Winter Solstice Lantern Festival
Mark the changing of the seasons and the longest night of the year with a dazzling and soul-satisfying evening that will find you winding your way through a labyrinth of lights (made of 600 beeswax candles). Build your own lantern and watch it illuminate the winter-dark sky. Processions leave from Leg-In-Boot Square and Vanier Park and head to Granville Island; a procession leaves from Helmcken Street and heads to Yaletown.
When: Dec. 21
Where: Various locations in Vancouver
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Late Night Movie: Die Hard
Yippie ki-yay, merry Christmas-ers! If you prefer your holiday flicks to be of the smash 鈥檈m up, strong language and beating the bad guys style, then you probably already love the Bruce Willis 1988 action classic. See it on the big screen in a late night showing at Vancouver鈥檚 venerable Rio.
When: Dec. 21 at 11 p.m.
Where: Rio Theatre,1660 East Broadway
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Sea of Lights at 麻豆传媒映画Aquarium
The holidays have arrived with a splash at the 麻豆传媒映画Aquarium, where their Sea of Lights festive programming is underway. Take a deep dive into the magic of the season thanks to some cheery additions to the venue, from an 鈥渆lectric eel鈥� powering a sparkling tree to a new hands-on exhibit that鈥檚 all about bubbles. Scuba Claus will take daily dives into the Strait of Georgia exhibit through Dec. 24. And, yes, the aquarium is open on Christmas Day.
When: Until Jan. 6 (Scuba Claus onsite until Dec. 24)
Where: 麻豆传媒映画Aquarium, 845 Avison Way
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Cirque Musica: Wonderland
Cirque Musica Wonderland is a breathtaking performance that blends incredible cirque acrobatics with stunning symphonic music for a full sensory experience. Hear favourite holiday songs performed by a live symphony and watch acrobats, aerialists, and enjoy other holiday-themed live entertainment on stage.
When: Dec. 22, 3 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St.
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Star Wars Boxing Day Brunch and Marathon
Cure your post-Christmas blues with a day in a galaxy far, far, away, complete with food and drink. Storm Crow Alehouse is holding a Boxing Day Brunch with marathon screenings of the Star Wars OG trilogy. Use the force and get yourself out of the house and enjoy some time with your fellow SW nerds. Fans. We mean fans.
When: Dec. 26, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Storm Crow Alehouse, 1619 West Broadway
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