Metro Vancouver events on June 23, 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

Arts 2017: Reflections on Canada

The Arts Council of Surrey presents the 33nd juried exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of established and emerging visual artists from across the Lower Mainland

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

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

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

Spring Emerging Artists Exhibition: West Coast Homeland

This spring, the Beaumont Gallery and emerging, local artists team up to celebrate the beauty of BC in our Spring Emerging Artists Exhibition: West Coast Homeland.

Vancouver | The Beaumont Studios | 10:00 am to 3:00 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

Anatomy Trains in Motion

Presented by Karin Gurtner: Anatomy Trains in Motion is a course specifically designed for modern movement teachers and therapists, who want to expand their professional horizon and expertise in structural integration through movement

Vancouver | Meridian Pilates Studio | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Active Life / Health

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

Sweet Side of Swing Northwest

Designed to serve both men and women equally, this unique WCS weekend focuses less on the patterns and more on the conversation and technique of the dance that is so often neglected.

Richmond | Executive Plaza Hotel | 10:00 am to 4:00 am | Dance

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

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

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

Akshobhya Teaching

​The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa is the spiritual leader of the Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He visits Vancouver for Akshobhya teachings and empowerment

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Lecture

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

Richmond Celebrates Canada 150. Hamilton Night Out

Hamilton Night Out is an annual special event hosted by Hamilton Community Association and its community partners. It has been the premier event for families and their children in the Hamilton Community for the past 20+ years and now takes place at McLean

Richmond | McLean Park | 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Family

Walrus With Guests Tanglers and Mank

Walrus are here to play for the sake of the song. The Halifax based band's debut LP, Family Hangover, is a fuzzed-out electric blanket of soul with unrepentant strands of authentic heaviosity

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

JFL NorthWest Presents: Arj Barker

Arj is an American stand-up comedian who is developing a huge following in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and all over the world

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

The Buddy Holly SHOW, Starring Zachary Stevenson

Back by popular demand to Blue Frog, Zachary Stevenson celebrates the life and music of legendary rock & roller Buddy Holly, whose career was cut tragically short by a plane crash in 1959.

White Rock | Blue Frog Studios | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Arts 2017. Opening Reception

A juried exhibition of visul art reflecting upon Canda - now and in the future at Surrey Art Gallery

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Tri-City School of Music Concert

Join us and celebrate our 1st annual TCSM Scholarship Honours concert!

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 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

Peach Pit 7-inch Record Release

with Kingfisher Bluez Records!

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Lunch At Allen's

Lunch At Allen's is a musical powerhouse of four remarkable Canadian talents: Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

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

UBC Opera - Ariadne Auf Naxos

A rich patron has commissioned a new opera from a brilliant young composer based on the Greek myth of Ariadne and has invited his friends to dinner for the premiere

Vancouver | UBC Old Auditorium | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Opera

Coastal Jazz: Jim Campilongo & the Brooklynites

Campilongo showcases his inimitable Telecaster-guitar virtuosity

Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music | Free

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival: Much Ado About Nothing

The search for perfect love and la dolce vita triggers mischief, misunderstandings and laughter, as Shakespeare’s great romantic comedy lands in 1950s Italy.

Vancouver | Vanier Park - BMO Mainstage | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival: The Merchant of Venice

Shakespeare’s classic study of power and prejudice, set in today’s world, shows the consequences of how we choose to treat the ‘others’ in our midst

Vancouver | Douglas Campbell Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Sunset Yoga - Volunteer Park - Matt Fernandes

Sunny days are upon us and this gives us a prefect opportunity to get outside and connect with nature.

Vancouver | Volunteer Park Beach | 7:45 pm to 2:19 pm | Active Life / Health

Ugly Men // Bort // Kosm and guests

Grease mongers of significant moral fortitude.

Vancouver | SBC Restaurant | 8:00 pm to 1:00 am | 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

Bittergirl: The Musical

The howlingly funny show about getting over getting dumped.

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Musical

Jurassic 5 with special guests Lazy Syrup Orchestra

Jurassic 5 is an American alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 by members of two previous groups: rappers Charles Stewart, Dante Givens, Courtenay Henderson, Marc Stuart; and disc jockeys Mark Potsic and Lucas Macfadden

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

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

Alma - The Story of the Girl Who Glowed

East Van Opera cordially invites you to join us in our inaugural production; "Alma", by composer Allison Cociani. Experience an evening of opera, ballet, and burlesque!

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

Coastal Jazz: The Mattson 2

The identical twin guitar and drums duo are truly a marvel of jazz-rock orchestration and arrangement

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Coastal Jazz: Antibalas (With The Mattson 2)

Don’t miss the dance party of the year!

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Jazz Fest: Antonio Ciacca Quintet plays The Italian American Songbook

Antonio Ciacca QUINTET - Volare, The Italian American Songbook featuring Antonio Ciacca - piano, Cory Weeds - tenor saxophone, Benny Benack III - trumpet/vocals, Paul Gill - bass, Pete van Nostrand - drums

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

Hand To God

The irreverent comedy with a wicked personality

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

Live at the Bolt: 21

Join us in an interactive evening of performance in the Shadbolt and through the magical grounds of Deer Lake Park

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Million Dollar Quartet

Four Rock Legends, One Unbelievable Jam Session

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

Darkest Of The Hillside Thickets

The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets Album Release for 'The Dukes Of Alhazred' with super groovy special guests La Chinga

Vancouver | LanaLou's | 8:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

The Buddy Holly Show

Back by popular demand to Blue Frog, Zachary Stevenson celebrates the life and music of legendary rock & roller Buddy Holly, whose career was cut tragically short by a plane crash in 1959.

White Rock | Blue Frog Studios | 9:15 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

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

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Dálava

Led by vocalist Julia Úlehla and guitarist Aram Bajakian, the "utterly captivating" Dálava takes Czech folk melodies and places them in a compelling contemporary context

Vancouver | The Ironworks | 9:30 pm to 11:15 pm | Music

Lift Off: A Night Dedicated to W&W - EMBRVCE Fridays

A Night Dedicated to W&W! With Rashad Rawkus and guests playing out the Dutch Duo's top big-room & trance anthems!

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Botnek at Celebrities

A force to be reckoned with, Canadian electro duo Botnek join us

Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

BodyParty

A sonic escape rooted in house music while drawing influence from R&B and trap. The feel good joint where you can dance and vibe. It's ya girl's NEW favorite Friday night

Vancouver | MIA Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Ultimate 90s Night - Summer Launch

From the people who brought you 80s night comes the next chapter in awesome parties… 90s Night

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 10:30 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

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Talking Pictures with Achim Kaufmann

Formed in 1993 by guitarist/composer Ron Samworth, the wide-ranging sonic palette and empathic interplay of Talking Pictures has had a massive influence on Vancouver’s creative music community

Vancouver | The Ironworks | 11:58 pm to 1:30 am | Music