Metro Vancouver events calendar - May 2016. Best festivals, concerts, fun things to do, Victoria Day shows & events, discount tickets in Vancouver, BC.

Rhododendron Festival

Celebrate Burnaby's Rhododendron Festival and enjoy free activities for all!

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Art in the City 2016

Come and buy a variety of art mediums from our largest selection of original visual art - drawings, paintings, photography, giclee’s of originals, etc at our 11th annual Art In The City event!

Vancouver | West End Community Centre Association | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

VSO Masterworks: Faust Plays Bartok

Renowned violinist Isabelle Faust performs Bartok with Kazuyoshi Akiyama conducting a concert that includes Dvorák’s Seventh Symphony.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm | Music

Vancouver Opera: Evita

Winner of 7 Tony Awards™ including Best Musical, Evita is the story of the charismatic and controversial Eva Perón, whose beauty and ambition vaulted her from poverty to power as the First Lady of Argentina.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Opera

Music at the Mansion

Join us for this open rehearsal concert series featuring local musicians and performances from the Rogue Folk

Vancouver | Aberthau Mansion | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Dance | Free

The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth

Telling an adventure story set in the 1930s, The Intergalactic Nemesis mashes up comic-book and radio-play formats into a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, a new art form, the Live-Action Graphic Novel.

Vancouver | The York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Back by popular demand! Cécile McLorin Salvant’s exceptional vocal power, soul, and virtuosity are breathtakingly showcased through her one-of-a-kind interpretations of jazz standards and rare blues compositions.

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Chan Shun Concert Hall | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Music

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully undergone improv training via the ICI.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Encuentros

Kasandra Flamenco and Caravan World Rhythms are proud to present Encuentros a percussive dance spectacular revealing passionate encounters by some of the world’s great dancers in Flamenco, Irish, Tap, and Egyptian Belly Dance!

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 0:00 am | Dance

Works from Jacqueline Karista and Laurel Swenson

Engage the community with new contemporary art from established and emerging artists

Vancouver | The Gallery at The Cultch | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Peter Braun - Art of Craft Lecture Series 2016

The first in this year’s Art of Craft Lecture Series is with Peter Braun, Master Print Maker.

Vancouver | Vancouver Public Library | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture | Free

VSO Masterworks: Faust Plays Bartok

Renowned violinist Isabelle Faust performs Bartok with Kazuyoshi Akiyama conducting a concert that includes Dvorák’s Seventh Symphony.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:10 pm | Music

Woody Woodsmansey's Holy Holy - Celebrating David Bowie

Holy Holy, the super-group to perform the album ‘The Man Who Sold the World’ live in its entirety.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Music

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Works from Jacqueline Karista and Laurel Swenson

Engage the community with new contemporary art from established and emerging artists

Vancouver | The Gallery at The Cultch | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Kids' Koncerts: Symphonic Shenanigans

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Kids' Koncerts presents the award winning entertainer Al Simmons. Fun for the whole family.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Music

Hot Copy: a Publicity Workshop for Fringe Artists and Creative Types

These questions and more will be answered by Deb Pickman at Hot Copy: a Publicity Workshop for Fringe Artists and Creative Types

Vancouver | Big Rock Urban Brewery & Eatery Boardroom | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Workshop

Magic Man & The Griswolds with guest Panama Wedding

Hotline Spring North American Tour 2016

Vancouver | Imperial | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Works from Jacqueline Karista and Laurel Swenson

Engage the community with new contemporary art from established and emerging artists

Vancouver | The Gallery at The Cultch | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

City Opera Vancouver: Great Arias and Duets for Soprano and Baritone

Great arias and duets for soprano and baritone, with Chloé Hurst, soprano; Samuel Chan, baritone; Richard Epp, piano; and Tom Durrie, narrator.

Richmond | Minoru Chapel | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Music

City Opera Vancouver: Great Arias and Duets for Soprano and Baritone

Great arias and duets for soprano and baritone, with Chloé Hurst, soprano; Samuel Chan, baritone; Richard Epp, piano; and Tom Durrie, narrator.

Richmond | Minoru Chapel | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music

Vancouver Police Museum speaker series - Locked up and innocent

At a time when lips and tweets are buzzing with the likes of cultural phenomenons like “Rectify” and “Making a Murderer”, this is a truly timely night. Join us to learn about real, local stories involving wrongful convictions and exonerations, and go behi

Vancouver | The Vancouver Police Museum | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Lecture

Vancouver Recital Society: Bryn Terfel

The Vancouver Recital Society presents the great Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel with Natalia Katyukova, Piano.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

2016 Chutzpah! Festival: RENAISSANCE (Canada)

RENAISSANCE – a mixed program featuring Ballet Kelowna and Continuum Contemporary Music

Vancouver | Norman Rothstein Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Rock Paper Scissors on The Portside

Where else can you crush, cover and cut your way to victory in Gastown on a Wednesday night. Don’t miss Gastown’s newest and most extreme experience.

Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Active Life / Health

Facing East

A Co-Production between Fighting Chance Productions and Nathan Gardner in association with Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Danny Brooke.. World Premiere

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

The Force Is Shakin’: A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure!

Geekenders presents: The Force is Shakin’ A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure A brand-new Geekenders Theatricals production!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Works from Jacqueline Karista and Laurel Swenson

Engage the community with new contemporary art from established and emerging artists

Vancouver | The Gallery at The Cultch | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Vancouver Opera: Evita

Winner of 7 Tony Awards™ including Best Musical, Evita is the story of the charismatic and controversial Eva Perón, whose beauty and ambition vaulted her from poverty to power as the First Lady of Argentina.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Opera

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

2016 Chutzpah! Festival: RENAISSANCE (Canada)

RENAISSANCE – a mixed program featuring Ballet Kelowna and Continuum Contemporary Music

Vancouver | Norman Rothstein Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Facing East

A Co-Production between Fighting Chance Productions and Nathan Gardner in association with Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Danny Brooke.. World Premiere

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Discovery Day at the Surrey Nature Centre

Explore the Surrey Nature Centre with fun, drop-in family activities.

Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Family | Free

Richmond Regional Heritage Fair

Making history together

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Fair

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Works from Jacqueline Karista and Laurel Swenson

Engage the community with new contemporary art from established and emerging artists

Vancouver | The Gallery at The Cultch | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Fleetwood Seniors Mothers Day Tea

Let's Celebrate Motherhood with entertainment, tea, and treats!

Surrey | Fleetwood Community Centre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Vancouver Opera: Evita

Winner of 7 Tony Awards™ including Best Musical, Evita is the story of the charismatic and controversial Eva Perón, whose beauty and ambition vaulted her from poverty to power as the First Lady of Argentina.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Opera

Kensington Prairie Family Dance Party

Bring everyone to Kensington Prairie for a fun family dance party!

Surrey | Kensington Prairie Recreation Centre | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

2016 Chutzpah! Festival: RENAISSANCE (Canada)

RENAISSANCE – a mixed program featuring Ballet Kelowna and Continuum Contemporary Music

Vancouver | Norman Rothstein Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Facing East

A Co-Production between Fighting Chance Productions and Nathan Gardner in association with Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Danny Brooke.. World Premiere

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

HAR MAR SUPERSTAR at The Cobalt

The Cobalt Presents Har Mar Superstar With Guests

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

DLUX FRIDAYS

The Biggest Two Room Party on a Friday Night!

