1. Take in a Christmas tradition when the Royal City Youth Ballet Company performs The Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 2 and 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets and info at www.masseytheatre.com or 604-521-5050
2. Enjoy a Christmas carol evening river cruise with Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours, featuring a night of holiday music on the Mighty Fraser. The tours are offered on Thursday, Dec. 21, Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23, with all tours running from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets and info at www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com.
3. Celebrate the season in style with A Swingin’ Big Band Revue: Jingle featuring Tony Barton and the Jingle Belles at Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St. The show – a Christmas concert with a theatrical flair – takes to the stage at Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.ticketsnw.ca.
4. View the artwork of folks involved in the Healing Through Art program at the Union Gospel Mission in New Westminster, part of the new Unity of Spirits exhibit at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St. The exhibit is free, and runs until Feb. 2. Anvil Centre is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. (Take note: Anvil Centre is closed for the holidays on Dec. 24, 25, 26 and 31, and on Jan. 1, 2018.)
5. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays by taking a relaxing walk along New Westminster’s waterfront or by strolling through your neighbourhood and checking out the Christmas lights.
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