Metro Vancouver events on January 18, 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

Know Show Fall/Winter 2018

KnowShow is an engaging B2B marketplace where leading lifestyle fashion brands unveil their seasonal products to Canadian Retailers

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

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

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

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

Some Spontaneous Particulars: Vanessa Brown, Heide Hinrichs, Kathleen Ritter

This exhibition presents never-before exhibited work by three artists whose research-based practices have drawn them to the work of historical women artists Marianne Brandt, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha and Mina Loy

Vancouver | Access Gallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

CAG Exhibition: Brent Wadden: Two Scores

Two Scores is a solo exhibition of ambitious new work by Vancouver-based artist Brent Wadden, his first in a public institution.

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

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

Reassembled, Slightly Askew

An audacious melding of art and science, this multidisciplinary adventure is a head-trip in the literal sense. The survivor of a medically induced coma and acquired brain injury, creator Shannon Yee presents a chance for us to live through her medical jou

Vancouver | Vancity Culture Lab | 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

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

Heal Documentary

This documentary takes us on a scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions have a huge impact on our health and ability to heal

Vancouver | Jewish Community Centre | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Film

BLUE by Vancouver International Film Festival

Nothing is as important to life on this planet as our oceans. ...

Vancouver | Vancity Theatre | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Film

Daniel Champagne Live at Wise Hall & Lounge!

Vancouver recently described as 'the finest guitar player of his generation' - the Australian born & Nashville based virtuoso brings his world tour and brand new album 'Fault Lines' back to Canada

Vancouver | The Wise Hall & Lounge | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Kay Meek Play Reading Series. Fling by Melody Anderson

Fling examines sexual identity, love, loss, memory, and the peeling away of family secrets

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

SFU Philosophers’ Café

“Imagine the impossible and discuss the improbable” with SFU’s Philosophers’ Café. Guest moderators host informal public discussions on various topics, stimulating dialogue and passionate exchange of ideas

Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Lecture | Free

Story Story Lie X-Rated Edition at The Rio Theatre

A Game Show that's full of it! Can you spot the liar? Five brilliant performers tell tales too strange to be true, as they attempt to trick the audience, and try to discredit each other.

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Show

2018 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: Inside/Out - Neworld Theatre

This is a show in the finest tradition of the prison memoir—as riveting as fiction, but with the authenticity of documentary.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 7:00 pm to 8:20 pm | Performing Arts

The Moore Decision, 5 years later. Guest speaker Rick Moore

The Moore Case 5 years later. Is there a "ramp" for dyslexic students? Please join Dyslexia BC and our guest speaker Rick Moore who will talk about the Landmark Moore case

Coquitlam | Canada Safeway | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture

2018 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: MDLSX - Motus (Italy)

Gender-fluid rebel Silvia Calderoni does a powerhouse star turn in this show by Italian theatre company Motus. The performer’s own life story is crossbred with fiction, producing a work of genre blending and gender bending

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:20 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

Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town & Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories - Opening Reception

Join us for the opening reception of Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town & Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories at the Burnaby Art Gallery

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Theatre series. Misery

Stephen King’s chilling thriller By William Goldman. Based on the novel by Stephen King

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Theatre

She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen

In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90’s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek within us all

Vancouver | Frederic Wood Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Topdog/Underdog

A modern fable of battling brothers. African-American brothers Lincoln and Booth - birth names given as a joke that sets up an intense rivalry - share a seedy, one-room apartment and are looking for easy money in cards...

Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

New Music Festival - Standing Wave

Vancouver's cutting-edge new music group Standing Wave takes the Orpheum stage to perform exciting contemporary compositions

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Dance Centre presents Nicola Gunn

The Dance Centre presents the Global Dance Connections series: Nicola Gunn - Piece for Person and Ghetto Blaster

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Performing Arts

Hippo Campus with guest Sure Sure

American rock band, on tour to support their latest EP release “warm glow”

Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

2018 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: The Events - Pi Theatre

From Pi Theatre comes this incendiary exploration of a tragic contemporary phenomenon. Written by David Greig, The Events features Claire, a priest and choir leader who has survived a mass shooting

Vancouver | Russian Hall | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Stage43 Presents: The Fantasticks

A funny, romantic musical about a boy, a girl and their parents who try to keep them apart - the longest running musical in the world!

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Hot Brown Honey. Briefs Factory

Hot Brown Honey turns up the heat, delivering lashings of sass and a hot pinch of empowerment in the smash-hit that took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm

Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Performing Arts

Black Boys

A raw, intimate, and timely exploration of queer male Blackness. Three individuals seek a deeper understanding of themselves, of each other, and of how they encounter the world, subverting the ways in which gender, sexuality, and race are performed

Vancouver | The Cultch | 8:00 pm to 10:20 pm | Performing Arts

The Pipeline Project

A provocative and personal account of the ongoing cultural battles over pipelines in BC. Three actor writers – two Indigenous and one white – come together to create a play about the political conflicts surrounding Canada’s oil industry

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Matoma: One In A Million Tour

Known for his dynamic productions, Norwegian producer Matoma brings the 'One In A Million Tour' to The Commodore Ballroom with support from Elephante!

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 10:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music