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Vancouver | Privé Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Dance

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Breakfast with the Birds

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Campbell Valley Regional Park (Nature House) | 8:00 am to 11:00 am | Nature / Animals | Free

Burnaby's Farmers' Market

Burnaby's Farmers' Market is the place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday

Burnaby | Burnaby City Hall Parking | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Bird Survival 101 Guided Walk

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Serpentine Wildlife Management Area (parking lot) | 9:00 am to 11:00 am | Nature / Animals | Free

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Nature Play at the Surrey Nature Centre

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre | 9:30 am to 11:00 am | Kids | Free

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Nature Discovery Walk - for KIDS!

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids | Free

Richmond Regional Heritage Fair

Making history together

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Fair

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Salmon Send Off

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Tynehead Hatchery | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

Works from Jacqueline Karista and Laurel Swenson

Engage the community with new contemporary art from established and emerging artists

Vancouver | The Gallery at The Cultch | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Plants and People Tour at Green Timbers Park

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Family | Free

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Guided Walk at Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

Facing East

A Co-Production between Fighting Chance Productions and Nathan Gardner in association with Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Danny Brooke.

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Musical

Cinco de Mayo fiesta

Buenos dias, amigos! Let’s get ready for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta, Vancouver style.

Vancouver | Robson Square | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival

Vancouver Opera: Evita

Winner of 7 Tony Awards™ including Best Musical, Evita is the story of the charismatic and controversial Eva Perón, whose beauty and ambition vaulted her from poverty to power as the First Lady of Argentina.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Opera

The Earring Show

Turn Mother’s Day into a night to remember this year with the Earring Show!

Vancouver | Crafthouse | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Facing East

A Co-Production between Fighting Chance Productions and Nathan Gardner in association with Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Danny Brooke.. World Premiere

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

2016 Chutzpah!PLUS: Avishai Cohen Quartet (USA)

Award-winning trumpeter Avishai Cohen – voted a Rising Star three years running in the DownBeat Critics Poll – has earned international renown as a musician.

Vancouver | Norman Rothstein Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Own Saturdays at Caprice

Vancity’s TOP Saturday night located in the heart of the Granville Strip!

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 9:30 pm to 3:00 am | Dance

Dawn Chorus Walk

Come out and learn who’s who in the morning chorus!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Park | 7:00 am to 10:30 am | Nature / Animals

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Mother's Day at The Glades Garden

Celebrate Mother's Day in The Glades' stunning woodland garden.

Surrey | The Glades | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family

Mothers' Day Bioblitz: ABCs of Birding

Come explore this beautiful part of Stanley Park and help identify as many species as possible!

Vancouver | Stanley Park, Lumberman's Arch | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Nature / Animals | Free

Mother’s Day Community Bioblitz: Birding Tours

Come explore this beautiful part of Stanley Park and help identify as many species as possible!

Vancouver | Stanley Park Ecology Society | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Nature / Animals | Free

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Mother's Day at VanDusen Garden

Bring your mom for a walk through 55 acres of trails, lakes and flowers at the beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden, with live music, a pop-up cafe and more!

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Open Studio Drop-in and Hands-on Fun

Drop by Branscombe House to visit Rhonda Weppler and get a “behind the scenes” look at the processes involved in her creative work.

Richmond | Branscombe House | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Mandarin Guided Nature Walk

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Redwood Park | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Opera: Evita

Winner of 7 Tony Awards™ including Best Musical, Evita is the story of the charismatic and controversial Eva Perón, whose beauty and ambition vaulted her from poverty to power as the First Lady of Argentina.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Opera

Mother's Day Tea. "A tribute to our Mom's"

The Celebration Hall at Mountain View Cemetery: Celebrant Lisa Hartley offers a quiet, contemplative time to share tea and talk for those who are celebrating Mother's day without their Mother.

Vancouver | Mountain View Cemetery | 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully undergone improv training via the ICI.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Once Upon an Acorn Story Times

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Ocean Park Library | 10:00 am to 10:30 am | Kids | Free

Environmental Extravaganza Events: DiscARTed - Adult Craft Night: Books into Seeds

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Fleetwood Library | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Debra Sloan - Art of Craft Lecture Series 2016

The second in this year’s Art of Craft Lecture Series is with Debra Sloan, Master Ceramist, 2015 Hilde Gerson Award & Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award winner.

Vancouver | Vancouver Public Library | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture | Free

Mayer Hawthorne With Guests

American R&B/soul singer and musician, on tour to support his latest release “Man About Town”.

Vancouver | Imperial | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

James Ehnes in Recital

The VSO hosts award winning Classical violinist James Ehnes with Andrew Armstrong, piano.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:10 pm | Music

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Move for health day

Join us for an active walk through Queen Elizabeth Park.

Vancouver | Hillcrest Centre | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

DOXA Festival Screening and Discussion: The Infinite Happiness

Join us for the West Coast Canadian Premiere of Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine's documentary film, The Infinite Happiness

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Film

Lucius With Guests

American pop band, on tour to support their new release “Good Grief”

Vancouver | Imperial | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Salmon Marshals Painting Party

Surrey | Blumsen Par | 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Learn to Fish

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (at the lake) | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Kids | Free

DOXA Documentary Film Festival: Pistol Shrimps

For anyone who ever dreamed of glory on the b-ball court. Well, perhaps not glory, but just basic competence, here come the Pistol Shrimps!

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Film

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Celebrate Israel's Independence Day with Noa, Israel's leading international singer-songwriter

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Chan Shun Concert Hall | 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm | Music

Rock Paper Scissors on The Portside

Where else can you crush, cover and cut your way to victory in Gastown on a Wednesday night. Don’t miss Gastown’s newest and most extreme experience.

Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Active Life / Health

Facing East

A Co-Production between Fighting Chance Productions and Nathan Gardner in association with Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Danny Brooke.. World Premiere

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Dream Factory Circus

CircusWest is pleased to announce its newest show, Dream Factory Circus, and it debut at the PNE Garden Auditorium

Vancouver | PNE Garden Auditorium | 12:30 am to 2:00 pm | Family

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Outdoor Treasure Hunt

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Hawthorne Park | 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Open Rehearsal: Julianne Chapple

Dance Centre Artist-in-Residence Julianne Chapple gives an open rehearsal of her new work Suf(fix), an exploration of movement and sculpture created in collaboration with dancers

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Dance | Free

Indian Summer Supper Club at the Urban Tea Merchant

Open to Indian Summer Arts Society members, patrons and artist alumni, the Indian Summer Supper Club curates exciting dinner gatherings four times per year.

Vancouver | The Urban Tea Merchant | 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Baubles for Banting

Join us at "Baubles for Banting – East Meets West" fundraising gala on May 12 at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver!

Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Owl Prowl

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Kids | Free

Dream Factory Circus

CircusWest is pleased to announce its newest show, Dream Factory Circus, and it debut at the PNE Garden Auditorium

Vancouver | PNE Garden Auditorium | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Kids

DOXA Documentary Film Festival: League of Exotique Dancers

Who says sex stops at a certain age? Certainly not the women in Rama Rau’s riotous romp through the life and times of the pioneering women of burlesque.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Film

Vancouver Bird Week: Bird Taxidermy

Develop a deeper understanding of bird anatomy as you practice basic taxidermy techniques and help us build SPES’ specimen collection for educational programming.

Vancouver | Stanley Park Ecology Society | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Nature / Animals | Free

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Ballet BC: Program #3

Our 30th anniversary goes out with a spectacular bang, with work by two audience favourites and a newcomer who is making waves around the world.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

The Pack A.D. at The Cobalt

Vancouver-based Garage Rock band returns home to play two nights in support of their upcoming album.

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Show

Small Stage: salon series | volume 3

What if you went to a hybrid dance show and were asked to simultaneously curate the event to your own virtual circle?

Vancouver | The Emerald | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

QUINTINO

Solid presents QUINTINO

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 am to 0:00 am | Music

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Once Upon an Acorn Story Times

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Fleet wood Library | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Kids | Free

VSO Tiny Tots: Shine-Time Music Olympics!

I can sing! I can play! Celebrate the music of many lands, through the marimba, timpani and other fun percussion instruments.

Vancouver | Playhouse Theatre | 10:00 am to 10:45 am | Kids

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Environmental Extravaganza Events: Living Streets

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Newton Library | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

VSO Tiny Tots: Shine-Time Music Olympics!

I can sing! I can play! Celebrate the music of many lands, through the marimba, timpani and other fun percussion instruments.

Vancouver | Playhouse Theatre | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Dream Factory Circus

CircusWest is pleased to announce its newest show, Dream Factory Circus, and it debut at the PNE Garden Auditorium

Vancouver | PNE Garden Auditorium | 12:30 am to 2:00 pm | Family

Environmental Extravaganza Events: First Nations Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey

Surrey | Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society | 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Country Night

Drop in and join us for country music, country crafts and popcorn treats!

Surrey | Don Christian Recreation Centre | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Kids

DOXA Documentary Film Festival: League of Exotique Dancers

Who says sex stops at a certain age? Certainly not the women in Rama Rau’s riotous romp through the life and times of the pioneering women of burlesque.

Vancouver | VIFF's Vancity Theatre | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Film

I Think We Are Heroes

The Roxy Presents - I Think We're Heroes

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Dream Factory Circus

CircusWest is pleased to announce its newest show, Dream Factory Circus, and it debut at the PNE Garden Auditorium

Vancouver | PNE Garden Auditorium | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Kids

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

The Who: Hits 50!

THE WHO announced the rescheduled dates for their “THE WHO HITS 50!” North American tour

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

A Dram Come True

Presented by Vancouver Writers Fest: A whiskey fundraiser like no other. Enjoy scotches from around the world, as well as locally distilled spirits.

Vancouver | Hycroft University Women Club | 7:30 pm to 10:15 pm | Food / Wine

Further Series: Nu:BC Collective Concert

Vancouver Pro Musica is proud to present the Nu:BC Collective in concert on Friday, May 13, 7:30 at the VSO School of Music Pyatt Hall.

Vancouver | Pyatt Hall | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Facing East

A Co-Production between Fighting Chance Productions and Nathan Gardner in association with Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Danny Brooke.. World Premiere

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Ballet BC: Program #3

Our 30th anniversary goes out with a spectacular bang, with work by two audience favourites and a newcomer who is making waves around the world.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

The Pack A.D. at The Cobalt

Vancouver-based Garage Rock band returns home to play two nights in support of their upcoming album.

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Show

DLUX FRIDAYS

The Biggest Two Room Party on a Friday Night!

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Burnaby's Farmers' Market

Burnaby's Farmers' Market is the place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday

Burnaby | Burnaby City Hall Parking | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Glen Pine Annual Swap Meet

Come to our Glen Pine Swap Meet to sell your loved but no longer needed items or stop by to find your treasure.

Coquitlam | Spirit Square | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market | Free

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Great Salmon Send-Off

Come and release young salmon into Stoney Creek.

Burnaby | Stoney Creek Community School | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Family | Free

VSO Tiny Tots: Shine-Time Music Olympics!

I can sing! I can play! Celebrate the music of many lands, through the marimba, timpani and other fun percussion instruments.

New Westminster | Anvil Centre Theatre | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Chinese Penjing Society of Canada Show & Sale

Join the Chinese Penjing Society of Canada for their annual Show & Sale.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of West End Community Centre!

Join Pop-Up City Hall as we celebrate a gem in the neighbourhood turning 40!

Vancouver | West End Community Centre | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Social Fabric Celebration

Join Artist in Community Leah Weinstein and the Social Fabric knitters as they celebrate the completion of the Social Fabric textile painting.

Vancouver | Dunbar Community Centre | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Performing Arts

Family Fun Day at the Britannia Mine Museum

We're celebrating BC Mining Week with Family Fun Day May 14th, 2016.

North Vancouver | Britannia Beach, Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Sheep to Shawl

Cheer on local spinning and weaving teams as they participate in this traditional competition, and try weaving and spinning yourself.

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 10:30 am to 4:00 pm | Family

FREE Walking Tour - A Selection of Early Chinese Stories

This one hour walking tour is given by three volunteers who have researched the stories on several interesting early Chinese families buried in the Chinese section of the cemetery.

Vancouver | Mountain View Cemetery | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | History | Free

VSO Tiny Tots: Shine-Time Music Olympics!

I can sing! I can play! Celebrate the music of many lands, through the marimba, timpani and other fun percussion instruments.

New Westminster | Anvil Centre Theatre | 11:00 am to 12:00 am | Kids

Surrey RCMP Open House

Celebrate Police Week with activities, tours and photo opportunities with the Surrey RCMP.

Surrey | RCMP Main Detachment | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Dream Factory Circus

CircusWest is pleased to announce its newest show, Dream Factory Circus, and it debut at the PNE Garden Auditorium

Vancouver | PNE Garden Auditorium | 12:30 am to 2:00 pm | Family

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Artist Talk: Paulo Majano

Artist and KPU instructor discusses his TechLab exhibit that uses augmented reality software to reveal hidden layers of photographs.

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Facing East

A Co-Production between Fighting Chance Productions and Nathan Gardner in association with Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Danny Brooke.

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Musical

TURNOUT 2016: Songs of Hope

Hear songs meant to inspire hope, and celebrate local organizations who support vulnerable youth

Surrey | Atrium at Surrey City Hall | 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Music

Dream Factory Circus

CircusWest is pleased to announce its newest show, Dream Factory Circus, and it debut at the PNE Garden Auditorium

Vancouver | PNE Garden Auditorium | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Kids

Vino, Vibes, & Van Gogh

Vino, Vibes, & Van Gogh: Version 2.0 is the perfect mix of creativity and conversation. Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint with others in several themed rooms.

