Vegan Holiday Party + Christmas Reprise XXII

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December 18, 2025

📝 ICBC’s Enhanced Road Assessment – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

⛸️ Parent and Tot Skate at Moody Park – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🤝 New West - Women In Business Networking – 10:30 AM to 12:00 AM

🍼 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🛍️ Churi at the Quay Christmas Market – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🎄 Midday Movie: Christmas, Again – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Karaoke Night – 7:00 PM

🎭️ Howe Sound New West Bingpot! Thursday Trivia – 7:00 PM

🎭️ Bee's Knees Burlesque at The Flapper Lounge – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎙️ The Terminal Pub Colossal Thursdays Karaoke – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎤 Notorious Grey Fox Open Mic Jam – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

December 19, 2025

🧒 Toddler Time (12-36 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

👶 Babytime (0-12 months) – 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

💑 City Love Scavenger Hunt For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

🎶 The Dimes – Christmas Special – 2:00 PM

☃️ Winter Break Celebration – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🍽️ New West Youth Holiday Dinner – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🥬 Vegan Holiday Party Potluck & Clothing Swap – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🍿 Children’s Night Out - Home Alone at təməsew̓txʷ – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM

🎸 Christmas Party Sip n Strum – 7:00 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Howe Sound New West Karaoke Night – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Weekly Karaoke Every Friday – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎸 Live Music at The Terminal - Mike Van Eyes – 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

🎙️ Notorious Grey Fox Karaoke Friday Nights – 9:00 PM until Close

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

December 20, 2025

🗣️ Spanish Conversation Drop-in – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

☃️ Frosty Adventures: Animal Adaptations – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🎁 New West Craft Holiday Markets at River Market – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🛍️ Christmas Craft Market at Howe Sound – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🎅 Santa Photos at Royal City Centre Mall – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🎄 Holiday at Irving House – 12:00 AM to 4:00 PM

💑 City Love Scavenger Hunt For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

📖 Haida Christmas Stories with KungJaadee – 1:00 PM

🪩 Wood Ornament Making at Queensborough – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

🎨 Brush Hour Paint Night - Snowy Streetlamp – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🥁 The Nutcracker 2025 – 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM

🎄 Ukrainian Christmas Market – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🎶 The Dimes – Christmas Special – 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM

🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth Ages 13 - 18 – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

⛸️ Light Up the Night Family Skate – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

🌟 Christmas Reprise XXII at Sanctuary on 6th – 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

🎉 Xxxmas Snow Party - A Famous 5 at Club Eden – 7:30 PM until late

🏊️ Youth Swims att əməsew̓txʷ – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Saturdays at Kelly O’Bryan’s – 9:00 PM

🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

🎄 Holiday Sip & Stroll Scavenger Hunt – Downtown Neighbourhood

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🥗🎄Vegan Holiday Potluck and Clothing Swap Brings Festive Fun to the Quay

A festive and feel-good holiday gathering is planned as Vegan Girls Club hosts its Holiday Party Potluck & Clothing Swap on Thursday, December 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at BOSA RiverSky 1, located at 908 Quayside Drive. The event invites vegan and vegan-curious women to celebrate the season together in a warm, inclusive setting overlooking the Fraser River.

Guests are encouraged to bring a vegan dish to share along with gently used clothing for a fun and sustainable clothing swap. The evening combines plant-based dining, community connection, and eco-conscious fashion in the building’s rooftop party room, offering a cozy atmosphere for conversation and celebration.

As a special incentive, the first 10 ticket holders will receive six months of free membership with ThisIsPlantCurious. A small registration fee helps cover room rental costs. Tickets are required, and refunds are not available.

With its mix of food, sustainability, and festive spirit, the event offers a refreshing way to celebrate the holidays close to home.

Bring a Dish, Swap Some Style, and Celebrate Together!

🎶 Christmas Reprise XXII Offers A Cappella Calm Amid Holiday Rush ✨ 

An evening of calm, reflection, and musical beauty awaits as the Vancouver Cantata Singers present Christmas Reprise XXII on Saturday, December 20, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Sanctuary on 6th, formerly known as Queens Avenue United Church. Doors open at 7 p.m., with free parking available.

This popular annual concert blends traditional carols and contemporary Christmas works, performed a cappella in the church’s resonant acoustic space. The program includes beloved favourites such as It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Miles Ramsay and Franz Biebl’s Ave Maria, alongside the premiere of a newly commissioned arrangement, I Wash My Face in a Golden Vase by Sophia Colpitts.

Designed as a moment of stillness amid the holiday bustle, the performance invites audiences of all ages to slow down and enjoy the expressive power of choral singing. Tickets range from $15 to $40, with no refunds available.

Experience the Beauty of A Cappella This Holiday Season

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