Metro Vancouver events on April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

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Botanica Tulip Festival in Chilliwack

The Chilliwack Tulip Festival is relaunching as Botanica. The Fraser Valley’s brightest tulip festival.

Chilliwack | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Monsters of the Abyss at the Vancouver Aquarium

Discover Monsters of the Abyss, an all-new interactive exhibit where today's most famous and feared aquatic predators clash with their prehistoric ancestors!

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Nature / Animals

Food Truck Wars Hits KPU Langley Campus

Join us for a fun-filled food adventure! Over 45 food trucks will be battling it out at KPU Langley Campus from April 19-21

Langley | KPU Langley Campus | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville? Could the legend of a monstrous supernatural hound be true? Can the case be solved before the family curse dooms its newest heir?

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Firehall Arts Centre: This Is How We Got Here By Keith Barker

Both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time, This is How We Got Here follows a close-knit family still dealing with the lingering trauma of an unexpected loss

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Red Velvet By Lolita Chakrabarti

The Riveting True Story Of A Theatre Pioneer

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

The Cultch Presents: You used to call me Marie… By Tai Amy Grauman

An epic Métis love story

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Himmat

A play about courage and the strength of family love

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Coast City Country Festival

Country Fans Are Invited To Strap On Their Boots And Head To The City For The Inaugural Coast City Country Festival In Vancouver featuring Luke Bryan, Nickelback, Dierks Bentley, Bailey Zimmerman, Brett Young, Walker Hayes, Elle King, Nate Smith And More

Vancouver | BC Place | 3:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

MTO Zendeh Delan Ensemble - Journey of Love: Layla & Majnun

Journey of Love: Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies and spiritual depths of the Zendeh Delan Ensemble as they embark on a mesmerizing Journey of Love, a reimagining of Nizami’s timeless saga, Layla & Majnun

Vancouver | The Cultch | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Paul Cabannes: Brazilian Soul

After a decade of living in Brazil, Frenchman Paul Cabannes shares his peculiar vision of Brazilian culture with the public. His show is a portrait in a stand-up format that answers the question: what does it mean to have a Brazilian soul?

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy

Cacao Ceremony

Join us for a cozy gathering to experience the ancient ritual of a Cacao ceremony, connecting with yourself and others in a meaningful way

Coquitlam | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Active Life / Health