Metro Vancouver events on May 12, 2017

Vancouver Bird Week: Free Early Bird Garden Entry

To celebrate Vancouver Bird Week, we're offering free admission to VanDusen Botanical Garden

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Nature / Animals | Free

Douglas Rae - Reflecting God’s Creation

Reflecting God’s Creation is a series of oil and acrylic landscape, seascape and floral paintings that evoke a sense of joy and peace.

North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition

Elizabeth Austin - The Drifters

The Drifters is a series of hand-crafted boats constructed by driftwood found on local beaches. The boats have been at sea for many years and ingrained in the wood are memories of the seas and shorelines

North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition

Clancy Dennehy - Parade of Boats Exhibition

Clancy is now creating art that reflects the richness of the West Coast finding beauty in both nature and our industrial history of logging and port activity

North Vancouver | North Vancouver City Hall | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Vancouver Bird Week 2017

Blackbirds, crows, and chickadees - Get to know your birds during Bird Week

Vancouver | Stanley Park | 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Nature / Animals | Free

Carolina de la Cajiga - City in Flux

City in Flux (Work in Progress) is a series of photographic art that explores the world of urban design and city planning. Carolina de la Cajiga highlights the carefully choreographed dance between cranes, buildings and construction workers.

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Adventures of a Drawing Boy - Brian Grison

For this series of mixed-media drawings on heavy watercolour paper, Brian Grison has developed a project that is a commentary on the mental life of the student, with himself as the artist/student model.

Burnaby | Bob Prittie Library (Metrotown) | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Brian Grison: Adventures of a Drawing Boy

For this series of mixed-media drawings on heavy watercolour paper, Brian Grison has developed a project that is a commentary on the mental life of the student, with himself as the artist/student model.

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

New Forms Matter

The Sculptors’ Society of BC celebrates how traditional and contemporary sculptural practices intersect by exploring bronze, stone, wood, fibre, and mixed media.

North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

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

Community Treasures: My Disney World

Join the local Disney fan club for a display of rare Disney items from their collections

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

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

Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia

Words and their physical manifestations are explored in this insightful exhibition, which will honour the special significance that written forms, especially calligraphy, hold across the many unique cultures of Asia

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology at UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

The Salish Weave Collection: Works on Paper

Join us for the exhibition The Salish Weave Collection: Works on Paper.

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

Arts Alive 2017

Join us for the exhibition The Salish Weave Collection: Works on Paper.

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

Michael Bednar: The Fraser, Living River

Large-format photographs documenting the importance of the Fraser River to Richmond by Michael Bednar an award-winning travel and documentary photographer

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Omnis Temporalis

Omnis Temporalis is a multiform collaborative project that combines artistic genres by drawing together the cartoon work by renowned Canadian cartoonist Seth with original music and performance by Vancouver-based composer Mark Haney

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Start with Art

Join us for our 13th annual Start with Art exhibition. This truly unique show focuses on encouraging young people to appreciate, collect, and curate their own art collection – with a special price list just for kids 16 and younger!

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Eleanor Hannan, Barbara Heller & Bettina Matzkuhn: Connections

Using the ancient language of textiles - three artists Barbara Heller, Eleanor Hannan and Bettina Matzkuhn have produced a body of work created through a collaboration with a member of Nature Vancouver

Vancouver | Crafthouse | 10:30 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Reflections: IDEA School of Design poster show

The annual “Reflections” poster show and sale helps support the development of emerging local artists.

West Vancouver | Ferry Building Gallery | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Regional Heritage Fair

What is a heritage fair? A Heritage Fair is similar to a science fair, except that students do their projects on Canadian history and heritage

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 11:00 am to 4:30 pm | Kids

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

Richmond Regional Heritage Fair

The Richmond Regional Heritage Fair is an annual two-day event presented by the Richmond Museum

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | History | Free

Song of the Open Road

Vikky Alexander, Robert Arndt, Gerard Byrne, Jacqueline Hoàng Nguyễn, Kelly Jazvac, Kelly Lycan, Niamh O’Malley, Dawit L. Petros, Greg Staats, Lisa Tan

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Spatial Dramaturgy with Alex Ferguson

Fight With a Stick co-artistic director Alex Ferguson brings his interest in studying how spectators understand performance environments by combining the insights of cognitive neuroscience with scenography and performance design to this workshop

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop

Art Around the Block: Celebrating Canada's 150

"Celebrating Canada's 150" is an art exhibition featuring youth artists ages 12-19, showcasing work that reflects their stories & identities as Canadians.

