Metro Vancouver events on April 1, 2018

VanDusen Great A-Maze-ing Egg Hunt

Spring is just around the corner and the Easter Bunny is getting excited for the 10th Annual A-Maze-ing Egg Hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden!

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Kids

2018 Canadian Masters Curling Championships by Curl BC

This Canadian event features Masters Men & Women curlers competing to earn the prestigious title of Canadian Champions.

Surrey | Cloverdale Curling Club | 9:00 am to 7:30 pm | Sports

2018 Canadian Masters Curling Championships by Curl BC - White Rock

This Canadian event features Masters Men & Women curlers competing to earn the prestigious title of Canadian Champions.

White Rock | Peace Arch Curling Club | 9:00 am to 7:30 pm | Sports

Spring Break Fun for Gills and Buoys at Vancouver Aquarium

From March 17 to April 2, Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise initiative, is extending hours and offering additional programs that will keep the young and the young-at-heart engaged and having fun all Spring Break long

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 9:30 am to 6:00 pm | Kids

Vancouver International Auto Show 2018

The 98th Vancouver International Auto Show returns at the Vancouver Convention Centre

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Show

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

The Last Hoo-Ray at Vancouver Aquarium

Only until April 2, visitors can enjoy a hands-on experience with cownose and southern stingrays at the Discover Rays touch pool

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Nature / Animals

Ignite Festival 2018

Ignite! A festival for self-identified men to play with the possibilities of our bodies, to explore new realms within our hearts, and to spark new fires in our souls

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Festival

Hastings Park Farmers Market

Located within a thriving community close to the highway and the Second Narrows Bridge, the Hastings Park Farmers Market is a perfect place to stop and shop.

Vancouver | Hastings Park | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Sizdah Bedar - Nature Day

Let's get together with family members to celebrate Sizdah Be-dar Festival at Gates Park with food, music, dance and mini soccer games all day long to create a memorable time with our children

Port Coquitlam | Gates Park | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family | Free

Easter Fair at the Stanley Park Train

Hop on the Stanley Park Train for an egg-citing Easter ride through Stanley Park

Vancouver | Stanley Park Railway | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Kids

Spring Break at the Space Centre

Do you have what it takes to be a Mars colonist or an asteroid geologist? Join us over Spring Break to learn about the future of space exploration

Vancouver | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids

Easter Brunch

Bring your family and friends and join us for Easter Brunch!

New Westminster | Sapperton District Taphouse | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Food / Wine

The Gruffalo - Live on Stage by Carousel Theatre for Young People

A Musical adaptation of the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 11:00 am to 12:00 am | Theatre

Exhibit Beta Vulgaris

Exhibit by Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon with Keri Latimer

Burnaby | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Easter Cask Festival

Easter Cask Event at Central CIty on Beatty St. 20 casks from all different breweries around BC.

Vancouver | Central City Brewpub Beatty | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Food / Wine

Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick

Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick has been invited for two special screenings at Cineplex theatres across Canada

Vancouver | The Park Theatre | 12:55 am to 2:25 pm | Film

The Humans by Stephen Karam

Family drama, on more than one level

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

The Gruffalo - Live on Stage

A Musical adaptation of the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Theatre

Enron by United Players

Enron, the Texas-based energy company ascended to great heights (and a staggering stock price) before declaring bankruptcy in 2001 amid one of the largest financial scandals in history, having deceived its 20,000 employees, Wall Street, and the general pu

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen by Tracey Power

Not to be missed - the Firehall brings its hit show back to the stage in celebration of our 35th season and to pay homage to the late Mr. Cohen

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Coronation 47 - Victory Mixer

The 46th Imperial House of Delusion presents Coronation 47: Victory Mixer. Usher in a new era of the DMS as we welcome Vancouver's newest monarchs together over food and beverage with members of the court from all over North America

Vancouver | XYYVR | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Party

Culinary Couplings - Adding Romance to Your Plate

Calling all meat lovers! Want to learn how to prepare the juiciest meats possible? This carnivore friendly class will teach you how to grill, roast and braise your favourite cuts of bone-in meat to perfection with a range of mouth-watering flavours

Vancouver | The Dirty Apron Cooking School | 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Cooking

Wakanda Forever - For The Culture

Join us for the Soft Launch of our new Monthly. Event For The Culture - Long Weekend Party

Vancouver | Calabash Bistro | 6:00 pm to 2:00 am | Dance

C'est la vie!

The latest comedy from the directors of The Intouchables, C’est la vie! tracks a wedding day from the point of view of the caterer, Max (Jean-Pierre Bacri). This is to be a grand affair, at an ancient chateau

Vancouver | Vancity Theatre | 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm | Film

Heathers: The Musical

Based on the 1989 cult classic, “Heathers: The Musical” follows the unholy trinity of Westerberg High: Heather, Heather, and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio

Vancouver | The Norman Rothstein Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Smackdown: The 24hr Musical Contest

Five intrepid teams have 24 hours to create, write and produce a twenty five minute musical

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

East Vancouver Improv League - High Octane Improv Comedy

Instant Theatre is proud to present the launch of the East Vancouver Improv League!

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Comedy

Nils Frahm - All Melody

Berlin-based composer, producer and celebrated performer returns to Vancouver.

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Story Story Lie - Sunshine Coast

Vancouver's hit storytelling game show comes back to the Sunshine Coast. Last time we filled Perephone Brewery. Thrilled to be bringing the show to The Lighthouse Pub in Sechelt

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Foxtrot

Rated 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, but less popular in Israeli government circles (Israel's Minister of Culture condemned the film when it won the Grand Jury Prize at Venice in the fall), Foxtrot is a truly extraordinary work from Samuel Maoz (Lebanon)

Vancouver | Vancity Theatre | 9:00 pm to 10:12 pm | Film

Tritonal - #Seasons2018 Closing Party

Tritonal heads our Official Seasons Closing Party at Celebrities Nightclub with support from UNIONdjs

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