Metro Vancouver events on November 10, 2017
November 10, 2017
Fri
Marisa Mary Myrah - Exhibition
Lost Birds and Small Things focuses on endangered songbirds and their habitat in Canada and abroad. Concerned about today’s social and environmental landscape, this series is a contemporary commentary and concern for the loss of species in a natural world
North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free
Psychonomic Society 58th Annual Meeting
Join more than 2,500 colleagues at the Psychonomic Society's 58th Annual Meeting this November 9-12 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Business / Finance
Temporary Exhibit: Turf Wars
Turf Wars: 30 years of Vancouver’s Gang Crime Unit and its in-depth crime syndicate investigations
Vancouver | Vancouver Police Museum | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Pushing Boundaries
This biennial exhibition showcases and celebrates contemporary local, national and international First Nations artists
North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 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
Circle Craft Market 2017
Generations of locals and visitors have attended and enjoyed a Market where they come face to face with fine BC and Canadian artisans and their work
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market
Cornucopia - Whistler’s Celebration of Food + Drink
Cornucopia, presented by BlueShore Financial, the True North of food & drink festivals - a place of culinary reckonings, where the wild meets the refined and the epic and the epicurious come together
Whistler | Whistler Village | 10:00 am to 11:00 pm | Food / Wine
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
Richmond Celebrates Canada 150. Eternal Return: Exhibition and Public Programs
The exhibition “Eternal Return”, guest curated by independent curator Sunshine Frère, incorporates the work of five artists – Barb Choit, Kevin Day, Lucien Durey, Alanna Ho, and Anchi Lin
Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Planning New West: A History and Future of Urban Development in New Westminster
The museum’s latest exhibition explores why the city is shaped the way it is; the grand visionary plans and the reality of what happened
New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Bottoms Up: The Cultures of Drink in the Royal City
A look at New Westminster’s saloons, breweries, distilleries, afternoon teas, soda fountains and other drinking habits, places and stories
New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 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
Botanical Illustration
Learn how to draw plants from an aesthetic and botanical perspective while improving your observation and artistic skills
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:00 am to 12:30 am | Visual Arts
Sunshine Frère: cache cache Exhibition
Vancouver-based artist Sunshine Frère’s captivating solo exhibition cache cache invites visitors embrace the fading present and explore the dark uncertainty of the future
North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Remembrance Day High Tea
Join us for a Remembrance Day High Tea at Champlain Heights Community Centre
Vancouver | Champlain Heights Community Centre | 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Exhibition: Worlds of Wonders
Worlds of Wonder is an exhibition that will be held at the Deer Lake Art Gallery featuring the works of Nancie Green, Lynne Fahnestalk
Burnaby | Deer Lake Gallery | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Memory - History - Story Exhibition
This year’s teaching exhibition is a celebration of the first people of our country. Memory - History - Story is an exploration of our indigenous artists, their perspectives and voices, through the lens of Indigenous principles of learning.
North Vancouver | Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Exhibition: Andrew Dadson
The Contemporary Art Gallery will present the most comprehensive exhibition to date of work by Vancouver-based artist Andrew Dadson. Although receiving great commercial attention and critical acclaim, Dadson has rarely shown in public institutions
Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free
Fan Expo Vancouver
We will be accepting submissions all weekend!
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Film Double Feature
Double-Bill Iranian Movies. Presented by Pacific United Productions
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Film
FESTERVAL Night 2 feat.: Dead Kennedys Dwarves, Diarrhea Planet, Dirty Fences, Fashionism, Sore Points
The first annual FESTERVAL is coming to Vancouver! Loud & Fuzzy - Music for Weirdos
Vancouver | Rickshaw Theatre | 6:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music
Interesting Vancouver 2017 - 10th Anniversary Event
A celebration of the curious & unexpected ways people express creativity through hobbies, passions, & obsessions. What makes you interesting?
