Metro Vancouver events on November 12, 2019

Art After: Reconciling Art And Motherhood

This series acknowledges the tension that exists between the roles of artist and mother. Bridging the gap between creative aspirations and physical reality, artist Denise Gasser embraces the interruptions that typically hinder the creative process

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

George Rahi: FREQUENCIES

Artist in Residence George Rahi. This residency begins from an interest in Vancouver’s soundscape and the everyday repetition of certain acoustic events.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Every Chef Needs a Farmer, Every Farmer Needs a Chef

A province-wide annual menu-planning session for farmers, ranchers, chefs and members of the food and beverage industry to create more opportunities to bring B.C. food to plates around the province

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Exhibition

Christmas Boutique

Place des Arts annual Christmas Boutique features beautifully handcrafted items by local artisans. Take the time to find one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

AAGL 2019 Global Congress on MIGS

We officially invite you to attend this year's 48th AAGL Global Congress where we will celebrate the 2019 theme: Be A Surgical “Multiplier” in MIGS—Inspire Brilliance Through Teamwork.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Lecture

Pet Pop in the Science World

Pet Pop is a series of pop art portraits of old dogs and fat cats by Pete Thorne, Toronto's premiere pet photographer

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

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 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

88 Dogs and 1 Cat in the Science World

Do people look like their pets? Or... do pets look like their owners?

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

Take flight with Birdly®! at the Science World

Have you ever dreamed of flying? Soar to new heights with Birdly®, an immersive virtual reality experience at Science World

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Show

There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art at Museum of Vancouver

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Baby Talk

Welcome to the BABY TALK speaker series - this targeted for parents of babies up to about 6 months

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Active Life / Health

Wild Things: The Power of Nature in our Lives at Museum of Vancouver

The Museum of Vancouver and Nature Vancouver proudly present the illuminating exhibition, Wild Things: The Power of Nature in Our Lives

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Winter Treasures - Exhibitions

Shop local this holiday season! The Port Moody Arts Centre presents our 5th annual Winter Treasures Artisan Market, a boutique-style show featuring locally handcrafted gifts, art, décor, and fine crafts suitable for holiday gift-giving

Port Moody | Port Moody Arts Centre | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Market | Free

A KIND Act for World Kindness Day in Vancouver

On November 13th, KIND representatives will be sponsoring relaxation lounges at select donor centres in Vancouver (4750 Oak St, at Oak and 32nd, next to BC Women’s and Children’s Hospital)

Vancouver | Canadian Blood Services | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Exhibition: Sreshta Rit Premnath

For his first solo exhibition in Canada, Sreshta Rit Premnath will develop new work

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

Exhibition: Olivia Whetung - Sugarbush Shrapnel

The Contemporary Art Gallery will present the first solo exhibition in a major public institution of Chemong Lake based Anishinaabe artist Olivia Whetung

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

Bear Creek Park Lights

Come experience the free Bear Creek Park Lights for two weeks from Saturday, November 2 to Friday, November 15! Illuminated trees and light displays throughout the water park and playground are sure to dazzle your senses

Surrey | 13750 88 Ave | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

SFU Philosopher’s Café: Climate Change and Canada

Join us at Queensborough Community Centre as we discuss relevant philosophical issues with members of our community

New Westminster | Queensborough Community Centre | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Lecture | Free

Chon & Between The Buried and Me With guests: Intervals

Prog fans will get to attend a dream tour this fall when Chon and Between the Buried and Me co-headline a run of North American dates. The tour will begin and end in California, having made a full circle around the U.S. and Canada

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 6:30 pm to 9:55 pm | Music

President's Concert Series: Desmond Hoebig, cello & Jon Kimura Parker, piano

Pianist Jon Kimura Parker is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist known for his enigmatic stage presence. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada and holds an honorary doctorate from UBC

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Burnaby International Folk Dancers Weekly Meetings

We enjoy the fun, the exercise and the challenge, to our heads as well as our feet, of learning traditional dances from cultures throughout the world

Burnaby | Charles Rummel Community Centre | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Dance

Canucks vs Nashville Predators

The regular season game

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Sports

Ski Mask The Slump God presents “The Stokeley Tour” 2019

MRG Concerts Presents: Ski Mask The Slump God w/ special guests Pouya, DJ Scheme & Danny Towers

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Lobby Night - Songstage with Ivan Boudreau by The ACT Arts Centre

Canadian songwriter and musician, Ivan Boudreau, hosts this evening series which features a guest songwriter, followed by an open mic showcase for writers of original music

Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

ArtBAR: Mandala Stone Painting with Wendy Waddell

All artBAR evenings are led by professional artists and include supplies, instruction and one complimentary glass of wine! Our bar is open for the duration of these evening events

Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts

SongBird North

SongBird North: Where Writers Sing and Tell is produced by Shari Ulrich for the Songwriters Association of Canada

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts

Early Music Vancouver: Bach Solo Works for Keyboard feat. Ton Koopman, harpsichord

By his twenties, Antonius “Ton” Koopman was already carving a musical niche for himself in which he would rise to become one of the world’s most prominent performers in the early music movement

Vancouver | Christ Church Cathedral | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Standing Wave presents Wave Warp!

Standing Wave presents playful, provocative, and poignant program of cutting edge chamber music by Christopher Mayo, James Maxwell, Mayke Nas, Alexina Louie, Scott Lee, and Bekah Simms

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

Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre: Kuroko

A world premiere from Tetsuro Shigematsu, the acclaimed creator behind Empire of the Son and 1 Hour Photo, and directed by Amiel Gladstone, director and co-creator of the smash hit musical, Onegin

Vancouver | Historic Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Touchstone Theatre: Certified by Jan Derbyshire

Comedian and certified insane person Jan Derbyshire turns the audience into a mental health review board to help determine her current state of sanity

Vancouver | Culture Lab | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Waitress

Queen Elizabeth Theatre is set to bring you yet another second to none live performance of the critically acclaimed Waitress

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Broadway Across Canada presents Waitress

"WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!" says Entertainment Weekly and "a monumental contribution to Broadway!" according to Marie Claire. Don't miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

The Friends of Chamber Music present the Auryn Quartet

For over thirty years, the Auryn Quartet has retained its original members while continuing to offer a fresh and innovative approach to the genre

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

Vancouver Story Slam - November

Ten storytellers share original stories! $5 cover includes a ballot to vote for your favorites

Vancouver | Hood 29 (formerly the Cottage Bistro) | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Books

Chutzpah! Festival: Iris Bahr

Iris Bahr – performs characters from her hit show DAI (Enough), Stand-Up and More!

Vancouver | The Norman Rothstein Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy