Listen to the Ray Grover Show Fridays at 3:40pm and 5:40pm to find out What’s Up This Weekend in the Lower Mainland!
Dance House presents: Diptych – The Missing Door and The Lost Room
What: Recalling the shifting surrealism of filmmaker David Lynch, the paired works of Diptych (The missing door and the lost room) bring together a collection of odd and archetypal individuals and subjects them to a corkscrew journey of extraordinary proportions.
When: April 24 - 26
Where: Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton st, Vancouver
More details: https://dancehouse.ca/event/peepingtom/
Royal City Musical Theatre presents: 9 to 5 The Musical
What: Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers - office manager Violet, frazzled divorcée Judy, and sultry secretary Doralee - concoct a plan to get even with the “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, the ladies live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot, their workplace a dream makeover, and taking control of the company that had always kept them down.
When: April 25 – May 11
Where: Massey Theatre 735 8th ave, New Westminster
More details: https://royalcitymusicaltheatre.com/coming-soon
Party for the Planet
What: It’s BC’s largest Earth Day celebration! A free family event with environmental education, live performances, a plant sale and more.
When: Saturday April 26, 11am-7pm
Where: Surrey Civic Plaza 13450 104th ave, Surrey
More details: https://www.partyfortheplanet.ca/
North Shore Artists Guild Spring Sale
What: Elevate your space! Our collection of over 425 paintings includes original art in various styles including contemporary, abstract, realist, and impressionist, all created by local North Shore artists.
When: Saturday April 26, 10am-5pm
Where: West Vancouver Community Centre 2121 Marine dr, West Vancouver
More details: https://nsartists.ca/
Alex Cuba
What: GRAMMY, Latin GRAMMY, and JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Alex Cuba’s songs are compelling exchanges that effortlessly groove through soul, funk, jazz, and pop styles. A forward-thinking, indie-minded artist, Cuba’s sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks, and powerful guitar riffs have garnered him over 20 awards and nominations, including four Latin GRAMMYs, two JUNO Awards, three GRAMMY nominations, and one GRAMMY win.
When: Saturday April 26, 7:30pm
Where: Anvil Theatre 777 Columbia st, New Westminster
More details: https://anviltheatre.ca/event/alex-cuba-trio/
Vancouver FC vs. Pacific
When: Saturday April 26, 5pm
Where: Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre 7782 200th st, Langley
More details: https://vancouverfc.canpl.ca/schedule/2024/VFC/home
Saturday Skate Night: Learn to Groove
What: Join us every weekend at Rolla Skate Club and experience a vibrant atmosphere of music, dancing, joyful movement, and a welcoming community that celebrates fun and connection through roller skating!
When: Saturday evenings, 5-7pm all ages, 8-11pm 19+
Where: Rollerland PNE Fairgrounds 2901 East Hastings st, Vancouver
More details: https://rollaskateclub.com/events/
Vancouver Opera presents: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
What: One of the greatest works in operatic history, Puccini’s poignant, deeply emotional music steers Madama Butterfly through love, heartbreak, hope, and tragedy.
When: April 26 & 27
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 630 Hamilton st, Vancouver
More details: https://www.vancouveropera.ca/whats-on/Butterfly/
Pride and Prejudice
What: Join us for a fresh and vibrant take on Jane Austen’s classic novel with Kate Hamill’s acclaimed adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Follow the outspoken Elizabeth Bennet, whose determination to avoid marriage due to societal pressure 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 experience for long time Jane Austen fans and newcomers alike. Don’t miss out on the wit, whimsy and romance – a highly entertaining tale for audiences ages 12+.
When: On now until April 26
Where: Gateway Theatre 6500 Gilbert rd, Richmond
More details: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/pride-prejudice/
Vancouver Rise vs. Montreal Roses
When: Sunday April 27, 12pm
Where: Swanguard Stadium 6100 Boundary rd, Burnaby
More details: https://www.vanrisefc.com/
Vancouver Sun Run
What: For four decades we’ve been uniting communities, inspiring fitness, and creating lasting memories for runners of all abilities. Join us as we celebrate this incredible milestone, honouring the one million of those who have run, walked and cheered their way through the heart of Vancouver. Lace up your shoes and be a part of history – together we will make new memories with the same energy and passion that started it all.
