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

Kliffs is Berlin-based Canadian indie-pop duo Mark Bérubé and Kristina Koropecki. Catch them as they perform tunes from Temporary Cures. With guest Brandon Wolfe Scott.

Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward, 7pm, $15

Celebrate the end of exams by partying on a weeknight at Fortune's Midnight Mondays, Vancouver’s only R&B party with free Church’s Chicken.

Fortune Sound Club, 147 East Pender, 10pm, Free with RSVP

In Daniel Isn’t Real, a troubled college freshman, Luke, suffers a violent family trauma and resurrects his childhood imaginary friend Daniel to help him cope. Starring Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane, and Mary Stuart Masterson.

Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 9:30pm, $13

Agnès Varda's Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962) her second films and a classic of French New Wave cinema chronicles two suspenseful hours in the life of a self-absorbed pop singer (Corinne Marchand) as she waits to find out whether or not she has cancer. Part of the Cinematheque's retrospective of the filmmaker. 

The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe, 8:30pm, $12

Vancouver’s beloved eatery returns for Holiday at the Elbow Room Café. Join Bryan, Patrick, and their wacky customers as they get snowed in at the iconic eatery. Featuring songs from the original musical, by Dave Deveau and Anton Lipovetsky, as well as seasonal favourites.

Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables, 7:30pm, From $26

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 22nd annual Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital returns with over 200 glimmering stars in this seasonal event. New this year is the Living Light, an interactive art piece that shines brightly when you donate and fades when it goes too long without support. 

St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard

Find a gift for a child in need and place it under the Tree of Giving at Kingsgate Mall.

Kingsgate Mall, 370 East Broadway

Soak up the Season at the Aquarium. See Scuba Claus diving with the fish and posing for photos, stand in the glow of the eel-powered Christmas tree, take a snap in front of a jelly snow globe, and catch the 4D movie, The Polar Express.

The Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way

The Aurora Winter Festival runs through January 5 on the PNE Grounds, featuring various rides and attractions, including a tube park.

Hastings Park, 2901 East Hastings

Cha Dian welcomes the public to the cafe's grand opening with 25% off food and beverages.

Cha Dian Tea, Coffee and More, 107-1899 Willingdon

Simon King headlines at the Morrissey's Monday Night Comedy Show with MC Dion Arnold.

The Morrissey Pub, 1227 Granville, 7pm, $7/10

The Laugh Gallery with Graham Clark has the city's top stand-ups and audience trivia for prizes all for the low price of $5. 

Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial, 9pm, $5