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Gimme Five: Nov. 2-8

The best events to check out this week
Westender Staff
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Two Views from the Sylvia presents two one-act musical plays about the West End's Sylvia Hotel.Contributed

1. Two Views from the Sylvia

Two original one-act musical plays about Vancouver’s iconic Sylvia Hotel for the price of one:ÌýSylvia’s HotelÌýrelates the origin of the renowned West End hotel and the Goldstein family who built it;ÌýThe Hotel SylviaÌýpresents a cast of characters whose lives became interwoven with the venue’s story over its 100-year history. Directed by Christopher King, and starring Tom Pickett as Joe Fortes/John and Advah Soudack as Sylvia. Produced by Kol Halev, a nonprofit performance society dedicated to portraying stories rooted in Jewish experience.

Nov. 8-12, curtain 7:30 p.m. (plus 2:15 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 5). Waterfront Theatre. $28.Ìý.ÌýÌý

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The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Tea Festival will feature exhibitors from around the world. - Del Tamborini

2. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Tea Festival

Explore the warming world of tea in the calm surroundings of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Exhibitors from around the world will be on hand for a marketplace and tastings. Presentations and workshops will take place throughout the weekend, so you can learn more about one of the world’s favourite beverages.

Nov. 4 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.), Nov. 5 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden. $7.95-$24.95.

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Carolyn Mark at the East Van Opry. - Adam PW Smith

3. The East Van Opry

YEE-HAW! The celebrated fall variety show celebrates its fifth anniversary with a lineup of local roots, country, old time and bluegrass music. Featuring The Harpoonist & The Axe Murder, Kim Beggs, Geoff Berner and C.R. Avery. Comedian Kyle Bottom hosts.

Nov. 4, doors 7 p.m. Rio Theatre. $28/$24 advance.

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Follow the Fab Four's career in Let It Be. - Contributed

4. Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles

A revamped version of the hit Broadway show rolls into town. Relive the Fab Four’s greatest moments, from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road, before witnessing the every Beatles fan’s fantasy: a reunited George, Paul, Ringo and John performing their hits 10 years after they broke up, on the night of Lennon’s 40th birthday.

Nov. 7, doors 7:30 p.m. Abbotsford Centre. From $45; Nov. 8, doors 7:30 p.m. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. $49.50.

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Circle Craft is celebrating the 45th year of its exhibition. - Tim Matheson

5. Circle Craft Christmas Market

The city’s favourite craft fair celebrates 45 years with more than 300 artisans from across Canada, from clothing designers to glass blowers and toymakers. There’s also the Ìýreturn of the Grapes & Grains distilleries and wineries section, local performers, craft technique demos and contests. Ticket purchase includes unlimited re-entry on any day of the 2017 show.

Nov. 8-12 (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed-Fri, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun). Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Convention Centre West. $15/$12.