West Vancouver | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

DOXA Documentary Film Festival. Waking the Sleeping Giant

Five people - including a school bus driver from LA, an anti-poverty activist from West Virginia, the organizers of Democracy Spring, and Senator Bernie Sanders — all come together in an intersectional coalition that offers a glimmer of hope in these dark

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 12:30 am to 2:00 pm | Film

The Vancouver Opera Festival: Young Composers Workshops

Watch creativity blossom. Composers early in their careers are invited to submit new work for the voice

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Workshop | Free

Dance Power Competition - Burnaby #2

Who's pumped for DANCE POWER 25? Dance Power Competitions BBY #2 is back on May 8-14th. Watch dancers perform, compete with all they got and make it to the top of the competition

Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Dance

DOXA Documentary Film Festival. Le Concours (The Graduation)

DOXA is exceptionally happy to welcome back Claire Simon (the subject of our first ever retrospective in 2016) with her most recent film, Le Concours

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Film

Shipyards Night Market

Stop by Shipbuilders’ Square for the Shipyards Night Market, where you will find fresh food, locally made products, musicians, art and entertainment.

North Vancouver | Shipbuilders' Square | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market | Free

The Vancouver Opera Festival: Paul Wong. Five Octave Range

A Vancouver Opera Festival Commissioned Work by The 2016 Audain Prize Winning multimedia

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Visual Arts

The Kwerks Live at the Shed

We are extremely excited to have dynamic duo, Laura and Ryan Koch from the Kwerks performing once again her at the shed

Langley | The Water Shed Arts Cafe | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Dixon Divas Benefit Concert

Kick off Mother's Day weekend by listening to some of the best female jazz artists Vancouver has to offer, including special guest diva, Dee Daniels.

Burnaby | The Sanctuary | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Deluxe Edition - Eurovision 2017 Viewing Parties

Come Down To 1181 And Watch 43 European Countries Including Australia (Don't Ask) Compete To Be The Winner Of The 2017 Eurovision Song Contest

Vancouver | 1181 | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music | Free

DOXA Documentary Film Festival. Everything Turns...

A shorthand study of the mythology of numbers from 1 to 12, where scientific tradition is adopted, and then eschewed for rumours, legends and defunct theories from across the ages

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Film

Twinbeatz Formal 2k17: Vancouver

Signature Ent Presents To You: Twinbeatz Formal 2k17! Brining You North America's Finest Bhangra DJ's!

Surrey | Aria Banquet Hall | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

North Shore Mountain Theatre Presents: Annie JR

Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City...

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre

Müzewest Concerts presents: A Little Night Chamber Music

One night only - a great evening of chamber music featuring the finest local and international musicians - including artists from the UBC School of Music, the Juilliard School, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and the Université de Montréal

Vancouver | Tenth Church Kitsilano | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Vancouver Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

Combining sublimely beautiful music, social commentary, deviousness and delight, Mozart's matchless The Marriage of Figaro is funny, tender and profoundly human.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Opera

Art World Expo 2017

Are you looking for art or accessories? This year, be sure to attend the 7th annual Art World Expo at Science World on May 12!

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 7:30 pm to 1:00 am | Performing Arts

Friday Night Live. Life. Stories. Music.

What’s FNL all about? It’s a totally unique experience. Every week is different. It is an experience that you help create by sharing your life stories. Then, it’s music and storytelling

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley United Church | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Performing Arts

Coastal Jazz: "THANKS" Mr G., celebrating The Music Of Linton Garner

The late, great pianist Linton Garner spent the last 30 years of his life as a beloved and respected member of the Vancouver jazz scene.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Freud's Last Session

Filled with humanity, humor, and razor-sharp dialogue, Freud’s Last Session imagines the meeting of two of the 20th century’s greatest intellects

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

Robin Hood: Prince of Tease

Robin Hood: Prince of Tease is an original burlesque-style musical theatre production, inspired by the classic folklore of Robin Hood with a tantalizing twist.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Theatre

On A First Name Basis

The western Canadian premiere for community theatre, this delightful play tells the story of a very successful, but cantankerous, novelist who suddenly discovers that he knows nothing about his maid of 28 years.

