Metro Vancouver events on November 19, 2026

A Roundhouse Special Event: 2026 BC Achievement FNA + AAD Combined Exhibition

This exhibition offers a powerful platform to showcase the artistic talent of these Awardees and elevate the conversation around art, culture, and innovation in British Columbia

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

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

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

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

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

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

European Union Film Festival 2026

“A state-of-the-Union celebration of diversity and accomplishment in filmmaking.” - Nancy Lanthier, Vancouver Sun

Vancouver | The Cinematheque | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm | Film

Eastside Culture Crawl Celebrates 30 Years in Vancouver

Eastside Arts Society is celebrating the 30th annual Eastside Culture Crawl, inviting visitors into the studios of more than 525 artists across Vancouver’s Eastside Arts District

Vancouver | Columbia St., 1st Ave., Victoria Drive, the Waterfront, and 716 E Hastings St | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Presentation House Theatre: Sigma Acapella

It brings a classic, playful story of fighting for one’s right to exist and create art into the modern musical world with sharp, witty dialogue, live music, and a vibrant cast of characters

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

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

SpongeBob The Musical

PLAY Society is producing another full-length Broadway musical. This time they are doing SpongeBob: The Musical at the Chief Sepass Theatre from Nov 19th – 22nd.

Langley | Chief Sepass Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 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

2026 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design Presentation Ceremony

Join us and celebrate the achievements of the 2026 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design recipients

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Visual Arts

2026 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design Presentation Ceremony

The evening will feature the official award presentations, the premiere screening of the recipient films highlighting their creative journeys, and a reception with passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Show

Histories Worth Hearing: The Final Spire with Trevor Marc Hughes

Bringing together bold ideas, surprising histories, and unforgettable voices, experience the stories that define North Vancouver today

North Vancouver | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Lecture

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) 2026

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) drops into the Rio Theatre this November with a lineup of films guaranteed to have you itching for first chair

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

VIFW Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week 2026

Explore four days of fashion, art, and culture where tradition meets innovation. From striking streetwear to powerful regalia, every piece tells a story of identity, and future vision

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

VIFW Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week 2026: All My Relations Couture

All My Relations: Traditional practices mix with contemporary aesthetics in magnificent pieces from emerging and established Indigenous designers

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | Show

Hassam: Oh My Dog Recargado (Reloaded)

Porque todos llevamos un ñero dentro. Una historia de vida mi perri contada con humor y música pero bien ñera

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | Show