Vancouver | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture
SWEET: It's Raining Stardust by Science World
Attention, High School students! Our next SWEET, or "Science World's Extravagant Evenings for Teens" happens from 6-9pm on November 10
Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Free
K-Pop Contest Vancouver
The 2nd K-Pop Contest in Vancouver by the Korean Consulate! Please come and enjoy Vancouver K-pop talents!
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music | Free
Infinity Baby at the Rio Theatre
Infinity Baby (Bob Byington, 2017 / 80 mins / 18A) Owing to a genetic mix-up involving stem cell research, the recently founded company Infinity Baby is able to offer a service for aspiring parents who never want to leave the baby bubble — infants that do
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm | Film
Instant Movie Maker: Action Movies by Instant Theatre
Who is your favorite action star? Arnie? Diesel? Why not try it yourself? Instant Theatre's Instant Movie Maker series is a two hour workshop designed to give experienced improvisors a crash course in action movies
Vancouver | Instant Studio A | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Workshop
SonReal - One Long Dream Tour
Aaron Hoffman, better known by his stage name SonReal, is a Vancouver-based Canadian hip hop and alternative artist signed to the Blackbox Recordings record label
Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous
Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that Emmy Award-winning writer and stand-up comedian John Mulaney continues his sold out Kid Gorgeous Tour with a stop in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Comedy
Lisa Brokop
Blue Frog is proud to welcome home from Nashville, one of our local success stories for a very special evening. Lisa will be be performing a selection of songs from her new Legendary Ladies of Country show
White Rock | Blue Frog Studios | 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music
Two Views from the Sylvia
Two Views from the Sylvia is an exciting new musical theatre show comprised of two original one-act plays about The Sylvia Hotel
Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 7:15 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
TCB Rock and Roll Legends Presents: The Gospel Side of Elvis
The Blackwood Family is the first family of Gospel Music, winning 8 Grammy Awards, 27 Dove Awards, and have sold over 60 million albums.
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Improv Wars – The Laugh Jedi
Our improvised Star Wars parody highlights the parallels between the skills of an improviser and those of a Jedi
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Show
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Hound of the Baskervilles is probably Sherlock Holmes’ greatest mystery, but in this version comedy rules the day as three amazingly, talented actors – plus one wandering fireplace
Port Coquitlam | Terry Fox Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
From the North: A Travelling Show from Yukon, NWT and Nunavut
Music Yukon, in conjunction with its presenting partners, is pleased to present a signature Canada 150 event, From the North: A Travelling Show from Yukon, NWT and Nunavut
Vancouver | The Cultch | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Ring of Fire
Tony Barton and Tracy Neff star as Johnny Cash and June Carter in this toe tappin’, knee slappin’ good time! A nostalgic show that brings back the well loved tunes of Johnny Cash
New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
The Vancouver international Mountain Film Festival: Fall Speaker Series
The Vancouver international Mountain Film Festival returns with epic tales of extreme endurance and adventure
North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival
Wives and Daughters by Jacqueline Firkins
Wives and Daughters, a charming romp of love convoluted by hidden desires and expectations, showcases our uber-talented BFA Actors and their design colleagues from the BFA Theatre Design and Production programs
Vancouver | Frederic Wood Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Headstones with guests SNAKE and theCHAIN
Headstones are a Canadian punk-influenced alternative rock band that began in 1987 in Kingston and were active until 2003, subsequently reforming in 2011. The band consists of vocalist Hugh Dillon, guitarist Trent Carr, and bassist Tim White
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Cory Weeds Little Big Band Explosion with guests P.J. Perry, Steve Davis, Joe Magnarelli and Gary Smulyan
Saxophonist Cory Weeds has spearheaded a number of ambitious and impressive projects over his tenure as owner of Cellar Live records
Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
Dial M for Murder
This play, which inspired the classic Alfred Hitchcock film starring Grace Kelly, weaves an ever tightening web of danger and deception
West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
The Byron Bertram Comedy Show
