Metro Vancouver events on January 22, 2017
January 22, 2017
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Robson Square Ice Rink
This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | Robson Square Ice Rink | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Granville Island Market Tour - Unlocked for Locals
You know that world-famous Public Market in your backyard? It's time for you to enjoy the spoils! Take charge of your local status with this special edition of the Granville Island Market Tour - Unlocked for Locals
Vancouver | Edible Canada | 9:30 am to 11:30 am | Food / Wine
Hong Kong: Heroes of the Dark Years
Discover the relatively unknown but inspiring stories of Chinese Canadians who were heroes during the battle, the occupation and the liberation of Hong Kong during WWII
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Military Museum | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | History
Meryl McMaster, Confluence
The Richmond Art Gallery is pleased to present Confluence, a touring exhibition organized by the Carleton University Art Gallery in Ottawa and curated by Heather Anderson.
Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
In the Footprint of the Crocodile Man: Contemporary Art of the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC offers a rich and rare window into the visual culture of Papua New Guinea’s Sepik region with In the Footprint of the Crocodile Man: Contemporary Art of the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology at UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver in the Seventies
Vancouver in the Seventies zooms in on key themes and moments from Vancouver’s coming of age: a time of protest, political upheaval, economic prosperity, and cultural blossoming
Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Layers of Influence: Unfolding Cloth Across Cultures
We wear clothing not only to keep us warm, but to express our beliefs, social status and political identity. This stunning exhibition showcases more than 130 handmade textiles from around the globe, drawn from the largest collection in Western Canada
Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology at UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Discover The East Village Culinary Tour
While the debate is still on as to the name of this neighbourhood (some still swear by Hastings Sunrise) what is not debatable is the quality and diversity of food that is located along East Hastings street
Vancouver | Jackalope's Dive | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Food / Wine
Stare at Vancouver Art Gallery
Drawn from the gallery’s permanent collection, the exhibition will feature work by artists such as Roy Arden, Bernd and Hilla Becher, John Coplans, Barbara Probst and Mark Ruwedel among others
Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Kitsilano Brunch Crawl
Dine Out Van Fest does brunch! Presented by Vancouver Foodster, this expanded event from 2016 is sure to please anyone who loves brunch
Vancouver | Silk Road Tea | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Food / Wine
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Roasting, Coffee & Beer Tour
Vancouver Coffee Snob and Canadian Craft Tours have teamed up to present the best of Coffee & Beer in Vancouver
Vancouver | Canada Place | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Food / Wine
We Come to Witness: Sonny Assu in Dialogue with Emily Carr
Sonny Assu continues his ongoing body of work Interventions on The Imaginary, creating a new series of digital tags on a body of Emily Carr paintings selected from the Vancouver Art Gallery’s collection
Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Coming Home: Traditions of Chinese New Year. Exhibition 万家团圓: 春节传统展
Family is at the core of Chinese New Year, and the rituals and customs of this traditional celebration are expressed through colourful symbols and lively stories that awaken the senses
Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition
Come Soar Over China at FlyOver Canada!
FlyOver Canada is proud to once again present Flight of the Dragon; a flight ride experience that takes you over the breathtaking countryside and renowned landmarks of China
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family
Juxtapoz x Superflat at Vancouver Art Gallery
Juxtapoz x Superflat is a manifesto for new creative practices that can no longer be adequately described by the traditional categories of art and production
Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Special: Ambivalent Pleasures
The title of the exhibition, Ambivalent Pleasures, refers to the complex nature of pleasure in the early 21st century as we become increasingly aware of the social, economic and environmental costs of our desires, habits and patterns of living
Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Judy Chartrand: What a Wonderful World
Judy Chartrand: What A Wonderful World features the remarkable ceramics of Judy Chartrand
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Bill Reid Creative Journeys
An exhibition presented in partnership with the Vancouver International Airport to mark the 20th anniversary of Bill Reid's iconic sculpture, The Spirit of Haida Gwaii
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Brewmaster's Breakfast
Wake up and wander over to Big Rock Urban Brewery & Eatery for the 2nd Annual Brewmaster's Breakfast!
Vancouver | Big Rock Urban Brewery & Eatery | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Food / Wine
Yaohan Centre Chinese New Year Event
To welcome the Year of the Rooster, we proudly present a series of celebrations which include flower market, Chinese lion dance, firecrackers, green picking, stage games and god of fortune and more
Richmond | Yaohan Centre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family
2017 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Stop The Violence (Denmark). Human Library
It’s back! A worldwide phenomenon, Human Library is a much loved event that invites people to borrow a human book. Think of it as the word made flesh: readers become listeners, engaging with real-life stories shared by fellow human beings.
