Step right up for the Metro Theatre's grand finale of the season! Brace yourselves for an uproarious comedy that guarantees uproarious laughter and endless entertainment! Picture this: the iconic David O. Selznick, knee-deep into the filming of 'Gone With the Wind', suddenly realizes the script is a disaster and the director he hired is clueless. With just five days to salvage the production before it shuts down, David hastily replaces them and restarts the shoot. Enter a fresh-faced film director, still wrapping up 'The Wizard of Oz', and a renowned screenwriter. The three of them embark on a whirlwind week-long journey to wrangle Margaret Mitchell's mammoth 1,037-page novel into a coherent screenplay.

Both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time, 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 learn how to move forward after their shared grief as they re-learn how to interact with one another through humour, forgiveness, and love. Written by Keith Barker.

The Forget Tomorrow World Tour marks Justin Timberlake’s return to the global stage after a hiatus. The tour includes 22 cities across North America, kicking off in Vancouver and making stops in Seattle, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, New York, Boston, and more. Fans can expect an electrifying performance as Timberlake brings his signature blend of pop, R&B, and soul to the stage.

The BC farming family who pioneered the province’s most beloved flower festivals is thrilled to launch the new Harrison Tulip Festival, sprouting from the fertile ground of Agassiz, near Harrison Hot Springs. The festival will run for approximately four weeks, creating endless opportunities for capturing spring photos, memories, and experiences while tiptoeing around the tulips. Two food trucks will be onsite daily, offering food for purchase, including authentic Dutch stroopwafels that cleverly evoke tulips’ storied homeland. A farm store also offers souvenirs, fresh cut and potted flowers, and

The Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! noon series features an exciting new dance theatre work by Dance//Novella. Founded by former Ballet BC artists Racheal Prince and Brandon Lee Alley, the company has quickly gained a reputation for bold and theatrical creations. Night is the Mother is inspired by dreams: it follows six characters (Bryn Bridgen, Kiera Hill, Yuha Tomita, Juan Duarte, Will Jessup, and Tara Williamson Campbell) as they band together and try to survive in a fantastical landscape of shifting realities.

DanceHouse, in partnership with Vancouver Tap Dance Society, presents the Canadian premiere of Dorrance Dance’s electrifying SOUNDspace, on stage April 19 and 20, 2024 at 8pm at the Vancouver Playhouse. Originally choreographed for New York City’s St. Mark’s Church, the work is a high-spirited and wildly innovative exploration of the relationship between sound and movement – from the hypnotic slide of socks, and slap of bare feet, to the percussive and thrilling roar of fast-tapping heels.

Country fans! Strap on your boots and head to the inaugural Coast City Country Festival. Featuring Luke Bryan, Nickelback, Dierks Bentley, Bailey Zimmerman, Brett Young, Walker Hayes, Nate Smith, and more. The city-wide event promises music fans the ultimate country celebration combining coastal and mountain charm with a vibrant city atmosphere. BC Place & Commodore Ballroom

Since its inception in 2001, Vancouver Fashion Week has been dedicated to cultivating the success of both established designers and award-winning emerging designers with its global perspective and highly multicultural approach. David Lam Hall April 23 - 28, 2024

The blood of passion surges and spills in one of the most beloved and widely performed works in operatic history. Animated by an all-star cast and audacious stagecraft, the conflicting worlds and failed romance of the sensual, rebellious Carmen and the possessive military man Don José absolutely burst off the stage.

Capture Photography Festival is Western Canada’s largest lens-based art festival. Annually in April, lens-based art is exhibited at dozens of galleries and other venues throughout Metro Vancouver as part of the Exhibition Program, alongside an extensive Public Art Program, an Events Program that spans tours, films, artist talks, and community events as well as an educational partnership with Emily Carr University.

BrickCan is the largest public exhibition of LEGO® creations ever held in British Columbia! Guests of all ages can check out hundreds of models built by LEGO fans from all over the world, shop with dozens of unique LEGO vendors, and let their imagination run wild. River Rock Casino Resort April 20 - 21, 2024

Brewhalla North Vancouver is a Friday night festival celebrating craft beverages and good times. Held at The Shipyards with stunning waterfront views, it offers a chance to sample a variety of beers, wines, ciders, and more alongside delicious food trucks. Live music and potential games keep the atmosphere lively, making it a great place to discover new drinks, enjoy entertainment, and mingle with friends.

