Metro Vancouver events on November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
Fri
24th Annual Convention & Helicopter Safety Forum and Tradeshow
Canada’s largest annual gathering of the Canadian helicopter industry
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition
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
West Coast Christmas Show and Artisan Market
The largest Christmas Show in the Lower Mainland with over 170 artisans and 300 participants, there is something for everyone on your list. A unique shopping experience awaits you at the West Coast Christmas Show & Artisan Market
Abbotsford | Tradex | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market
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
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
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
Winter Gift Gallery
We have assembled a wonderful group of artists to help inspire your holiday shopping. Buy from local artists and help support the arts in your community
North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market | Free
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
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
Merry Kissmas – A Royal Romance
Join us for seasonal mirth and merriment as the VTS Channel presents an improvised holiday romantic comedy. Merry Kissmas – A Royal Romance
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm | Comedy
45th Annual Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market
The star of the holiday shopping season returns for its 45th year of inspired gift giving!
Chilliwack | Chilliwack Heritage Park | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Market
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
Beyond the Wills and Estates Workshop
Explore different strategies to preserve, transfer and enhance wealth and legacy. This workshop is led by a financial specialist. Registration required
Richmond | Thompson Community Centre | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Business / Finance | Free
An Evening of Jazz - Triology with special guest Maya Rae
Enjoy a fun evening of refreshments, snacks, and Canada's top jazz musicians!
Vancouver | Tom Lee Music Canada | 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm | Music
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
Vancouver Fringe and TJ Dawe present: Roller Coaster
Jessie Award winning Fringe vet and solo show meister TJ Dawe returns with a monologue about why we go to war, who our real gods are, the bizarre phenomenon of Donald Trump’s presidency, and the end of the world
Vancouver | Performance Works | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
WestCoast Big Band Festival: Friday Night Swing featuring FAT Jazz and Impressions!
An evening of swinging dance music, with 2 big bands: FAT Jazz and Impressions
Vancouver | Croatian Cultural Centre | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Dance
NOAH Gundersen
American singer-songwriter, on tour to support his latest release “Lover” (out August 23rd)
Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
ACTORS + Bootblacks LIVE
ACTORS return to Vancouver after a year long world tour! Catch them LIVE at the Fox Cabaret with special guests from New York City Bootblacks!!!
Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
Lil Peep Everybody's Everything Screening - The Rickshaw
A screening of “Everybody's Everything”, the official Lil Peep feature length documentary
Vancouver | Rickshaw Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Film
Summer Walker – The First and Last Tour
Summer Marjani Walker is an American singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. She is signed to LoveRenaissance and Interscope Records
Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
Festive Opening Reception: Christmas Boutique
Drop by for a free and festive opening reception for our annual Christmas Boutique, featuring finely handcrafted artisan gifts and ornaments, plus three new exhibitions:
Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada hosted by Rick Mercer
Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce the return of the Just For Laughs Comedy Tour
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy
Langley Rivermen vs. Vernon Vipers
Come cheer on the Langley Rivermen as they take on the Vernon Vipers!
Langley | George Preston Recreation Centre | 7:15 pm to 10:15 pm | Sports
UBC School of Music: UBC Chamber Music
Some of the world’s most beautiful chamber music presented by fabulous young artists from the UBC School of Music. A free concert in the Chan Centre’s Telus Studio Theatre
Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music | Free
Theatre Series: Macbeth
Bloody. Bold. Resolute. Macbeth remains one of Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies
North Vancouver | BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Spooktober – Dare to Laugh. Cult Fiction
A limited-run, seasonal celebration of all things eerie featuring three different shows and a special event. Cult Fiction – Everyone Laugh Together is framed as a documentary
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
It's a Cèilidh! by Rhythm 'N' Roots Choir
Come to our Cèilidh! Rhythm ‘n’ Roots choir knows how to have fun. You’re invited to join us for a giant “house party” in support of the choir’s trip to Ireland in June of 2020
Vancouver | Russian Hall | 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music
Zulu Panda Album Release w/ Focus Your Audio
Zulu Panda's Album Release Showcase at Our Town Cafe in Vancouver BC with special guest Focus Your Audio. An intimate night of music to celebrate the strange and diverse album that is 'Sad Bastard Music
Vancouver | Our Town | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
Showstoppers Academy: Frozen the Musical
For the first time in forever the hit Disney movie and Broadway sensation comes to Maple Ridge! Be a part in the magic, adventure and humour which is sure to thaw even the coldest of hearts
Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Musical
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
Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre presents ¡Viva México!
A Celebration of Women in the World of Mariachi – With Las Estrellas de Vancouver, Melinda Salcido, and Nahualli Folklore
Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
Jann Arden
Jann Arden is a Canadian born singer, songwriter, broadcaster, best-selling author and star of the #1 hit Canadian comedy on CTV, Jann. She will bring her multi-platinum award-winning music to the River Rock Show Theatre
Richmond | The River Rock Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
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
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Bach’s Brandenburgs with Ton Koopman
Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as part of the Classical Traditions series at the Chan Centre
Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Kismet, Things Have Changed
A show about fate and destiny a decade in the making. Ten years ago, four artists in their twenties travelled across Canada and interviewed one hundred people, aged 1 to 100, about their beliefs
Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Chutzpah! Festival: UNA Projects – Vanessa Goodman & Belinda McGuire Opening
UNA is a bi-coastal dance company led by Artistic Director and Choreographer Chuck Wilt, which creates work in New York City and California
Vancouver | The Norman Rothstein Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance
The Double Axe Murders By Berni Stapleton
Historical Thriller
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
K-Man & The 45s with guests
Canada's most rockin' ska band, K-Man & The 45s, are coming to Vancouver! In support of their new album, Stand With The Youth
Vancouver | Rickshaw Theatre | 8:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
K-Man & The 45s with Die Job, Jonny Bones - LanaLou's
Canada's most rockin' ska band, K-Man & The 45s, are coming to Vancouver! In support of their new album, Stand With The Youth
Vancouver | LanaLou's | 8:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
The Collective
The COLLECTIVE is a hard-hitting group of some of the best and most versatile musicians Vancouver has to offer. Friday nights will focus on ’90s Pop, Soul, Hiphop, R&B and Rock music to get your nostalgic booties shakin’!
Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music
Tyrant Jazz - Fall Series
Live Jazz at Tyrant Studios in Vancouver, 1019 Seymour Street above the historic Penthouse Nightclub
Vancouver | Tyrant Studios | 9:30 pm to 0:30 am | Music
Carnage in Vancouver
Diamanté Anthony Blackmon, better known by his stage names Carnage, and El Diablo, is a Guatemalan-American record producer and DJ
Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
Vancouver Student Events presents: Mr & Mrs Global Fridays
Every Friday join us with some of Vancouver’s top international DJ’s spinning the best in Brazilian, Latin, Hip-Hop, EDM, Pop, Reggaeton, Dance Hall, Pop, K-Pop, Top 40 and more!
Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Party