From light festivals to parades, here are 26 awesome events taking place in metro Vancouver this weekend.
Events In Metro Vancouver This Weekend
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Friday, April 13
Tulips | Chilliwack Tulip Festival
In addition to the 20 acres showcasing 7 million tulip bulbs, you can explore 3 acres of specialty double daffodils. New this year is an 2 acres of aromatic hyacinths (only one of its kind in Canada).
Circus | Cirque Du Soleil
Get ready to see frozen magic. Cirque Du Soleil Crystal: A Breakthrough Ice Experience is the first of its kind in the 33 years the company has been around, defying boundaries and expectations with unheard of acrobatics and skating on the ice.
The story is of Crystal, the main character, who delves into her vivid imagination for a route of self-discovery. She takes the audience through her dream-like realm, to discover what she was always meant to be: empowered, liberated, and more confident than ever.
Exhibition | Haida Now
Guest curated by Haida Curator Kwiaahwah Jones in collaboration with Viviane Gosselin, Co-curator and Director of Collections & Exhibitions at MOV, this exhibition features an unparalleled collection of Haida art boasting more than 450 works created as early as 1890.
Fundraiser | Wine For Waves
Be the first to sip and savour Naramata Bench’s Spring Wine Releases. On April 13, this delicious evening of wining and dining will bring together B.C.’s best wineries and sustainable seafood restaurants. Taste Ocean Wise seafood offerings, meet top B.C. winemakers, and bid on silent auction items which include exclusive Naramata wine packages and experiences. Tickets are $110.
Dance | Riverdance: The 20th Anniversary World Tour
Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures featuring new costumes, new lighting, new projections and the addition of a brand new number, “Anna Livia”.
Expo | Langley Spring Home Expo
From Friday, April 13th – Sunday, April 15th, see exhibitors that will be showcasing the newest and best of everything for your home, garden, and outdoor living areas and will be available to discuss your ideas and provide advice on all your home improvement needs.
Performance | Cabaret
Continuing their tradition of presenting outstanding big Broadway musicals, Royal City Musical Theatre is excited to present Cabaret, the landmark musical from director/producer Harold Prince, and songwriters John Kander & Fred Ebb. A Tony Award winning musical that has been a play, a musical, and a film.
Exhibit | Culture at the Centre
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents a groundbreaking collaboration between six First Nations Communities with the illuminating new exhibition Culture at the Centre, on display this weekend until Monday, October 8th, 2018.
Soccer | Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC. Kick off is slated for 7:00 p.m. at BC Place.
Culture | The Fabric of Our Land
Curated by Susan Rowley in collaboration with Salish weavers, this exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the past 200 years of Salish wool weaving.
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Saturday, April 14
Cherry blossoms | Spring Lights
In partnership with the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, Queen Elizabeth is hosting a FREE light festival this weekend on Saturday, April 14th, 2018.
‘Hfour’ will be illuminating Queen Elizabeth Park with vibrant projections and a new walkthrough experience showcasing the ephemerality and beauty of nature.
Market | Fort Langley Makers Market
Come out and see Fort Langley’s newest and hottest market filled with new vendors every event! Entry is free and they will hold weekly draws!
Coins | Coins, Stamps, & Collectibles Show
See 40 tables of coins, stamps and collectibles at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre this weekend. Admission is $2.
Drinks | BC Distilled Festival
The fifth annual BC Distilled Festival, the country’s biggest artisan and micro-distillery event, takes place this weekend on Saturday, April 14th at the Croatian Cultural Centre.
With 40 distilleries from across British Columbia showcasing their best products, the event offers enthusiasts a chance to taste the province’s top spirits, with canapés provided by local chefs.
Earth | Party for the Planet
The City of Surrey will host its eighth annual Party for the Planet—BC’s largest Earth Day celebration—at Surrey Civic Plaza this weekend on Saturday, April 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dance | Live Jazz Swing Night
Get your dancing shoes on and get ready to swing into spring! The evening will feature swing dance lessons by Joel & Louise Shwarz and live performances from the Vancouver Community College Pre-Bop Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Orchestra.
Roller skating | Pop-Up Roller Disco
Rollerskate Vancouver is proud to present another Pop-Up Roller Disco event on Saturday, April 14th, 2018.
It will take place from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Robson Square Skating Rink. DJ K-Tel will be spinning the best funk, pop, soul, R&B and rock hits to get your booty movin.
Concert | Delhi 2 Dublin
See Canadian group, Delhi 2 Dublin, perform at the Commodore Ballroom. Tickets are $25.
Parade | Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade
On Saturday, April 14th, 2018, the Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade will embark it’s annual tradition from the KDS Ross Sikh Temple. The parade has quickly grown in popularity throughout the years, becoming a yearly tradition.
Taking place from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., join the entire South Asian community and partake in the walk of life. It’s an amazing opportunity to see metro Vancouver’s diversity and learn about our neighbours.
Sunday, April 15
Beer | Vancouver Beer Run
Canada’s epic annual Beer Run is back in Vancouver on April 15th, with a whole new set of craft breweries. Bring your most far-out costumes, taste buds, and get ready to run.
What is it? Well, it’s a 8.9 kilometre run that’s designed to be more fun than run. Participants gather in groups as large as 75 people, and head out in waves from to five different breweries, with a little bit of down time in between each brewery to fully enjoy each beer.
Performance | Dayme Arocena & Roberto Fonseca
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC welcomes Cuban musical ambassadors and charismatic artists Daymé Arocena and Roberto Fonseca on Sunday, April 15th, 2018.
This double-bill evoking a hypnotic Havana night begins with the soaring young musical force Arocena. Since the launch of her sophomore album Cubafonia (2017), Arocena has won praise from critics enchanted by her original fusion of jazz, rumba and Cuban neo-soul.
Movie | Grease
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this legendary film with a screening at one of the various Metro Vancouver Cineplex theatres.
Show | Peppa Pig
he newest North American Peppa Pig Live tour, Peppa Pig’s Surprise, will visit an additional 33 cities in 2018. This includes a show at the Orpheum Theatre this weekend on Sunday, April 15th, 2018.
In Peppa Pig’s Surprise, it’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have a surprise for her and her younger brother George, but no matter how hard they try, they cannot guess what it is.
Cooking | Italian Cooking Class – Fresh Pasta
You may not have an Italian Mamma, but now you can learn to make pasta like one! In this hands on class professional cook, artisan pasta maker and sometime actor Peter Ciuffa of Pasta Boy Peter provides all the ingredients, equipment and knowledge so that you can learn to make his family’s recipes for those you love.
Concert | Lo Moon
California electronic pop band Lo Moon performs at the Cobalt this weekend. Tickets are $13.
Movie | Tehran Taboo
In this gorgeously animated drama, the lives of several strong-willed women and a young musician intersect. Their stories reveal the hypocrisies of modern Iranian society, where sex, drugs, and corruption coexist with strict religious law.
Tickets are $13.
Upcoming Events
April 20 | Vancouver Aquarium Trivia Night After Hours
The Vancouver Aquarium’s second annual trivia night at After Hours is back next weekend on Friday, April 20th, 2018. It’ll start at 6:00 p.m. and go until 10:00 p.m. Grab a beer or glass of wine and a snack and enjoy exploring the Vancouver Aquarium after dark in a fun and social adults-only atmosphere.
April 20 | Price Is Right Live
Everyone’s favourite game show is on its way to metro Vancouver, along with the chance to win a share of the more than $10 million in cash and fabulous prizes they’ve given away!
The Price Is Right Live will be in Coquitlam for live stage shows from Friday, April 20th – Sunday, April 22nd, 2018.
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