Welcome to the Beautiful BC Art Fair! Join us for a day filled with creativity and inspiration at Pacific Arts Market. Discover a diverse range of artworks from talented local artists showcasing the beauty of British Columbia. From stunning landscapes to vibrant abstract pieces, there's something for every art lover to enjoy. Don't miss this opportunity to support our local art community and take home a piece of Beautiful BC with you.

BC Distilled 2024 is a public event happening in Vancouver, Canada. It's actually the largest spirits festival in Canada! The main tasting event is open to the public on Saturday, April 13th from 6pm to 9pm at the Italian Cultural Centre on 3075 Slocan Street

Celebrating its ninth year, BC Distilled brings together dozens of distilleries from across the province for the largest spirits event in Canada, highlighting over 30 local distilleries. Beyond the main event, BC Distilled is also hosting two whisky tastings with acclaimed author and Canadian whisky expert Davin de Kergommeaux and a Distillers Dinner at Forage. Beyond the main event, BC Distilled is also hosting two whisky tastings with acclaimed author and Canadian whisky expert Davin de Kergommeaux and a Distillers Dinner at Forage.

Walk amongst 35 acres of tulips and field flowers at the Abbotsford Tulip Festival! Experience different varieties, walking trails and unique photo opps such as baby grand pianos, giant shoes, and swings. Food trucks will be on site, as well as live music during popular times.

The Vancouver Visual Art Foundation, as the organizer of Art Vancouver, acknowledges that it operates on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations. We are grateful to be gathered here and recognize our privileged place on these lands.

Dr. Jane Goodall's talks never fail to inspire people of all ages as she recounts her unique experiences as a young woman working alone in the rainforest and her hope for a future where people live in harmony with nature. Special Guest and Canadian icon, Jann Arden, will host a fireside chat with Dr. Jane following her lecture.

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. Take a stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish off with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection of 3 delectable sweet treats from some of the city's finest pastry chefs and chocolatiers.

The riveting true story of a theatre pioneer. It’s 1833, and at London’s Theatre Royal, Ira Aldridge is making history by becoming the first Black actor to tread the boards as Shakespeare’s Othello. As the public and parliament debate the abolition of slavery, how will audiences react to the revolution already taking place on the stage? Be transported to the tempestuous Covent Garden rehearsal hall in this thought-provoking and captivating play within a play about the little-known but true story of the groundbreaking performer

Delve into the fascinating realm of environmental remediation, where we'll uncover the vital lessons learned from Britannia Mine's battle against acid rock drainage. Discover how rainwater's interaction with oxygen and exposed minerals can lead to this natural occurrence, and learn about the innovative solutions employed to mitigate its effects. Our 'Live in the Lab: Mini Mud Monsters' drop-in sessions promise fun for the whole family, as we combine hands-on activities with engaging lessons on sustainability and stewardship.

Grammy-nominated comedian, television host, best-selling author and advocate, Chelsea Handler, is extending her highly-acclaimed tour into 2024. This expansive tour continues to bring Handler across North America and gives fans a retrospective look at what made her the person and comedian we all have grown to love.

Land of Thundering Snow is a travelling exhibit that aims to teach visitors about avalanches. Propelled by gravity, snow avalanches are releases of snow that rush downhill in steep terrain, altering the landscape and ecosystem as they pass. The exhibit also emphasizes the impact that avalanches have had on human settlement, migration, travel, and transportation. From the mapping of railway and highways to the technological advances of avalanche mitigation, the story of avalanches encompasses the story of humans and landscape and ties them together for museum visitors in an engaging and interactive experience.

An Indigenous Misadventure, a new spin on a timeless comedy, at the Arts Club Theatre Company’s Granville Island Stage! After coming into some money thanks in part to his government job with Expo 67, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, Orin and his family are living well on the Rez. But when the gullible patriarch welcomes the con artist Father Tartuffe into their home, his relatives must rally together to save themselves from the imposter’s conniving ways. Can they snap Orin out of his delusions and expose Tartuffe’s less-than-holy intentions? This fresh take on Molière’s most popular play is guaranteed to delight.

Bougie Bingo for Life! March 25, 2024 Together with our friends at Diva at the Met and the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, we are thrilled to bring back Bougie Bingo for Life! Carlotta Gurl returns as your hostess along with her mystery guest to call bingo, entertain you and maybe do a cartwheel or two! $30+ gets you 6 games of bingo with 6 luxury prizes, our grand prize for the evening is a one-night stay at the Delta Burnaby Conference Centre and a $50 gift certificate to Atlas Steak & Fish!