Metro Vancouver events on February 17, 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

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

Art by Surrey Secondary School Students

Artwork by Surrey secondary school students fills the halls of the lobby this spring.

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | 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 9:00 pm | Active Life / Health | 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

Age Friendly Seminar Series - Transportation

Join us for this FREE seminar regarding transportation in Surrey

Surrey | Cloverdale Recreation Centre | 12:30 am to 3:30 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Pride and Prejudice

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Theatre

The (Post) Mistress

The Small-Town Musical of Sealed Secrets

Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Theatre

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

Winter 2016 Philosopher's Cafe in Surrey: Narratives of the 1.5 generation

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

TheatreSports™

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

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm | Comedy

The (Post) Mistress

The Small-Town Musical of Sealed Secrets

Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Pride and Prejudice

A Swoon-Worthy Adaptation of the Beloved Classic

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

VIMFF - Women Rock

Films: Golden Gate, Transition, Women's Speed Ascent

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival

VIMFF - Adventure Film Making

Films: Climbing Ice - The Iceland Trifecta, Eclipse, The Mysteries

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival

The Musical Box: Selling England by the Pound

So it's awesome news that a Montreal-based quintet called The Musical Box will be performing Selling England by the Pound album in its entirety at the Commodore

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

JJ Lin Live Concert

JJ Lin is a popular singer/songwriter from Singapore who performs in several languages.

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

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

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

4000 Miles

An uplifting story of growing up and growing old

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Theatre Replacement/Neworld Theatre: Winners & Losers

Winners and Losers is a conversation that embraces the ruthless logic of capitalism, and tests its impact on our closest personal relationships, and our most intimate experiences of self.

Vancouver | The Cultch Historic Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre