Ute Lemper
Sultry, seductive Ute Lemper seems to have stepped straight out of a 1920s European cabaret. She’s dazzled audiences in Germany and around the world with her concerts and musical-theatre roles, and is also a talented dancer and painter. See the celebrated chanteuse in Berlin Nights/Paris Days: The Art of Chanson at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (Mar. 24).—Sheri Radford
The busy and festive Vancouver Christmas Market
November 24 to December 24
The holidays are just around the corner, and to help kick off the season the Vancouver Christmas Market sets up shop in bustling downtown. Peruse the Bavarian-style wooden booths for everything from hand-knit sweaters to German tinker toys to elaborate glass ornaments. Afterwards chow down on a bratwurst or schnitzel, then warm up with a cup of glühwein—warm, spiced wine—or imported beer.—Jennifer Patterson
More information:
VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET (Nov 24-Dec 24). 11 am-9 pm. $5, 7-12 $2, under 7 free. Early-bird admission $2, 11 am-4 pm M-F. Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza, 600 Hamilton St. 604-924-4506. www.vancouverchristmas
market.com
Still from Flamenco, Flamenco
For 30 years, cineastes have been flocking to this annual fest (Sep. 29 to Oct. 14) for a smorgasbord of films such as Flamenco, Flamenco (pictured) out of Spain, Rolf Harris Paints His Dream (UK), The Co(te)lette Film (Belgium), The Singing City (Germany) and Michel Petrucianni (France). This cinematic feast of more than 350 films from 80 countries has something to suit every taste.—Sheri Radford
This Canada-inspired hoodie is a hot-ticket item from Lululemon
In just one decade, the local Lululemon has expanded from a single shop in Kitsilano to countless stores around the world. It claims to sell “yoga-inspired athletic apparel,” but women of all shapes and sizes know what it really sells: yoga pants that make butts look great. Founded by Chip Wilson of Westbeach Snowboard fame, the company also produces hoodies, gear bags, yoga mats and other apparel designed to make the wearer look and feel good while working out. A new line of Cheer Gear (pictured) sports the national colours of Sweden, Germany, the US and Canada.—Sheri Radford
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