Metro Vancouver events on February 17, 2019

Issamba - African Rhythms Collective Workshop Series

Jump up your skills on Djembé, Balafon, Dun-dun (bass drum) playing as well as African style dancing

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Dance

Celebrate Family Day at Vancouver Aquarium

Enjoy Family Day fun, fins and feathers at the Vancouver Aquarium

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market

Located on the PNE Fairgrounds between the Forum & the Agrodome, the Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market brings fresh local goods every Sunday from November-April

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Contemporary Art Gallery presents Kameelah Janan Rasheed

Kameelah Janan Rasheed: An Alphabetical Accumulation of Approximate Observations. Window spaces

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

B.C. Binning Gallery: Anne Low - Chair for a woman

The Contemporary Art Gallery announces Chair for a woman is Anne Low’s first solo exhibition in a Canadian public gallery

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Kameelah Janan Rasheed

The Contemporary Art Gallery presents the first solo exhibition in Canada by Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist, writer and educator Kameelah Janan Rasheed

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Alvin Balkind Gallery: Aslan Gaisumov - If No One Asks

The Contemporary Art Gallery announces the first solo presentation of Aslan Gaisumov’s work in North America

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Surrey Little Theatre: Night Watch

A woman sees a dead body in the window of the abandoned building across the way from her home. Her husband tries to comfort her but believes she is still affected by an earlier tragedy

Surrey | Surrey Little Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

The Matchmaker

Mix-ups and matchups in a classic farce. Experience the pandemonium of this classic—and the inspiration for Hello, Dolly!—that embraces the unexpected in a truly modern way

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

The Arts Club Theatre Company: True Crime

Created by Torquil Campbell and Chris Abraham, in collaboration with Julian Brown

Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Vagabond Players: Rabbit Hole By David Lindsay-Abaire

Becca and Howie Corbett have a picture perfect family life in the suburbs of New York until a random, tragic accident takes the life of their four-year old son

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

Family Day at PdA!

Gather up the clan and drop by Family Day at PdA to immerse yourself in art!

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Recital Society: Filippo Gorini, piano

22-year-old pianist Filippo Gorini is praised for his rare intellect, temperament, and vivid imagination

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Music

Studio 58: Cabaret

Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd – and to leave their troubles outside

Vancouver | Studio 58 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Theatre

Mr. Jackson & Mr. Tompkins: A Two-Gentleman Improv Show

See Marc Evan Jackson And Paul F. Tompkins, Two American Gentlemen Enact False Stories For A Duration Of One Full Hour And Perhaps Ten Additional Minutes

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Pre-show Talk with Steve Maddock

Join vocalist, educator, and musica intima member Steve Maddock for a pre-show exploration of these two groundbreaking musical forms.

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm | Show | Free

Lil Mosey

Lyrical Lemonade presents kamikaze rapper Lil Mosey as he plays with guests

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

JFL NorthWest in association with SiriusXM: Nate Bargatze

Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, rising stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across America

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Bobby McFerrin: Circlesongs

Bobby McFerrin is a virtuoso of the human voice

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

Jim Campilongo & Luca Benedetti Guitar Duo

Two of New York’s most unique and acclaimed guitarists team up for a rare West Coast appearance

Vancouver | St. James Hall | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Haters Roast – The Shady Tour 2019

It’s an outrageous evening of unapologetic comedy starring the contestants from the reality television show on VH1. They’re all sisters when they walk on stage, but that’s when everything changes as the queens read each other for filth – all in good fun

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy

JFL NorthWest in association with SiriusXM Canada presents: Steve-O

Steve-O (a.k.a. Stephen Glover) was willing to do whatever it took to become famous, even if it meant stapling his ball sack to his leg

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

JFL NorthWest in association with SiriusXM: Stop Podcasting Yourself

Stop Podcasting Yourself is a 3-time Canadian Comedy Award winning podcast based out of Vancouver, BC

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 9:30 pm to 10:45 pm | Comedy

Soju Sunday: 3 Year Anniversary Party

Soju Events is 3 years old and you are invited to the biggest Soju birthday party to celebrate us, to celebrate K-Pop and mainly to celebrate you Soju fam – as we wouldn’t be here without your support and belief in what we do

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

Slow Jam Sundays

Family Day Reunion

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

80s Night

Lycra, leopard print, intense perms, and more. Whether you lived through it, were born during, or are just nostalgic for a time you never knew, join us for a night of 80’s celebration. Just playin’ hits!

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 11:00 pm to 2:00 am | Party