Metro Vancouver events on November 12, 2016

Family Medicine Forum 2016

Family Medicine Forum is Canada’s largest and most comprehensive annual conference for family physicians, and is hosted by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Active Life / Health

11th Annual Seafair MHA - The Hotel at the River Rock Icebreaker C Tournament

This tournament began in 2006. Scheduled around Remembrance Day, this tournament has grown from a 32 teams – 4 divisions tournament to a 40 team – 4 division tournament

Richmond | Richmond Ice Centre | 9:00 am to 12:00 am | Sports

South Arm's Christmas Craft Fair

Come out and enjoy South Arm's 41st annual Christmas Craft Fair. Over 90 vendors will be on site with hand made and home made items for sale.

Richmond | South Arm Community Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fair | Free

Walk Richmond - Minoru Park

Explore the green heart of Richmond's City Centre on this walk that begins and ends on the Clement Track before heading around the Minoru Lakes area to the north.

Richmond | Minoru Park | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Active Life / Health | Free

Ocean Park Community Orchard Build Day. Orchard Planting Party

Calling all volunteers to help us dig, build and plant the Ocean Park Community Orchard!

Surrey | Ocean Park Terrace | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Family

H.E. Bergman & Season's Greetings

Join us for the new exhibition of H.E. Bergman & Season's Greetings at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition

Fire Ball Presented by Inclusion BC

Communities across BC are promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity and bringing awareness to the strengths and abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.

New Westminster | Community Art Space | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

2016 BC Handball Cup

Some of the best handball players in the Pacific Northwest will compete to see whose team reigns supreme!

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Sports

Fan Expo West 2016

Fan Expo Vancouver is a three day pop culture event in Vancouver, BC, running in the Fall. The event is brought to you by the same team that produces the long-running Fan Expo Canada event in Toronto.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 6:30 pm | Family

Circle Craft Christmas Market 2016

Generations of locals and visitors have attended and enjoyed a Market where they come face to face with fine BC and Canadian artisans and their work: wood-turners, glassblowers, sculptors and potters, clothing and jewellery designers, toy-makers, and many

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre West | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Market

Cookie Decorating With Santa and Mrs Claus

Come and decorate cookies and do crafts with Mrs Claus at Glenda’s Christmas Cottage in Abbotsford.

Abbotsford | Glenda’s Christmas Cottage | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

Art Exhibition by Philipe Gadenne

Exhibition can be viewed during Richmond Cultural Centre. The work of Philippe Gadenne evokes something that abstract yet wholly representational at the same time.

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

加拿大麻將大賽2016 Canadian Championship Finals - Nov 12

2016年加拿大西岸初赛

Richmond | River Rock Show Theatre | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm

Exhibition: callresponse

Artist: Christi Belcourt, Maria Hupfield, Ursula Johnson, Tania Willard, Laakkuluk Williamson-Bathory and their guest respondents: Isaac Murdoch, Esther Neff, IV Castellanos, Cheryl L’Hirondelle, Marcia Crosby, Tanya Tagaq

Vancouver | GruntGallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Amazing Ice Challenge

Are you up for the challenge? Show your skill on the ice at North Surrey Arena and Newton Arena

Surrey | North Surrey Arena | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Sports

Corbin Union: Inversus Mundi

Miruna Dragan, Jason De Haan, Kris Lindskoog, Warren McLachlan, Karly Mortimer, Jeremy Pavka, Kylie B. Ward: Inversus Mundi

Vancouver | Unit/Pitt Projects | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Impossible Worlds

Award winning Vancouver Island based photographer Lisa Graham established Seadance Photography in 2009 and specializes in underwater portraits with an artistic flair.

New Westminster | The Plaskett Gallery | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Empire of the Son

Returning after an extended and completely sold out run, Empire of the Son, written by and starring Tetsuro Shigematsu, is the story of two generations of broadcasters and the radio silence between them.

Vancouver | The Vancity Culture Lab | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Theatre

Reflections of Vaudeville

Reflections of Vaudeville is about presenting you with the the best of entertainment, wrapped up in a Vaudeville style. Be entertained by music, dancing, and comedy

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts

Suitcase Stories by Maki Yi

With only her tiny suitcase in tow, Maki leaves her home in South Korea and takes off for Canada, simply because her brother had a map of Toronto.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:20 pm | Theatre

Bakersfield Mist

A Comedy About Discovering Art In Unexpected Places

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Comedy

Theatre West Van presents: Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring

Our hero, commitment-phobic newspaper drama critic Mortimer Brewster, has to decide whether to follow up on his promise to marry Elaine

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Sultans of the Street by Anusree Roy

Four children from different worlds – two who want new kites and two with the simple wish to attend school – are trapped in a world of begging on the streets of Kolkata, India.

Vancouver | The Waterfront Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Kids

Burnaby Beer Fest

A celebration of craft beer, delicious food, and of course community! Join the excitement of finding a new favorite among the many local craft beers while sampling tasty food from local food vendors.

