Metro Vancouver events on January 23, 2018
January 23, 2018
Tue
AME BC Mineral Exploration Roundup Conference
We invite you to join us at one of the world’s premier technical mineral exploration conferences, AME’s Mineral Exploration Roundup 2018 will take place January 22-25, in beautiful Vancouver, BC
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 8:30 am to 6:00 pm | Lecture
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
Young People’s Concerts. Monster Theatre Company: Shakespeare’s Dream
Monster Theatre’s version of Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream!
Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 9:30 am to 12:00 am | Theatre
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
Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town & Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories
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 | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition
Brain and Body Workout for Boomers and Beyond
This class, designed by Kinesiologists and Occupational Therapists, is an evidence-based program to improve both physical and brain conditioning
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:30 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
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
Pinwheel Education Series: Indigenous Youth Mental Health
Kelty Mental Health Resources is a provincial resource centre that provides mental health and substance use information, resources, and support to children, youth and their families who reside in BC
Vancouver | Kelty Mental Health | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free
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
Project Power
At Project Power, our speakers will share tools that lead them to their personal power and the major influence this had on their lives. You will learn how to take action in many ways, so that you can achieve your goals in 2018
Vancouver | Hycroft Manor | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Lecture
2018 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: Film Series. The Walkers, Legend Lin Dance Theatre, The Eternal Tides
Filmed for over 10 years, this epic documentary presents the story of renowned Taiwanese choreographer Lin Lee-chen and her Legend Lin Dance Theatre
Vancouver | Vancity Theatre | 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm | Film
Noor Dance Winter Session - Vancouver
These courses will be taught by Dani and Maki. Each level will get a few weeks with each instructor. You will learn 1 choreography per session. There will be an optional performance opportunity at the end of session
Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Workshop
Recital: Carol Sawyer & Friends
Musical Repertoire from the Natalie Brettschneider Archive Presented in collaboration with NOW Society and in conjunction with the exhibition "Carol Sawyer: The Natalie Brettschneider Archive"
Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Performing Arts | Free
CAG X The Foreshore: Dignity and Access
Carmen Papalia and Joulene Tse Parent will discuss issues of cultural accessibility and human rights in the city, including Tse’s ongoing research on the history of Indigenous workers on the waterfront
Vancouver | Vancouver Public Library | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Visual Arts | Free
Life Drawing in the Gallery
The ACT Art Gallery is offering a unique guided approach to figure drawing during Roger Luko’s exhibition Line Paint Clay
Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts
The Balanced Sessions 1.0
The Balanced Sessions is a series of health and wellness workshops designed to give everyone attending an evening of movement, food and drink, networking and education
Vancouver | RYU Apparel Inc. | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Active Life / Health
Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker
Come join Nigel and his band of merry musicians in the spirit of the Celtic muse. Bring your instruments, voice or even just your ears as no experience is necessary and only the love of music required
Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free
Voices of The Pacific Rim
An exclusive fundraising event that will celebrate and feature world-renowed artists from China, Japan, Korea, Canada and the United States
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
Canucks vs. Kings at Rogers Arena
Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings
Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Sports
Love me like I love you - Люби меня, как Я тебя!
Удивительно лиричная и нежная история о двух любящих сердцах, которые в связи с парадоксальным стечением обстоятельств теряют друг друга на четверть века
New Westminster | The Columbia | 7:30 pm to 9:45 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
Wellness workshop - How to eat move and be healthy!
With all the latest food and exercise trends plaguing your social media feed, it becomes confusing and overwhelming on how you should eat and move for your body
Burnaby | RYU Apparel | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Active Life / Health | Free
Pause & Affect: A Monthly Course for Women. Lesson 3 The feminine Shabbat
The Sabbath is to the week what the line break is to poetic language. It is the silence that forces you to return to what came before to find its meaning
Richmond | Chabad of Richmond | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Meshuggah - The Violent Sleep of Reason with guests Code Orange & Toothgrinder
Meshuggah is a Swedish heavy metal band from Umeå, formed in 1987. Meshuggah's line-up consists of founding members vocalist Jens Kidman and lead guitarist Fredrik Thordendal, drummer Tomas Haake
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Theatre series: Misery
The suspenseful thriller based on the bestselling novel by Stephen King
Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Hot Brown Honey
Hot Brown Honey turns tradition on its head, packing a potent punch of Hip Hop politics, dance, poetry, comedy, circus, striptease and song
Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
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
Songs of Insurrection
Frederic Rzewski’s Songs of Insurrection with: Daan Vandewalle, piano
Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Tuesdays at Celebrities #CelebsTues
All year round, Tuesdays are packed with party animals
Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music