North Vancouver | Deep Cove Stage Society | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Theatre BC's North Shore Zone Festival of Plays: Kayak by Jordan Hall

Kayak written by Jordan Hall, presented by Between Shifts Theatre (Squamish)

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Decibel Presents: Amar Sandhu & Pranna live in Vancouver with DJ Khanvict

Live for the first time in Vancouver along side: DJ Khanvict, DJ Swift, DJ Dapper

Vancouver | Privé Nightclub | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Chris Hadfield - Canada 150 Tour

Canada’s first spaceship commander, Colonel Chris Hadfield shares a selection of stories, images, songs and ideas that celebrate the 150th birthday of the nation he is so proud to call home

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture

The Lion Sons, of The Kingston Trio

The Kingston Trio is described as "the most envied, the most imitated, and the most successful singing group, folk or otherwise, in all show business" and "the undisputed kings of the folk singing rage by every yardstick”.

White Rock | Blue Frog Studios | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Thunder From Down Under

Australia’s Thunder From Down Under will be bringing back their internationally acclaimed all-male dance revue to the Molson Canadian Theatre

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Music

A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim

Patrick Street Productions brings to life this sophisticated and luscious musical by Stephen Sondheim & Hugh Wheeler.

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

La Merda

La MerdaLiterally naked, internationally acclaimed Silvia Gallerano sings and howls this provocative and critically acclaimed text:

Vancouver | The Cultch Historic Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

The Piano Teacher

Lessons on Life and Love. When Erin, a classical pianist, experiences the loss of the life she knew, she also finds herself dealing with the departure of her own musical expression.

Vancouver | BMO Theatre Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Circle Game

Created by Andrew Cohen and Anna Kuman Inspired by the songs of Joni Mitchell A Firehall Arts Centre Production

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

Million Dollar Quartet

Four Rock Legends, One Unbelievable Jam Session

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

We All Float Down Here: A Burlesque Tribute to Stephen King

Following a sold out performance at the Rio theatre in March, Vancouver’s favourite ‘nerdlesque’ troupe the Geekenders return for an encore performance of their weirdest… and creepiest… show yet

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Ballet BC Presents: Program 3

Our season finishes with a thrilling triple bill featuring works by two prominent Israeli choreographers and a world premiere by Ballet BC’s Artistic Director. Join us in celebrating dance with this cutting edge and inspired choreography.

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

Straight and Narrow

Straight and Narrow is a comedy about facing mid-life crisis issues, the support family can give, and the difficulties that families can cause

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

U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017

U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 will kick off in Vancouver on May 12th for a run of dates across North America and Europe.

Vancouver | BC Place | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Jessy Lanza with Kate NV

Feel some strange emotions with Jessy Lanza as she takes over Fortune Sound Club on Friday, May 12th for an early show with guest Kate Nv

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Surrey Celebrates Canada 150. SASSY Awards

The SASSY Awards honour youth aged 15 to 21who are living or studying in Surrey or White Rock and are making a difference in our community

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Kids

The Rogue Folk Club presents John Reischman & the Jaybirds

John Reischman and the Jaybirds will be flying in with a sneak preview of new tunes and songs from their soon to be released 7th recording

Vancouver | St. James Community Hall | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

The Vancouver Opera Festival: Tanya Tagaq

An astounding performer with a visceral stage presence and dizzyingly complex music.

Vancouver | Vancouver Opera Festival Tent | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Daryl Makk

Daryl has been performing stand-up since 1993 after winning a comedy contest in the city of Winnipeg where he got his comedy start.

New Westminster | Lafflines Comedy Club | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

Happy Ending Fridays 8 Year Anniversary ft O.T. Genasis

Happy Ending Fridays celebrates 8 Years with Cali rapper O.T. Genasis (“Cut It” / “Coco”) alongside residents Rico Uno, Yurie & LeChance

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Gunz 4 Hire

Gunz For Hire wins award 'Best New Face' Hard Dance Awards 2012

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music