1. Head to Massey Theatre for the Langley Ukulele Ensemble’s Themes of Christmas concert, featuring traditional carols, holiday favourites and much more on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students (plus service charges) and are available at 604-521-5050 or ticketsnw.ca.
2. Celebrate the music of Leonard Cohen at Chelsea Hotel, in which six performers bring the Canadian music legend’s songs to life at Anvil Centre Theatre. The show runs Dec. 8 to 13 at 7:30 p.m., and has additional matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13. Tickets are $40 for adults and $30 for seniors and students. For tickets, call 604-521-5050.
3. Tune in to some lovely music when Caelestra performs a Celtic Christmas concert at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Caelestra’s concert features yuletide music performed by voice, flute, harp, guitar, hand drums and cello. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $10 for children and are available at www.Caelestra.com.
4. Shop for your furry friends at the Pop Up Pet Shoppe on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 42 Sixth St. You’ll find local handmade products for your pets – and you’ll also be able to get a photo with Santa Paws. More info at thepopuppetshoppe.com.
5. Dine at the Queensborough Community Centre’s annual Family Christmas Dinner, which include catered turkey feast with all the trimming, as well as entertainment and a raffle prize draw. The dinner, hosted by the Queensborough Special Programs Committee, takes place on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $8 for kids. For tickets or information, call 604-525-7388.
6. Enjoy a night of Ol’ Blue Eyes at the Songs of Sinatra tribute featuring Rick Valiant and the Blue Morris Swing Band. The tribute, in honour of Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, includes a special presentation of Sinatra’s life. It takes place at the Columbia Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Columbia Theatre, with doors opening at 7 p.m. And the show getting underway at 8 p.m. Dinner and show tickets are $40, while the show only is $25 in advance or $27 at the door. For more info or tickets, visit www.thecolumbia.ca.
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