Metro Vancouver events on February 19, 2016

February 19, 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

VSO Tiny Tots: Jumpin' Jazz Time!

Look at those Jazz Cats! Children and families will enjoy move-along, sing-along fun on the A-Train. By Let Your Music Shine! with Lisa & Linda children's entertainers.

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

Art by Surrey Secondary School Students

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

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

VSO Tiny Tots: Jumpin' Jazz Time!

Look at those Jazz Cats! Children and families will enjoy move-along, sing-along fun on the A-Train. By Let Your Music Shine! with Lisa & Linda children's entertainers.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 11:30 am to 12:15 am | Kids

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

Science World After Dark

Get an exclusive chance to explore our feature exhibition, ANIMAL INSIDE OUT, in a 19+ atmosphere.

Vancouver | TELUS World of Science | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Family Movie Night

Join us for a family themed evening.

Surrey | Cloverdale Recreation Centre | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family

JFL NorthWest Presents: Tim Meadows

Tim Meadows is an American actor and comedian best known as one of the longest running cast members on Saturday Night Live.

Vancouver | Yuk Yuks | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Trevor Noah

The South African-born comic takes his tour on the road following his well received debut as The Daily Show host!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

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

VIMFF - Trail Running

Films: Endurance: Ultra Marathon, Fast and Light, Kroger's Canteen, Mile For Mile

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

VIMFF - The MEC Canadian Adventure Night

Films: Paddle For The North. Special Events: The MEC Adventure Grant Awards

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

VIMFF - Adrenaline Junkies

Films: Freefall, Matterhorn: The Birdwoman's Dream, Wingmen

Vancouver | The Cinematheque | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Film

One-Man Dark Knight: A Batman Parody

Two-faced super-nerd, Charles Ross, lovingly tears Christopher Nolan's masterpiece a new one in his new One Man Dark Knight: A Batman Parody.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

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

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

The Sheepdogs at Commodore Ballroom

The tour in support of their new album FUTURE NOSTALGIA

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

Pride and Prejudice

A Swoon-Worthy Adaptation of the Beloved Classic

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

VSO: Exhilarating Soundscapes- Bramwell Tovey

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

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

Engelbert Humperdinck

Legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck will be bringing his string of timeless hits to the River Rock Casino Resort for two shows

Richmond | River Rock Casino Resort | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

Whose Live Anyway?

Whose Live Anyway (originally called A Night of Improv) first appeared in 1999 when it sold out two shows in under three hours to very enthusiastic crowds in Vancouver.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 9:30 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

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

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 | 9:30 pm to 10:50 pm | Comedy

JFL NorthWest Presents: Tim Meadows

Tim Meadows is an American actor and comedian best known as one of the longest running cast members on Saturday Night Live.

Vancouver | Yuk Yuks | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

Improv After Dark

Things heat up with this edgy 60 minutes of non-stop, fast-paced no-holds-barred comedy for grown-ups.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 11:59 pm | Comedy