Thursday April 18th, 2024
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Dani Gal: Historical RecordsDani Gal’s epic work, Historical Records (2005-ongoing) comprises over 700 commercially issued vinyl LPs, which the artist has collected since the beginning of this century. As the collection grew over the years, it was divided into three parts and The Polygon Gallery is showing Part 1 , 2005-2018 (comprised of 246 records), from the Collection...OtherMar 9 - Jul 14
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Home and Away: Ian WallaceAt the age of 10, Ian Wallace moved with his family from the interior of BC to West Vancouver, where he developed his interest in becoming an artist by sketching local views in the community. It was at this time and in this place where his life-long admiration for the “modern” painting of West Vancouver...OtherMar 13 - May 4
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Burnaby FC League1 BC Season TicketsBurnaby FC League1 BC’s inaugural season begins on April 28th kicking off at Burnaby Lakes Field #5. Season tickets provide seven games with access to back to back U23 womens and mens games. An exciting short, high impact season featuring alumni players and an electrifying atmosphere. Children and Youth under 16 are free.SportsMar 20 - Jun 29
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Global BC sponsors Parkinson’s Awareness MonthApril 1 to 30 Throughout BC April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Over 17,500 British Columbians are living with the progressive neurological disorder, and this month is dedicated to recognizing their unique experiences. Parkinson Society BC invites you to join the movement to expand awareness that Parkinson’s is more than a tremor. For information, visit Parkinson...HealthApr 1 - Apr 30
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Global BC celebrates Sikh Heritage Month 2024April 1 to 30 | Throughout Lower MainlandFestivalApr 1 - Apr 30
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FireSafe: Ignite Awareness, Extinguish FiresUntil December 2024 | Across BCOtherApr 1 - Dec 31
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Global BC sponsors Crazy8s 2024 Gala Screening and AfterpartyApril 20 | The Centre & Science World, Vancouver | 7pm onwardsFestivalApr 5 - Apr 20
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Global BC partners Vancouver Canadians Baseball 2024 SeasonApril 5 to September 8 | Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium, VancouverSportsApr 5 - Sep 8
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What On Earth – Paintings by Lion Nie & Liu MaonianThe exhibition “What On Earth” – Paintings by Lion Nie & Liu Maonian will grandly open on April 5, 2024, at the Vancouver Collection Space Art Gallery. The exhibition is hosted by the Vancouver Collection Space and organized by the Vancouver Collection Art, with Wu Tiehan serving as the curator. Nie Jijun/Lion Nie, born in...OtherApr 5 - Apr 26
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Abbotsford Summer Flower FestivalLakeland Flowers’ Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival Returns Starting With the Abbotsford Tulip Festival! Enjoy six months of flowers starting with 35 acres of tulips and field flowers at the Abbotsford Tulip Festival followed by peonies, lavender, hydrangea, dahlias, and many other assorted flowers before ending with the sunflowers. Dates: April 6th to September 1, 2024FestivalApr 6 - Sep 1
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Harrison Tulip FestivalThe Harrison Tulip Festival, presented by the Onos family, is open daily, April 6 to May 5, in Agassiz. With 10 million bulbs across 35 acres, including 50 tulip varieties, 15 types of daffodils, and twelve types of hyacinths, it boasts the largest tulip farm-festival experience in BC. Wide pathways offer perfect photo ops. Visit...FestivalApr 6 - May 5
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Michael Kluckner: Surviving Vancouver, Opening Reception & Book LaunchMichael Kluckner’s new book, “Surviving Vancouver,” asks and attempts to answer two questions: What’s survived in Vancouver? And, how do you survive in Vancouver? From historic neighbourhoods under threat from land speculation to the debates about densifying and making room, he explores the contested space of Metro Vancouver, compiling new, more political paintings alongside his...OtherApr 6 - Apr 20
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AMADEUSThe chaos, the energy, the wild genius! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy it. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart, with music and, ultimately, with God. Join...TheatreApr 10 - Apr 27
