Metro Vancouver events on February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016
Fri
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
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 11:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free
Women's English Skills and Support
The group provides a safe space for women to learn English, make friends, and get information about services in the community.
North Vancouver | John Braithwaite Community Centre | 9:30 am to 11:30 am | Active Life / Health | Free
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 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Brain Recovery Fridays
Come to the North Shore Neighbourhood House for community and recovery through recreation and education.
North Vancouver | North Shore Neighbourhood House | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Active Life / Health
That's So SWEET!
Join us for a fun, free evening that celebrates the science of happiness and love!
Vancouver | TELUS World of Science | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free
Chopin Society: Dénes Várjon
Hungarian pianist Dénes Várjon performs works by Haydn, Schumann, Janacek and Chopin.
Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
VIMFF - Opening Night
Films: Common Threads, Frank and The Tower, Nature RX, Operation Moffat, Stuart Range - An Enchanting Triple
North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Festival
The Massacre
The 28th annual TheatreSports Festival
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Festival
Love Letters
Join us for Valentine's Day. Staircase Theatre presents the second annual Love Letters, directed by Matthew Kowalchuk
Vancouver | Staircase Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
The (Post) Mistress
The Small-Town Musical of Sealed Secrets
Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
The Source of Song Gregory's Gift of Chant
Jon Washburn and Kevin Zakresky conduct the Vancouver Chamber Choir in an a cappella programme that traces choral repertoire back to the Gregorian chant on which it is based.
Vancouver | Ryerson United Church | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Over the River and Through the Woods
Vagabond Players presents Over the River and Through the Woods
New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
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 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Pride and Prejudice
A Swoon-Worthy Adaptation of the Beloved Classic
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Arctic Dreams
Presented by the UBC School of Music
Vancouver | Chan Shun Concert Hall | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Pang, Suzan & KC Chinese New Year Celebration
Celebrate the festive Year of the Monkey with 3 stellar Hong Kong celebrities!
Richmond | River Rock Casino Resort | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
Closer Than Ever
An evening of witty songs on the muddle of middle-age relationships. Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical
Richmond | Gateway theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
The Source Of Song – Gregory’s Gift of Chant
Vancouver Chamber Choir – The Source Of Song – Gregory’s Gift of Chant
Vancouver | Ryerson United Church | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Sal Ferreras and Drum Heat
Let the driving rhythms and evocative tunes of world music and jazz move you, in support of Arts Umbrella
Surrey | Main Stage at the Surrey Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
New Works: Troy McLaughlin
Troy McLaughlin brings his original dance composition I Have a Dream honouring the dance styles of jazz, tap and Broadway.
Vancouver | Annex | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance
SKaGeN (Belguim) & Richard Jordan Productions (UK): BigMouth
The sell-out hit of the Edinburgh Fringe from one of Europe’s hottest theatre companies.
Vancouver | The York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Theatre
Slippage
Join us in our cabaret setting with the musical talent of Beth Southwell and friends to see six of Vancouver’s most audacious and talented actors as they perform monologues that hilariously explore the knife edge between love and crazy.
Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Align Entertainment Inc. invites you to take a fantastic musical adventure based on the beloved 1968 film.
Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Musical
Indspire Awards
A dazzling Gala evening entertainment to celebrate Inspire Awards night
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Adventure Club
Electronic dance music duo Adventure Club exploded on the scene with their irresistible version of melodic dubstep, fusing heavy bass with swirling synths, stylish soundscapes, and gleaming vocals.
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
The Massacre
The 28th annual TheatreSports Festival
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:45 pm | Festival
The Massacre
The 28th annual TheatreSports Festival
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 11:59 pm | Festival