District Local | Vancouver Events and Lifestyle
Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
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Soar above Baffin Island, through the sails of the historic Bluenose II, and over the Prairies with Awaken Canada, the newest immersive flight journey by Flyover, debuts in Vancouver on June 28 (just in time for Canada Day long weekend). Awaken Canada will become the attraction’s anchor experience, celebrating Canada’s
$29
The Polygon Gallery presents Tranquility of Communion, a landmark exhibition of the late British-Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s work, running from Feb. 28 to May 25, 2025. This Canadian premiere brings together Fani-Kayode’s celebrated photographs alongside archival prints and previously unseen works from his student years. Fani-Kayode’s images treat same-sex, multiracial 
History and music combine in this theatrical journey. In Cambodian Rock Band, six actor-musicians make up the cast and perform a mix of contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies. Lauren Yee brings to vivid life the Cambodian rock scene of the ‘60s and ‘70s, a movement cut short
$29 – $129
Ready to become your own emotion scientist with community-engaged artist Allison? Join her free creative cohort exploring place-making through our senses & expressive documentation How do we use our senses and creativity to map the way we experience the world? In Emotion Cartography, we’ll explore storytelling, movement, and mark-making to
Free
Ready to become your own emotion scientist with community-engaged artist Allison? Join her free creative cohort exploring place-making through our senses & expressive documentation How do we use our senses and creativity to map the way we experience the world? In Emotion Cartography, we’ll explore storytelling, movement, and mark-making to
Free
Vancouver’s Iranian Visual Arts (VIVA) Alliance announces the launch of a new venue, Medias Res Gallery, with the opening of an inaugural exhibition by Hangama Amiri. Henna Night II / Shabe Keena II, on view from March 27– May 2, 2025, marks the artist’s first solo exhibition in British Columbia.
Free
Ready to become your own emotion scientist with community-engaged artist Allison? Join her free creative cohort exploring place-making through our senses & expressive documentation How do we use our senses and creativity to map the way we experience the world? In Emotion Cartography, we’ll explore storytelling, movement, and mark-making to
Free
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Canadian writer and performer Ins Choi returns to the Pacific Theatre stage to share his songs and stories found at the intersection of his faith and art. Told with whimsy, humour and heart, the creator of Kim’s Convenience riffs on Bible stories, his creative process, and growing up in a
$20
The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to present A History of Motown by soul songstress Krystle Dos Santos from Wednesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 13, 2025. Experience the soulful sounds of Motown in a mesmerizing concert starring the multi-award-winning Krystle Dos Santos. A History of Motown takes audiences of
$30
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11 events,
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
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Get ready for a night of big laughs at Bradley Sakawsky's Pro Comedy! Vancouver’s own Bradley Sakawsky brings together the city's best comedic talent for a show full of unique perspectives and unforgettable comedy. Show at 7:30 PM, Doors Open at 7:00 PM Tickets Available at the door $14.95
$14.95
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12 events,
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
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Dust off your boots and giddy up for a wild night at Rogers Arena! The Vancouver Warriors are bringing back fan-favorite Country Night on April 4th, as they face off against the Albany Wirewolves. If you missed it last time, now’s your chance to experience the high-energy atmosphere, country-themed fun,
$25
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The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival presents: The Glamorama Gala. Get ready to get glam at the Vancouver Playhouse! Come dressed up in your eleganza and enjoy an extravagant evening of opulent performances by headliners Scarlet Delirium (Port Coquitlam, BC) and Bee Bee Sanchez (Portland, OR), as well as captivating striptease
$60 – $100
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16 events,
We’re back with another incredible 2-day pop-up at the iconic Pipe Shop in the Shipyards District! With over 50 amazing local vendors, this is your one-stop shop for unique finds, fab gifts, and those “just because” treats. Bring your friends (furry ones too!) and make a weekend of it—free entry,
Free
Ready to become your own emotion scientist with community-engaged artist Allison? Join her free creative cohort exploring place-making through our senses & expressive documentation How do we use our senses and creativity to map the way we experience the world? In Emotion Cartography, we’ll explore storytelling, movement, and mark-making to
Free
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
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Wake the Dead: Chapter 3 of our Murder is a Drag series returns on April 5th! Wake the Dead is an immersive murder mystery dinner show with clues to collect and puzzles to solve. Can you solve the murder? The Culinary Experience: This event takes place in downtown Vancouver inside
$110
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Registration is now open for our Future Stars event at BC Place on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Experience a Pedalheads Soccer class on the home turf of the Vancouver Whitecaps! Plus, stay tuned for some exciting NEW ADDITIONS for those familiar with the event. Event details: Who: Kids ages 2-8
$5 – $42.50
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Canada’s largest spoken word festival, Verses Festival of Words returns this spring from April 10–20 at Chill X Studio. With the theme of “Amplify,” this year’s Festival will focus on uplifting and creating space for artists with a long history of community building and raising awareness of social issues. In
$10 – $50
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
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15 events,
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
In film & TV production, the connection between directors and actors is one of collaboration. While directors provide the overarching vision, actors infuse their characters with depth, emotion, and authenticity. VFS’s 3-day In-Production Bootcamp is your chance to explore this relationship through scene study, live performance, and more while working
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
The world premiere a new work of Speculative fiction produced by Upintheair Theatre. In a desperate attempt to remedy environmental collapse, humankind breeds a subrace of bee-humans to save our world. When a freak bolt of lightning fries the motherboard of an aerial spy drone it falls into the hands
$20 – $40
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19 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Ready to become your own emotion scientist with community-engaged artist Allison? Join her free creative cohort exploring place-making through our senses & expressive documentation How do we use our senses and creativity to map the way we experience the world? In Emotion Cartography, we’ll explore storytelling, movement, and mark-making to
Free
