By Loose Lips Mag
@looselipsmag

Happy Holidays! Find ways to celebrate safely with our December marquee.

Indigenous Women Rise Drum Circle: “Rise up and join us in the Indigenous Women Rise Drum Circle! We invite Indigenous women of all nations and all ages to come share their songs and healing energy. Bring your drum, or just bring your presence!” *Indigenous ancestry required
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Virtual, please register via their online form

To Speak with a Golden Voice Exhibit: Many people associate the works of Bill Reid with the recognizable style of Northwest Coast Indigenous art. The Haida goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, broadcaster, mentor, and community activist has created a monumental legacy—one that is being honoured in To Speak With a Golden Voice, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art’s latest exhibit. Read more in our preview, here.
Date: July 16 – April 11, 2021
Time: During gallery hours
Location: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver. 

Vancouver Fringe Festival: The Fringe is back! Take advantage of staggered events happening now into the winter.
Date: November 26- December 6
Time: Varies based on event
Location: In-person and online. Find the full lineup, here.

CFN Special 20th Anniversary Zoom Event: Join in as IndigiNews editor Emilee Gilpin talks with Turza Brown, Haana Edenshaw, Jessie Newman, and Tina Ryan about their vision for Coastal First Nations’ next 20 years.
Date: December 3
Time: 7-8 PM
Location: Zoom and Facebook Live

Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival: Watch an incredible group of artists on live stream, including: musical performances, storytelling, and play readings. Visual art will also be available via an online gallery.
Date: December 3-5
Time: Varies
Location: Find out more, here.

Craft & Bake Fair: “Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, get a bite of delicious food, and enjoy your holiday shopping at the 20th annual Craft Fair at the Nikkei Centre!”
Date: December 4-6; 11-13
Time: 10 AM- 5 PM
Location: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Register, here.

Women Ignited: Change your Story, Change your Life: Join Divine Elements-Naturopathic Family Wellness as they explore how we can better show up for ourselves.
Date: December 6
Time: 1 PM
Location: Online event

Spa Yoga-Go Slow: “Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a nervous system reset through gently unwinding the hips & shoulders and sitting with the wisdom within.”
Date: December 6
Time: 2-4 PM
Location: Virtual

Festival of Trees: Enjoy this cherished community tradition in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, with all proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. *Open to the public, limited capacity inside
Date: December 7- January 3
Time: 1-8 PM
Location: Fairmont Hotel, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver. Find out more, here.

VanDusen Festival of Light: Visit Vancouver’s premier outdoor lights exhibit! With a one-way path and ample room for physical distancing, you can enjoy the views comfortably.
Date: December 8- January 3
Time: 4-9:30 PM
Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver. Tickets for reserved time-slots can be purchased, here.

Vancouver Story Slam: Check out Vancouver Story Slam, where ten storytellers share original stories!
Date: December 8-9
Time: Tune in anytime between 5 PM December 8 and 5 PM December 9
Location: Virtual

A Christmas Carol- The Radio Play: “Featuring David Adams as Scrooge – the Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. The magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring sees a handful of actors bring dozens of characters to the stage.”
Date: December 10- January 3
Time: Varies
Location: Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver. Buy tickets, here.

Fatale Fridays: The city’s only monthly live comedy show featuring hilarious local female, femme and non-binary stand-up comedians, alongside touring pro headliners.
Date: December 11
Time: 7-8 PM
Location: Keto Caveman Cafe, 605 W Pender Street, Vancouver. Find out more, here.

South Bath Sanctuary Live Stream: “You’re invited to this unique 90 minute sound bath to slow down, rest, and receive healing vibrations. From the comfort of your own home, you will be immersing into a soundscape of Gongs, Crystal Singing Bowls, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Steel Tongue Drums, and more.”
Date: December 11, 20, and 27
Time: December 11, 8 PM; December 20 and 27; 8:30 PM
Location: Virtual

PNE WinterLights: “Buckle up for this safe, holiday experience that you can enjoy with your family from the warmth of your car along a 2-kilometre route. You will be transported through nine enchanted lands filled with glowing lights in your mission to discover Santa, with special characters and festive performers to help you along your way.”
Date: December 11-23
Time: 4-9:30 PM
Location: PNE/Playland, 2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver. Buy tickets, here.

The Neighbourhood Pop-Up, No. 2: Come out and shop local slow fashion accessories, ceramics, vegan skincare products, jewelry, dry flowers, collage artwork, soy candles, and more! *Mask mandatory
Date: December 12
Time: 10 AM- 7 PM
Location: 348 Water Street, Vancouver. Find out more, here.

Black Artistic Expressions in BC- Dawn Pemberton: Join Dawn Pemberton as she explores what it means to be Black in BC.
Date: December 16
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Location: Online

Mixed Nuts: Enjoy a holiday tradition with a twist, now from the comfort of your own home. Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents this modern retelling of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” in a re-imagined digital setting!
Date: Stream anytime between December 17-31

Intentional Rest- Restorative and Yoga Nidra Online Workshop: Needing a moment of relaxation? Join Katie as she leads you through a self-care practice of restorative yoga and yoga nidra.
Date: December 19
Time: 2-4 PM
Location: Virtual

Kristi and Brittany are the co-founders and co-editors of Loose Lips Mag. Together, they’re building their feminist media empire—leaving the patriarchy, charcuterie boards and empty bottles of wine in their wake. The monthly Marquee column is compiled with the help of Tayvie Van Eeuwen. Loose Lips Media is grateful to operate on the unceded Coast Salish territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nation.