Metro Vancouver events on November 23, 2016

November 23, 2016

Wed

National Philanthropy Day 2016

Join us as we celebrate the 19th Annual National Philanthropy Day in Vancouver, hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

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 | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

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

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

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

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 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel: Heritage Christmas

The holiday experience began the moment you arrived! Festive lighting and decorations greeted you at the entrance of the Village to gave you a small glimpse of the spectacular display of history and lights awaiting inside.

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Family | Free

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

Avenue Q

Irreverently witty and outright uproarious, Avenue Q is the musical story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate who arrives in New York City looking for love, a job, and his purpose in life.

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | Theatre

Celtic Thunder: LEGACY

Storming onto the main stage are international megastars Celtic Thunder, with LEGACY, a brand new show that celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world.

Abbotsford | Abbotsford Centre | 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Show

East Van Panto: Little Red Riding Hood

Recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, The Cultch recommends East Van Panto: Little Red Riding Hood for ages 5 and up.

Vancouver | York Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:10 pm | Family

The Hopscotch Festival: The Johnnie Walker Dinner

Welcome to the Johnnie Walker Experience at Wildebeest Restaurant. Join Johnnie Walker Brand Ambassador, Joel Virginillo, as he takes you on a journey through the Johnnie Walker family of scotches, Red, Black, Gold, Platinum and Blue.

Vancouver | Wildebeest Restaurant | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine

Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment in Vancouver Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment

Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic LIVE ON ICE! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment.

Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Show

Exhibition Tour

Go behind the scenes with our curator for a tour of our fall shows on still life.

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Avenue Q

Irreverently witty and outright uproarious, Avenue Q is the musical story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate who arrives in New York City looking for love, a job, and his purpose in life.

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

CatchingART Platform Performance Series

Pro Arte's CatchingART Contemporary Ballet Theatre dancers hit the stage with a dynamic and diverse program to showcase their dual classical and contemporary dance strengths.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:15 pm | Dance

Nick Carter

Nickolas Gene "Nick" Carter is an American singer and actor. He is best known as a member of the pop group the Backstreet Boys. Nick Carter quits in celebration of his new album All American with guests Dan Talevski & The New Electric

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Dragonette With Guest Lowell

Electro-pop innovators Dragonette have made a resplendent return with their new single “Lonely Heart,” a bouncy, sun-drenched sparkler that evokes feelings of restless romance and the sweet dog days of summer.

Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Presented by Touchstone Theatre as part of Diwali Fest: Brothel #9

The Western Canadian Premiere of a deeply moving work that promises to be a highlight of the fall theatre season.

Vancouver | The Vancity Culture Lab | 8:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Theatre

The Vancouver Writers Fest: Elvis Costello in Conversation with Stephen Quinn

Uncover the story behind the music with Elvis Costello, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and, now, memoirist.

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 8:00 pm to 9:35 pm | Performing Arts

Studio 58/Langara College presents: Troilus And Cressida

Shakespeare’s most experimental drama receives a modern spin in Kevin Bennett’s interpretation of this part love story, part war drama where passion and violence are inextricably linked.

Vancouver | Studio 58 | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Theatre

July Talk at Commodore Ballroom

July Talk is a Canadian alternative rock band formed in 2012 in Toronto. The band consists of singers Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay, guitarist Ian Docherty, bassist Josh Warburton, and drummer Danny Miles.

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

World Premiere. Long Division

One of Vancouver’s boldest theatre companies premieres a thoughtful and resonant multimedia experience about the mathematics of human connection.

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:40 pm | Theatre

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

MØ in Vancouver

Marie Ørsted or by her stage name MØ, is a Danish singer and songwriter, signed to Sony Music Entertainment.Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted Andersen, better known as Kare

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 9:00 pm to 10:45 pm | Music

Ok Tinder - Swipe Right Comedy

The good, bad and the laughable of Vancouver’s dating scene. Enjoy this show at half-price with Half Price Hilarity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:15 pm | Comedy