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Welcome to November, Vancouver! It might be a bit early to dive into the holidays, but that doesn’t mean you have to twiddle your thumbs until then! There are tons of concerts, arts festivals, and live shows to check out over the next couple of weeks. From seeing Sabrina Carpenter to Cirque du Soleil, here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (November 4-8).
One of the biggest artists to blow up this year is none other than rising popstar Sabrina Carpenter, known for hit singles like Espresso and Please, Please, Please.
When: Monday, November 4th
Where: Pacific Coliseum
Cost: $25.50 – 149.50
If you grew up in the 2000s, Usher needs no introduction. The singer-songwriter (and dancer!) is an influential figure in contemporary R&B and pop, first rising to fame at only 15 years old.
When: Friday, November 8th
Where: Rogers Arena
Cost: $136.80+
The 21st annual DTES Heart of the City Festival is coming up at the end of October and will last through mid-November, and will feature over 100 local events across 40 venues – both indoors and out. With the 2024 theme of ‘Threads of Connection,’ the 2024 fest will take place over 12 days, showcasing music, stories, poetry, theatre, films, dance, ceremony, and much more.
When: Wednesday, October 30th to Sunday, November 10th
Where: 250 to 111 West Hastings
Cost: Free admission
Get ready to kick back and soak up the vibes, because Craft Beer Week is back for another round of laid-back fun this November 2024! From November 1st to November 15th, 2024, we’re rolling out the barrel for two weeks of easygoing celebration, highlighting the incredible craft breweries that call the North Shore home.
When: Friday, November 1st to November 15th
Where: The Pipe Shop
Cost: Varies per event
Fancy a trip to Seattle? This month, the Cloudbreak Music Festival returns for its third year, offering visitors the chance to enjoy 200 live artists across 34 iconic venues in downtown Seattle. Best of all? All shows are free to guests who stay at a participating hotel!
When: Thursday, November 7th to Wednesday, November 27th
Where: Participating venues in Seattle, WA
Cost: Free for hotel guests
Now in its 11th year, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour has an awe-inspiring lineup of films to catch this week, all exploring the wonders of the ocean.
When: Thursday, November 7th
Where: 2300 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver
Cost: $27.42 per person
From 4 to 9 pm on Friday, November 8th, The Pipe Shop is transforming for the Vanyhoo Fall Market, a free-to-enter fall market with over 50 local vendors spanning artisanal goods, eco-friendly products, pet products, and home decor.
When: Friday, November 8th
Where: The Pipe Shop
Cost: Free admission
Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Tan Dun is performing at the Orpheum this Friday and Saturday as part of his epic choral work, Buddha Passion. Inspired by Chinese and Sanskrit texts set in the Himalayas, the performance will feature the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, six percussionists, five vocal soloists, and a dancing pipa player.
When: Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th
Where: The Orpheum
Cost: $49.50+
Starting November 1st, Presentation House Theatre in North Van is co-presenting a series of events with Blackout Art Society as part of the 4th annual STAND Festival, which celebrates emerging immigrant and refugee performing artists. The festival aims to offer the chance to connect newcomer artists with the community so they may share their stories.
When: Friday, November 1st to Sunday, November 17th
Where: 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver
Cost: Varies per event
With whimsical characters, daring acrobatics, and vibrant costuming and sets, ECHO is a celebration of everything we know & love about Cirque du Soleil. And Vancouverites are able to check it out now!
When: Now until December 15th
Where: Under the Big Top, Concord Pacific Place
Cost: $68 to $78+
The Nitobe Memorial Japanese Garden is somehow even more magical in the fall, with vibrant maple leaves to welcome you. Enjoy a quiet stroll or simply sit and immerse yourself in nature.
When: Open throughout the fall
Where: 1895 Lower Mall, UBC
Cost: $7 per person
And that’s a wrap on the week, Vancouver!
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