Metro Vancouver events calendar - April 2022. Best festivals, concerts, fun things to do, weekend shows, discount tickets, theater, music, and kids free events in Vancouver, BC.

April 1, 2022

Fri

Michelle Leone Huisman - Global Pandemic Art Exhibition

Global Pandemic, by fine art photographer Michelle Leone Huisman, is a statement on two pandemics we are currently facing: COVID-19 and a second more insidious accumulation of waste produced in response

Vancouver | Dal Schindell Gallery | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

Don’t You Want Me Project Comes to New Westminster

Bosley’s by Pet Valu New Westminster welcomes The Don’t You Want Me Project (“DYWM”), a social impact photography project that showcases the beauty and resilience of LGBTQ+ people, and the transformative impact their rescue dogs have on them

New Westminster | Bosley’s by Pet Valu | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

The 33rd Annual Festival du Bois in Coquitlam

The 33rd edition of Festival du Bois returns live to Mackin Park in Coquitlam for a weekend of folk, roots, global and Québécois music from French Canada and beyond

Coquitlam | Mackin Park | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum

Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

The Comic Strippers (19+ only): A Male Stripper Parody and Improv Comedy Show

The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits

Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Kidd Pivot: Revisor

Back by popular demand comes Revisor, a twinned hybrid of dance and theatre fuelled by the classic tropes of political satire

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

April 2, 2022

Sat

Michelle Leone Huisman - Global Pandemic Art Exhibition

Global Pandemic, by fine art photographer Michelle Leone Huisman, is a statement on two pandemics we are currently facing: COVID-19 and a second more insidious accumulation of waste produced in response

Vancouver | Dal Schindell Gallery | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

Don’t You Want Me Project Comes to New Westminster

Bosley’s by Pet Valu New Westminster welcomes The Don’t You Want Me Project (“DYWM”), a social impact photography project that showcases the beauty and resilience of LGBTQ+ people, and the transformative impact their rescue dogs have on them

New Westminster | Bosley’s by Pet Valu | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

The 33rd Annual Festival du Bois in Coquitlam

The 33rd edition of Festival du Bois returns live to Mackin Park in Coquitlam for a weekend of folk, roots, global and Québécois music from French Canada and beyond

Coquitlam | Mackin Park | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family

Riley Park Winter Farmers Market

Riley Park Farmers Market – Winter takes place each Saturday, 10am-2pm from November 6 – April 16 (closed Dec 25 and Jan 1) at 30th Ave. & Ontario St.

Vancouver | 30th Ave. & Ontario St. | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum

Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

The Franchise Expo

Come to Western Canada’s Largest “Own Your Own Business” Event! See the most successful franchises + brand new opportunities from every industry

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Sporting Kansas City

Vancouver Whitecaps FC are a Canadian professional soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia that competes in Major League Soccer

Vancouver | BC Place | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Sports

The Comic Strippers (19+ only): A Male Stripper Parody and Improv Comedy Show

The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits

Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Kidd Pivot: Revisor

Back by popular demand comes Revisor, a twinned hybrid of dance and theatre fuelled by the classic tropes of political satire

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

April 3, 2022

Sun

Don’t You Want Me Project Comes to New Westminster

Bosley’s by Pet Valu New Westminster welcomes The Don’t You Want Me Project (“DYWM”), a social impact photography project that showcases the beauty and resilience of LGBTQ+ people, and the transformative impact their rescue dogs have on them

New Westminster | Bosley’s by Pet Valu | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

The 33rd Annual Festival du Bois in Coquitlam

The 33rd edition of Festival du Bois returns live to Mackin Park in Coquitlam for a weekend of folk, roots, global and Québécois music from French Canada and beyond

Coquitlam | Mackin Park | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family

Hastings Park Farmers Market

Each Week At The Market: 35+ Farms And Producers, Food And Coffee Trucks

Vancouver | 2901 E. Hastings Street | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum

Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Sensory Friendly Sunday

A sensory focused time for people to enjoy the museum the first Sunday of each month

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Family | Free

Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

The Franchise Expo

Come to Western Canada’s Largest “Own Your Own Business” Event! See the most successful franchises + brand new opportunities from every industry

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

April 7, 2022

Thu

Michelle Leone Huisman - Global Pandemic Art Exhibition

Global Pandemic, by fine art photographer Michelle Leone Huisman, is a statement on two pandemics we are currently facing: COVID-19 and a second more insidious accumulation of waste produced in response

Vancouver | Dal Schindell Gallery | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

Don’t You Want Me Project Comes to New Westminster

Bosley’s by Pet Valu New Westminster welcomes The Don’t You Want Me Project (“DYWM”), a social impact photography project that showcases the beauty and resilience of LGBTQ+ people, and the transformative impact their rescue dogs have on them

New Westminster | Bosley’s by Pet Valu | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Musical Morning: Road Movies

Enjoy a morning of music with a movie twist with the Bergmann Duo and Jasper Wood!

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 11:00 am to 12:30 am | Music

Clue: On Stage - High School Edition

Get ready for an evening of murder and mystery! Based on the board game, you will explore Boddy Manor with these familiar guests who will keep you on your toes. The only question you'll be asking yourself is, "who did it?"

Vancouver | Historic Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Tyler, The Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost

Accompanied By Kali Uchis, Vince Staples & Teezo Touchdown

Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

International Thursdays at Library Square Public House

The best International party in Vancouver hosted by the Vancouver Student Events team

Vancouver | Library Square Public House | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

April 9, 2022

Sat

Michelle Leone Huisman - Global Pandemic Art Exhibition

Global Pandemic, by fine art photographer Michelle Leone Huisman, is a statement on two pandemics we are currently facing: COVID-19 and a second more insidious accumulation of waste produced in response

Vancouver | Dal Schindell Gallery | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

Riley Park Winter Farmers Market

Riley Park Farmers Market – Winter takes place each Saturday, 10am-2pm from November 6 – April 16 (closed Dec 25 and Jan 1) at 30th Ave. & Ontario St.

Vancouver | 30th Ave. & Ontario St. | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum

Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Clue: On Stage - High School Edition

Get ready for an evening of murder and mystery! Based on the board game, you will explore Boddy Manor with these familiar guests who will keep you on your toes. The only question you'll be asking yourself is, "who did it?"

Vancouver | Historic Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Murder By Misadventure

What happens when two writers who have worked together for years start to hate each other?

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

1 Night Stand

This unique charity event features the best of Canada’s stand-up comics, who have collaborated to bring you “1 NIGHT STAND”

Vancouver | York Theatre | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Portland Timbers

Vancouver Whitecaps FC are a Canadian professional soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia that competes in Major League Soccer

Vancouver | BC Place | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sports

April 29, 2022

Fri

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum

Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

2022 Surrey Regional Heritage Fair

Students research and present history projects and learn about Canadian history through interactive workshops and field trips

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fair | Free

Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre: Bad Parent

From Ins Choi—the creator of the hit CBC sitcom and play Kim’s Convenience—comes Bad Parent, an honest, no-holds-barred portrait of young parents struggling to find their way

Vancouver | Historic Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Catalyst Theatre - The Invisible: Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Inspired by the true stories of female special operations executives (SOEs) during WWII, The Invisible is an incredible genre-busting mash-up of historical research, film-noir, graphic novels, and musical theatre

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Over The Ridge

The Fugitives with Brendan McLeod and choreography by Jacob Williams from Ballet BC

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Los Hermanos/The Brothers

Come watch a film that will uplift, inspire, and make you feel all the feels

Surrey | Surrey City Hall | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music