Burnaby | Spacekraft | 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Food / Wine

Miss Shakespeare

The Firehall Arts Centre, in association with Musical TheatreWorks, is proud to produce and present the award-winning Miss Shakespeare

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Theatre

Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Charity Boxing Gala (in Support Of A4k)

Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Charity Boxing Gala (in Support Of A4k)

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Sports

Play Your Cards Right 2016: YVR

Cheer for b-boys and b-girls in this breakdancing competition

Surrey | Surrey City Hall | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Sultans of the Street by Anusree Roy

Four children from different worlds – two who want new kites and two with the simple wish to attend school – are trapped in a world of begging on the streets of Kolkata, India.

Vancouver | The Waterfront Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Kids

Florida Georgia Line: Dig Your Roots Tour

Florida Georgia Line With guests Granger Smith and Chris Lane Presented by Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Festival of Voice 2016

20 Years of Celebration presented by Elena Steele Voice Studio

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus presents Cirque

Cirque: If you like pizzaz, action and class then this is the concert for you! Back again by popular demand and request!

Chilliwack | HUB International Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Show

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Trump Card - Winner Takes All

VTSL ups the ante with its own improvised election - who's going to win it... will it be the joker?

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

Pretty Good

Pretty Good is a new show by writer and storyteller Ivan Coyote and poet and musician Vivek Shraya

Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

All Hell is Breaking Loose, Honey

Performed by four male dancers, choreographer Frédérick Gravel attempts to deconstruct the stereotypes of the typical North American male, from T-shirts, beer, and baseball to violence, confusion, and mood swings.

Vancouver | The Cultch Historic Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:10 pm | Dance

VSO Masterworks: Verdi's Requiem

Vancouver Symphony Masterworks presents one of the greatest coral works, Verdi's Requiem at the Orpheum

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Bamboo: Vietnamese Intercultural Fusion

The first large scale concert of the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra's 2016/17 season will feature the 15-member VICO with virtuoso solo performers on Vietnamese traditional instruments.

Vancouver | The Orpheum Annex | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Suitcase Stories by Maki Yi

With only her tiny suitcase in tow, Maki leaves her home in South Korea and takes off for Canada, simply because her brother had a map of Toronto.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Theatre

Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring

Our hero, commitment-phobic newspaper drama critic Mortimer Brewster, has to decide whether to follow up on his promise to marry Elaine

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Bakersfield Mist

A Comedy About Discovering Art In Unexpected Places

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

The Trews with guests Bleeker at Commodore Ballroom

The Trews are a Canadian hard rock band from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, consisting of vocalist Colin MacDonald, guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, and drummer Gavin Maguire.

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

V'ni Dansi and The Dance Centre present Louis Riel Day Celebration

V’ni Dansi preserves traditional Métis dance and also creates innovative contemporary works: the company brings both these activities together in a special double bill for its annual Louis Riel Day Celebration.

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Dance

A unique style determined to make you believe the impossible

Do you believe in magic? A unique style determined to make you believe the impossible

Vancouver | Havana Restaurant | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Ali Azimi Live in Vancouver

Ali Azimi and his band the Need are coming back for the second time to create a joyful rare night of the finest Persian Rock in Vancouver. The persian inspierd local band KEEJAA will be the show's guest artists.

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Timeflies - The Party in the Basement Tour in Vancouver

Cal Shapiro and Rob Resnick, better known as the duo behind the New York-based dance/hip-hop/pop act Timeflies, bring The Party in the Basement Tour to Fortune Sound Club Sat NOV 12th for an early show!

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Miss Shakespeare

The Firehall Arts Centre, in association with Musical TheatreWorks, is proud to produce and present the award-winning Miss Shakespeare

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Empire of the Son

Returning after an extended and completely sold out run, Empire of the Son, written by and starring Tetsuro Shigematsu, is the story of two generations of broadcasters and the radio silence between them.

Vancouver | The Vancity Culture Lab | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Chris Lake & CID

House hitmaker & master of the rework aka Chris Lake joins us Saturday, November 12th at #CelebsPlayhouse alongside CID Music!

Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Deep Down Inside Saturdays

M.I.A. goes Deep Down Inside every Saturday in Gastown with world renown deejay & producer talent supported by a rotating roster of local Vancouver resident DDI selectors.

Vancouver | M.I.A. | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Jeremy Olander DeepDownInside

Progressive heavyweight Jeremy Olander joins us Sat, Nov 12th for “The Vivrant Music Tour – North America / Phase II”

Vancouver | M.I.A. | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Night Lovell at Sup Fu? Saturdays 4 Year Anniversary

SUP FU? Saturdays & the I get Hyphy. fam celebrate their 4 Year Anniversary with 19 year old rapper, songwriter, producer from Ottawa, Night Lovell, alongside residents DJ Seko x DJ Marvel of The Freshest and hosted by Dkay & Joshua Tecumseh

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music