Vancouver | Vancouver Public Library | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free
2017 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Theatre Replacement. Town Choir
In the age of Facebook and Twitter, information crosses physical boundaries as never before: a sentence typed in Helsinki or Ho Chi Minh City appears globally with a single click, and our notions of creation and proximity have been upended
Vancouver | Woodward's Atrium | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free
River Rock Casino Resort Year of the Rooster Double Money Tree Cash Giveaway
Year of the Rooster Double Money Tree Cash Giveaway
Richmond | River Rock Casino Resort | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Show
Lunar New Year at Oakridge Centre
Come celebrate Lunar New Year at Oakridge Centre on January 22nd from noon to 4pm, with LunarFest craft workshops, live performances, and loads of fun activities for the whole family!
Vancouver | Oakridge Centre | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Sip, Savour, and Shop on Main
Main street is full of funky cafes, boutique shops, and cool street art. On this 3-hour guided tour we will sip, savour, and shop our way along Main Street at 8 local shops in the Riley Park neighbourhood
Vancouver | The Honey Shoppe | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Food / Wine
As I Lay Dying
The evocative and absurd southern gothic masterpiece
Vancouver | BMO Theatre Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre
2017 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: Mess
Caroline-Horton-Mess-1Josephine is putting on a play – Boris and Sistahl help. It’s about anorexia. But don’t let that put you off. Unflinchingly they confront big issues (and extremely tiny ones).
Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | Theatre
The Little Mermaid
Based on the animated 1989 Disney film, The Little Mermaid the musical follows Ariel, an intelligent and strong willed young mermaid who longs to leave her ocean home in search of her destiny in the world above.
Chilliwack | HUB International Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Musical
The Nether by Jennifer Haley
The Nether made its Vancouver premiere at this year’s Fringe Festival and was a favourite amongst critics. A detective story that explores the nature of virtual realms, fantasy and morality.
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm | Theatre
Vancouver Cello Quartet (Canada)
Formed in 2012, The Vancouver Cello Quartet is a combined force of members of Vancouver Symphony, Victoria Symphony and Vancouver Academy of Music.
White Rock | First United Church | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music
Vancouver Recital Society. Winterlude: Super Sunday with Alexander Melnikov piano
With his enormously diverse range of repertoire, Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov is in demand both as a soloist and chamber musician. At the VRS, we have enjoyed hearing him in both formats.
Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Craft Beer and Tacos Brewery Tour
Hop on tour with Vancouver Brewery Tours to experience the greatest pairing mankind has ever seen, Craft Beer and Tacos!
Vancouver | Waterfont Station | 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Food / Wine
Pacific United Productions Presents: Happened At Midnight
A middle-age woman with a troubled past and a teenage son, falls in love with a young singer who has epilepsy
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm | Film
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Granville Island Market Tour - Unlocked for Locals
You know that world-famous Public Market in your backyard? It's time for you to enjoy the spoils! Take charge of your local status with this special edition of the Granville Island Market Tour - Unlocked for Locals
Vancouver | Edible Canada | 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Food / Wine
Global Game Jam Vancouver
Are you ready to jam? Global Game Jam Vancouver is back for 2017! Come and join us January 20-22, 2017, in the UBC Life Sciences Institute atriums
Vancouver | Life Sciences Institute | 5:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Pacific United Productions Presents: Preterm Birth
A story of two middle-class urban families, who face new challenges in their relationships
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Film
The (Post) Mistress
Marie-Louise is an effervescent, charismatic postal worker in the fictional town of Lovely who seems to know everything about everyone–and is eager to share all the gossip with you.
Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Theatre
Vancouver Recital Society. Winterlude: Super Sunday with Jean-Guihen Queyras cello, Alexander Melnikov piano
With his enormously diverse range of repertoire, Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov is in demand both as a soloist and chamber musician. At the VRS, we have enjoyed hearing him in both formats.
Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Streetfight Improv! by Instant Theatre
An Improv Comedy Battle Royal!
Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm | Comedy
Double Down - Spontaneous Duos!
Instant Theatre Company proudly presents DOUBLE DOWN: A Night of Spontaneous Improv Duos!
Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show