Metro Vancouver events on February 16, 2017

BUILDEX 2017

BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest tradeshow and conference for the Construction, Renovation, Architecture, Interior Design and Property Management industries.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Business / Finance

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

Limited Editions: The Art of Printmaking

Contemporary printmakers Mariko Ando, Elisabeth Sommerville and Richard Tetrault demonstrate the artistry, processes and techniques of printmaking

North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Exhibition | 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

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

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

Vancouver International Wine Festival 2017

The Vancouver International Wine Festival, Canada's premier food & wine event, has three mandates: to provide an informative, educational and entertaining wine experience for public and trade

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:30 am to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine

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

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

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

Tea & Trumpets: Making Overtures

A tribute to the Overture.You will hear some of the greatest and most famous overtures of all, including works by Offenbach and Strauss

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

Bittergirl: The Musical

The howlingly funny show about getting over getting dumped.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 5:30 pm to 7:45 pm | Musical

Happy Hour: Collaborative Poetry reading with Daniel Zomparelli

In response to Erdem Taşdelen’s ‘The Quantified Self Poems’, poet Daniel Zomparelli will speak about his work with Taşdelen and the central role collaboration plays in his creative practice.

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free

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

Billy Talent: Afraid of Heights Tour

Afraid of Heights Tour With special guests Monster Truck and The Dirty Nil

Abbotsford | Abbotsford Centre | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Financial Fraud

You work hard for your money and want to keep it safe from fraud. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to identify common financial scams and become empowered to protect yourself and your family from the devastating impact of fraud

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

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

The Audience

Broadway’s royally entertaining hit play

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

20th Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Sherpa Show

Following the screening of the feature doc Sherpa, join Lakpa onstage in conversation with Eileen Bistrisky, talking about life amongst the biggest mountains on earth. Guest speaker Lakpa Sherpa

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Film

20th Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Rock Climbing Show

Stories from the cutting edge of rock climbing. What's it like to travel the world, searching for that beautiful climb, right at your limit? Guest Speakers: Jonathan Siegrist, Nina Caprez

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Film

20th Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Discover the wonders of the Pacific Crest Trail and the day-to-day simplicities of long distance hiking. Guest Speakers: Lauren Blackburn & Steven Cossin

Vancouver | The Cinematheque | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Film

20th Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. UBC Ski Night

Three great ski films to celebrate the return of snow and get you psyched to ski. Films: Triggered, Monumental, Ruin & Rose

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

The Men In White

A tale of home, brotherhood and cricket

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

Matthew Good with guest Craig Stickland

Matthew Good - I Miss New Wave Tour With guest Craig Stickland. Consistent, candid, honest and forthright about everything from life to music, Matthew Good is one of few Canadian musicians that requires no introduction.

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

Call Mr Robeson

Paul Robeson is a great and famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner. When over the years he gets progressively too radical and outspoken for the establishment’s liking, he is branded a traitor to his country, harassed, and ...

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Pajama Men: Pterodactyl Nights

World-renowned sketch superstars return to Vancouver! Known for their unique style that blends stand-up, sketch, improv, and outlandish characters in strange situations, the Pajama Men are like nothing else.

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

2017 Chutzpah! The Dance Centre presents Tara Cheyenne Performance + Silvia Gribaudi

Vancouver audience favourite Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg and Italy's Silvia Gribaudi collide and embrace in a new collaboration which navigates the role of comedy as a catalyst to understanding and communication

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

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

NeoIndigenA

A full-length solo performance from award-winning artistic director, choreographer, and performer Santee Smith (TransMigration), exploring our relationship to ancestors, the living universe, and renewal.

Vancouver | The Cultch Historic Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:05 pm | Dance

University Singers and UBC Choral Union

Presented by the UBC School of Music University Singers and UBC Choral Union perform

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

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

Cloud Nothings With Guests at Biltmore Cabaret

American rock band, on tour to support their latest release "Life Without Sound"

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music