Vancouver | Gordon Neighbourhood House | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Down North

Their music is soulful, and charismatic.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

DOXA Documentary Film Festival: Cameraperson

DOXA Documentary Film Festival presents Cameraperson a film by Kirsten Johnson at the Playhouse

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Film

Lights

Acoustic with guest Kieran Mercer

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Music

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Selena Gomez: Revival Tour

Selena Gomez: Revival Tour with special guest Tyler Shaw

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

An Evening of Song with Ken Lavigne

with Special Guests the British Columbia Boys Choir

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Facing East

A Co-Production between Fighting Chance Productions and Nathan Gardner in association with Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Danny Brooke.. World Premiere

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Ballet BC: Program #3

Our 30th anniversary goes out with a spectacular bang, with work by two audience favourites and a newcomer who is making waves around the world.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Joyce Yang Plays Mozart

VSO Masterworks presents Joyce Yang performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in a concert that includes Beethoven's Symphony No. 4.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:10 pm | Music

Songs of the British Isles – Laudate Singers

There’s a reason the British Isles love their choirs - they have so much great music!

North Vancouver | St. Andrew’s United Church | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Own Saturdays at Caprice

Vancity’s TOP Saturday night located in the heart of the Granville Strip!

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 9:30 pm to 3:00 am | Dance

Dynamite Release Party

Jazzy B, Dr. Zeus & Roach Killer celebrate the release of Dynamite exclusively in Vancouver

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

BOOM JINX – No Answers in Luck Tour II

Boom Jinx is set to explode on the global DJ scene

Vancouver | Privé Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

Woman2Warrior 2016

There is a warrior in the heart of every woman. She is Strong. Determined. Powerful. Woman2Warrior, Vancouver’s only women’s charity obstacle adventure race, is back for its fourth year on Sunday

Vancouver | Burnaby’s Central Park & Swangard Stadium | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Scotiabank MS Walk

Join us on Sunday at the Plaza of Nations for the 2016 Vancouver Scotiabank MS Walk. Enjoy the sites of Vancouver’s beautiful urban waterfront as you head west along the scenic seawall.

Vancouver | Plaza of Nations | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Chinese Penjing Society of Canada Show & Sale

Join the Chinese Penjing Society of Canada for their annual Show & Sale.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Dream Factory Circus

CircusWest is pleased to announce its newest show, Dream Factory Circus, and it debut at the PNE Garden Auditorium

Vancouver | PNE Garden Auditorium | 12:30 am to 2:00 pm | Family

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

VAM Symphony: Gorgeous Gershwin

The Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra presents afternoon of classical music Gorgeous Gershwin

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra

The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra presents approximately 10 concerts each year. Intermediate & Debut Orchestras Final Season Concert

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 2:30 pm to 4:15 pm | Music

The Sakura Singers in Concert

The Sakura Singers is open to anyone interested in singing Japanese songs.

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

CoreDance Awards Ceremony and Gala

We've assembled the absolute best dancers from all over the Lower Mainland in one fantastic showcase

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dance

DOXA Documentary Film Festival: Pistol Shrimps

For anyone who ever dreamed of glory on the b-ball court. Well, perhaps not glory, but just basic competence, here come the Pistol Shrimps!

Vancouver | Vancity Theatre | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Film

The Roxy Presents Taylor Rae with Taryn Sinclair

Taylor-Rae is a modern country artist from Edmonton, AB that has the ability to draw you into the story behind her music whether it is a lighthearted story of adventure, or a heartfelt ballad.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Music

Diskordanse: Coalesce

In a steampunk meets supervillain world, five stunning dancers tread lightly between fantasy and a possible reality, as they journey through glimpses of one's psyche.

Vancouver | The Annex | 7:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Dance

Tori Kelly at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tori Kelly performs in Vancouver

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Music

Dream Factory Circus

CircusWest is pleased to announce its newest show, Dream Factory Circus, and it debut at the PNE Garden Auditorium

Vancouver | PNE Garden Auditorium | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Kids

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Don't Ignore the Snore

How much sleep should you have?

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Workshop | Free

Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra

The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra presents approximately 10 concerts each year. Senior & Debut Orchestras Final Season Concert

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm | Music

VSO presents - Joyce Yang Plays Mozart

VSO Masterworks presents Joyce Yang performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in a concert that includes Beethoven's Symphony No. 4.

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

DOXA Documentary Film Festival: Cameraperson

DOXA Documentary Film Festival presents Cameraperson a film by Kirsten Johnson "Cameraperson".

Vancouver | VIFF's Vancity Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Film

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Somebody loves you, Mr. Hatch

Axis Theatre Company is thrilled to present our original creation SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR. HATCH. Adapted from the book by Eileen Spinelli

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 10:00 am to 10:45 am | Theatre

Somebody loves you, Mr. Hatch

Axis Theatre Company is thrilled to present our original creation SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR. HATCH. Adapted from the book by Eileen Spinelli

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm | Kids

The Noise Presents: Amon Amarth

Amon Amarth Jomsviking North American Tour

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Jane Kidd - Art of Craft Lecture Series 2016

The third in this year’s Art of Craft Lecture Series is with Jane Kidd, Fibre Artist, 2016 Canada Council of the Arts Bronfman Award winner.

Vancouver | Vancouver Public Library | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture | Free

Harana - Philippine Opera Company

In celebration of the 118th Year of Philippine Independence

Vancouver | VAN TECH Auditorium | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Joyce Yang Plays Mozart

VSO Masterworks presents Joyce Yang performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in a concert that includes Beethoven's Symphony No. 4.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:10 pm | Music

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Somebody loves you, Mr. Hatch

Axis Theatre Company is thrilled to present our original creation SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR. HATCH. Adapted from the book by Eileen Spinelli

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 10:00 am to 10:45 am | Theatre

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Somebody loves you, Mr. Hatch

Axis Theatre Company is thrilled to present our original creation SOMEBODY LOVES YOU, MR. HATCH. Adapted from the book by Eileen Spinelli

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm | Kids

Yoga In The Gallery

Join us to explore creative yoga practice led by instructors Kent Brun and Melanie Rae Birch in the inspirational space of the Gordon Smith Gallery.

North Vancouver | The Gordon Smith Gallery | 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm | Sports

Bettye LaVette

Bettye LaVette is an R&B legend and three-time Grammy nominee with a musical career spanning more than 50 years.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Nada Surf

With guests... with new album "You know who you are".

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Virgins

Fighting Chance Productions presents Virgins: A Musical Threesome

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Musical

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Theatre

Cooking Skills Series: Eat Your Veggies!

If you’re looking to expand your cooking repertoire make sure you register for Tartine & Maple’s cooking class, which focuses on unique ways to prepare veggies.

Vancouver | The Uncommon Cafe | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Wild Wednesdays

Discover your wild neighbours and explore Green Timbers Park.

Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre at Green Timbers Park | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Police Museum speaker series - Walking the corridors of Riverview Psychiatric Hospital

Anna Tremere, former psychiatric nurse at the hospital and a champion of preserving Riverview’s legacy, joins Heidi Currie, Criminology professor at Douglas College, to get inside your head and explore everything you never knew about BC’s most infamous ps

Vancouver | The Vancouver Police Museum | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Lecture

Winter 2016 Philosopher's Cafe in Surrey: What is the “barbaric Cultural Practice”?

