When West Vancouverite Holly and her megadeveloper family get stranded in East Van, disaster strikes in more ways than one. Joes should be Holly’s sworn enemy… yet he charms her with an exciting new world.

NEW performances of Theatre Replacement's East Van Panto: West Van Story added due to demand!

— FOOD AND DRINK —

Time Out Market Vancouver announces first six vendors

Time Out Market Vancouver has announced the first round of culinary talent joining its 50,000-square-foot food hall at Oakridge Park, giving a preview of what visitors can expect when the global brand opens its second Canadian location next spring. The first six names on the list are bound to get Vancouverites salivating.

• Non-alc tasting event Free Spirit returns to Mount Pleasant

• Sip Into the Season brings together five of Vancouver’s best bars

• Acumen Law defends BC drivers facing DUI charges and licence suspensions. Experienced lawyers protecting driving privileges when your ability to drive is at risk.*

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SPONSORED BY JUST FOR LAUGHS VANCOUVER

Just Announced: Just For Laughs VANCOUVER Returns!

Celebrate 10 years of comedy as Just For Laughs VANCOUVER takes over the city from February 12–22, 2026. Enjoy over 100 shows featuring James Acaster, Dropout Improv, Atsuko Okatsuka, Laura Ramoso, Phil Rosenthal, and many more. Don’t miss Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival—tickets go on sale Friday, November 28!

— LIVING —

Just For Laughs VANCOUVER celebrates 10 years with stacked lineup

Earlier this week, Just For Laughs VANCOUVER announced a lineup of over 100 shows featuring more than 250 artists and comedians with 11 days of performances. The massive roster includes long-established performers as well as up-and-coming voices and spans multiple venues across Metro Vancouver. Acts you can catch next year include James Acaster, Dropout Improv, Nimesh Patel, and Brent Butt.

• Yaletown lights up with a side of voyeurism

• Ready to find your ideal workspace? For businesses of all sizes—from startups to enterprises—discover the coworking space that fits your needs. Connect with a WeWork professional today.*

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— ICYMI —

• For the Penthouse, the writing is on the sign

• Opera and hip-hop collide in Inferno

• Rain or Shine turns up the temperature in December

• The Culinary Commons helps chefs gather

— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND —

MUSIC: Night one of the ELEVATE Music Project, designed to revitalize Vancouver’s music scene, kicks off. (November 27 @ Biltmore Cabaret)

LIVING: Hycroft for the Holidays transforms the iconic Hycroft Mansion into a Winter Garden wonderland. (November 27-30 @ Hycroft Mansion)

THEATRE: The March sisters hit Granville Island in the Arts Club’s adaptation of Little Women. (November 27-January 4 @ Granville Island Stage)

LIVING: The Shipyards Christmas Market kicks off in North Van. (November 28-December 24 @ The Shipyards)

THEATRE: BOOM! Pro Wrestling enters its Purple Reign era. (November 28 at Commercial Drive Legion)

MUSIC: Harpist Elisa Thorn plays a show to celebrate the release of her album xiik. (November 29 @ KW Studios)

LIVING: The Very Victorian Christmas Market features antiques, art, jewelry, apothecary items, artisan crafts, and handmade goods. (November 29-30 @ Roedde House Museum)

FILM: Bluegrass musicians the Soda Crackers play a show, followed by a screening of the Coen brothers’ classic O Brother, Where Art Thou? (November 30 @ VIFF Centre)

Want to know what else is happening in Vancouver? Check out our events listings.

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