Metro Vancouver events on February 9, 2017

Diego Samper Dreamscapes

Dreamscapes Scapes - landscapes, seascapes, dreamscapes - images that are born from a deep and intimate experience of the places where Diego has had the fortune to live: the temperate rain forest and seashore of the Pacific Northwest and the Amazon tropic

North Vancouver | City Atrium Gallery | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

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

Ready Set Learn - Parents/Caregivers and 3 to 5 Year Olds

The North Vancouver School District welcomes 3-5 year olds with their parents, guardians, childcare providers, or early childhood educators to Ready, Set, Learn- a free early learning event funded by the BC Ministry of Education.

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Recreation Centre | 9:30 am to 11:30 am | Kids | Free

Things with Wings

Freedom to Soar. Fireflies, crows, fairies, dragonflies, owls, angels, butterflies, bats and beyond; all celebrate the miracle of flight.

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Show

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

Sarah Ronald: i spy wild | life

Artist Sarah Ronald shows new drawings, paintings, and installations which spur viewers to tune in and seek out the contradictions present in our daily lives, specifically around our relationships with wild animals in both suburban and natural environment

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 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

Classical Coffee Concerts: From Bach to Brubeck with percussionist Rod Thomas Squance

We are pleased to welcome The Bergmann Duo as the new hosts of Classical Coffee Concerts. Their dynamic and energetic performances of uniquely eclectic programs have inspired audiences for more than two decades

Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Music

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

Hank Bull: Connexion

Take a closer look at renowned Vancouver artist Hank Bull

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:30 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

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

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

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.

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

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

The Dance Centre presents Discover Dance! Grupo America

Get ready for a Latin dance extravaganza! Las Americas is an exuberant explosion of colour, which takes us on a journey through the dances of South and Central America and up to the United States.

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Studio | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Dance

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

Toy Babies. New works from Andrea Hooge

Doll-headed portraits will once again be filling the gallery for Andrea’s fifth solo show

Vancouver | Hot Art Wet City | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

February Book Club

The Historical Fiction book club meets every second Thursday of the month at 2pm in the Mackin House Parlour

Coquitlam | Coquitlam Heritage Society | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Lecture

After School Nature Explorers

Introducing our NEW! After School Nature Explorers

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Kids

Woodward's Community Singers 2017 Workshops

Everyone Deserves Music: Come Raise Your Voice With Us For A Dose Of Collective Joy!

Vancouver | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Workshop | Free

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

Sharing our Stories: World Interfaith and Harmony Week Conclusion

To conclude World Interfaith and Harmony Week the KPU Multifaith Centre invites you to enjoy an evening of story, poetry, song, and reflection on the Interfaith task in the pursuit of global peace and harmony

Surrey | KPU Surrey Campus | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Performing Arts

I Witness: The Shifting Focus of Photojournalism in the Digital Age - Happy Hour Event

Photojournalists Rebecca Blissett, Richard Lam, and John Lehmann discuss digital photography in the current landscape of the print media industry.

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture

Girl Positive Book Launch & Panel

Join us for the Vancouver launch of the groundbreaking book, Girl Positive, and a panel discussion on Women in the Arts

Vancouver | The Cultch | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show | Free

Legally Blonde the Musical

NWSS Musical Theatre Program brings you yet another fantastic musical!

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

The Chan Centre Connects Series: Good Night, and Good Luck

Presented by The Chan Centre Connects Series and The Cinematheque

Vancouver | The Cinematheque | 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Film

Foreign Radical

Foreign Radical draws participants into an intriguing theatrical game world exploring security, profiling and privacy in the age of cyber surveillance.

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | 7:00 pm to 8:10 pm | Theatre

Sing... George Michael! Drop In Rock Choir

We are singing some fantastic songs at our drop-in choirs - Join in and sing! This week we're singing FREEDOM! '90 by George Michael and Riptide by Vance Joy!

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

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

The Men In White

A tale of home, brotherhood and cricket

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

Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley What The Hell World Tour 2017 with guests Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi in Rogers Arena

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers is not just another bed and breakfast hotel. It may not be the best or the most organized business, but it is the best-loved bad hotel in the world.

North Vancouver | Capilano University | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

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 | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Show

Crawlspace

Boca del Lupo's Micro Performance Series presents: CrawlSpace. Created and Performed by Karen Hines

Vancouver | The Fishbowl Venue | Comedy

Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag at Commodore Ballroom

Reel Big Fish is an American ska punk band from Huntington Beach, California, best known for the 1997 hit "Sell Out".

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

The Little Mermaid

Join us for Disney's The Little Mermaid. Bring the kids for an "Under the Sea" adventure with lively music and a great cast of characters!

Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:35 pm | Theatre

Charley's Aunt - English farce

North Vancouver Community Players presents Charley’s Aunt at The Theatre at Hendry Hall North Vancouver

North Vancouver | The Theatre at Hendry Hall | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Kinky Boots (Touring)

Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy and Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Science of Cocktails 2017

Our Science of Cocktails signature fundraiser will transform Science World into Vancouver’s largest laboratory, where the city’s most talented bartenders and chefs will showcase the chemistry, biology and physics behind preparing modern cocktails and cuis

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Food / Wine

Small Stage: 35 - the valentine’s edition

Co-curated by award-winning Vancouver choreographer, dancer, and teacher Heather Dotto.

Vancouver | AnzaClub | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

You Will Remember Me

A wistful and wise drama about the unexpected and unforgettable.

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Pop-Up Love Party

Performers try to outdo each other in verbal sparring about the nature of love

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Corleone: The Shakespearean Godfather by David Mann

A classic tale of power, destiny, betrayal and honour: what if Shakespeare had written The Godfather? This brilliant comic premise takes on surprising dramatic power as Coppola’s movie masterpiece shows itself to be true Elizabethan tragedy.

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

Ragtime: IN CONCERT

At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing and anything is possible.

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

ELLE Adapted from Douglas Glover’s novel by Severn Thompson

ELLE is the story of Marguerite de La Rocque de Roberval, a French noblewoman who set out in 1542 for Canada with her uncle, Jacques Cartier to colonize the new-found country

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Studio 58 presents: 42nd Street

The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, 42nd Street is the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story and includes some of the greatest songs ever written..

Vancouver | Studio 58 | 8:00 pm to 10:10 pm | Musical

Towards Zero

Vagabond Players Presents Towards Zero By Agatha Christie. Directed by Miles Lavkulich

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Foreign Radical

Foreign Radical draws participants into an intriguing theatrical game world exploring security, profiling and privacy in the age of cyber surveillance.

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | 9:00 pm to 10:10 pm | Theatre