Share your thoughts on how we can make Surrey a more inclusive city and join us for monthly discussions.

Surrey | City Centre Library room 402 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Active Life / Health

Vancouver Recital Society: Ian Bostridge

The Vancouver Recital Society presents the return of the successful duo - tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Wenwen Du, in Songs of World War I.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Three Lectures on the North

Celebrating 20 years of live performances at the Shadbolt Centre! This second Oratories project is a playful look into the form of the public lecture.

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre Reserved | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture

Rock Paper Scissors on The Portside

Where else can you crush, cover and cut your way to victory in Gastown on a Wednesday night. Don’t miss Gastown’s newest and most extreme experience.

Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Active Life / Health

Virgins

Fighting Chance Productions presents Virgins: A Musical Threesome

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Musical

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

All Bodies Dance Project: Trace

The All Bodies Dance Project brings together artists with and without disabilities to explore an integrated dance practice that celebrates the limitless possibilities of movement, community and connection.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Dance

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

DreamJourneys: ReSounding Consciousness ~The Harmonics of Light & Sound InterestedGoing

DreamWorld has teamed up with artist and geometer Ari Lazer and sound healing musicians Matthew Kocel and Theda Phoenix to bring you on a musical, visual, storytelling journey like no other!

Vancouver | H.R. Macmillan Planetarium and Gordon Southm Oberservatory | 6:33 pm to 11:55 pm | Active Life / Health

Rock the Salish Sea

Presented by the ARTist Response Team Featuring The Wilds and singers from Queen Mary School.

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:25 pm | Music

Studio Sessions: Mother’s Day and Spring Special

This Mothers Day, treat your Mom to a creative evening on Thursday, May 19th with our special Mothers Day Package!

Vancouver | The Beaumont Studios Artist Society | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Stars on Ice at Rogers Arena

The 2016 Investors Group Stars on Ice Tour presented by Lindt brings an amazing array of skaters across Canada this season.

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Vancouver Chopin Society: Georgijs Osokins

Vancouver Chopin Society presents acclaimed pianist Georgijs Osokins filling in for originally scheduled Nelson Freire.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Three Lectures on the North

Celebrating 20 years of live performances at the Shadbolt Centre! This second Oratories project is a playful look into the form of the public lecture.

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre Reserved | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture

Adrienne and Kellen Saip

a unique and exciting mix of music

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 10:45 pm | Music

Young Empires

with guests BLAJK in Fortune Sound Club.

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Virgins

Fighting Chance Productions presents Virgins: A Musical Threesome

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Musical

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

All Bodies Dance Project: Trace

The All Bodies Dance Project brings together artists with and without disabilities to explore an integrated dance practice that celebrates the limitless possibilities of movement, community and connection.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Dance

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Cloverdale Rodeo

4-Day Rodeo and Country Fair Brings In Big Crowds to One of Western Canada’s Most Popular Family Events

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds Agriplex Bldg | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health

North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market

You won't want to miss this years Shipbuilders' Night Market on Friday Nights !!

North Vancouver | Shipyards Night Market | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

The Girl’s House

Presented by Vancouver Iranian Film.

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Film

Sneak Peek of Les Filles Du Roi

an exciting new musical about Canada's history, shared in three languages.

Vancouver | Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Theatre | Free

Cantonese Opera

Selected part of Cantonese Drama to tell the sad story of Emperor Tang

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Opera

Tallest to Shortest

Tallest to Shortest surfs genres and bends rules with unpredictable, reckless abandon.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 0:00 am | Music

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Hedley: Hello World Tour

Once again featuring a state-of-the-art stage production, the 2016 tour will be Hedley’s most impressive show to date, with staging elements that will bring the band closer to the fans than ever before.

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Park Spark 125 Laughter Yoga Challenge

Join the collective laughter of 125 people during this free, fun-filled activity with yoga practitioner, Purnima Gosavi!

Coquitlam | 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm | Active Life / Health

Westminster Savings Free Swim

Enjoy a free swim at City Centre Aquatic Complex, courtesy of Westminster Savings.

Coquitlam | City Centre Aquatic Complex | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sports | Free

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Insomnia 2016

SOLID presents Insomnia 2016

Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 7:00 pm to 1:00 am | Show

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Three Lectures on the North

Celebrating 20 years of live performances at the Shadbolt Centre! This second Oratories project is a playful look into the form of the public lecture.

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre Reserved | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture

Caravan World Rhythms: Che Malambo

For one night only, experience a thrilling, percussive dance and music spectacle from the gaucho tradition of Argentina.

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Dance

The Piano Guys

Featuring Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson, Paul Anderson, and Al van der Beek will perform for the first time in Vancouver at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 0:00 am | Music

Ron White

Ronald Dee "Ron" White is an American stand up comedian, actor and a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Comedy

Virgins

Fighting Chance Productions presents Virgins: A Musical Threesome

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Musical

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Penn & Teller

Legendary comedic magicians Penn & Teller will be bringing their infamous stage show to the River Rock Casino Resort.

Richmond | River Rock Casino Resort | 8:00 pm to 10:10 pm | Comedy

Charles Bradley And His Extraordinaires

The Georgia Straight presents Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires with guests

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

VSO - Dale Barltrop and Nicola Benedetti

Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as part of the Classical Traditions series at the Chan Centre

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Chan Shun Concert Hall | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Nicola Benedetti and Dale Barltrop

Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as part of the Classical Traditions series at the Chan Centre

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Chan Shun Concert Hall | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

1200 Micrograms : Live in Vancouver : Special Set by Chicago

1200 MICROGRAMS are one of the leading global psytrance acts without doubt.

Vancouver | Waldorf Hotel | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

50 Kg of Sour Cherries

Presented by Vancouver Iranian Film and Aria Persys Film

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 9:30 pm to 10:50 pm | Film

DLUX FRIDAYS

The Biggest Two Room Party on a Friday Night!

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

INSOMNIA Official After-Party

Official After-Party with Mystery Guests

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Show

Burnaby's Farmers' Market

Burnaby's Farmers' Market is the place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday

Burnaby | Burnaby City Hall Parking | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Farmers’ Market: Trout Lake

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Trout Lake | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Cloverdale Rodeo

4-Day Rodeo and Country Fair Brings In Big Crowds to One of Western Canada’s Most Popular Family Events

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds Agriplex Bldg | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health

Dunbar Cold Brew Coffee: trials and tribulations

Calling all coffee lovers! All are welcome to join Artist in Community Elisa Yon as she experiments with cold brew coffee recipes and techniques.

Vancouver | Dunbar Community Centre | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Food / Wine | Free

The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival

The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival has been bringing the vibrant world of comedy to the community for five years, and this year promises to be even better than the last.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

All British Field Meet ABFM 2016 – 31st Anniversary

The Greatest Show on British Wheels returns to the Great Lawn with an eclectic showing of British built motorcars and motorcycles.