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
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18 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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Welcome to the Bacon & L'eggs All-Ages Drag Brunch happening at Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen - East Van! Come dressed in costume or just as you are. Get ready for a fabulous morning filled with delicious food, entertaining drag performances, and a whole lot of fun. This event is
$15
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13 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
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Come join us for a night of glitz, glam, and bingo at Diva at the Met! Get ready to dab your way to fabulous prizes while enjoying a night of entertainment with your Belles of Bingo, Carlotta Gurl and Mona Moore. Put on your most extravagant outfit and get ready
$33.28
The world premiere a new work of Speculative fiction produced by Upintheair Theatre. In a desperate attempt to remedy environmental collapse, humankind breeds a subrace of bee-humans to save our world. When a freak bolt of lightning fries the motherboard of an aerial spy drone it falls into the hands
$20 – $40
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12 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
The world premiere a new work of Speculative fiction produced by Upintheair Theatre. In a desperate attempt to remedy environmental collapse, humankind breeds a subrace of bee-humans to save our world. When a freak bolt of lightning fries the motherboard of an aerial spy drone it falls into the hands
$20 – $40
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13 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
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Join us for our 43rd live event and our first in Vancouver, Canada! This special event focused on fertility, wellness, and self-care, is designed to help us navigate our fertility journeys with a focus on the present and how we can shape a future for ourselves that aligns with our
$20
The world premiere a new work of Speculative fiction produced by Upintheair Theatre. In a desperate attempt to remedy environmental collapse, humankind breeds a subrace of bee-humans to save our world. When a freak bolt of lightning fries the motherboard of an aerial spy drone it falls into the hands
$20 – $40
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16 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Follow the outspoken Elizabeth Bennet, whose determination not to bow to the societal pressure of marriage is challenged by the charmingly handsome, mildly amusing and remarkably ubiquitous Mr. Darcy. With fast-paced staging and seamless character switches, this production promises a hilarious and heartwarming frolic for long-time Jane Austen fans and
$35 – $55
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
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Calling all gamers and those who love science and fun, come on down to Science World's upcoming After Dark: Press Start for Science on April 17th. We're throwing an exclusive 19+ night at the Dome, and you're invited to level up with us! Not a gamer? You'll still love it,
$34.95
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18 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
Grad School Improv perform a theatrical genre-based improv show every third Friday of the month at Little Mountain Gallery (LMG). Known for hits like Point Grey's Anatomy, English Baywatch, and Murder on the West Coast Express, GSI creates incredibly unique shows, riveting stories, and hilarious scenes. It's always a good
$15
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19 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
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Time to fly your freak flag and jump into Frank Zappaland. A prodigious and prolific talent, Zappa (1940-1993) composed, recorded and produced more than 60 albums; music that brought to rock the complexity and sophistication of classical composition, drawing on jazz, blues, pop and music concrete, but leavened with a
$30 – $35
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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12 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
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10 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for |
10 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for |
11 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
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Rodney DeCroo is a singer-songwriter, playwright, poet and screenwriter. To mark the publication of his first collection of street photography, Night Moves (Anvil Press), this will be a multimedia event with slides, poetry, music, film and conversation. Night Moves is a gritty, touching and truthful portrayal of contemporary urban life.
$30 – $35
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14 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Inspired by true events, Casey and Diana is set in 1991, the peak of the AIDS crisis, at Toronto’s Casey House, Canada’s first freestanding AIDS hospice. Casey House has just received uplifting news: Diana, Princess of Wales, will be making a historic visit. Experience this poignant portrayal of the residents
$29 – $129
DanceHouse presents the BC premiere of Peeping Tom’s intriguing theatrical dream world Diptych: The missing door and The lost room, on stage at the Vancouver Playhouse April 24-26, 2025. The multiple-award-winning Belgian dance theatre company takes on a surreal and highly cinematic storytelling approach, featuring extraordinary physicality and pushing the
$40.75 – $98.50
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
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Cosmic Nights: Space Sustainability Join us for an illuminating evening as we explore the challenges and innovations shaping the future of space. Sip on drinks, enjoy delicious snacks, and engage with experts on the urgent topic of space sustainability. From the benefits of satellites to the growing issue of space
$45.47
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17 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
The Beaumont Artist Studios is celebrating 20 years with Art Icognito art party! Don’t miss 40+ open studios, food trucks & cocktails, live music & DJs, fun games and performances, and an art sale like no other. Art Incognito, a unique one-night-only fundraising gala, features over 200+ anonymous artworks each
$20
DanceHouse presents the BC premiere of Peeping Tom’s intriguing theatrical dream world Diptych: The missing door and The lost room, on stage at the Vancouver Playhouse April 24-26, 2025. The multiple-award-winning Belgian dance theatre company takes on a surreal and highly cinematic storytelling approach, featuring extraordinary physicality and pushing the
$40.75 – $98.50
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) presents Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, on stage April 25 to May 11, 2025 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster. A fast-paced feminist adventure in the Rolodex era, three female coworkers dream up an elaborately zany plan to get even with their
$27 – $47
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24 events,
Arts Umbrella is proud to present this year's Expressions Festival, bringing inspired, cutting-edge performances, and innovative showcases – centered around celebrating our talented young artists. The 2025 line-up includes: Seasaw The Forests WIld Newsies JR Between The Lines L.O.V.E Expressions Festival is presented by RBC.