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AMADEUSAMADEUS by legendary modern playwright Peter Shaffer is considered to be a masterpiece of late 20th century theatre. Antonio Salieri (Reg Parks) opens the show by addressing the audience as “ghosts of the future, waiting for your turn to live”. The story he narrates tells the tale of the spectacular rise and early death of...TheatreApr 10 - Apr 27
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Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes MysteryFrom the award-winning mastermind of mayhem Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor), comes a fast-paced, pulse-pounding comedy like no other. Equal parts adventure and comedy, Baskerville finds Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson attempting to crack their most notorious case. In this madcap retelling of the ultimate Victorian whodunit, a nimble cast of five takes on...TheatreApr 11 - Apr 20
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Global BC supports KidSport So ALL Kids Can Play!Your local KidSport BC chaptersSportsApr 12 - Apr 27
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Botanica Tulip FestivalExperience the rebirth of spring with the reimagined Botanica Tulip Festival, located in Chilliwack, BC and home to the famous Tulip Festival. Take in breathtaking floral displays spanning over 13 acres and witness the vibrancy of 1.5 million bulbs, showcasing 59 unique varieties of tulips and delightful surprises waiting to be discovered. Conveniently located off...FestivalApr 12 - May 12
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With Love And A Major Organ ScreeningThe film is written by Julia Lederer, based on her stage play, and is set in a world where hearts are made of inanimate objects and people suppress emotions to escape into technology, the story shares the travails of a vibrant young woman deftly played by Anna Maguire (Violation), who rips out her heart for...TheatreApr 12 - Apr 19
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‘Prevailing Landscapes’ Exhibition‘Prevailing Landscapes’ delves into the evolving significance of the landscape in contemporary Canadian art through the lens Kim Dorland, Stan Douglas, Tim Gardner, Cameron Kerr, Krystle Silverfox, Ian Wallace, Jin-me Yoon, and Karen Zalamea. The exhibition is curated by Jackie Wong. An opening reception takes place April 12 at 6pm.OtherApr 12 - Jun 22
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This Is How We Got HereThe Firehall is proud to produce and present Keith Barker’s This Is How We Got Here from Saturday, April 13 to Sunday, April 28. Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming, This Is How We Got Here follows a close-knit family still dealing with the lingering trauma of an unexpected loss. A mother, father, aunt, and uncle must...TheatreApr 13 - Apr 28
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The Phil Lind Initiative Speaker Series presents Sasha VelourSasha Velour, renowned as the winner of the 9th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, brings her unique perspective to the forefront in a captivating talk titled “The Big Reveal: Why Drag Matters.” Exploring the intersections of politics and pop culture, Velour will delve into the profound roots of drag, its historical significance in queer culture,...OtherApr 18
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Smartphone Photo Art Editing WorkshopPresentations by photo artist Gary Squire Workshop One: Thursday April 18 (6:00 – 8:30 PM) Workshop Two: Thursday April 25 (6:00 – 8:30 PM) One workshop is $40, or BOTH workshops for just $60 TO REGISTER EMAIL: info@the gallerygeorge.com You will learn how to improve your photography significantly and EASILY. These workshops are appropriate for all levels...OtherApr 18
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Verses Festival of Words 2024Vancouver Poetry House presents the 14th annual Verses Festival of Words from April 18–27, 2024, at venues across the city. Canada’s largest spoken word festival brings together generations of poets this year under the theme of “Learning and Remembering.” The program highlights education, lineage, and the passing of knowledge, fortifying bonds between emerging and established...FestivalApr 18 - Apr 27
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You used to call me MarieExperience the premiere of this new work by Jessie Award-winning playwright, Tai Amy Grauman, inspired by the stories of Métis women in her family (the Callihoos). Produced by Savage Society. We follow Iskwewo, Napew, and Mistatim through eight intertwined stories of love, loss, and the fight of the Métis people as the Métis nations emerge...TheatreApr 18 - Apr 28