Vancouver | Great Lawn - VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition

Sumi Bonsai Show

The Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association presents their Sumi Bonsai Show.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden - Floral Hall | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Show

Discovery Saturday: Get Ready to Rodeo

Cowgirls and cowboys get ready to rodeo with this Surrey Museum family event!

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Kids

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Westminster Savings Free Skate

Enjoy a free skate at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, courtesy of Westminster Savings.

Coquitlam | Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex | 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | Sports | Free

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory - Deas Island Dance

Deas Island Dance presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dance

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Aberthau Tango Night

Lovers of Tango music and dancers welcome to an evening of Buenos Aires Tango Music in beautiful Aberthau Mansion

Vancouver | Aberthau Mansion: Main Floor | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Dance

Celestial Ruin CD Release Party w/Omnisight and Garrett

Celestial Ruin will be release thier 2nd album PANDORA. Produced by famed European producer Joost Van Den Broek( Epica, Gentle Storm, Xandria, After forever, Revamp)

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 7:30 pm to 3:00 am | Dance

Liars and Lions, Of Lesser Evil, The Thrill of Falling

with special guest The Thrill of Falling.

Vancouver | Red Room Ultra Bar | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Three Lectures on the North

Celebrating 20 years of live performances at the Shadbolt Centre! This second Oratories project is a playful look into the form of the public lecture.

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre Reserved | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture

Virgins

Fighting Chance Productions presents Virgins: A Musical Threesome

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Musical

Coastal City Ballet: Swan Lake

Coastal City Ballet celebrates its 5th anniversary season with the classic ballet Swan Lake.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 8:00 pm to 10:45 pm | Dance

Andrew Bird

with special guest John Grant bring their Spring 2016 Tour to the Orpheum in Vancouver in support of his latest album Are You Serious.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Music

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

VSO - Dale Barltrop and Nicola Benedetti

Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as part of the Classical Traditions series at the Chan Centre

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Chan Shun Concert Hall | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Nicola Benedetti and Dale Barltrop

Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as part of the Classical Traditions series at the Chan Centre

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Chan Shun Concert Hall | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Buzzcocks With Guests RESIDUELS

UK punk band, on tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary.

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Own Saturdays at Caprice

Vancity’s TOP Saturday night located in the heart of the Granville Strip!

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 9:30 pm to 3:00 am | Dance

Featurecase

with special guest Neon Steve with support from Alex Mei

Vancouver | Red Room Ultra Bar | 11:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

DreamTalks Vancouver: The Future of Humanity

DreamTalks is a day long network and speaking experience for conscious entrepreneurs.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | Lecture

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Cloverdale Rodeo

4-Day Rodeo and Country Fair Brings In Big Crowds to One of Western Canada’s Most Popular Family Events

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds Agriplex Bldg | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health

The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival

The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival has been bringing the vibrant world of comedy to the community for five years, and this year promises to be even better than the last.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Sumi Bonsai Show

The Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association presents their Sumi Bonsai Show.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden - Floral Hall | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Show

Bogart’s Champagne Brunch

Sit, sip and savour at this sweet Sunday brunch event featuring DJ Menno Klaasse spinning chill Euro-house grooves and a special viewing of “Breakfast at Tiffany's” on our flat screens.

Vancouver | Bogart's Tasting Bar | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Food / Wine

Royal Victorian Party

Celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday at the Stewart Farm with activities, dancing and cake.

Surrey | Stewart Farm House | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

Engine 374 129th Anniversary Celebration

Join us for the 129th anniversary celebration of CPR Engine 374: the engine that made history by pulling the first passenger train ever to arrive in Vancouver.

Vancouver | Turntable Plaza | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory - Deas Island Dance.

Deas Island Dance presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dance

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully undergone improv training via the ICI.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

The Elusive, Imaginary Future

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents new music at the Annex.

Vancouver | The Annex | 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

Salar Aghili and Nava Art Center: The Silent Tavern

Nava Art Center artists and Salar Aghili will be performing at Kay Meek Center on May 22nd, 2016.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

Saint Motel

Saint Motel with Guest Phases

Vancouver | Imperial | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Chocolate Long Weekend

Vancouver’s best long weekend fiesta for latino music: salsa, bachata, reggaeton, merengue, cumbia & club hits!

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music | Free

Soulgood "The Come Up" Long Weekend Party

Featuring DJ’s PHYSIK. FREEKY P. DRWKSKEE.

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

TwelveWest Long Weekend

Our long weekend events don't happen often but when they do, it is always a guaranteed packed house.

Vancouver | TwelveWest Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Dance

Viktoria Secret Party Part II

Victoria Day Long Weekend party

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Show

Blasterjaxx

An electronic music duo, Big room house, electro house and Dutch House in Vancouver

Vancouver | Harbour Event Center | 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Cloverdale Rodeo

4-Day Rodeo and Country Fair Brings In Big Crowds to One of Western Canada’s Most Popular Family Events

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds Agriplex Bldg | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health

Victoria Day

Pomp. Ceremony. Fun. all with a British Style for Victoria Day!

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel | 11:00 am to 4:30 pm | History

Victoria Day Family Fun at Sunset CC

This will be a morning of fun for the family!

Vancouver | Sunset Community Centre | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family

26th International Military Band Concert

Join us for a wonderful day of music on Victoria Day.

Surrey | Chandos Pattison Auditorium | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Music

Moderat

With Guests Telefon Tel Aviv

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Show

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Jazz Jam

Join us at the Shadbolt for a jazz jam session!

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music | Free

A Magic Fantasy

VSO Chamber Players presents A Magic Fantasy.

Vancouver | Pyatt Hall | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Film: My intership in Canada

In this satirical look at the vagaries of Canadian politics from Academy Award nominee and Film Circuit favourite Philippe Falardeau

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Film

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Theatre

Divertimento!

It's back! The most fun you can have with Italian food and wine, musical performances, prizes, silent auction scrambles, and spontaneous laughter.

Vancouver | La Piazza Dario Ristorante Italiano Cultural Centre | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

We're excited to say that Raz Simone is going to be joining us for the first leg of our upcoming U.S. tour... May 25-June 7... come through!

Vancouver | PNE Forum | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Wakin Chau

also known as Emil Chau is a Hong Kong-born Taiwanese singer and actor. Chau's popularity has spread throughout Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:25 pm | Music

Bluebird North

In this intimate musical showcase, Shari Ulrich and the Songwriters Association of Canada bring together some of Canada’s most inspiring songwriters.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Gleneagle with I am the Mountain and Nikita Afonso

The Roxy Cabaret Presents Gleneagle with Special Guests I am the Mountain and Nikita Afonso.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Rock Paper Scissors on The Portside

Where else can you crush, cover and cut your way to victory in Gastown on a Wednesday night. Don’t miss Gastown’s newest and most extreme experience.

Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Active Life / Health

VSO Last Night of the Proms

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents a British tradition - Last Night of the Proms, with the Vancouver Bach Choir.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Music

Nothing But Thieves - Under My Skin Tour

With guests The Wrecks

Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

Surrey International Children's Festival

Find inspiration and celebrate the arts at Surrey International Children’s Festival on May 26-28!

