Metro Vancouver events on May 2, 2026

May 2, 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

Firehall Theatre: The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light

In a world of fakes, who can you trust?

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Vancouver opera: La Bohème

Puccini’s masterpiece transports us to the heart of 1830s bohemian life in Paris, where love blossoms amidst dreams, hardships, and the unyielding pursuit of artistic freedom

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | Opera

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