Metro Vancouver events on January 15, 2018

Free Ice Skating at Robson Square

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun

Vancouver | Robson Square | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Exhibitions at Place des Arts

Drop by for fine art, inspiration and a glass of wine at the opening reception for three new shows: Colour: A Personal Response, acrylics and fibre art by Lesley Turner and Sarah McLaren; Lyrical Expressions, acrylics by Jane Appleby; Balance, fibre arts

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 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

Transference - exhibition

Transference incorporates the works of five artists - Aimée Henny Brown, Saskia Jetten, Ross Kelly, Colin Lyons and Kathleen Ritter

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

in Yoga & Meditation

Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that focuses on stimulating the connective tissues of the body with the intention of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:15 am to 11:30 am | Active Life / Health

Canyon Lights by Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

In response to popular demand, the 12th season of Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has been extended. From November 23 to January 28 the park is alive with lights, lights and more lights!

North Vancouver | Capilano Suspension Bridge Park | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

Voice and Piano Masterclass with Tara Erraught and James Baillieu

Internationally acclaimed sorpano Tara Erraught and award-winning pianist James Baillieu offer a joint voice and piano masterclass as part of VAM’s 2017/18 Distinguished Artist Series

Vancouver | Vancouver Academy of Music | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music | Free

Chinese Lantern Festival

Experience Vancouver in a whole new light in this 5-week celebration of Chinese culture featuring massive lanterns, amazing performances, and incredible food

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival

My Story - Tell Me More

These live events are like no other! It's all about real people telling their authentic stories of overcoming adversity, accomplishing achievements, and experiencing great adventures.

Vancouver | XYYVR | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Show

Kay Meek Play Reading Series. People Like Us by Sandi Johnson and Certified by Jan Derbyshire

Each night a different play is read by a cast of professional actors followed by a talk back and discussion with the Playwright. Two one-person monologues each followed by a short discussion

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

Above the Hospital

Newly formed Vancouver theatre company Midtwenties Theatre Society, along with Red Gate Arts Society, is thrilled to present the world premiere of their first original theatre production, Above the Hospital

Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers with Megan Lynch Chowning

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers are making some of the most distinctively elegant yet driving music to be heard anywhere today, and they’re delivering it with a unique blend

Vancouver | AnzaClub Vancouver | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

What do the most ravishingly beautiful actress of the 1930s and 40s and the inventor whose concepts were the basis of cell phone and bluetooth technology have in common?

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Film

Kundalini Dance - The 4 Elements

Dance to celebrate who you are as an individual and as part of the whole. Embrace your depth and align with the frequency of ecstatic wholeness and interconnectedness. Dance for freedom, unity and whole-being integration

Vancouver | Dharmalab | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Dance

Parenting Workshop by Vancouver Hebrew Academy and Chabad of Richmond

The Safety Kid is a comprehensive child abuse prevention program. The goal of this workshop is to empower parents with the knowledge and skills to create an environment for every child that is safe from the chance of dangers of abuse

Richmond | Chabad of Richmond | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Workshop

Otto Tausk conducts Brahms and Dvořák

Music Director Designate Maestro Otto Tausk returns to the VSO, conducting a beautiful program of classics, including one of the greatest symphonies of them all, a work that emerged triumphantly from under the shadow of Beethoven’s mighty Ninth Symphony

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music