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1) Art, drama and suspense at the EU Film Festival
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Experience Europe without the jet lag! Now in its 20th year, the Cinematheque’s celebration of new cinema from the European Union showcases award-winning films, official Oscar submissions and premieres from both acclaimed auteurs and rising stars.
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Nov. 24 – Dec. 4

The Cinematheque

(1131 Howe St #200)


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2) An all-you-can-drink coffee festival
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Beanstock Coffee Festival showcases the best of the city’s third-wave coffee scene in the first and largest celebration of local, independent micro-roasters. The festival also features Vancouver’s best artisanal food vendors, coffee-based cocktails, craft beer, local wine and a pop-up brew shop.
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Nov. 26


298 Alexander St.


 
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3) New art from new artists 
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Choose from a wide-range of original paintings, drawings, ceramics and housewares at the 44th annual Emily Carr student art sale. Deck out your apartment, find some holiday gifts and support local art.


Nov. 24 – 26

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

(520 E 1st Ave)


4) Marimba virtuosos

Worldbeat music fans will be excited to hear that after nearly a decade of electrifying shows, Zimbamoto is finally releasing its first album, Tambai. Mixing the traditional music of Zimbabwe with electric grooves and heavy beats, Zimbamoto create a hypnotic sound that is uniquely built for the dance floor, evoking the village as well as the urban street party. 

Nov. 23

Wise Hall

(1882 Adanac St.)


5) The start of the holiday season
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It’s the most wonderful time of year! Food, art, music, holiday cheer, neighbourhood celebrations, LOTS of shopping and plenty of fun free events for the family. Holiday events are starting to pop up all over the city, be sure to make the most of the season!

Check out the holiday listings .