Metro Vancouver events on June 4, 2017

Chali-Rosso Art Gallery: Dance of Time I.

To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, Chali-Rosso Art Gallery brought a spectacular gift to Vancouver in the form of a magnificent, iconic, bronze, Salvador Dali sculpture

Vancouver | Hornby and West Hastings Street | 1:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bike to Work Week - Enter and win great prizes!

HUB Bike to Work Week is May 29th - June 4th, have you signed up yet?

Vancouver | HUB Cycling | 7:00 am to 10:00 am | Active Life / Health | Free

Poirier Street Farmers Market

The Poirier Street Market hosts a diversity of vendors and products from May through October. Each week a wide variety of vendors gather to showcase their products – made, baked, grown, or raised in BC

Coquitlam | Dogwood Pavilion | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Market

Ships To Shore: King Of The Sea

A three day family festival where visitors are invited to view one of the world’s largest tall ships and enjoy dockside programs and entertainment

Richmond | Garry Point Park | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Festival

Kitsilano Farmers Market

Every Sunday from May - October, the parking lot of Kitsilano Community Centre bustles with 50+ farms and producers bringing Vancouver's west side the finest and freshest food in the city

Vancouver | Kitsilano Community Centre | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Doors Open Richmond 2017 Opening Celebration

The 10th annual Doors Open Richmond is a free weekend-long, city-wide public celebration of heritage, culture and arts

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | 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

Vancouver Art Gallery presents Pictures From Here

The rise of photo-conceptualism in Vancouver has influenced not just contemporary artists across Canada, but contemporary art practices around the world.

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 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

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: Pulse

Share a special moment with your little one in a world filled with play, exploration, and discovery. A joyous and stimulating experience for the youngest of audiences, Pulse is a rare opportunity for your baby to experience live theatre

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am | Theatre

Emily Carr: Into the Forest

The Vancouver Art Gallery is home to the finest collection of Emily Carr works in the world. While we are fortunate to have major works from throughout her career, the Gallery’s collection is particularly rich in her forest paintings from the 1930s

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

The Vienna Model: Housing for the 21st-Century City

The Vienna Model exhibition, curated by Wolfgang Förster and William Menking, explores housing in Vienna, Austria, through its portrait of the city’s pathbreaking approach to architecture, urban life, neighborhood revitalization

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

15th Annual Heritage House Tour

It’s amazing to think the Heritage House Tour is 15 years strong this year! Still our biggest fundraiser of the year, we have opened hundreds of beautifully restored and cared for heritage homes across the city in that time

Vancouver | The Vancouver Heritage Foundation | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

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

Playland at the PNE

Playland opens May 6 with three new family rides! All three rides will accommodate the entire family, so get ready to share even more memories and screams this coming spring and summer.

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family

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

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

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: A Heart in Winter

Get swept away on an epic journey with Gerda, a little girl with big courage as she embarks on an adventure in search of her missing friend. During her travels, her courage and determination are tested

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 11:00 am to 11:55 am | Theatre

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: Grug and the Rainbow

Get ready to fall in love with the most adorable character from down under! Bursting with curiosity and joy, Grug loves a good adventure! In fact, he loves it so much that he sets off on a quest to capture a rainbow that always seems just beyond his grasp

Vancouver | Performance Works | 11:00 am to 11:35 am | Theatre

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: Afrique en Cirque

You’ll be blown away by Afrique en Cirque’s breathtaking display of daring acrobatics and death-defying feats! Kalabanté will have you gasping in amazement

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 11:00 am to 11:50 am | Family

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: Charlotte Diamond

For 30 years, this multi-award winning musician and Order of Canada recipient has inspired children to sing, dance, care for each other, and celebrate Canada’s cultures

Vancouver | Granville Island - The Revue Stage | 11:00 am to 11:50 am | Music

Ambleside Artisan Farmers' Market

​We are very lucky to have such a great variety of organic and conventional farmers at this location. We also have a good selection of prepared foods including baking, syrups, jams, jellies, honey, salsas, anti pastas and much more.

West Vancouver | Ambleside Park | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Market

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

Kids Gallery at Surrey Museum

The sustainability focused Kids Gallery is all about fun. Check out the latest theme: food!

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: Pulse

Share a special moment with your little one in a world filled with play, exploration, and discovery. A joyous and stimulating experience for the youngest of audiences, Pulse is a rare opportunity for your baby to experience live theatre

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | 12:00 am to 12:30 am | Theatre

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: The Itch of the Golden Nit

Created by the Tate Modern with Aardman Animation, this groundbreaking project involved more than 34,000 school children to create the artwork and conceive the storyline for this delightfully funny 30-minute animated film

Vancouver | Carousel Studio | 12:00 am to 12:30 am | Film

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

Britannia Renewal Speaker Series - Food & Community Wellbeing

Join us for refreshments and discussion on Food & Community Wellbeing at Britannia

Vancouver | Britannia Community Services Centre | 12:00 am to 2:00 pm | Lecture | Free

2017 Vancouver Craft Beer Week

VCBW Festival is back at the PNE Fairgrounds June 3rd & 4th, 2017!

