15 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Tuesday, December 3

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      The Robson Square Ice Rink is open to the public for the winter skating season. Skaters can expect festive décor, music, and entertainment.

      Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson, 9am–9pm, Free

       

      The Vancouver Canucks take on the Ottawa Senators at Rogers Arena.

      Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, 7pm

       

      South Philadelphia rock band Nothing tour with their rarities and b-sides collection, Spirit Of The Stairs. With guests Woolworm.

      Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward, 8pm, $10-15

       

      Classical-pop vocal group The Tenors performs seasonal tunes on the Wonder of Christmas Tour.

      Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton, 8pm, From $36

       

      See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, captured live for cinemas from London’s West End. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and directed by Vicky Jones.

      Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 5pm, $17

       

      Lindy West shares her newest book, The Witches Are Coming, with professor and Secret Feminist Agenda host Hannah McGregor

      Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville, 7pm, $15-50

       

      Visit the Vancouver Maritime Museum for the photo exhibition Ship's Company: The Royal Canadian Navy at Work & Play. Kathryn Mussallem captures action-packed drills, sailors focused on their work, light-hearted antics at sea and on land, emotional homecomings and the everyday in-between moments.

      Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden, $13.50/$11

       

      It's a Wonderful Christmas-ish Holiday Miracle is It’s a Wonderful Life meets Modern Family in this Canadian comedy about a blended family during a complicated season.

      Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, 162 West 1st, 7:30pm, From $29

       

      FADO - The Saddest Music in the World is a tale of love and ghosts told through the Portuguese musical style. When Luisa goes to Portugal she discovers her mother’s favorite fado is fascist and when she meets her long lost cousin and discovers he is a fadista and a Drag Queen, she is inspired to sing fados of resistance. ▶ Read our review.

      Firehall Arts Centre, 280 East Cordova, 7:30pm, From $25

       

      TODD ROSENBERG / LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO

      One of the most powerful and romantic musicals of all time, The Sound of Music, the spirited Maria leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower. The musical brims with beloved tunes such as “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and Edelweiss.”

      Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville, 7:30pm, From $39

       

      East Van Panto returns with a performance of Pinocchio. Join a locally famous cricket, an angry orca, and a dastardly fox as poor Pinocchio does his best to tell everyone the truth and become a real boy. ▶ Read our review.

      York Theatre, 639 Commercial, 7pm, From $26

       

      The 10th annual Vancouver Christmas Market returns to Jack Poole Plaza and runs through December 24 with countless festive treats, activities, and entertainment for the entire family.

      Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place

      Little Mountain Improv takes you to the Dumb Drive-In: An Improvised Movie.  Using the first 5 minutes of a terrible movie as a jumping off point, the gang will make up the rest.

      Little Mountain Gallery, 195 East 26th, 8:30pm, $7

       

      Comedy at Yaggers Downtown features headliner Robert Peng with support from James Brown, Jamie Randell, Jessica Pigeau, Sophia Johnson, and Danika Thibault. Hosted by Richie Bell and Carson Bohkenfohr.

      Yagger's Downtown, 433 West Pender, 8pm, $10 ($5 with food donation)

       

      Montreal-based comedian Jeren Drew will drop in at Hood 29 with stand up guests Jenny Toews, Amos Bohoussou and more.

      Hood 29, 4470 Main, 9:30pm, By donation

       

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