Metro Vancouver events on January 27, 2016

Laurel Swenson: Abstract; Pat Schendel and Brandon Martin: Crystalline Porcelain

North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Laurel Swenson, Pat Schendel and Brandon Martin District Foyer Gallery

North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:00 am to 4:30 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Art Rental Show

View over 150 news works and celebrate the 5th year of the Art Rental Salon and CityScape’s 15th anniversary.

North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Our Rivers Rock: Stephen Dittberner

The creeks and rivers around us uplift Stephen and spur his oil paintings. Growing up, in South Africa, reading National Geographic magazine and watching documentaries, he always associated clean, clear-flowing water with Canada. Taking time to observe a

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts

Graeme Patterson: Secret Citadel

Secret Citadel tells a story of friendship through four large-scale sculptural installations complemented by stop-motion animation.

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Free ice skating at Robson Square Ice Rink

Public Skating to the public, everyday in the heart of Downtown Vancouver!

Vancouver | Robson Square Ice Rink | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Discovery 2015

Our annual ‘Discovery’ juried exhibition provides exposure to emerging artists. Juried by artist Wayne Eastcott, Vancouver Art Gallery’s curatorial assistant Adrienne Rempel, and Seymour Art Gallery’s curator/director Sarah Cavanaugh, this year’s exhib

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free

Digital Storytelling Workshops

You’re invited to create a short autobiographical film describing an experience, memory, or event that had a significant impact on your life (no computer experience necessary). So, do tell... what’s YOUR story?

North Vancouver | Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health | Free

BOOM

Rick Miller, one of Canada’s most noted and prolific solo performers, presents “25 years in 100 minutes” in this innovative mixed-media work that weaves characters and events.

Vancouver | Arts Club Theatre Company, Granville Island Stage | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Theatre

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2016

Canada's largest annual food and drink festival, attracting over 100,000 local and visiting food enthusiasts to experience the city's exceptionally diverse culinary scene.

Vancouver | Downtown Vancouver | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine

SALSA DANCING at the Pipe shop!

SALSA dancing is a great way to get healthier and improve your social life. Listening to music you enjoy combined with a great cardio exercise creates endorphines which makes you feel happy, gives you a natural high and on top of it is.....FUN!!

North Vancouver | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Dance

Film Night: Grey Glory

Grey Glory is a documentary that tells the fascinating story of five extraordinary athletes.

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Community Room | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Winter 2016 Philosopher's Cafe in Surrey: Honouring Diverse Beliefs

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

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

BOOM

Rick Miller, one of Canada’s most noted and prolific solo performers, presents “25 years in 100 minutes” in this innovative mixed-media work that weaves characters and events.

Vancouver | Arts Club Theatre Company, Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Show

TheatreSports™

Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.

Vancouver | Vancouver TheatreSports League | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Blue Rodeo

Iconic Canadian band, Blue Rodeo comes to Vancouver in their cross-Canada tour. The tour is in support of the release of the band’s Live At Massey Hall album.

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

Neworld Theatre (Canada): Leftovers

Humour is Charlie Demers's pointed weapon, in this personal, moving political comedy.

Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Compagnie Nacera Belaza (France): Le Temps scellé

Algerian-born Nacera Belaza creates a hypnotic, liquid dance that expresses the eternal.

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

The Frank Theatre Company: Miss Understood

Antonette has a remarkable story: from middle-class fsther to trans woman sex worker.

Vancouver | Performance Works, Granville Island | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Off Leash Improv set Free

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 | Show