Vancouver | PNE Centre Grounds | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Food / Wine

Sunny Q Live at Hycroft - Concert and Lunch

Experience the talents of the accomplished local virtuoso Sunny Qu at one of Vancouver’s most exciting and exclusive venues. Sunny was the third prize winner of the 2009 Knigge Competition, as well as a past winner of the UBC Concerto Competition

Vancouver | Hycroft | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: Afrique en Cirque

You’ll be blown away by Afrique en Cirque’s breathtaking display of daring acrobatics and death-defying feats! Kalabanté will have you gasping in amazement

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm | Family

Bobs & LoLo Family Concert

Bobs & LoLo is a Vancouver-based children's music duo consisting of Robyn Hardy, and Lorraine Pond

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Family

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: Grug and the Rainbow

Get ready to fall in love with the most adorable character from down under! Bursting with curiosity and joy, Grug loves a good adventure! In fact, he loves it so much that he sets off on a quest to capture a rainbow that always seems just beyond his grasp

Vancouver | Performance Works | 1:30 pm to 2:05 pm | Theatre

Afternoon Tea for Kids! Finding Dory Theme

On the count of 3, 2, 1…wait what were we counting for? Dory is everyone’s favorite wide- eyed, blue tang fish who suffers from memory loss every couple of seconds or so. The one thing we hope she can remember is this event.

Vancouver | West Point Grey Community Centre | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Kids

Million Dollar Quartet

Four Rock Legends, One Unbelievable Jam Session

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm | Music

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: A Heart in Winter

Get swept away on an epic journey with Gerda, a little girl with big courage as she embarks on an adventure in search of her missing friend. During her travels, her courage and determination are tested

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 2:00 pm to 2:55 pm | Theatre

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: National Film Board - Animated Shorts - The Canadian Story

We’ve compiled the best, must-watch National Film Board (NFB) films that tell the Canadian story.

Vancouver | Carousel Studio | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Film

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: Aché Brasil

There’s going to be a dance party and you’re invited! Get ready for an explosion of colour, energy and music that embodies the lively culture and rhythms of Brazil

Vancouver | Granville Island - The Revue Stage | 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm | Dance

Outside Mullingar

A pair of introverted misfits, Rosemary and Anthony’s families have lived on neighbouring farms as far back as anyone can remember, where they battle over property lines and childhood stories but never what matters most.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Charley's Aunt By Brandon Thomas

Vagabond Players Presents: Charley's Aunt By Brandon Thomas. Directed by Dale Kelly

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Show

Hand To God

The irreverent comedy with a wicked personality

Vancouver | BMO Theatre Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Comedy

The Art of Living Happiness Program by The Art of Living Foundation

The Art of Living Happiness Program Discover the power of the breath, deep meditation, and yoga in the Art of Living Happiness Program. Unleash the happiest version of yourself in just 3 sessions!

North Vancouver | Studio 202 Community for Inspired Living | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Active Life / Health

2017 Vancouver International Children's Festival: National Film Board - Animated Shorts - The Canadian Story

We’ve compiled the best, must-watch National Film Board (NFB) films that tell the Canadian story.

Vancouver | Carousel Studio | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Film

Up Dharma Down (UDD) Live in Vancouver

Up Dharma Down is a band from the Philippines. They have been together since 2004. The group incorporates influences from rock, trip-hop, electronica and post-rock to create a sound which stands out in the local scene

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 5:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Illumination Summer Night Market

Illumination Vancouver International Summer Night Market presents multiple types of attractions suitable for all ages. There are over 300 food and merchandise booths, and more than 20 events or performing shows every week

Richmond | RIchmond Night Market | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Market

Koerner Piano Trio: Reveries of France

Luxuriant daydreams tinged with pensive elegance herald the onset of summer in the closing of Koerner Piano Trio's 2016/17 season.

Vancouver | Vancouver Academy of Music | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Asian heritage Month in Canada. Splendor of Taiwan

​The Splendor of Taiwan a cultural performance as part of Asian Heritage Month in Canada

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Prohibition City - walking tour

From back alley blind pigs to Chinatown opium dens! Mobsters! Opium! Booze! Delve into Vancouver's dirtiest secrets on this scandal filled walking tour.

Vancouver | Cathedral Square, Dunsmuir & Richards streets | 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Exhibition

The Outer-Middle Zone: Improvised Twilight Zone Episodes! by Instant Theatre

Behind this dark curtain lies another dimension. A dimension of late night science fiction theatre inspired by The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Show

El Destino

Los Gitanos is a flamenco dance company created by Beverly Mantovani and based in Tsawwassen since 2001

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 7:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Dance

Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully completed improv training via the Improv Comedy Institute

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm | Comedy

Moonface and Siinai at Fortune Sound

The always epic, kraut-based compositions of Moonface and Siinai (Jagjaguwar) hit Fortune Sound Sunday June 4th featuring Spencer Krug of Wolf Parade and guests

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Coastal Jazz: Katherine Penfold

Katherine Penfold will captivate you all night long with a mix of favourite jazz standards from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles as well as a few original tunes you'll be singing for days.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music