Metro Vancouver events on June 9, 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

Canada 150: Our Home & Native Bloom

Throughout June, City Hall Plaza will blossom forth with a tribute to the biodiversity and beauty of Richmond’s native plants.

Richmond | Richmond City Hall | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

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

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

Good Day and Good Night

The beloved Bee Stage returns with a brand new play for little ones under three.

Vancouver | The Bee Stage at Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 10:45 am | Kids

VSO Tiny Tots: Let's Have a Playdate!

Explore fast and slow music on three playdates: at a friend’s house, at the park and at a concert.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

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

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

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

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

VSO Tiny Tots: Let's Have a Playdate!

Explore fast and slow music on three playdates: at a friend’s house, at the park and at a concert.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Good Day and Good Night

The beloved Bee Stage returns with a brand new play for little ones under three.

Vancouver | The Bee Stage at Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:15 am | Kids

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

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival: The Winter’s Tale

A family’s sixteen-year journey takes them from tragedy to healing, in a magical and moving adventure story.

Vancouver | Vanier Park - BMO Mainstage | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Theatre

Walking Tour Vignettes

Travel back in time to the year 1917 with these walking tours. A narrator leads you though the streets of Steveston to see five short historical plays performed.

Richmond | Steveston Museum | 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm | History

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

Canadian Pole Fitness Championship

Tantra Fitness is proud to present the 8th Canadian Pole Fitness National Championships. Watch as Canada's Best Pole Dancers defy gravity to compete for #1 in their division

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Sports

Vice, Dice, and Opium Pipes. Sins of the City Walking Tour

The Vancouver Police Museum's tour takes you on a sinful journey into Vancouver's sinful past. Explore the early vices of our city's citizens, from saloon to brothels, racial tensions turned bloody, gambling dens, and city wide corruption

Vancouver | Vancouver Police Museum | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | History

The Art of Meditation by The Art of Living Foundation

We are very happy to announce Pierre Laflamme, President of Art of Living Canada is coming to Vancouver in June to teach Sahaj Samadhi, The Art of Meditation course.

North Vancouver | Studio 202 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Active Life / Health

Darcys at Fortune Sound

The Darcys are a Canadian two-piece art rock band from Toronto, Ontario. They released their debut album, Endless Water, in 2007. Subsequently the band signed a three-album deal with the record label Arts & Crafts

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Future: Nobody Safe Tour at Rogers Arena

Presented by Pepsi Live With Guests Migos, Tory Lanez, & A$AP Ferg

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:00 pm to 10:00 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 11:59 pm | Market

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

TheatreSports™

Relying on razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches. Using audience suggestions to fuel scenes, teams must create totally improvised situations on the spot

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Deva Premal & Miten with Manose: Temple at Midnight Tour

Accompanied by Nepalese bansuri maestro Manose, with Canadian Joby Baker on bass and Danish percussionist Rishi, their unique, spiritually inspired evenings of mantra, song, and chant are treasured by audiences around the planet

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Lost Souls of Gastown - Vancouver Walking Tour

The Lost Souls of Gastown is a Gothic Theatre Adventure, based on Vancouver's earliest and darkest history. Please do not expect a conventional walking tour or a ghost tour

Vancouver | Starting in Cathedral Square, Richards at Dunsmuir | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Exhibition

Yesteryear - heartwarming Canadian comedy

North Vancouver Community Players presents Yesteryear by Joanna McClelland Glass at The Theatre at Hendry Hall North Vancouver

North Vancouver | North Vancouver Community Players | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

The World Goes ‘Round

The sizzle of Chicago. The charisma of Cabaret. The bravado of Kiss of the Spider Woman. See it all in this stylish revue celebrating one of Broadway’s greatest song-writing teams, Kander & Ebb

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

Bossy - Hip Hop + R&B Dance Party At The Fox

Boss Up at The Fox Cabaret to the sweaty & sweet sounds of Femme Powered Hip Hop and R&B

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Coastal City Ballet presents: Giselle

Coastal City Ballet celebrates its 6th season with the Canadian premiere of Irene Schneider's Giselle

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Dance

Coastal Jazz: From New York: Nick Hempton

Hempton, along with organist Nick Peck and drummer Jesse Cahill, dishes out “big fat grooves, a real sense of swing, strong melodies and even stronger rhythms” over two rousing nights of swinging straight-ahead jazz! 

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

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 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

The Hunger Room by Scott Button

The Hunger Room is a dark thriller that explores loneliness, disconnection and violence. A crisis takes over a suburban high school when a mysterious stalker begins delivering notes written in blood to targeted female students

Vancouver | The PAL Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Kickstand Fundraiser Party

A Fundraiser Party for Kickstand Community Bikes

Vancouver | The Hall | 8:00 pm to 11:00 am | Charity / Fundraising

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

Hand To God

The irreverent comedy with a wicked personality

Vancouver | BMO Theatre Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy

Million Dollar Quartet

Four Rock Legends, One Unbelievable Jam Session

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

Koerner's House Party. Summer Series Pt.1

The dog days of winter are but a distant memory and our beautiful Vancouver summer nights are finally back! Take advantage of the amazing weather and join us for our first Koerner House Party of the break!

Vancouver | Koerner's Pub on UBC Campus | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Active Life / Health

TheatreSports™

Relying on razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches. Using audience suggestions to fuel scenes, teams must create totally improvised situations on the spot

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

Happy Ending Fridays Hosted by A$AP FERG & Southside

ASAP Ferg hosts a special edition of Happy Ending Fridays featuring DJ set by Atlanta producer Southside - 808 Mafia (Future, Waka Flocka Flame, Kanye West, Gucci Mane, Pusha T) June 9th with residents Rico Uno & LeChance

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

Foolish - Every Friday at The Biltmore Cabaret

Every third Friday at The Biltmore Cabaret Platinum era hip hop and r&b (96-09’)

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 10:30 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Ok Tinder - Swipe Right Comedy

Our 17+ show is 60 minutes of fast-paced, no-holds-barred comedy looking at the good, bad and the laughable of Vancouver’s dating scene

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 0:15 am | Comedy