Byron Bertram headline Hans Potter Hosting
Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Comedy
Sink or Swim
If you liked the 2014 Pick of Vancouver Fringe …didn’t see that coming, you’ll love the prequel, Sink or Swim. Singer, actress, and singular talent Beverley Elliott (Once Upon A Time) is thrilled to be back with brand new stories and songs
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Merkules (All Ages) New Westminster
That's Entertaining Productions x Where It's At Entertainment & UnitedCome out and celabrate That's Entertaining Productions 3 year anniversary and Mike Zorn 40th bday
New Westminster | The Columbia | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music
Friday Night Live
Stories. Music. Life. Every Friday night is something different- a chance to gather the community, share something amazing and go out into the night having witnessed creativity in action
North Vancouver | Lynn Valley United Church | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
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
Theater Crossing Presents: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Watch as Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant scientist frustrated by dull “respectable” life in 1888 Victorian London, creates a formula to unleash his inner bestial nature, transforming him into the brutish but oddly compassionate Edward Hyde
Vancouver | Kitsilano Neighbourhood House | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
The Lonesome West by Martin McDonagh
Brothers Coleman and Valene can’t seem to co-exist without sudden outbreaks of violence over the pettiest concerns
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Join us for a great time “again” as we remount Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in November! Most of your favourites will be back!
Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Show
King Charles III By Mike Bartlett
The Jovial Political Satire - Long Live The King?
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre
The Lady Larks: Boogie Woogie Bugle Babes
Get ready to dance in your seat when you hear The Lady Larks and their sweet swingin’ vintage harmonies!
Surrey | Surrey City Hall | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music
Honky Tonk Angels
A musical comedy by the creator of Always...Patsy Cline. First Impressions Theatre’s production of Honky Tonk Angels will be a welcome chance to hear this repertory, up close and real personal!
North Vancouver | Deep Cove Stage Society | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Predator - 30th Anniversary Screening!
Join us at the Rio Theatre for a(nother!) 30th Anniversary screening of one of the 80s’ biggest sci-fi action-horror-thrillers (it really does have everything), PREDATOR
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Film
Troy Reid
A 20 year vet of the band “Troys’r’us” with a residency at the Roxy is just the start of his resume. His solo acoustic presence will send shivers down your spine
Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
BANG
A fun to listen to, high energy dance band, BANG! is perfectly designed to make your night great! Since forming in 2007 to play in Europe, BANG ! has played Vancouver’s top rooms, and loads of private functions
Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous
Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that Emmy Award-winning writer and stand-up comedian John Mulaney continues his sold out Kid Gorgeous Tour with a stop in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 9:30 pm to 11:15 pm | Comedy
TheatreSports™ - Laugh Til Your Face Hurts
Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of players are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy
Lafflines Comedy Club: Andy Woodhull
Andy Recently appeared on Conan on TBS the same year his half hour special premiered on Comedy Central
New Westminster | Lafflines Comedy Club | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy
3LAU at Celebrities
Dubbed the mash-up king, 3LAU brings his signature big room sound to Celebrities
Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
Y2K: The Millennial Dance Party
Our monthly dance party devoted the one hit wonders, party bangers and classics hits of the early to mid-2000s!!
Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 10:30 pm to 2:00 am | Dance
HYPE! An Improvised Hip Hopera
Broadway meets Hip-Hop in this high-energy celebration of epic musicals and ingenious improvised rhymes. Hype! will leave you pumped up, delivering hilarious hooks, breathtaking verbal dexterity and slick storytelling every single night
Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Performing Arts
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 | Show
Streets of Fire Friday Late Night Movie at the Rio Theatre
Streets of Fire (Walter Hill, 1984 / 93 mins / PG) A mercenary is hired to rescue his ex-girlfriend, a singer who has been kidnapped by a motorcycle gang.
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 11:30 pm to 1:00 am | Film