Lumière
With a full week of programming in the West End, including dance parties, pop-up ping pong, DJs, and live mural painting, Lumière aims to bring the community together with this free arts festival that wraps up this weekend. Look for many dazzling light displays, including the returning Luna the whale and a new illuminated Christmas tree on English Bay.
Now through Dec. 9
Various West End locations
(Jim Deva Plaza, English Bay)
Yule Duel
For those who can’t get enough Christmas music, this chorale carol showdown on the city streets is a must-experience event this December. This fun, festive, free event takes place outside in Gastown, and finds dozens of local choirs and singing groups going head to head in an exciting sing-off fundraiser.
Dec. 7, 6 to 9 p.m.
Water Street in Gastown
Grizzly Bear at the Orpheum
Catch Brooklyn’s Grizzly Bear at Vancouver’s historic Orpheum this week. Known for their trippy take on indie rock, with four-part harmonies and a meld of electronic and traditional instruments. Just keep your bear spray at home.
Dec. 7, 8 p.m., doors at 7
The Orpheum, 601 Smithe St.
vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/grizzly-bear/
Make It! Vancouver Show
Heed the call to join the handmade revolution. Or... just do some holiday shopping. Make It will be at PNE Forum for four fantastic days, showcasing hundreds of incredible regional crafters and creators. Go get your shop local on.
Dec. 7-10
PNE Forum, 2901 East Hastings St.
The East Van ’90s Party
Time to bust out your Hammer pants, babydoll dresses, scrunchies and anything fluorescent: You’re gonna party like it’s the ’90s. The East Van ’90s Party at the Astoria will rock with all ’90s tunes, perfect for dancing your winter blues away.
Dec. 9, 9 p.m. to midnight
The Astoria, 769 East Hastings St.
