1. Enjoy a night (or afternoon) of laughter and music at the Vagabond Players’ production of Forever Plaid, which runs until Dec. 18, Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. Tickets are available at www.vagabondplayers.ca or 604-521-0412.
2. Celebrate the season with the lighting of the fire hall on Friday, Nov. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Queensborough fire hall (1101 Ewen Ave.) includes caroling, hot chocolate, pizza and crafts. Guests are invited to bring a camera to take a picture with Santa and urged to bring a donation for the community Christmas hampers. More info is available by calling the Queensborough community centre at 604-525-7388.
3. Give, eat and shop at the Salmonbellies’ fifth annual Christmas fundraiser to help those in need. Folks are invited to drop off non-perishable food donations at Queen’s Park Arena on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You’ll also be able to dine on a Mikeburger from Mr. Mikes for $5 (proceeds go to the Salvation Army).
4. Support École Herbert Spencer Elementary school by shopping at the school’s annual Christmas craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 artisans will be selling items at the sale, which also includes a bake sale, raffle and bistro. The school is at 605 Second St.
5. Take the kids to a free performance of ZarYevka Ballet’s The Jabberwocky, a narrated story ballet featuring giant puppets, colourful costumes and exciting professional dancing. The family-friendly performance, presented by ArtStarts, takes place on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr.
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