Love Actually screens at the Rio Theatre
You either love this 2003 Christmas rom-com or you definitely don鈥檛. See one of the holiday's most polarizing films on the big screen Thursday night at the Rio Theatre. Follow the movie鈥檚 nine intertwined storylines focused on love, set at Christmastime. You may never look at airports or the office of the British Prime Minister the same way again.
When: Dec. 21, doors 8:15 p.m., show time 8:45 p.m.
Where: Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway
24th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival
It鈥檚 back! Vancouver鈥檚 Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden will transform into an illuminated wonderland courtesy hundreds of handmade lanterns and light installations. The festive family-friendly evening will also include live music, a DIY craft and a tea ceremony. Special processions and additional events begin at 6 p.m. in Yaletown and Granville Island.
When: Dec. 21 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden (and satellite locations), 578 Carrall St.
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Nat Bailey Festive Farmers鈥� Market
The pressure is on to get your shopping done before Christmas and, if you like to get your goods at Vancouver鈥檚 wintertime farmers鈥� market, this is your last chance before the year wraps up. For its final 2017 installation, the farmers鈥� market at Nat Bailey gets festive. In addition to all the regular vendors, shoppers will find live carolling, visits with Santa, hot cocoa and apple cider, a kids craft station and more.
When: Dec. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium, 4601 Ontario St.
Now That鈥檚 Ugly: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Break out the absolute worst of your festive knitwear for this colourful and cause-driven annual gathering. The Ugly Christmas Sweater movement in 麻豆传媒映画raises money in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of B.C. and the Yukon, which grants wishes for children with a critical illness. This grown-up version of your best Christmas ever promises live music, a DJ, group dances and sing-alongs, mistletoe, gifts, contests, carollers, and even an eggnog chugging competition.
When: Dec. 23, doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St.
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Christmas Queen Drag Race
What could possibly be more in the spirit of Christmas than a late-night comedy drag race where the halls are decked with divas? The (lace) gloves come off as 麻豆传媒映画TheatreSports鈥� own Christmas Queen and co-host the Unstoppable Conni Smudge put contestants through their paces in a series of improv challenges with the help of audience suggestions resulting in the 鈥渂e-jewelling鈥� of a new Drag Diva just ahead of Santa鈥檚 big day.
When: Dec. 23, 1:15 p.m.
Where: 麻豆传媒映画TheatreSports, 1502 Duranleau St. (Granville Island)