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Mark your calendars! Join us on April 26-27, 2025 at The Heritage Hall in Vancouver for our Spring Market — a weekend to support 50+ local small businesses in YOUR community! This simple act of shopping local has major ripple effects for our whole local economy. @madeinthe604 has been part
Free
Vancouver, get ready! Touch by Asoebi Girl is bringing bold, modern African fashion to the city. Shop unique, ready-to-wear styles and accessories that celebrate culture and craftsmanship and discover something vibrant, stylish, and new—right here in Vancouver. Join us on Friday (April 25th) at Rise Up Marketplace from 3-7pm and
Free
Madama Butterfly tells the poignant story of Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese woman who marries American naval officer B.F. Pinkerton, only to face heartbreak and tragedy. Puccini's lush and emotive score guides the audience through themes of love, betrayal, and hope, making it one of the most enduring works in the
$90 – $375
DanceHouse presents the BC premiere of Peeping Tom’s intriguing theatrical dream world Diptych: The missing door and The lost room, on stage at the Vancouver Playhouse April 24-26, 2025. The multiple-award-winning Belgian dance theatre company takes on a surreal and highly cinematic storytelling approach, featuring extraordinary physicality and pushing the
$40.75 – $98.50
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
$99.04
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18 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) presents Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, on stage April 25 to May 11, 2025 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster. A fast-paced feminist adventure in the Rolodex era, three female coworkers dream up an elaborately zany plan to get even with their
$27 – $47
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12 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for |
11 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for |
12 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Some Assembly Theatre Company is thrilled to launch its 25th season with Our Last Tree from Wednesday, April 30 to Saturday, May 3 at the Roundhouse Performance Centre in Vancouver. A raging storm has taken the lives of many, including three at a climate protest. Observed by a ghostly figure,
Free
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for |
15 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Zahida Rahemtulla (The Wrong Bashir) returns to the Firehall to bring another comedic drama to its stage. Directed by vAct’s Derek Chan, The Frontliners takes audiences to an East Vancouver hotel in early 2016, where three beleaguered employees find homes for new families from Syria in the midst of a
$30
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) presents Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, on stage April 25 to May 11, 2025 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster. A fast-paced feminist adventure in the Rolodex era, three female coworkers dream up an elaborately zany plan to get even with their
$27 – $47
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Heather Ferguson brings her latest album, Found, to Vancouver. Found is the newest peak in her artistic journey with original compositions, many co-written with the brilliant pianist Attila Fias, along with reimagined jazz standards in her ongoing collaboration with Dr. Tony Genge, each among Canada’s best jazz artists. Rooted in
$23
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15 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) presents Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, on stage April 25 to May 11, 2025 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster. A fast-paced feminist adventure in the Rolodex era, three female coworkers dream up an elaborately zany plan to get even with their
$27 – $47
One lucky improviser is looking for love in The Bachelor-ish! Inspired by the hit reality series The Bachelor, our charming singleton will embark on a whirlwind romantic journey, meeting a cast of eccentric contestants—created entirely by suggestions from the audience! From dramatic limo entrances to heartfelt one-on-one dates, family meetings,
$24.5 – $36.5
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17 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
With spring in full bloom, the Got Craft Spring Market returns on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 from 10-5pm at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver featuring 100 Canadian makers and small shops a mini makers area with kidpreneuers aged 16 years and under, swag bags, and
$5
Prepare to be dazzled at Arthritis Society Canada’s annual Vancouver Arthritis Fire Ball as we present an evening of glamour and inspiration. This year’s event focus is on creating a pain-free future and empowering a healthier workforce by funding innovative research projects based in Western Canada. Highlights of the evening
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) presents Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, on stage April 25 to May 11, 2025 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster. A fast-paced feminist adventure in the Rolodex era, three female coworkers dream up an elaborately zany plan to get even with their
$27 – $47
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14 events,
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Free
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/vitality/
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
$64 – $69
Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) presents Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, on stage April 25 to May 11, 2025 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster. A fast-paced feminist adventure in the Rolodex era, three female coworkers dream up an elaborately zany plan to get even with their
$27 – $47
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