Make It! Vancouver (3250 Commercial Drive)
This weekend, November 8 to 11, get an early start on your holiday shopping and stop by the Croatian Cultural Centre to discover more than 140 crafters from across the country showcasing an assortment of crafty creations. Beat the Christmas rush and tackle that gift list, enjoy live music and perhaps even a spiked Egg Nog (it’s licenced).
Coming up: Hopscotch Festival (November 12 to 18)
Mark your calendar for the 16th Annual Hopscotch Festival – one of the largest combined Beer and Whiskey festivals in Canada. This year will be bigger and better than ever with the main Grand Tasting Hall event set to kick things off (with well over 4000 in attendance). Sample spirits and specialty liqueurs while you nosh on gourmet foods during this week-long festival. It all takes over the PNE (with satellite events throughout Vancouver). 2901 East Hastings Street.
FUSE at the Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby)
Returning to the VAG this Friday night (November 9th) is this popular art-infused party that offers the perfect mix of culture, creativity and cocktails. Take in the latest works by noteworthy artists, such as the Ian Wallace exhibit that recently went up. Enjoy live music, entertainment, DJs and more at this stand-out event.
Coming up: After School Special: Group Exhibition (November 15th)
Mark your calendar and be sure to head down to check out pieces courtesy of Vancouver’s up and coming cultural trailblazers. This free, special showcase sheds light on the works of more than 10 emerging creatives from various disciplines including design, illustration, fine art, photography and more. Takes place at 220-314 West Cordova Street.
Comedy for a Cause: Edgewater Casino, 750 Pacific Boulevard
Get together with a group of friends for a guaranteed great night out in support of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. 100% of the proceeds from this comedic night will go toward LLSOC and feature the musings of none other than funnyman Dat Phan (winner of season one of NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’. Tickets are $20.
Vancouver Jewish Film Festival 2012 (The Ridge Theatre, 3131 Arbutus)
As one of the longest running Jewish film festivals in Canada, the 24th Annual VJFF is worth checking out (on until November 15th). With 30 different documentaries, dramas, comedies and shorts set to be screened, it appeals to all cinematic interests. For a complete look at screenings visit here (they even have a special promotion for those theatre-goers under 30).