Metro Vancouver events on May 16, 2019

Theatre BC Fraser Valley Zone Drama Fest

Stage 43 is proud to be hosting a week-long theatre festival in May, bringing together local theatre groups from around the Fraser Valley to entertain audiences and to enhance their own skills through professional adjudication

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | Festival

Steveston - Move for Health Week - Activities

As part of Move for Health Week from May 11-17, 2019, we will be offering a variety of free fitness classes throughout the week

Richmond | Steveston Community Centre | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Views of the Collection: The Street

Views of the Collection: The Street is part of a series of presentations on the 4th floor that comprise thematic perspectives on the Gallery’s collection

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Contemporary Landscapes - KPU Fine Arts Exhibit

We will be hosting a group art show upstairs in the Big House featuring artwork by 3rd year students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, exploring the relationship between landscapes, art and politics

Langley | Fort Langley National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

SWART

We are a creative bunch!Come by to enjoy an eclectic collection of photography, paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures and more, all created by the staff at Science World!

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Affinities: Canadian Artists and France

This exhibition of works from the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Collection focuses on influences of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and Surrealism on Canadian artists during the first half of the twentieth century

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

Mowry Baden

This exhibition comprises internationally acclaimed Victoria-based artist Mowry Baden’s work from the late 1960s to the present

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

Displacement

This exhibition of contemporary works from the Gallery's collection features art that evokes displacement as a tool to elicit viewer reactions ranging from empathy and understanding, to the unexpected and disruptive

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

Moving Still: Performative Photography in India

Moving Still: Performative Photography from India explores themes of migration, gender, religion and national identity through the lens of performative photography

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

The Dance Centre presents Discover Dance! Jacky Essombe

Cameroon-born Jacky Essombe is known for her inspiring teaching and exhilarating performances that express the cultural traditions and healing rhythms of West and Central Africa

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Dance

Pass The Buck - Win a Gift Card!

NOW! With more chances to win :) We will draw a VIP members name up to: TEN draws at 6pm and TEN draws at 7pm every Thursday night

Richmond | Buck & Ear Bar & Grill | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Free

The Dance Centre - Discover Dance! Jacky Essombe

Cameroon-born Jacky Essombe is known for her inspiring teaching and exhilarating performances that express the cultural traditions and healing rhythms of West and Central Africa

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Dance

5 Course Wines of California Pairing Dinner

Our chef will present a 5 course signature tasting dinner, perfectly paired with 5 various wines from regions in California

Richmond | Buck & Ear Bar & Grill | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Combichrist with Silver Snakes - One Fire North American Tour

Industrial Metal Legends Combichrist return to Vancouver! With Silver Snakes and special guests

Vancouver | Rickshaw Theatre | 6:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

Exhibition: Processus

This spring, CAG and artist Diyan Achjadi have partnered with Point Grey Secondary School Senior Art Students and teachers on a collaborative project exploring contemporary art and curatorial practices

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Disney's the Little Mermaid

Presented by Richmond Christian School

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:40 pm | Performing Arts

Poetry | Festival Ha'Rikud 2019

Inspired by the "Seasons" exhibit. There will be an open mic time when the audience will have an opportunity to write and read poems relating to the exhibit

Vancouver | Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

Opening Celebrations for Shadows, Strings and Others Things: The Enchanting Theatre of Puppets

We invite you to the opening of our dramatic new exhibition that displays over 250 exquisite puppets, old and new, from 15 countries around the world

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology at UBC | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Stars On Ice 2019 Tour

The 2019 Stars on Ice tour will deliver the same level of artistry, excitement and athletic triumph as fans experienced during last year’s Winter Games

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

Arts Club Theatre Company: Matilda the Musical

The imaginative hit for all generations. From the wonderfully subversive imagination of Roald Dahl, this fun family musical will bring out the child in everyone

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

Arts Club Theatre Company: The Great Leap

A jump shot across borders. As the story jumps back and forth in time, tensions rise right up to the final buzzer and history collides at the leap for a 3-point shot

Vancouver | Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

Rock band from Illinois, on tour to support their latest release “American Football (LP3)”

Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

First Impressions Theatre: Duets

A gloriously funny examination of the chaotic world of love, relationships and why the grass is never greener. Duets is a hilarious tribute to the strength and madness of the human heart

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

Communication Doors by Alan Ayckbourn

In this thrilling time-travel comedy, three women attempt to save themselves and each other at the hands of the same man but in 3 different time periods

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

Spirit Alive Gala Choir Concert

Presented by the Choirs of St. Patrick Regional Secondary

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | Music

North Shore Classics: Akiyama Returns

The VSO kicks off their North Shore Classics series with conductor Otto Tausk

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Pacific Theatre: The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter

Della is left working without a recipe as her previously-unquestioned beliefs and emotions come into sharp conflict

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

Liz Cooper & The Stampede w/ Briston Maroney & Em Chambers

Liz Cooper & The Stampede is a folk, psychedelic rock band based out of Nashville, TN

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Mimosa

Mimosa presents an inspiring set of music, much of it composed by band leader and pianist Anna Lumiere

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Blackbear

Blackbear always knows how to enchant the crowd and perform sell out live theatre shows.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music