7 things to do in Vancouver: Tuesday, May 23

May 21 2017, 9:47 pm

Welcome back to the work week, Vancouver. Keep your spirits up with our list of seven things to do around the city today, including the Whitecaps, a Young Women in Business panel, and more.

For more things happening around town, check out our events section.

Jessie Nominations Party

  • What: The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards Society will be announcing the nominees for the upcoming theatre awards honouring Vancouver’s vibrant artistic community at the 2017 Jessie Nominations Party
  • Where: Pacific Theatre – 1440 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver
  • When: May 23, doors at 4:30 pm and announcements at 5 pm
  • Admission: Free

Whitecaps FC vs. Montreal Impact

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Image: Vancouver Whitecaps FC

  • What: It’s an all-Canadian matchup tonight as Montreal faces off against Vancouver at BC Place.
  • Where: BC Place,  777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
  • When: May 23 at 7 pm
  • Tickets: Online

Sales made simple by John Nieuwenburg

  • What: Improve your sales skills with John Nieuwenburg, an award-winning Business Coach who has worked with hundreds of clients. Learn how to get things done using proven tools, strategies and techniques, make the shifts in mindset needed to facilitate success, and stay accountable for the results you have chosen.
  • Where: G&F Financial Group – 105-4191 Hastings Street, Burnaby
  • When: May 23 from 6 to 9:30 pm
  • Admission: At the door, $12

The Bad Ideas Cabaret featuring Claire Love Wilson

  • What: A raucous theatrical hoedown hosted by Jeff Gladstone & The Bad Ideas playing their unique brand of “Cowboy-Noir” featuring Bonnie Northgraves (trumpet), Buff Allen (drums), Mike Allen (saxophones) and special guests. 
  • Where: Guilt & Co. – 1 Alexander Street, Vancouver
  • When: May 23 at 9:30 pm
  • Tickets: Pay What You Can

The Side Hustle: A panel event presented by Young Women in Business

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  • What: Ever thought about exploring a project outside of your 9 to 5 grind? YWiB’s panel discussion on The Side Hustle will explore the benefits, challenges, and lessons of launching your own ideas and creating your own career opportunities. Enjoy an enlightening evening with some of Vancouver’s multitalented entrepreneurs and find the spark to kickstart your own ventures.
  • Where: Mobify – #420, 725 Granville Street, Vancouver
  • When: May 23 from 6 to 9 pm
  • Tickets: Online, $25-$30

Lloyd Kahn: Small Homes

  • What: Join green building pioneer Lloyd Kahn for a free public talk on the phenomena of original, small homes. Kahn is editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications, the originator of the Whole Earth Catalog,  and the author of many books including Shelter, HomeWork: Handbuilt Shelter, and Builders of the Pacific Coast.
  • WhereVPL Central Branch-Alice MacKay Room – 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
  • When: May 23 at 7 pm
  • Tickets: Free

The History of Love

  • What: After The Concert, director Radu Mihaileanu returns with a joyful, tender and deeply moving saga. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Nicole Krauss.
  • Where: Norman Rothstein Theatre – 950 West 41st Street, Vancouver
  • When: May 23 at 7 pm
  • Tickets: Online, $13 plus $2 memership
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