Metro Vancouver events on March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017
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Exhibition: Breaking Down the Fourth Wall
Diego Bastianutti and Jon Guido Bertelli explore life in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside through word and image. Their art focuses on the homeless and the addicts, underscoring their resilience, their undeniable humanity and dignity
Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Window Gallery: Qaqtis, Graffiti Therapy, First Nations and graffiti on street wear
My art is a combination of my two favourite art forms – First Nations art and graffiti. By painting clothing such as hoodies and shoes, I bring together the worlds of the retail industry and the immense graffiti scene in this city
Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
King of the Courts - Squash Tournament
Bonsor’s annual squash tournament is back and there's new competition
Burnaby | Bonsor Recreation Complex | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Sports
Kids Gallery at Surrey Museum
The sustainability focused Kids Gallery is all about fun. Check out the latest theme: food!
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm | Exhibition | Free
Flea Market
Clean out your cupboards or find yourself a great bargain!
Burnaby | Confederation Community Centre | 9:30 am to 2:00 pm | Market | Free
Anglican Spirituality
This Lenten retreat / quiet day welcomes participants to explore Anglican Spirituality through a use of few words intentionally woven within spiritual practices for a personal deepening in the Divine and the spiritual heart of Anglicanism
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Anglican Church | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family
Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show
Come and check out the Fourth biannual Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show at PNE!
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Nature Studies - Drawings by Sibéal Foyle
Come discover our community’s creative spirit! With works on display on both the Main Floor and the Lower Level, the Library’s Art Gallery showcases the talents of established and emerging artists.
West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts
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
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
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
Spring Break at the Space Centre
Celebrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) in space
Vancouver | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
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
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
Amazonia: The Rights of Nature
MOA will showcase its Amazonian collections in a significant exploration of socially and environmentally-conscious notions intrinsic to indigenous South American cultures, which have recently become innovations in International Law
Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology at UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Dawn Michelle Russell: Thirteen to Zero: exploring sustainable design
The Craft Council of BC is pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition, Thirteen to Zero, by Dawn Michelle Russell.
Vancouver | Crafthouse | 10:30 am to 5:30 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
Ann Kipling Drawing the Line: North Shore Works 1962-1967
Acclaimed artist Ann Kipling states “drawing for me is not a nicety, it is a necessity,” reflecting on her decades-long pursuit of the line in ink and graphite on paper
West Vancouver | West Vancouver Museum | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Xi xanya dzam - Celebrating our Amazing Artists
Xi xanya dzam is the Kwak'wala word which describes the gifted people who create works of art, and is the title of our upcoming exhibition
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Train Dreams
The train looms large in the history of Canada, British Columbia and the Tri-Cities. It is just over 130 years since the first transcontinental train pulled into Port Moody from Montreal and, the Art Gallery at Evergreen presents the exhibition
Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Exhibtition: Contingent Bodies. Brigitta Kocsis
Brigitta Kocsis' paintings blend realism, illustration and expressive painterly gestures in a chaotic and visually charged landscape. Her current series, Contingent Bodies, focuses on the representation of bodies in transformation
Vancouver | grunt gallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Hank Bull: Connexion
Take a closer look at renowned Vancouver artist Hank Bull
Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
The Secrets of Healthy, Connected Families
Come learn principles to support your family connection and fun! Parenting can be extremely challenging in the first few years, especially if you don't have a clear vision or road map.
Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 12:30 am to 4:30 pm | Family
Japan Fair
Over 120 Japanese High School students will be presenting a spectacular Japan Fair! This is a great family event and an opportunity to experience Japanese culture first hand
North Vancouver | Brockton School | 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Fair | Free
Angels In America. Partone: Millennium Approches
Hailed as one of the most important works of 20th-century theatre, Angels in America is a timeless tale of companionship and abandonment that takes place when the personal became political.
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Master story tellers, Monster Theatre, have created a new adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s classic tale of fairies, love potions and talking donkeys.
New Westminster | The Massey Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Film
Valley Song
Torn between the hope of the new South Africa and the familiarity of all he has known, Abraam “Buks” Jonkers tills land he will never own while his granddaughter dreams of the Johannesburg stage.
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre
North Vancouver LoLo Food Tour
During the 2.5 hour tour, you will be able to learn about the historic ship building industry and early settlers to the area as you savor a delicious culinary experience. The tour includes 10 stops featuring 7 market vendors
North Vancouver | Lonsdale Quay Market | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Food / Wine
Thoroughly Modern Millie!
Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the delightful story of a small-town girl who travels to New York City in 1922
North Vancouver | Capilano University | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company Series: Opening Night
Experience a night at the theatre-within-the-theatre with this hilarious Canadian comedy
Maple Ridge | Act Arts Centre | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Comedy
A Firehall Arts Centre Production: Refuge
What happens when you come to Canada from a war-torn country expecting to be welcomed and discover that things are very different from what was imagined?
