It’s a new week, so let’s see what’s going on across our beautiful city!
From Usher taking to the stage at Rogers Arena to the Circle Craft Holiday Market, here are 10 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this week.
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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
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About: Usher is bringing his Past Present Future Tour to Rogers Arena for two shows this week.
The multi-platinum, 8-time GRAMMY award-winning music icon released his ninth studio album, Coming Home, on February 9th. The tour kicked off on August 16 in Atlanta, Georgia and wraps up on November 27 in Houston, Texas.
Date: November 7 and 8, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Various prices
About: See nature shine with stunning light displays set along beautiful nature trails at Bear Creek Park this November. Discover beautiful light displays that will dazzle you with illuminated natural landscapes, whimsically lit creatures and stunning photo opportunities!
Date: November 2 to 16, 2024
Address: Bear Creek Park – 13750 88th Avenue, Surrey
Time: 5:45pm
Tickets: Various prices
About: Cirque du Soleil returns to the Big Top in Vancouver this fall with a brand new show! Fuelled by the power of invention, the hope of the youth and the importance of empathy, Cirque du Soleil ECHO invites the audience to “participate in a universe of colour, wonder and infinite possibilities”.
Date: October 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025
Location: Concord Pacific Place – 88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Time: Various show times
Cost: Various prices
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About: For 2024, Lumière Festival will showcase a variety of artists and their works of art, including international artists from from Switzerland, Finland and Spain. The interactive, light-based pieces will be displayed in more than 10 locations across downtown Vancouver. An open-air spectacle at šxʷƛ̓ ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery, North Plaza) kicks off this year’s festival on November 7th.
Date: November 7 to 10, 2024
Address: Locations across downtown Vancouver
Tickets: FREE
Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl
About: It’s time to round up your croissant crew! The Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl is back and bigger than ever before! Participating vendors across Metro Vancouver will be serving unique and delicious croissant creations.
Date: November 1 to 21, 2024
Address: Participating vendors across Metro Vancouver
About: VAFF celebrates its 28th edition this year from November 7 to 17, including a full spectrum of in-person events and online programs. The 11-day celebration will highlight an array of unique and outstanding talent, with both emerging and established Asian Canadian and Asian American writers, producers, and directors showcasing their latest work.
Date: November 7 to 17, 2024
Location: In-person and virtual
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
Circle Craft
About: Western Canada’s largest craft market features hundreds of craftspeople and artisans from coast-to-coast. Over 300+ artisans will be under one roof to help you find that perfect gift.
Date: November 6 to 10, 2024
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: 10 am to 9 pm (Wednesday to Friday), 10 am to 7 pm (Saturday), 10 am to 5 pm (Sunday)
Tickets: Various prices
Press’d Richmond Grand Opening
About: Press’d Sandwich Shop is opening their newest location in Richmond this week and are celebrating with FREE sandwiches on November 7 and 8.
Date: November 7 and 8, 2024
Location: #103 – 11020, No. 5 Road, Richmond
Time: 11am to 7pm
About: Come discover 50 local vendors selling jewelry, homeware items, art, and much more!
Date: November 8, 2024
Location: The Pipe Shop At The Shipyards – 105 Victory Way, North Vancouver
Time: 4pm to 9pm
Admission: FREE
Taylor Swift Trivia at The Rec Room
About: Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift Trivia is taking over The Rec Room Burnaby on Friday, November 8! Hosts Jeff Porter and Daniel Chai invite you and your fellow Swifties to test your knowledge of the music Superstar.
Date: November 8, 2024
Location: The Rec Room Burnaby – 1920 Willingdon Avenue unit 2106, Burnaby
Time: 6:30pm to 9pm
Admission: FREE