Metro Vancouver events on January 26, 2017

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

Out of Sight: Eadweard Muybridge and Harold Edgerton

Discover the work of two photographers who were revolutionary in making time stand still

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Canada Responds to the Holocaust, 1944-45

Canada Responds to the Holocaust, 1944-45 explores interactions between Canadians in Europe and survivors of the Holocaust at the close of the Second World War and in the immediate postwar era

Vancouver | Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | History

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

Lunar New Year at Oakridge Centre

Come celebrate Lunar New Year at Oakridge Centre with LunarFest craft workshops, live performances, and loads of fun activities for the whole family!

Vancouver | Oakridge Centre | 9:30 am to 6:00 pm | Family | Free

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

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

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

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

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

Vuja De. New paintings by Claire Sarfeld

I enjoy creating work in which I’m not limiting myself in my creative endeavors. I push the picture plane to create layers and shapes, unconventional horizon lines, and find moments of clarity, to achieve an overall sense of discovery. -Claire Sarfeld

New Westminster | Douglas College | 10:00 am to 7:30 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

All-Access Stadium Tours

The BC Sports Hall of Fame is proud to present our All Access Experience providing an enhanced visit to the Hall of Fame including an exclusive behind the scenes tour of BC Place!

Vancouver | BC Place | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition

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

Three Cities: Prayer and Protest. Opening Exhibition

Artist: Mere Phantoms: Maya Ersan & Jaimie Robson. Three Cities: Prayer and Protest is a shadow-based installation that investigates sites of tension, controversy, and contact within three cosmopolitan environments.

Vancouver | Grunt Gallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Amie Siegel: Quarry

Amie Siegel's moving image work Quarry (2015) proceeds from the vast underground caverns of a Vermont marble quarry to the material’s high-end destination: the opulent sales galleries for Manhattan's newest residential skyscrapers.

Vancouver | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Strong Female Character

Group exhibition featuring Mandy Tsung, Bronwyn Schuster and Sherri Rogers. Strong Female Character looks at feminine identity, both past and present, as defined within Western culture.

Vancouver | Hot Art Wet City | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | 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

Vetta Chamber Music: Menage a Trio

Vetta favourites Art Rowe and Eugene Osadchy return to Vancouver to perform on the Vetta stage in a program of meaty piano trios by Shostakovich, Smetana (the original Bohemian) and Brahms.

Vancouver | West Point Grey United Church | 2:00 pm to 3:00 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

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Discover Railtown Culinary Tour

Never heard of Railtown before? Well you soon will.

Vancouver | Uncommon Café | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Food / Wine

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

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Ocean Wise Pop-Up With Chef Ned Bell at Vancouver Aquarium

Forget the fish 'n' chips. During Dine Out Vancouver Festival, award-winning executive chef Ned Bell will transform the Café at the Vancouver Aquarium into a one-of-a-kind bistro dining experience you won't want to miss

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Food / Wine

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Act 1, Eat 1 - Cuisine & Confessions

In this gigantic kitchen, nine acrobats unite to create the most delightful meal! Ingredients are thrown this way and that, dish rags become aerial ribbons, bodies fold and unfold in a haze of flour, and the utensils waltz from one hand to the next.

Vancouver | Chambar Restaurant | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Food / Wine

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: The Grape Debate, featuring the Wines of British Columbia, Presented by Odlum Brown Limited

Debate theme: What role does the vessel play? Winemakers in BC have traditionally used stainless steel and oak barrel vessels in the fermentation and ageing processes

Vancouver | Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Food / Wine

Open Mic Night

Green Leaf's bi-weekly Open Mic is back! Every 2 weeks, Green Leaf Brewing Co. host an Open Mic Night on Thursdays.

North Vancouver | Lonsdale Quay Market | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Food / Wine

Cosmic Nights at the Space Centre

Have you ever wanted to travel into the future? Discover the wonders of the universe - over drinks!

Vancouver | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture

Taste the Caribbean

You are invited to Taste the Caribbean with Calabash, proudly brought to you by Flight Centre Canada

Vancouver | Calabash Bistro | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Food / Wine

Crazy8s 18 Year Anniversary Screening

A Fundraiser in support of #Crazy8sFilms17 January 26th at the RIO Theatre. Featuring a selection of classic Crazy8s films along with more recent ones!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival 2017: Concord Floral

Steady yourself—this show packs a theatrical and emotional punch

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:20 pm | Theatre

One Book One SFU: The Argonauts

Simon Fraser University Library is pleased to announce Maggie Nelson’s The Argonauts as our next pick for One Book One SFU.

Vancouver | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture | Free

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Side Dishes by Hawksworth Restaurant

Hawksworth Restaurant returns to its roots this Dine Out, with a series of sommelier and supplier led long table dinners that celebrate the people who have sourced the best ingredients and fine wines for Hawksworth over the years

Vancouver | Rosewood Hotel Georgia | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine

2017 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Every Brilliant Thing. Paines Plough/Pentabus Theatre Company

A new play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love. Based on true and untrue stories

Vancouver | Performance Works | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Performing Arts

Western Promises

A reimagining of music from classic western films and television in a trio format featuring guitarist Dave Sikula, organist/keyboardist Chris Gestrin and drummer Jesse Cahill

New Westminster | Old Crow Coffee Company | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

UBC Theatre: Love and Information By Caryl Churchill

A scientist dissects a brain. Someone tells the police. Another puts an elephant on the stairs. Over 100 vibrant characters in a series of vignettes search for meaning in their lives; through sex, death, feeling, thinking, taxidermy, and karaoke

Vancouver | Frederic Wood Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

As I Lay Dying

The evocative and absurd southern gothic masterpiece

Vancouver | BMO Theatre Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

The Audience

Broadway’s royally entertaining hit play

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Broke Picture Artists presentation: Anamnesis

Anamnesis examines a romantic story through the shattered lens of nostalgia, highlighting how today’s foreboding future affects how we perceive the past.

New Westminster | The Massey Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Théâtre la Seizième presents Cuisine & Confessions

In this gigantic kitchen, nine acrobats unite to create the most delightful meal! Ingredients are thrown this way and that, dish rags becomes aerial ribbons, bodies fold and unfold in a haze of flour, and the utensils waltz from one hand to the next.

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

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.

Coquitlam | Evergreen Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Theatre

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 | 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Theatre

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Ocean Wise Pop-Up With Chef Ned Bell at Vancouver Aquarium

Forget the fish 'n' chips. During Dine Out Vancouver Festival, award-winning executive chef Ned Bell will transform the Café at the Vancouver Aquarium into a one-of-a-kind bistro dining experience you won't want to miss

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Food / Wine

2017 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Portraits in Motion

The flipbook is now a curio to most of us, but for Volker Gerling it’s something much more profound: a mode of moving image that captures the human presence in stillness as much as motion

Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:10 pm | Show

2017 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. The City and the City. Upintheiar/The Only Animal

From China Miéville’s award-winning novel comes this unique theatre experience from Upintheair Theatre and The Only Animal. The play itself is a tale of two cities, with a twist: the cities are in the same place

Vancouver | Russian Hall | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Pure Piano

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival: Pure Piano hosted by Jocelyn Morlock at the Orpheum

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:30 pm to 10:45 pm | Music

Dumbfoundead We Might Die Tour w/ Year Of The Ox

Hip hop artist from Los Angeles, on tour to support his latest release "We Might Die"

Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 9:00 pm to 0:30 am | Music