Metro Vancouver events on January 27, 2017
January 27, 2017
Fri
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 11:00 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 5:00 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
Lunar Fest 2017: QE Theatre Plaza
Lunar Fest 2017 on the Queen Elizabeth Plaza, Let’s welcome the Year of the Rooster! Come down to the Plaza at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and enjoy free performances, workshops, games and asian arts
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family | Free
Free Cap Classics Concert. The Classical Quartet
Period style performances of Mozart and Beethoven
North Vancouver | BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts | 11:45 am to 12:45 am | Music | Free
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
LunarFest by Vancouver International Children's Festival
Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrate the year of the rooster with us at the 2017 LunarFest this January. This free three-day festival is steeped in lunar traditions, featuring culinary delicacies, crafts, traditional lunar performances, art installations
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | Kids | 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
Canadian Guitar Quartet
With fantastic, spirited and inventive performances, the Canadian Guitar Quartet is established as one of the finest guitar ensembles, dazzling audiences around the world.
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music
2017 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Critical Ideas: Curation At The Crossroads Of Performance And Visual Art
Today audiences are as likely to encounter dance in a museum as they are mixed-media installations on stage
Vancouver | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Lecture | Free
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
Live Music Friday
Enjoy live music and beer every Friday from 5pm to 8pm at Green Leaf Brewing Co.
North Vancouver | Lonsdale Quay Market | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music | Free
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: Secret Supper Soiree
A sold out event every year, Vancouver's culinary road trip is back! Hop on board your private classic 1930s trolley and be whisked off to secret locations for your mouth-watering canapé creations, beverages and dinner
Vancouver | Pacific Central Station | 7:00 pm to 0:00 am | Food / Wine
US The Duo - Just Love Tour
Us the Duo are an American folk pop duo consisting of husband-and-wife Michael and Carissa Alvarado
Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
Salmon Girl
Salmon Girl explores the world of water and salmon. Through theatre, dance, music and puppetry, this piece for all ages follows the journey of a young girl into this magical world.
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:20 pm | Show
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
Fraser Valley Distillery Festival
A fundraiser in support of the Chilliwack Academy of Music.
Chilliwack | Chilliwack Cultural Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising
LIZZO with DJ Sophia Eris and Dizzy Fae - Alexander Gastown
American singer, rapper and performer, on tour to support her latest EP release "Coconut Oil" (out October 7th)
Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 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
Shake, Shake, Shake! - A Benefit Concert For Parkinson's
Hosted by Brian Cook and back by popular demand! We are pleased to announce that Shake, Shake, Shake is back for 2017!
Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
Alicia Tobin's Come Draw with Me
Join comedian Alicia Tobin and her special guests Kevin Banner, Jacob Samuel and Sophie Buddle for an evening of drawings, laughings, sharings (not too much sharing) huggings (no way, gross), marker sniffing, and friendships.
Vancouver | Hot Art Wet City | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
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 | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
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
New Music Festival: Requiem for a Generation
Maestro Tovey, the VSO, and the assembled choirs perform Jeffrey Ryan's sublime Afghanistan: Requiem for a Generation, created with Canada’s War Poet in Afghanistan, Suzanne M. Steele
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Blue Rodeo 2017 Cross-Canada Tour
Blue Rodeo With special guests Ron Hawkins and The Do Good Assassins at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
As I Lay Dying
The evocative and absurd southern gothic masterpiece
Vancouver | BMO Theatre Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
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 Audience
Broadway’s royally entertaining hit play
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 9:30 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
The Comic Strippers
The Comic Strippers: A male stripper parody and improv comedy show
North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
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
Frank Zappa meets Varése and Oswald
Turning Point Ensemble is proud to present a new commission especially composed for this Zappa-tribute program.
Vancouver | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
An Acoustic Evening with Jimmy Rankin and special guest Mainstreet Muze (featuring Babe Gurr)
Jimmy’s last concert at the Surrey Arts Centre was a sold out love-in of epic proportions! That familiar voice—heartfelt and down to earth—shines on songs from his six solo records, as well as some Rankin Family favourites.
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music
Big Wreck: The Grace Street Tour With special guests Ascot Royals
Big Wreck is a rock band formed by Canadian Ian Thornley in Boston, Massachusetts in 1994. They disbanded in 2002 and Ian Thornley went on to a solo career with his own band Thornley
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
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
A Tribute to New Orleans with "A" Band & NiteCap
Long considered the birth place of jazz, music is such an integral part of New Orleans that it’s often called “a living museum of music”
North Vancouver | Capilano University | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre
Empire Universal Presents: God of Carnage (Theatre in Farsi)
God of Carnage is a play by Yasmina Reza. Featuring Navid Mohammadzadeh, Ali Sarabi, Setareh Pessyani and Maral Baniadam
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
The Geekenders Present Portal 2: The (Unauthorized Musical)
Two years after the original smash-hit production, Portal 2: The (Unauthorized) Musical returns with revamped sets, scripts, costumes, and music! This show is sure to sell out, so make sure you buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Musical
Vancouver Chamber Choir: Brahms Requiem. The Intimate Brahms
Johannes Brahms himself wrote this famous version of his beloved Requiem for choir and two pianists.
Vancouver | Ryerson United Church | 8:00 pm to 9:40 pm | Music
2017 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: Point Blank Poets
Breaking down the barriers between rap, poetry and the dramatic monologue, spoken word is one of the key literary and musical forms of today’s world.
Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
玄學大師戴添祥慈善占卦 Charity Fortune Telling by Master Sherman Tai
戴添祥(Sherman Tai) ，畢業於香港理工學院，后赴美深造，從事機械工程工作多年，曾服務於和記黃埔集團。六歲多即隨高人學習命理術數，四十多年來致力將傳統玄學與現代科學、數學相融相結合。
Richmond | The River Rock Theatre | 9:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Charity / Fundraising
Hyphy Fridays at Alexander Gastown
You are invited to join us every Friday. Alexander Friday's powered by Hyphy every Friday with residents DJ Marvel + Jolin Ras.
Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music
Black Fridays at Alexander with DJ Bandz
Alexander + Black Fridays present: Black Fridays with special guest DJ Bandz (Lil Durk / OTF)
Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music