Metro Vancouver events on February 26, 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

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

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

Call Mr. Robeson a life, with songs

Call Mr. Robeson: written & performed by Tayo Aluko

New Westminster | Anvil Centre Theatre | Theatre

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

Indigo Girls at Commodore Ballroom

Indigo Girls are an American folk rock music duo consisting of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

JFL Northwest presents: Vir Das

Bollywood actor and comedian Vir Das will hit the stage at Bell Performing Arts Centre in February.

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

VSO New Music Festival presents: the Kronos Quartet

VSO New Music Festival presents Kronos Quartet - Moments in Time at the Orpheum.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm | Music

Call Mr. Robeson a life, with songs

Call Mr. Robeson: written & performed by Tayo Aluko

New Westminster | Anvil Centre Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 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

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 Comic Strippers

A male stripper parody and improv comedy show. A show for all genders...

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Pride and Prejudice

A Swoon-Worthy Adaptation of the Beloved Classic

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

DanceHouse: Kidd Pivot and Electric Company Theatre

Two of Canada’s most ground-breaking performing arts companies have created Betroffenheit, an innovative mix of theatre and dance.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

University Singers and UBC Choral Union - Bach to Spring

Presented by the UBC School of Music with special guests

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Chan Shun Concert Hall | 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Music

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

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

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