Surrey | Bear Creek Park | 9:00 am to 2:30 pm | Kids

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

20th Annual Big Sisters Spring Lunch

2016 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Big Sisters Spring Lunch, the signature fundraising event of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

Vancouver | Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | Active Life / Health

Outdoor Treasure Hunt

Navigate to GPS coordinates and attempt to find the hidden cache during our Partners in Parks Outdoor Treasure Hunt.

Surrey | Redwood Park | 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Family

Art! Vancouver

Art! Vancouver plays host to a world-class art event in an exceptional waterfront venue, featuring reputable galleries and artists from across Canada and around the world.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Vancouver Craft Beer Week Launch @ The Portside

Here on The Portside we have 22 local taps and an obsession with bringing you the best beer Vancouver has to offer.

Vancouver | Portside | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Arts Umbrella Dance Company Season Finale

Arts Umbrella Dance Company Season Finale at the Vancouver Playhouse.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

A Magic Fantasy

VSO Chamber Players presents A Magic Fantasy.

Vancouver | Pyatt Hall | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Big Fat Fenders with Jody Black

Hey Fender Fans! We're back at The Roxy

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Comedy Bang! Bang! Live!

Live Podcast Taping Starring Scott Aukerman W/ Guests Paul F. Tompkins & Lauren Lapkus

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Comedy

Paul Simon Live in Concert

A beloved folk rock singer-songwriter who was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, Paul Simon has become one of the most respected songwriters in rock music.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Railtown Cultural Eclective: Alfie Zappacosta

Alfie Zappacosta is undeniably one of Canada’s premier songwriters and performers with chart topping hits and a recording and acting career that has spanned 40 years.

Vancouver | The Annex | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

Surrey International Children's Festival

Find inspiration and celebrate the arts at Surrey International Children’s Festival on May 26-28!

Surrey | Bear Creek Park | 9:00 am to 2:30 pm | Kids

Sanctioned Event - BC High School Mountain Biking Championship

High school teams from around the entire province will compete for mountain biking supremacy in the BC High School Mountain Biking Championship.

Coquitlam | Fishing Club | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Sports

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Art! Vancouver

Art! Vancouver plays host to a world-class art event in an exceptional waterfront venue, featuring reputable galleries and artists from across Canada and around the world.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building) | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Performing Arts

North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market

You won't want to miss this years Shipbuilders' Night Market on Friday Nights !!

North Vancouver | Shipyards Night Market | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

CRAFT Beer Market Presents: VCBW Opening Night

Join us as we kick off VCBW 2016 at the Roundhouse Arts Centre in Yaletown, with MUSIC, FOOD and BEER!

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

West of Memphis with Zach Kleisinger and Foxx & Swann

The Live Agency and Rednyne Productions Presents West of Memphis with Special Guests Zach Kleisinger and Foxx & Swann.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

On Stage 2016

Year end performances.

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Arts Umbrella Dance Company Season Finale

Arts Umbrella Dance Company Season Finale at the Vancouver Playhouse.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

AM Vocal Theatre: The Weill Project

VAM’s Vocal Theatre Department presents the songs of Kurt Weill

Vancouver | Mary Olson Hall at VAM | 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm | Music | Free

Savages With Head Wound City

London-based rock band, on tour to support their latest release “Adore Life”

Vancouver | Imperial | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Funky Beach Party 3

It's that time again! Summer is approaching and we are going to kick it off right. It's Funky Beach Party 3!

Vancouver | The Hindenburg | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Active Life / Health

DLUX FRIDAYS

The Biggest Two Room Party on a Friday Night!

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

11th annual Peoples Drug Mart Richmond-Vancouver Walk for ALS

Your participation means EVERYTHING, because finding treatments and providing care takes all of us. Team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to help Canadians living with ALS and their families.

Richmond | Garry Point Park, Steveston | 9:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health

Pop-Up City Hall: Water Wise at Collingwood Days 2016

Join Pop-Up City Hall at Collingwood Days for an old-fashioned fair with a multicultural flair!

Vancouver | Sir Guy Carleton Elementary School | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Burnaby's Farmers' Market

Burnaby's Farmers' Market is the place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday

Burnaby | Burnaby City Hall Parking | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Surrey International Children's Festival

Find inspiration and celebrate the arts at Surrey International Children’s Festival on May 26-28!

Surrey | Bear Creek Park | 9:00 am to 2:30 pm | Kids

Sanctioned Event - BC High School Mountain Biking Championship

High school teams from around the entire province will compete for mountain biking supremacy in the BC High School Mountain Biking Championship.

Coquitlam | Fishing Club | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Sports

Farmers’ Market: Trout Lake

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Trout Lake | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Sanctioned Event: Family Fun Day

Place Maillardville is hosting their annual Family Fun Day.

Coquitlam | Place Maillardville Community Centre | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family | Free

Bird Walk

Take a guided tour through VanDusen and learn about the native bird species that make their home in the garden.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden - Centre Atrium | Family

European Festival

A celebration of food, music, arts and culture - European Festival offers entertainment for the entire family.

Burnaby | Swangard Stadium | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Festival

Orchid Show

Beautiful orchids will be on display at the Richmond Nature Park

Richmond | Richmond Nature Park | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

The Grape & Grain Festival

The Grape & The Grain is a top class spirit, wine and beer festival bringing together liquor producers from BC and beyond.

Surrey | Cloverdale Rodeo Fair Grounds | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Food / Wine

Art! Vancouver

Art! Vancouver plays host to a world-class art event in an exceptional waterfront venue, featuring reputable galleries and artists from across Canada and around the world.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building) | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Performing Arts

Spring Bonsai Show & Sale

The Taguchi Bonsai Club presents their Spring Bonsai Show & Sale.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden - Floral Hall | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Show

Collaboration Fest!

Celebrate Vancouver Craft Beer Week at Big Rock Urban Brewery & Eatery with the first ever Collaboration Tap Takeover at BRU!

Vancouver | Big Rock Urban Brewery & Eatery Boardroom | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Food / Wine

TEDx StanleyPark

The vision of TEDxStanleyPark is to make the world a better place. It does this by producing a not-for-profit, annual intellectual variety show in Vancouver.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Lecture

Transcendence - Essence of Dance

Join Essence of Dance in celebrating 11 years of excellence in dance with “Transcendence"

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Dance

Arts Umbrella Dance Company Season Finale

features 80 dancers performing new, innovative works by some of North America's and Europe’s leading choreographers.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Dance

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

13th Annual Youth Talent Show & Awards Night

The Annual Youth Talent Show provides an opportunity for the youth in the community to show-case their talents.

Surrey | Khanna Banquet Hall | 5:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Active Life / Health

William Shatner – The Curious Life

Join iconic Canadian actor William Shatner as he shares stories about the fascinating places his curiosity has led him, and the possibilities that await us if we follow our own.

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Chan Shun Concert Hall | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Lecture

Big Hero Six Movie & Board Games Night!

Family Movie/Games night

Vancouver | Kerrisdale Community Centre | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Film

Transcendence - Essence of Dance

Join Essence of Dance in celebrating 11 years of excellence in dance with “Transcendence”.