When: Sunday April 27
Where: Race starts at Georgia and Thurlow and ends at BC Place.
More details: https://www.vancouversunrun.com/
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival
What: The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival invites you on a self-guided culinary journey through the city during one of the most beautiful times in Spring! Explore Metro Vancouver cafes and bakeries, showcasing limited-time themed festival items. This is your excuse to try a new spot, catch up with a friend, go on a date, or go on your own food crawl, all while supporting local businesses in this spring event.
When: On now until April 27
Where: Various locations in Vancouver
More details: https://nomsmagazine.com/vancouver-cherry-blossom-food-fest/
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
What: The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is the city’s signature springtime event and the annual celebration of cherry blossoms inspired by the age-old Japanese cultural tradition of hanami (flower viewing). This year check out a variety of events including a Yaletown pop up, Blossoms After Dark, the Big Picnic, Sakura Days Japan Fair and more!
When: On now until April 28
Where: Various locations in Vancouver. See website for details!
More details: https://vcbf.ca/
Abbotsford Tulip Festival
What: Lakeland Flowers is home to 35 acres of tulips and lupins, followed by peonies, lavender, meadow flowers and lavender. Walk amongst the colourful fields, take in the mountain vistas, and experience unique photo ops like our new dazzling golden pathways! Add food trucks, live painting by local artists, and pianists in the fields on Thursday and Friday evenings, for the full vibe!
When: On now until May 11
Where: Lakeland Flowers 3663 Marion rd, Abbotsford
More details: https://www.lakelandflowers.ca/
Art’s Club Theatre presents: Casey and Diana
What: It’s 1991, the peak of the AIDS crisis. Casey House, Canada’s first freestanding AIDS hospice, receives uplifting news: Diana, Princess of Wales, will be making a historic visit. Inspired by true events, this powerful drama reminds us of how community, joy, and compassion can persist, even in the face of an overwhelming pandemic. Experience the transformative moments between Casey House residents, their heroic caregivers, and a rebel princess—and leave the theatre more hopeful.
When: On now until May 25
Where: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage 2750 Granville st, Vancouver
More details: https://artsclub.com/shows/2024-2025/casey-and-diana
Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun
What: In the world’s first-ever dedicated exhibition of the Nuxalk, co-curated by Snxakila–Clyde Tallio (Nuxalk Nation, Director of Culture and Language) and Jennifer Kramer (MOA Curator, Pacific Northwest), Nuxalk ways of knowing are being shared with the world. Nuxalk Strong brings together over 60 Nuxalk historic treasures drawn from the MOA collections, other museums, private and family collections.
When: On now until January 5, 2026
Where: Museum of Anthropology 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver
More details: https://moa.ubc.ca/exhibition/nuxalk-strong/
Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist
What: This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White. Guest curated by Sdahl Ḵ'awaas, Lucy Bell, also of the Haida Nation, the exhibition features artworks that span the entirety of Christian’s 50-year career, as well as collaborative works from several of his apprentices.
When: On now until February 1, 2026
Where: Bill Reid Gallery 639 Hornby st, Vancouver
More details: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/exhibitions-page/kihl-yahda-christian-white-master-haida-artist
Farmers Markets:
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, April 26 – December 6, 9am-3pm
Where: 9025 Glover rd, Fort Langley
More details: https://fortlangleyvillagefarmersmarket.org/
Trout Lake Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, on now until Oct 25, 9am-2pm
Where: North parking lot of John Hendry Park, Lakewood dr at 13th ave, Vancouver
More details: www.eatlocal.org
Riley Park Summer Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, on now until Oct 25, 10am – 2pm
Where: 50 East 30th ave at Ontario st, Vancouver
More details: www.eatlocal.org
Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market
When: Sundays, on now until April 27, 10am – 2pm
Where: 10th ave at Larch st, Vancouver
More details: www.eatlocal.org