It’s already the last week of May!
Time flies by fast so don’t miss out on what’s going on around the city this week.
From ballet performances to craft beer festivals, here are 21 awesome Metro Vancouver events taking place this week.
Metro Vancouver Events
Monday, May 28
Beer | Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival
The Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival is back at the PNE Grounds until Sunday June 3rd, 2018.
Over the past 9 years, it has evolved from Canada’s first-ever craft beer week into a cultural engine that showcases music, food, art, and craft beer at events across the city, from the last weekend of May to the first weekend of June every year.
Crafts | Crafted
With more than 40 events during May, featuring opportunities from Irish quilting workshops, woodworking studio tours, Korean pottery classes, leathermaking, architecture tours, metal arts, and fine spirit tastings, there is an experience for every craft enthusiast.
Crafted Vancouver showcases exceptional contemporary and traditional craft from 50 local, nation and international makers.
Display | Shigeru Ban
Offsite: Shigeru Ban is a new exhibition at Vancouver Art Gallery’s Offsite location (1100 West Georgia Street) featuring the full-scale version of renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban’s Kobe Paper Log House, on view until October 8th, 2018.
Art | Definitely Dali
Opened in 2005, Chali Rosso Art Gallery focuses mainly on works from Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Degas, and more. The Gallery is holding a free Salvador Dali exhibition starting this May up until September.
As part of the Definitely Dali Project, two iconic Dali sculptures will be arriving at the Chali-Rosso Art Gallery in Vancouver this summer: Woman Aflame and Surrealist Piano.
Art | Mattie Gunterman
Presenting the paintings of Emily Carr with forty-eight photographs by US-born photographer Mattie Gunterman, this exhibition draws on the Gallery’s deep holdings of Carr’s work to reflect her engagement and affection for BC’s landscape.
Exhibit | Haida Now
Haida NowGuest 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.
Culture | Culture at the Centre
Co-curated by Jill Baird and Pam Brown, the collective effort offers insight into the important work Indigenous-run cultural centres and museums in BC are doing to support their language, culture, and history.
Networking | Empower Her
On May 28th, 2018 women from accommodation, food service and tourism will be connected for an evening of networking with an inspiring panel discussion. Empower Her aims to bring together a community of hospitality leaders who will expand their network and create meaningful relationships.
Tuesday, May 29
Concert | Lake Street Dive
Brooklyn jazz-pop band Lake Street Dive performs at the Commodore Ballroom. Tickets are $35.25.
Concert | Choir! Choir! Choir!
Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman (AKA “DaBu”) started Choir! Choir! Choir! as a weekly drop in, no-commitment singing event in February 2011. Now happening twice weekly, and open to anyone who likes to sing new arrangements of pop songs. Tickets start at $18.
Wednesday, May 30
Beer | Sour Beer Seminar
Strange Fellows’ co-founder Iain Hill has a long-standing love of Sour Beer. Join him May 30th for an informative evening where you will learn about the history and making of Sour Beer.
Display | Fifty Shades of Noir
Vancouver Noir is like the Woodward’s window display at Christmas, except it’s got scenes of corruption, mayhem, and a leggy chorus line … rather than Santa’s elves.
Connecting | The Entrepreneur
THE ENTREPRENEUR presented by Open2Discussion is a rare and exclusive glimpse into the lives, tactics, and strategies of some of the city’s most extraordinary entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Attended by entrepreneurs, management teams, investors, and professionals alike, this full-day event features a curated collection of raw, authentic talks and innovative ideas.
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Thursday, May 31
Wedding | BeYOUtiful Bridal Wedding Show
The BeYOUtiful Bridal Wedding Show takes place on Thursday, May 31st at The Element Vancouver Metrotown. See 20+ wedding vendors and share your ideas with attendees.
Knowledge | Universe of the Brain
Take part in an interactive evening on the universe of the mind, and come away with a better understanding of your brain through a dialogue with leading experts on neuroscience, plus state-of-the-art visuals, all under the dome of the planetarium star theatre.
Exercise | Zumba Gold Tea Party
The Zumba Gold Tea Party is an event that combines light exercise and a tea party every Thursday in Yaletown. Tickets are $16.
Friday, June 1
Amusement Park | Playland
Playland is here! Get prepared for a summer of fun by purchasing a One-Day admission or Season Pass online or at retailers. If you buy online, you’ll save up to $5 compared to purchasing at the gate.
Admission to Playland gives you unlimited access to over 35 rides and attractions, including three of the newest rides!
Ballet | Goh Ballet
For their 40th Year Anniversary Gala, Goh Ballet presents Cinderella on June 1st and 2nd, an unforgettable fairytale brought to life on stage at The Centre in Vancouver.
A world-premiere of choreography staged by dance luminary Maina Gielgud and music by Sergei Prokofiev, witness a cast of local talent and special guest artists dance their way to the Spring Ball and follow the journey of the infamous glass slipper after the stroke of midnight.
Night market | Shipyards Night Market
Visitors will find fresh food, locally made products, musicians, art and entertainment every Friday night. The festivities in the Square kick off at 5:00 p.m. on Friday nights. In addition, there is live music until 10:00 p.m. on the Shipbuilders’ Stage, showcasing talent from all over BC.
Performances | Pecha Kucha
Started in Tokyo in 2003 by Klein Dytham Architecture firm, Pecha Kucha Night began as a fun and unique night of local culture and entertainment. Ten presenters from a range of fields share their interesting projects, inspirations and passions. Presenters get 20 images x 20 seconds each, making for a 6 minute and 40 second shot of ideas and inspiration.
Outdoor Shopping | Richmond Night Market
The wildly popular market always features incredible, mouthwatering cuisine, as well as live performances on their 50 foot stage.
People visit from all over the country for this unique market, similar to the nightlife and delicacies found in Asia.
There’ll be over 100 food stalls, and 200 retail vendors. Sink your tastebuds into the classic tornado potatoes, and try your hand at mango desserts, squid, bubble waffles, dragon’s beard candy, and so many more! Here’s a guide to the must-try food this summer.
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