Metro Vancouver events on April 14, 2018

REDFM Vaisakhi 2018 - Vancouver

Join REDFM at the Vancouver Nagar Kirtan, for live coverage and bhangra team performances

Vancouver | Main St | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts

Fraser Valley Hobby and Toy show

Where Collectors and Vendors come together to share their love of collecting, Die cast cars, Funko Pops, Toys

Pitt Meadows | Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Show

A Body of Art

A summit for women and femme-identifying individuals to celebrate their awesome selves. This edu-fest features both artistic and educational workshops along with inspirational speakers to help our community towards total self-acceptance and body neutralit

Vancouver | SFU Harbour Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Exhibition. Karilynn Ming Ho: For The Left Hand Alone

Vancouver-based artist Karilynn Ming Ho uses the metaphor of phantom limb syndrome to explore themes of fragmented realities in a time when bombardment by digital information leaves many people feeling physically and mentally disconnected and disenchanted

Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition. Ho Tam: Cover to Cover

Acclaimed Canadian artist Ho Tam interrogates the mediated construction of public persona, revealing diverse facets of the self through a selection of photo, video, artist books and magazines spanning his career

Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Paint Anything - Drop in Painting

Visit our studio in downtown Langley for a relaxed painting experience.

Langley | Zealous Art | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Party for the Planet 2018

Party for the Planet presented by TD Canada Trust BC’s Largest Earth Day Celebration!

Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family | Free

ZoomerShow Vancouver 2018

Travel, finance, health and fitness, retirement and reinvention - if it’s new, if it can show you how to live big, it’s at the ZoomerShow! Exhibitors featuring the latest trends, products and services for your generation

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre East | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Show

Fearless Colour Crochet Workshop

Shy about colour? Fear not! This workshop is designed to help you unleash that inner neon lover and embrace Fearless Colour in your creative process, and your life!

Vancouver | Bali Whispers Home & Studio | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Workshop

2018 Live Your Dream Award Lunch and Fashion Show

We will be celebrating the hard work of our Live Your Dream Award winner(s), as well as presenting cheques to our Community Partners

Abbotsford | 35110 Delair Rd | 10:30 am to 3:30 pm | Show

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

The First Step - The Knife Skills Class

If the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term ‘Julienne’ is your high-school crush, then our knife skills class is for you

Vancouver | The Dirty Apron Cooking School | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Cooking

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

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

Collaborative Arts & Community Symposium

The Northern Lights Mythically Marvellous Circus & Symposium invites Community Builders, Change-Makers, Visionaries & Philanthropists...

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Festival

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 by Tall Stories from London, England

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

Aladdin Jr. and Pirates Past Noon

Welcome to Agrabah and the Academy Award-winning adventure of the street rat that became a prince!

Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Faith Healer

The masterpiece of one of the greatest playwrights of the last 50 years, Brian Friel’s Faith Healer is an Irish meditation on the role and responsibility of the artist in society

Vancouver | Vancity Culture Lab | 2:00 pm to 4:20 pm | Performing Arts

Nine Dragons By Jovanni Sy

A World Premiere Production. A stylish murder mystery set in 1920s colonial Hong Kong.

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Misery

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

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts

Me and You

Sibling rivalry in a double-edged comedy. From childhood until old age, Liz and Lou are sisters who go through life mostly as friends, but sometimes as foes...

Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Pandora's Vox & Espiritu Vocal Ensembles: Get Reel!

Join us for an unforgettable array of great songs from our favourite movies of all time!

West Vancouver | West Vancouver United Church | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Music

Bar Mitzvah Boy

Joey is a successful lawyer who is used to things going his way. When he suddenly decides he needs a bar mitzvah he doesn’t expect to have to wait, or take classes

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Sink or Swim

Singer, actress Beverley Elliott (Once Upon A Time) is thrilled to be back with brand new stories and songs

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Show

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

Slideluck Vancouver 5

Art. Food. Community. If you love photography, video, or lens based art AND food then you’ll want to be at Slideluck Vancouver 5. Join us for a fantastic evening of visual stimulation while enjoying the company of great friends

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Visual Arts

2018 BC Distilled Festival

The fifth annual main tasting festival will take place at the Croatian Cultural Centre in Vancouver

Vancouver | Croatian Cultural Centre | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Demo & Dine - Carnivore Classics

Come join us for our Demo & Dine-style cooking class series, where you will join the instructing chef for an intimate evening of culinary education, delicious food and beautiful wine

Vancouver | The Dirty Apron Cooking School, Delicatessen & Catering | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Cooking

Verboden 2018

Verboden is a multi-day music festival occurring annually each April. Hosted by multiple venues Verboden showcases Dark Wave, Synth Pop, Post Punk, EBM/ Industrial music

Vancouver | The Waldorf | 7:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

Barbara Clague Festival of Song

A humanitarian, social justice and cultural champion, Barbara Clague was dedicated to the arts and, most importantly, people

Vancouver | Vancouver Academy of Music | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

I am not my hair: self-compassion workshop

Join us for a night of self-compassion & self-exploration, as we come together to honour the skin we are in

Vancouver | Ollie Quinn | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Workshop

Xtreme Theatre Presents: Aladdin Jr. and Pirates Past Noon

Welcome to Agrabah and the Academy Award-winning adventure of the street rat that became a prince!

Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

SKOOL AID by Susan Bibbings and Social Outreach Committee St. Francis in the Wood

An evening of phenomenal live music featuring Still Living @ Home. Fundraiser for the Dream Big Montessori School, Mwanza rural Tanzania

West Vancouver | Caulfield Cove Hall | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Riverdance 20 Years - Westcoast Harmony Fundraiser

Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, and comes directly to North America from a sold out run across Europe and Asia

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

Symphony at the Annex - Crepuscular, Luminous

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Cabaret

Royal City Musical Theatre is presenting the Tony Award winning musical Cabaret by Kander and Ebb

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir: On With the Show - This Is It!

Once again, Vancouver Orpheus and Harmony join forces to present an evening of lighter music in a relaxed setting with table-seating

Vancouver | Vancouver Alpenclub | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

The Humans

Family drama, on more than one level

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Dr. John Cooper Clarke

John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original ‘people’s poet’

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Indie series: Sink or Swim

Singer, actress Beverley Elliott (Once Upon A Time) is thrilled to be back with brand new stories and songs

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

Crimes of the Heart By Beth Henley

Crimes of the Heart - Dark Comedy

North Vancouver | The Theatre at Hendry Hall | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Rogue Folk Club: Madison Violet

When you hear Madison Violet, the first thing you’ll notice is that their voices blend together, symbiotically, like family: born to sing the same songs.

Vancouver | Rogue Folk Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Australia's Thunder From Down Under

Australia's Hottest Export! Thunder From Down Under - The worlds most sought after male revue!

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Show

Faith Healer

The masterpiece of one of the greatest playwrights of the last 50 years, Brian Friel’s Faith Healer is an Irish meditation on the role and responsibility of the artist in society

Vancouver | Vancity Culture Lab | 8:00 pm to 10:20 pm | Performing Arts

Dorrance Dance

Sought-after and celebrated choreographer Michelle Dorrance is dedicated to next-level tap dancing - weaving together traditional form while pushing its rhythmic, technical, and conceptual boundaries

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Nine Dragons By Jovanni Sy

A World Premiere Production. A stylish murder mystery set in 1920s colonial Hong Kong.

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Misery By William Goldman

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

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Niall and Marcus Talk About Sh!t Niall Likes

Niall McNeil likes to talk and Marcus Youssef is one of his favorite people to talk to. They live around the corner from each other and have known each other since Niall was 18 years old

Vancouver | The Fishbowl | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Me and You By Melody Anderson

Sibling rivalry in a double-edged comedy. From childhood until old age, Liz and Lou are sisters who go through life mostly as friends, but sometimes as foes...

Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem 1871 London piano version

Performance by the Amabilis Singers, under the direction of Dr. Ramona Luengen. Featuring distinguished Canadian pianist, Jane Coop Ingrid Verseveldt, piano Jennifer Driscoll-Holmes, soprano George Roberts, baritone

Burnaby | New Westminster Christian Reformed Church | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Split Bill

Warehaus dance collective and TWObigsteps collective team up to produce their first co-self-produced show!

Vancouver | Left of Main | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Brothers Arntzen - traditional jazz, blues, and country quintet

Born into a musical family steeped in the tradition of New Orleans jazz, Arnt and Evan Arntzen play hot and sweet music for dancers and listeners alike

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen

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 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Classical Traditions at the Chan Centre - The Music of Brahms and Sibelius

The youngest-ever prizewinner of the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in 2010, Esther Yoo performs the extraordinary Violin Concerto by that competition’s namesake, on the 1704 “Prince Obolensky” Stradivarius violin

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Incident at Vichy by Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller's drama Incident at Vichy takes on a story of persecution and antisemitism during the early days of WWII. During the Nazi occupation, a group of prisoners in Vichy France are being detained in a warehouse under suspicion of being Jewish

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Theatre

Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play

After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Forever and Ever Christian Rock Musical

The New Jerusalem Project is a Christian rock musical experience that boldly proclaims God’s promise, heralding this upcoming period in human history

New Westminster | The Columbia | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

4000 Miles By Amy Herzog

A humorous and uplifting story of growing up and growing old!

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward

A timeless comedy exploring love and marriage. Charles Condomine’s dinner party turns into mayhem when a seance led by Madame Arcati provokes the ghost of Elvira, his late first wife, and only Charles can hear her

North Vancouver | Deep Cove Stage Society | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Air Supply

Air Supply is an Australian soft rock duo, consisting of singer-songwriter and guitarist Graham Russell and lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock

Richmond | The River Rock Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Bar Mitzvah Boy by Mark Leiren-Young

Joey is a successful lawyer who is used to things going his way. When he suddenly decides he needs a bar mitzvah he doesn’t expect to have to wait, or take classes

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 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 | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Performing Arts

Fabulist Theatre presents: Once On This Island

Once On This Island is a one-act musical with music by Stephen Flaherty, book and lyrics by Lynne Ahrens

Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Musical

Shakespeare in Hollywood by Ken Ludwig

In 1934 the Warner Bros. movie studio decided to do a “class picture”: an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Max Reinhardt was invited from Germany to direct. ..

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Dehli 2 Dublin

Delhi 2 Dublin is a Canadian world music group formed in 2006 in Vancouver who play a fusion of Bhangra, Electronic, Funk, Dub Reggae, Hip Hop, Celtic music and a mash up of other genres

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Demarco live in Vancouver

Demarco live performance in Vancouver. No Wahalla Canada Tour

Vancouver | Korean Cultural Center | 9:00 pm to 2:30 am | Music

Peggy Gou in the Celebrities Underground

Polymathic electronic music producer, DJ, model, pianist and designer Peggy Gou makes her Vancouver debut in the Celebrities Underground

Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music