Metro Vancouver events on May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026

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Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Jamie Gentry: Blossoming

This solo exhibition features the work of Jamie Gentry, a Kwakwaka’wakw artist based on Vancouver Island. The exhibition features a series of moccasins, entirely handmade by Jamie and adorned with realistic floral beadwork

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Presentation House Theatre: The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

Back by popular demand, step into a magical world that blends fairy tales, music, and shoes in a playful and interactive adventure!

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Royal City Musical Theatre: Shrek The Musical

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, this Tony Award-winning musical bursts with hilarious adventure, show-stopping songs, and larger-than-life characters

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Early Music Vancouver Philippe Jaroussky: La Gelosia

Artists: Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor and Ensemble Artaserse

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music