Metro Vancouver events on June 29, 2016
June 29, 2016
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Ann Hamm: Slivers of Silver - Wood and Fabric Installations
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents the installation works of Ann Hamm at the City Atrium Gallery
North Vancouver | City Atrium Gallery | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Indian Art from the Edge & Sara Morison
North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents Indian Art from the Edge and Sara Morison at the District Foyer Gallery
North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free
Pocket Gamer Connects: Vancouver 2016
Pocket Gamer Connects Vancouver 2016 features a mixture of full- and half-day tracks - East Meets West: Going Global; Indie Futures; Monetize, Retain, Acquire; Mobile Games University; Show Me The Money; Future Visions; Made in BC.
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition
Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition
Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.
Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition
Jane Kenyon - Point of View
North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Jane Kenyon - Point of View
North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Harana at CityScape Community Art Space
Join us for this colourful and spirited exhibition showcasing the distinctive visual art of a society with diverse cultural influences and traditions.
North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts
Art Party!
The Art Party! exhibition showcases the art of more than 65 local artists, available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300.
North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Yoga at HOpe Centre
We invite our community to join us weekly for all levels Yoga practice in the beautiful atrium of the HOpe Center.
North Vancouver | The Robert & Lily Lee HOpe Centre | 11:15 am to 12:15 am | Active Life / Health
FlyOver Canada 3rd Birthday
FlyOver Canada is turning three! On June 29, 2013 FlyOver Canada officially opened at Canada Place and quickly became one of Vancouver’s must-see attractions.
Vancouver | Front Plaza of Canada Place | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Geoff Claridge Quartet
Hot off the release of his new album Sketches in Colour, saxophonist/clarinetist Geoff Claridge engages the impressive talents of local heavy hitters Brad
Vancouver | Granville Island - Public Market Stage | 12:00 am to 1:20 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: City Soul Choir
The City Soul Choir is a passionate 100 voice Vancouver community choir led by composer/conductor Brian Tate.
Vancouver | St. Andrew's Wesley | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Music | Free
Rock of Ages
The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | Musical
Billy Elliot
The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Musical
School's Out Pool Parties
Schools out for summer on June 24! Celebrate the end of the school and treat the kids with a pool party at two of our Surrey indoor pools.
Surrey | Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Family
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Tyson Naylor's Tribute to Paul Bley
JUNO Award-winning keyboardist Tyson Naylor pays artful tribute to pioneering Canadian avant-garde pianist Paul Bley, who passed away in January.
Vancouver | Performance Works | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Music | Free
Family Friendly Workbees
Workbees for kids and families! We love getting kids out to the farm and into our gardens. Help us spread the word about some upcoming Family–Friendly Workbees.
North Vancouver | Loutet Farm | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Family
Women’s Drinking Club
Join us for the Women's Drinking Club: Wine
Vancouver | The Belmont Bar | 7:00 pm to 0:00 am | Food / Wine
Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show
From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export
Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop
Queer Arts Festival 2016: Dragging Piaf
Tenor Frédérik Robert performs as iconic French singer Edith Piaf, accompanied by a silent film directed by Alan Corbishley.
Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music
Authors In Our Community - The Dancehall Years
Celebrate the literary talent in our midst!
West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library, Welsh Hall East | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Lecture
Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet
A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.
Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 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 | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Mike Rud Minatures / Two Much Guitar
Mike Rud magically weaves multiple melodic lines without multi-tracking using just voice and guitar.
Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Rookie Night
Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully completed improv training via the Improv Comedy Institute.
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Tord Gustavsen Hymns and Visions with Simin Tander and Jarle Vespestad
The sonically spare and alluring sound world of award-winning Norwegian pianist/composer Tord Gustavsen “draws the listener in so completely – making us consider each note, each small gesture in its ethereal, shimmering whole.
Vancouver | Christ Church Cathedral | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Billy Elliot
The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Rock of Ages
The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Malcolm Aiken Quartet
An amazing group fronted by a very talented trumpet player , they are a groove based band that travels when they play .
Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
2016 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: case / lang / veirs with special guest Andy Shauf
case/lang/veirs, a new album by three phenomenal, self-driven artists will be released June 17 on Anti- with an extensive tour to follow.
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Rock Paper Scissors on The Portside
Where else can you crush, cover and cut your way to victory in Gastown on a Wednesday night. Don’t miss Gastown’s newest and most extreme experience.
Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Comedy
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Hokum Hamfats
A joint-project from Arnt Arntzen and Michael Coury , this dynamic trio specializes in hokum and "dirty" blues
Vancouver | Ouisi Bistro | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
The Critical Hit Show: A Live D&D Comedy Experience
The live, smash hit epic comedy returns for another round of monthly medieval merriment. It’s THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW!
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
Cub Sport
There are a handful of seminal bands from Brisbane, Australia - The Saints and The Go-Betweens among them. But few have achieved the breakout success that the dreamy indie-pop group Cub Sport has in merely three years.
Vancouver | The Media Club | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Ana Popovic
With a soulful voice, scorching guitar chops, and heart-stopping stage presence, Serbian-born, Memphis-based Ana Popovic is a powerhouse of contemporary blues, rock, and electrifying funk.
Vancouver | Performance Works | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Kristian Braathen
This jazz trio has been performing together for more than ten years with a sound influenced by Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal and Harry Connick Jr. Leader Kristian Braathen has toured extensively in Canada and the United States with the Russell Jackson Band
Vancouver | Rosewood Hotel Georgia - 1927 Lounge | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music | Free
Off Leash
We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:45 pm | Comedy
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Piotr Damasiewicz Quintet ‘Tribute To Szakal’
Damasiewicz’s Quintet features tenor saxophonist Gerard Lebik, pianist Artur Tuźnik, bassist Max Mucha, and Szakal’s former collaborator, drummer Krzysztof Dziedzic.
Vancouver | The Ironworks | 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music