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dance

Michael Gresham and The Rotoscopers

Michael Gresham and The Rotoscopers with special guests Sea of Atlas and Army of Smiles

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

On Stage 2016

Year end performances.

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Autolux

Listening to an Autolux album has always been like being temporarily transported to an entirely different universe, one where disorientation and intrigue are the dominant forces

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Wine and Paint Night

We invite you to come and discover the beauty of your own expression in this social, wine and painting evening at Aberthau Mansion.

Vancouver | Aberthau Mansion: Main Floor | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts

A Year in Motion 2016

Come join us for a fantastic evening of Chinese Dance

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Dance

Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Pro Arte Centre Gala 2016

We are honoured to extend an invitation to the 2016 Gala Performance.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

VSO Musically Speaking: A Tchaikovsky Celebration

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Musically Speaking presents A Tchaikovsky Celebration with cellist Johannes Moser, in this all Tchaikovsky evening.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:10 pm | Music

Erato Ensemble: BAM!

The Erato Ensemble presents music for voices and percussion.

Vancouver | The Annex | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard With Guests

From Australia garage-psych band, on tour to support their latest release “Paper Mâché Dream Balloon”.

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Yeasayer

Presented by Timbre and CiTR: From Brooklyn experimental rock band, on tour to support their latest release “Amen & Goodbye”

Vancouver | Imperial | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

5 @ 50

Ruby Slippers Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre present the North American premiere production of 5 @ 50 by Brad Fraser.

Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Chingy Live in Cencert

with guests Monsta Mack & Sire ,Mugg Shot ,Albert Rhymeztein (RZ) & Noah Dacosta , Corrosive Dosage & Hazardous, Cody The Catch

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Own Saturdays at Caprice

Vancity’s TOP Saturday night located in the heart of the Granville Strip!

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 9:30 pm to 3:00 am | Dance

Blood Sweat and Bass

DOWNLINK, Dieselboy, Mark Instinct, GDUBZ

Vancouver | Red Room On Richards | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Festival Coquitlam's Como Lake Fishing Derby

A free event for youth under 16 years of age, the Como Lake Fishing Derby has prize giveaways and a pancake breakfast available for a nominal charge.

Coquitlam | Como Lake | 7:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health | Free

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

32nd annual World Partnership Walk

Step forward and join thousands of Vancouverites for the 32nd annual World Partnership Walk to increase awareness and raise funds to help fight global poverty.

Vancouver | Lumberman’s Arch | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

European Festival

A celebration of food, music, arts and culture - European Festival offers entertainment for the entire family.

Burnaby | Swangard Stadium | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Festival

The Grape & Grain Festival

The Grape & The Grain is a top class spirit, wine and beer festival bringing together liquor producers from BC and beyond.

Surrey | Cloverdale Rodeo Fair Grounds | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Food / Wine

Salmonberry Days Community Fair!

The best day to celebrate Dunbar's month-long Salmonberry Festival!

Vancouver | Memorial West Park | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Fair | Free

Sanctioned Event: Let’s Try Lawn Bowling!

Always wanted to try lawn bowling? Now’s your chance!

Coquitlam | Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Sports

Sanctioned Event: Oakdale Neighbourhood Days

Join the Oakdale Neighbourhood Association for Oakdale Neighbourhood Days

Coquitlam | Oakdale Park | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Art! Vancouver

Art! Vancouver plays host to a world-class art event in an exceptional waterfront venue, featuring reputable galleries and artists from across Canada and around the world.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building) | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Performing Arts

Spring Bonsai Show & Sale

The Taguchi Bonsai Club presents their Spring Bonsai Show & Sale.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden - Floral Hall | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Show

Stardust

Pink Petal Ballet presents their year-end extravaganza

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Kids

Slugfest

Slug lovers unite! The Richmond Nature Park is the place to be for all those who have, or want to gain an appreciation for, these slimy, yet fascinating creatures.

Richmond | Richmond Nature Park | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Best of BC - CBAs meet The BC Craft Brewers Guild

The Canadian Brewing Awards are here! Be the first in the country to celebrate BC’s very own medal winners from the 2016 Canadian Brewing Awards!

Vancouver | Central City Brewing | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Food / Wine

A Magic Fantasy

VSO Chamber Players presents A Magic Fantasy.

Vancouver | Pyatt Hall | 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm | Music

Suzuki Festival Concert

The Vancouver Academy of Music presents the Marian Schreiber Suzuki Festival Concert.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music | Free

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

VBCC, VBYC & Sarabande Summer Concert - Fairest Isle: Music of the British Isles

Join as the Vancouver Bach Children's Chorus & Youth Choirs come together in their 31st season

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, UBC | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

Stardust

Pink Petal Ballet presents their year-end extravaganza

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Kids

Creative Neighbours Salon - David Dumbrell

We are delighted to announce that David Dumbrell will be our first presenter.

Vancouver | David Eby's Community office | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Transcendence - Essence of Dance

Join Essence of Dance in celebrating 11 years of excellence in dance with “Transcendence”.

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dance

Extravadanza 2016

Presented by: North Shore Academy of Dance

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Prong

with Saints of death & Crnkshft

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Instruments Beyond Borders: Musical Bridges

Musical Bridges Spring Benefit Concert with the Ensemble of the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, Paraguay, St. James Music Academy Orchestra and the Borealis String Quartet and more.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully undergone improv training via the ICI.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Chelsea Wolfe With Guests A Dead Forest Index

California based singer and musician, on tour to support her latest release “Abyss”​

Vancouver | Imperial | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Vancouver International Childrens Festival

Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Vancouver | Granville Island | 10:00 am to 2:30 pm | Kids

Discovery Day at the Surrey Nature Centre

Explore the Surrey Nature Centre with fun, drop-in family activities.

Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Family | Free

Pop-Up Library & Imagination Playground

Join us for our Pop-Up Libraries and Imagination Playground event.

Burnaby | Wesburn Community Centre | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Kids

BierCraft Belgian Showcase

A VCBW annual tradition, the Belgian Beer Showcase at BierCraft Bistro is a celebration of the great craft brewing tradition of Belgium.

Vancouver | Bier Craft Restaurants | 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Food / Wine

VSO Musically Speaking: A Tchaikovsky Celebration

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Musically Speaking presents A Tchaikovsky Celebration with cellist Johannes Moser, in this all Tchaikovsky evening.

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

Bird Photography Exhibition

Come meet Liron and bird expert Rob Butler to find out everything about your back yard birds.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Vancouver International Childrens Festival

Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Vancouver | Granville Island | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Kids

Ninkasi Presents: Barleywood Squares

A beer based twist on the classic gameshow "Hollywood Squares" invades the Cobalt.

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Celebrazione

Pacific Theatre is excited to host an Italian-style celebration of theatre, music, and food.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 6:30 pm to 0:00 am | Theatre

Coastline Pilot

Coastline Pilot is a four-piece, indie rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Smokers Club Tour

Featuring Cam’Ron, The Underachievers, G Herbo, Smoke DZA and Nyck Caution plays Vancouver.

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Show