Metro Vancouver events on January 29, 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

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

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

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Vancouver Coffee Tour

The Vancouver Coffee Snob and Canadian Craft Tours have teamed up to present Vancouver's best coffee tour

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

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Yaletown 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 | Rocanini Coffee | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Food / Wine

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

Year of the Rooster Temple Fair. 雞年廟㑹

Celebrate the Year of the Rooster Temple Fair at the Garden on Sunday January 29!

Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fair

Hastings Park Farmers Market

The Hastings Park Farmers Market features a great selection of local produce; nursery items, fish, meat & dairy; artisan prepared foods, baking and treats; the best in local crafts, and of course, hot food trucks

Vancouver | PNE Fairgrounds | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

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

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

Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade

This signature event of Vancouver's Chinatown will feature lion dances, cultural dance troupes, marching bands, martial arts performances and much more.

Vancouver | Vancouver's Chinatown | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Family | Free

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2017: Cocktail Masterclass - Scotland

Join Lauren Mote co-proprietor of Bittered Sling, and Four Seasons Beverage Consultant, for an exciting look at the northerly tip of the Highlands, south to the Lowlands, east to the Speyside Fields and west to the islands of Islay and Skye

Vancouver | Four Seasons Hotel | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Food / Wine

ArtStart. Special Event for Family Literacy Week: Grow a Wish Tree

Do wish trees exist? Charles thinks so, and is determined to find one and hang his wish in The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Chris Turnham

Vancouver | The ArtStarts Gallery | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Kids | Free

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

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

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 | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | 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 | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 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

2017 RCCS TD Lunar New Year Celebration

In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, which brings about family reunions and charitable love, RCCS is honoured to share this annual event with the whole community at Lansdowne Centre

Vancouver | Lansdowne Centre | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

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

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 | 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm | Show

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

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 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

The Audience

Broadway’s royally entertaining hit play

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

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

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 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Theatre

2017 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Every Brilliant Thing. Paines Plough

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 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Performing Arts

Odysseo

Odysseo, Cavalia’s new adventure, has been touring under the world’s largest big top since fall 2011. Odysseo is a veritable revolution in live performance

Vancouver | Olympic Village | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Show

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 | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Music

Canadian Iranian Foudnation Presents: Bullying at schools

Due to the importance of BULLYING at schools, the Canadian Iranian Foundation in Collaboration with the Farhangian Educator's Association and the GV Counseling & Education Society for Families proudly present the "BULLYING AT SCHOOLS WORKSHOP"

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Community Centre | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Jazz Vespers @ St. Andrew's United Church

Quintessential Jazz will be the featured performers at St. Andrew’s United Church’s Jazz Vespers

North Vancouver | St. Andrew's United Church | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music

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

Shen Yun

Experience the magic and splendor of an ancient culture. All new show with live orchestra from New York

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Show

Emotions Open Mic: 1-2 Step Edition

We are back and refreshed from the Christmas and New year break and are ready to bring back the showcase of all showcases Emotions Open Mic.

Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Understanding Savings Plans (RRSP, RESP, TFSA)

There are a number of different savings plans available and in this class we will learn the differences between them and how they can help you plan for retirement, put funds away for your child's education or save on taxes

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Business / Finance

Canadian Guitar Quartet

The Canadian Guitar Quartet has toured throughout the Americas and Europe, going from one standing ovation to the next, establishing a reputation as one of the finest guitar ensembles in the world.

Coquitlam | Evergreen Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm | Music

Music on the Point: Archytas Quartet

Welcome to intimate acoustic and comfortable seats of the Roy Barnett Recital Hall to experience music and enjoy the artists’ perspective

Vancouver | UBC Music Building | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

On a Wire

Bramwell Tovey and the VSO join forces with Standing Wave in an eclectic and wide-ranging new music performance.

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Streetfight Improv! by Instant Theatre

An Improv Comedy Battle Royal!

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm | Comedy

The Nether by Jennifer Haley

A disturbing crime drama that exploresthe consequences of living out our private fantasies.

White Rock | Peninsula Productions | 8:00 pm to 9:35 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. 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

Banda Magda

Founded by Greek-born singer, film scorer, and composer Magda Giannikou, Banda Magda moves from samba to French chanson, from Greek folk tunes to Colombian cumbia and Afro-Peruvian lando

Vancouver | St. James Community Hall | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

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

Method Man & Redman Live at Canadian Fire Bowl - A Cannabis Comp

Miss Envy Botanicals & Mota Green Meds Presents Canadian Fire Bowl – A Cannabis Competition with Method Man & Redman Live !!!

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

Kitty Nights' 9th Anniversary Bash

Kitty Nights Burlesque celebrates 9 years of frisky feline fun in Vancouver! Join in the festivities as we featuring 9 thrilling burlesque artists performing a wide range of colourful, creative, fun-loving and definitely sensual BURLESQUE!

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Show

Audio/Video

Audio/Video is improv inspired by the worlds of film and music. Improvised films? Got it. Extreme close ups? Totally. Sing alongs? Better believe it.

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show