Metro Vancouver events on April 15, 2018

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

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

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

Flow To Show

Full-Day Opening Workshop

Vancouver | Stretch Vancouver | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Sports

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

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

Afternoon Tea for Kids - Lego Theme

Everything is awesome! Everything is cool when you work as a team. Everything is cool when you are living your dreams! And that's exactly what we hope you think about this at this Lego themed afternoon tea

Vancouver | West Point Grey Community Centre | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Kids

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

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

Opera Tea Series. UBC Opera Ensemble

Opera Teas bring you closer to the performers on stage. Enjoy a concert of opera arias and song favourites in a casual setting in the UBC Botanical Garden

Vancouver | UBC Botanical Garden | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Opera

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

VSO Chamber Players - Tombeau, Trio & 2

The extraordinary musicians of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra step off the Orpheum stage and into the intimate, state-of-the-art Pyatt Hall in the VSO School of Music to perform some of the greatest chamber music ever written

Vancouver | Vancouver Symphony School of Music | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

Cabaret by Kander and Ebb

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

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Theatre

4000 Miles By Amy Herzog

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

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 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 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 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

Edgar Moreau - cello

The Vancouver Recital Society presents Edgar Moreau (cello) and Jessica Xylina Osborne (piano) in an afternoon concerta at the Vancouver Playhouse

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music

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

An Afternoon At The Opera

Favourite arias and duets from the great opera composers, featuring soprano Mikayla Sager, mezzo-soprano Megan Latham, tenor Frédérik Robert, and baritone Zachary Read

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music

musica intima presents "Silver" 25th Anniversary Concert

This concert in our 25th anniversary year is a way of honouring the past, present and future of musica intima. The artists include the 8 regular singers, 4 alumni, and 4 “mentored” high school/university singers

Vancouver | St. Philip's Anglican Church | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Music

Peppa Pig's Surprise

In “Peppa Pig’s Surprise,” it’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have a surprise for her and her younger brother George, but no matter how hard they try, they cannot guess what it is

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Kids

Iranian Movie: Privacy

Five friends get together to spend a night for a happy and intimate birthday celebration, but the dishonesty hidden in their past ruins the night, leading them to an unexpected disaster

Vancouver | The Cinematheque | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Film

Run & Gun 2018: Two Screenings and Awards Gala

On April 6-8th, filmmakers across British Columbia came together in an attempt to make five minute films in under 48 hours. Now it's time to watch these world premieres, and reward these brave filmmakers at the Rio Theatre

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts

ICI Q&A Panel #3: Veena Sood and Gary Jones

Our ICI Q&A Panel on April 15 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. will feature VTS Alumni Veena Sood and Gary Jones. Join us!

Vancouver | Improv Comedy Institute | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Lecture | Free

Pre-show Artist Talk with Roberto Fonseca

Roberto Fonseca has been hailed as “one of the world’s great pianists and one of the finest of Cuba’s new generation of musicians” (The Evening Standard)

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Lecture | Free

Daymé Arocena and Roberto Fonseca

Singer, composer, arranger, and bandleader Daymé Arocena is a charismatic ambassador for Cuban music

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

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

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

Erin Costelo Live at Massy Books

Join one of Canada's greatest singer-songwriters / producers, Erin Costelo, for an intimate evening at Massy Books in Vancouver, BC. Tickets for this very special show are limited, so act fast!

Vancouver | Massy Books | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Black Gardenia: 'Lucky Star' - Anza Club

The Anza club and Black Gardenia present an Evening of Vintage Jazz with Black Gardenia | Lucky Star Home Tour! continues celebrate the launch of their new Record "Lucky Star"

Vancouver | AnzaClub Vancouver | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

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

The Good News According to Quartom

The Good News According to Quartom is a concert featuring a variety of a cappella songs of all kinds

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Tami Neilson

Holy Moses! With a soulful voice straight from the golden age of country and rockabilly music, fan favourite Tami Neilson has been described as a blend of Patsy Cline, Aretha Franklin, and Amy Winehouse with a touch of Peggy Lee’s sophistication

Surrey | Surrey City Hall | 8:00 pm to 9:50 pm | Music