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VANCOUVER MINGLERS CHRISTMAS PARTY
An old-fashioned Christmas party with all the trimmings, including a glass of mulled wine and a gourmet feast of Christmas comfort food. Dec. 14, 7 pm, Central Bistro (1072 Denman). Tix $35, info 604-682-6300, www.minglers.ca/.
BEAUTIFUL NUDIBRANCHS OF B.C.
The Vancouver Natural History Society presents a talk about the characteristics and adaptations of oceanic sea slugs by Ron Long. Dec. 14, 7:30 pm, Vancouver Museum (1100 Chestnut). Free admission, info www.naturalhistory.bc.ca/vnhs.
VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Over a million lights, seasonal music, Santa, the Gingerbread Wood, and more. Dec. 15-31 (except Dec. 25), 5-9:30 pm, VanDusen Botanical Garden (5251 Oak). Tix $6.70 to $11.65 (plus service charge) at 604-231-7535 or www.ticketstonight.ca/, info www.vandusengarden.org/.
VCD CONTRA DANCE
Holiday contra dance featuring live music by Seattle’s KGB, plus shared goodies and a sing-along. Dec. 15, introductory session 7:45 pm/dancing 8-11;30 pm, Capri Hall (3925 Fraser). Tix $10/6, info 604-420-4439, www.vcn.bc.ca/vcountry.
CHRISTMAS IN MARPOLE VILLAGE
The Marpole Business Association presents an event featuring strolling carollers and musicians, a Walking with Mary and Joseph nativity procession, and a visit from Santa Claus. Dec. 16, 12-4 pm, Granville Street between 63rd Ave. and 71st Ave. Info www.marpoleonline.com/.
LIGHT UP THE WORLD HANUKKAH PARTY
Ahavat Olam Synagogue presents a party with food, music, door prizes, and menorah lighting. Dec. 16, 7:30 pm, Autumn Brook Gallery (1545 W. 4th). Suggested donation $12, info 778-882-4913.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Hanukkah party featuring menorah lighting, sing-alongs with the Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir, and a pot-luck supper. Dec. 16, 4 pm, Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture (6184 Ash). Admission $5 with pot-luck dish/$10 without/kids under 13 free, info 604-325-1812.
CHRISTMAS AT ROEDDE HOUSE MUSEUM
An old-fashioned Christmas with hot mulled cider, holiday treats, carols, and a children’s craft table at a restored Victorian home decorated for the holidays. Dec. 17, 1-4 pm, Roedde House Museum (1415 Barclay). Admission $5/2 (members and kids under five free), info www.roeddehouse.org/.
QUEER HOLIDAY DROP-IN
The Centre presents a festive get-together for lesbian, gay, trans, and bi folks and their families, with crafts, refreshments, and an appearance by Santa. Dec. 17, 1-4 pm, Britannia Centre Seniors Lounge (1447 Napier). Free, info 604-684-5307.
Ongoing
MOUNTAIN VIEW CONSERVATION SOCIETY
23898 Rawlison Cres., Langley, info 604-882-9313, www.mountainviewsafari.org/. Admission $30 adults/$20 kids, youth & seniors/kids under three free/$80 family of four/$150 annual family pass. Conservation and breeding centre hosts some of the world’s rarest and most endangered species of mammals and birds, including aardwolves, tapirs, lemurs, fossa, Masai giraffe, pygmy hippopotamus, mountain bongos, Cape hunting dogs, the Vancouver Island Marmot, wood bison, and the Oregon spotted frog.
SIN CITY FETISH NIGHT
Twice-monthly parties at which attendees can dress sexy and act wild in a safe environment, with industrial, gothic, rock, and electronic music from DJ Pandemonium and rotating guests Catherinna, Betti Forde, and R-Lex. Dress code prohibits street or casual wear and full lower nudity but permits vinyl, PVC, leather, tuxedos, full uniforms, fantasy or period costumes, armour, cross-dressing, rubber, bondage, body paint, fancy lingerie, etc. No minors. Second Sat. of each month, 9 pm–3 am, Club 23 West (23 W. Cordova); last Sat. of each month, 9 pm–2 am, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $9 with flyer/$12 without, info www.sincityfetishnight.com/.
ROCK LASER SHOWS
Planetarium laser-light show set to music by legendary rock acts. H.?R. MacMillan Space Centre (1100 Chestnut). Tix $10 (plus GST), info 604-738-7827. 2 PINK FLOYD: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Thurs., 9:30 pm 2 PINK FLOYD: THE WALL Fri. & Sat., 10:45 pm 2 DOORS, HENDRIX, ZEPPELIN: SUMMER OF LOVE NOW Fri. & Sat., 9:30 pm
Upcoming Highlights
DAVID COPPERFIELD: AN INTIMATE EVENING OF GRAND ILLUSION
American entertainer performs a number of illusions, including transporting an audience member to a destination of his or her choice, doing close-up magic with a lethal black African scorpion, and making 13 randomly chosen audience members vanish and reappear in surprising places. Jan. 18-21, The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (777 Homer). Tix $55/$75, 604-280-4444.
