Metro Vancouver events on March 30, 2017
March 30, 2017
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A New Pacific Nexus: Canada, Latin America and Asia
Expo Plaza Latina and the Canadian International Council - Vancouver branch (CIC) are co-hosting a half day conference called "A New Pacific Nexus: Canada, Latin America and Asia"
Vancouver | Law Courts Building | 7:30 am to 1:00 pm | Lecture
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
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 10:00 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
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
Vancouver International Auto Show 2017
The 97th Vancouver International Auto Show returns Tuesday March 28 – Sunday April 2, 2017 at the Vancouver Convention Centre!
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show
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
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
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
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
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
The Dance Centre presents Discover Dance! Aeriosa
Aeriosa’s spectacular aerial dance shows bring together the athleticism of rock climbing and the grace and artistry of dance.
Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Centre | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Dance
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
BC Touring Council
Presenters come to Pacific Contact to book performances for their communities, organizations, schools, festivals and facilities. They come to the showcases at Pacific Contact to experience artists “live - on stage”
Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Performing Arts
Income Inequality & Poverty - Workshop series for youth
Check Your Head is pleased to launch a new project with a goal of engaging youth in understanding and addressing the issues that affect their health and wellbeing.
Vancouver | Broadway Youth Resource Centre | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Workshop | 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
RED Talks Confronting Concensus
RED Talks curators select an idea theme important to Vancouver this year's theme: Confronting Consensus.
Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture
Canuck Country Rocks feat: Chad Brownlee, Aaron Pritchett & host band Odds
JRFM & MRG Concert’s presents: Canuck Country Rocks A benefit for Canuck Place & Basics For Babies
Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
Vancouver International Burlesque Festival: Tit Talks 2017
The VIBF is thrilled to bring back Tit Talks - the smash hit speaker series! Standing for Teach - Inspire - Transcend, Tit Talks is an intimate evening of TED-style talks presented by esteemed performers, academics, and producers
Vancouver | The Post at 750 | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture
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
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 | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Janina Fialkowska
Janina Fialkowska, OC is a Canadian classical pianist. A special concert preview of the acclaimed artist’s upcoming CD.
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Musica in casa - Jazz Affair
Our series of intimate house concerts in support of the Vancouver Chamber Choir's fundraising efforts wraps up a third season!
Vancouver | Casa Dick Dolan | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Feat Canada Talks
Fascinating Expedition & Adventure Talks, is an annual evening of time-limited presentations.
North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:50 pm | Lecture
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
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
Marion Bridge By Daniel MacIvor
Daniel MacIvor's funny and touching play tells the story of three estranged sisters who reunite in their family home on Cape Breton Island to say goodbye to their dying mother
North Vancouver | Deep Cove Stage Society | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Ice Guardians: Gino Odjick Foundation Fundraiser
Newsweek’s “Top 10 Documentary for 2016”, ICE GUARDIANS explores one of the most controversial and provocative positions in the history of sport
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Film
Abracadabra. Presented by Camilo The Magician
Prepare yourself for a night full of wonder with this chance to be part of a truly amazing and magical experience with Camilo the Magician
Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
Vinci By Maureen Hunter
Vagabond Players Presents Vinci By Maureen Hunter. Directed by Matthew Davenport. A Western Canadian Premier
New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
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
Redpatch
REDPATCH is a historical drama that focuses on a young Métis soldier from the Nuu-chah-nulth nation of Vancouver Island who volunteers to fight for Canada in the First World War.
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
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
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