Metro Vancouver events on January 30, 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

Come Soar Over China at FlyOver Canada

Flight of the Dragon is back at FlyOver Canada for a limited time! During this special feature, guests will first follow a mythical dragon as they soar over some of China’s most spectacular landscapes and scenery

Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

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

Yaohan Centre Chinese New Year Flower Market

A visit to the Yaohan Centre Flower Markets during this time of the year is a great way to get into the spirit of Chinese New Year

Richmond | Yaohan Centre Flower Markets | 11:00 am to 7:00 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

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

Teacher's Night Out - January 2018

Enjoy free access to explore our engaging exhibit galleries during Teachers' Night Out! Access quality resources and network with colleagues at this evening just for you

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Lecture | Free

The Full Light of Day. Work in development open rehearsal

See work in development at this open rehearsal January 30, 2018. The Full Light of Day will premiere at the Vancouver Playhouse in January 2019

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Theatre

2018 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: Film Series. History History History

At the centre of Deborah Pearson’s show is a Soviet-sponsored sports comedy. Released in the 1950s, it became tied to a political uprising that made a mark on world history

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

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

Canucks vs. Avalanche at Rogers Arena

Vancouver Canucks vs. Colorado Avalanche

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Sports

SHIT

What about the women with the foul mouths and the weathered faces? What about the women who spit, fight, swear, hurt, and steal? What do they have to say?

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre

Ricky Gervais: Humanity

Ricky Dene Gervais is an English comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, singer, and musician

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Show

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

The Wombats With guests Blaenavon and Future Feats

The Wombats are an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 2003. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Matthew Murphy, drummer Dan Haggis and bassist Tord Øverland Knudsen and has been since its inception

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 8:00 pm to 11:55 pm | Music

Dublin Oldschool. Project Arts Centre (Ireland)

Join Jason, a wannabe DJ on a chemically enhanced trip through the streets of Dublin. Somewhere between the DJs, decks, and drug busts, he stumbles across his brother Daniel, an educated, homeless addict, living on the streets

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

Tuesdays at Celebrities #CelebsTues

All year round, Tuesdays are packed with party animals

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