Local Arts

Young New Westminster performers will be part of the fun when Goh Ballet brings a beloved holiday classic to the stage in December. Goh Ballet is bringing The Nutcracker to the Centre in downtown Vancouver from Dec. 17 to 22.

Welcome in the season with a Celtic Yuletide concert. The Celtic ensemble Caelestra is taking to the stage as part of the Music at Queens concert series, with an evening of Yuletide music both old and new on Sunday, Dec. 13. The 7:30 p.m.

It’s a holiday favourite in New Westminster, and it’s taking to the stage again next weekend. The Richmond Academy of Dance is once again joining the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra for its Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 4. The 7:30 p.m.

A homegrown talent is onstage in one of the Arts Club Theatre Company’s Christmas productions. The Arts Club is presenting Peter and the Starcatcher, opening Nov. 26 at the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.

Capture the magic of Christmas on Dec. 6 when Winter Harp returns for its popular annual concert.

It’s a Christmas favourite for audiences of all ages, and it’s coming back to the neighbourhood in a new venue this season. Elektra Women’s Choir is ushering in the holiday season with Chez Nous: Christmas With Elektra on Saturday, Nov. 28.

There’s nothing like a little theatrical mayhem to get the Christmas season off to a good start. The Vagabond Players are back to the stage with Inspecting Carol, described as a “hilarious madcap comedy” and running Dec.

A night of art, music and wine for a good cause? Doesn’t get any better than that. Royal City Musical Theatre is holding its Big Splash fundraiser this weekend (Saturday, Nov. 21) at 100 Braid Street Studios.

ON NOW To Saturday, November 21 Urban Rambles, an exhibition featuring acrylic works by Luciana Alvarez and Joy Hanser, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., free admission. Info: www.burnabyartcouncil.