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Theatre
2017 Vancouver International Dance Festival: Karen Jamieson & Margaret Grenier. light breaking broken
Peeling back the layers of the unknown, and forging a path to understanding, light breaking broken is the personal journey of two artists reconnecting with language, culture, and identity
Vancouver | Woodwards Production Studio | 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Dance
Diane Borsato
Diane Borsato: 'The Moon Is Often Referred To As A Dead, Barren World, But I Think This Is Not Necessarily The Case'
Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Exhibition
南浦樂苑主辦 絃管笙歌頌昇平粵曲匯演
Chris Mok
Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Music
2017 Vancouver International Dance Festival: OURO. Pace
OURO is an eclectic, Vancouver-based dance collective that uses hip-hop, waacking, breaking, popping and contemporary dance as the foundation for the creation and production of new work.
Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Dance
Shred Kelly with guests Sam Weber
Timbre Concerts Presents: On Sale Now! Shred Kelly With Guests Sam Weber. BC folk-rock band returns to Vancouver.
Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
Mother Mother With very special guest
Mother Mother is a Canadian indie rock band based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The band consists of Ryan Guldemond on guitar and vocals, Molly Guldemond on vocals and keyboard, Jasmin Parkin on keyboard and vocals, and Ali Siadat on drums
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Alexander Tutunov, piano (Belarus/USA)
Alexander Tutunov is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding virtuosos of the former Soviet Union.
Richmond | World of Music and Arts | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Music
Why?
Why? celebrates their newest album Moh Lhean with Open Mike Eagle
Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company Series: Opening Night
Experience a night at the theatre-within-the-theatre with this hilarious Canadian comedy
Maple Ridge | Act Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy
Cadet Honour Band
Featuring a special Pipes & Drums section and a lot of fun, this one-night only free performance by B.C.’s best cadet musicians should not be missed
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm | Music | Free
The Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
The journey never ends with the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival – Best of the Fest Tour!
Chilliwack | HUB International Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Film
The Idea of North
Drawing on the first section of Glenn Gould’s Solitude Trilogy for inspiration, The Idea of North brings together music that originated in rather cold climates – both Canadian and otherwise
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Thoroughly Modern Millie!
Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the delightful story of a small-town girl who travels to New York City in 1922
North Vancouver | Capilano University | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Midsummer Night's Dream
Ballet Victoria returns with another spectacular production
North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance
UBC Theatre: Les Belles Soeurs by Michel Tremblay
Germaine is the lucky winner of one million green stamps. When fourteen of her friends, neighbours, and family members join her in working-class Montreal to celebrate, her windfall ends up igniting lurking resentments
Vancouver | Frederic Wood Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Sal Ferreras and his Latin Orchestra: Salsa Night at the Chan
Join percussionist Sal Ferreras and his Latin Orchestra for a sizzling evening of music and dance for a good cause
Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
Dan + Shay: Obsessed Tour
Dan + Shay is an American country music duo composed of vocalists and songwriters Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney.
Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:48 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
The Daisy Theatre
Returning after three sold out runs, don’t miss your chance to see the production The Georgia Straight called “one of the best shows you’ll ever see.”
Vancouver | The Cultch Historic Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Angels In America. Partone: Millennium Approches
Hailed as one of the most important works of 20th-century theatre, Angels in America is a timeless tale of companionship and abandonment that takes place when the personal became political.
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Agnes Obel
Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel is a Danish singer/songwriter. We are pleased to announce Agnes' first North American show of 2017, with Lisa Hannigan at March 25th.
Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
Passenger
Passenger announces 2017 North American Tour for the first time with full band in tow.
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
2017 Vancouver International Dance Festival: Kitt Johnson. Post No Bills
Post No Bills enters into the series of X-act-produced solos, which focus on various aspects of the human existence. It explores crisis as a creative transformer
Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Dance
Salsa & Latin Dance Night
Featuring Salsa, Bachata & Merengue lesson & Latin Music with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler
Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Dance
A Firehall Arts Centre Production: Refuge
What happens when you come to Canada from a war-torn country expecting to be welcomed and discover that things are very different from what was imagined?
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
We All Float Down Here: A Burlesque Tribute to Stephen King
Geekenders is back with their weirdest… and creepiest… show yet!
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Show
Travis Wall's Shaping Sound: After the Curtain
Through his Emmy Award winning work on "So You Think You Can Dance", Travis Wall has established himself as one of America's favorite choreographers
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
Valley Song
Torn between the hope of the new South Africa and the familiarity of all he has known, Abraam “Buks” Jonkers tills land he will never own while his granddaughter dreams of the Johannesburg stage.
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Just One of Those Things: Brett Polegato & Robert Kortgaard
Baritone Brett Polegato and pianist Robert Kortgaard present a transatlantic voyage with songs and stories from both sides
Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Studio 58 presents: The Refugee Hotel
Set in a run-down hotel in 1974, only months after the start of the torturous reign of Augusto Pinochet, eight Chilean refugees struggle, at times haplessly, at times profoundly, with the effects of fleeing their homeland.
Vancouver | Studio 58/Langara College | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Comedy
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Jon Kimura Parker plays Beethoven
One of Vancouver’s favourite sons, internationally-renowned pianist Jon Kimura Parker returns home to perform Beethoven’s gorgeous Piano Concerto No. 1.
Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Lisa LeBlanc with Special Guests
MRG Concerts West and Fource Entertainment present: Lisa LeBlanc with special guests
Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music
The Nite Show
The Nite Show + $4 Heaven + All Hi-Balls, Every Weekend WITH Darylo, Downlowe, Rashad Rawkus, J Trax & Stimulant J!
Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music