Here are some of the top events to check out in Vancouver between April 27 and May 1. For a complete list of events, check out the Vancity Buzz calendar here.
Pop Up Pie Shop @ Sweeney Todd
- What: Get in the spirit and come by Aussie Pie Guy food truck and grab a meat pie before Vancouver Opera’s production of Sweeney Todd.
- Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Hamilton and Georgia Street, Vancouver
- When: Monday, April 27 to Sunday, May 3; 90 minutes before showtime
Eat! Vancouver Food and Cooking Festival
- What: A world class week-long food festival taking place throughout downtown Vancouver from April 26 to May 3, showcasing this city’s extraordinary culinary culture.
- Where: Various locations, more info here
- When: Sunday, April 26 to Sunday, May 3
Kings Head Comedy
- What: Every Tuesday, Colin Sharp and James Kennedy present a showcase of the finest comedians In Vancouver. For only $5 you can catch comedians you’ve seen on HBO, Just For Laughs, on tour at comedy clubs across the country.
- Where: Kings Head Pub – 1618 Yew St., Vancouver
- When: Tuesday, April 28; 9 to 10:30 p.m.
International Dance Day
- What: The Dance Centre presents a program of events celebrating International Dance Day in Vancouver.
- Where: Various locations in Downtown Vancouver
- When: Wednesday, April 29; noon to 7:30 p.m.
Improv Against Humanity: Live & Unsanctioned at the Vogue Theatre
- What: Like Johnny Depp fighting off a herd of Mad Oompa Loompas, the next Improv Against Humanity will be an epic event not to be missed!
- Where: The Vogue Theatre – 918 Granville St., Vancouver
- When: Wednesday, April 29; 8 to 10:30 p.m.
The “C” Word – Comedy Night at Colony Kits
- What: C stands for COMEDY in this new multimedia comedy event featuring really really funny people doing really really funny things.
- Where: Colony Kits – 3255 West Broadway, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, April 30; 9 p.m.
TechBrew
- What: Meet the 2015 TIAS finalists! TechBrew brings together the coolest new technologies, cutting-edge innovators and influential decision makers, all under one roof for an evening of inspiration, networking… and beer.
- Where: BCTIA Innovation Hub – 101-887 Great Northern Way, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, April 30; 5 to 8 p.m.
Hiring Happy Hour
- What: A hiring event featuring companies including United Front Games, E-Link Entertainment, IUGO Mobile Entertainment, Fathom Interactive, I Got Games, A Thinking Ape, East Side Games, Hothead Games, Roadhouse Interactive, Bandai Namco, Relic and BlueBat Games.
- Where: The Portside Pub – 7 Alexander St., Vancouver
- When: Friday, May 1; 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Commercial Drive Street Party
- What: Come by for some loud music, dancing, and good times at the first ever Commercial Drive Street Party.
- Where: Grandview Park – Commercial Drive and Charles St., Vancouver
- When: Friday, May 1; 6 to 11 p.m.
Eat! Vancouver at BC Place
- What: Capping off the expanded events of EAT! Vancouver’s week-long culinary festival is the three-day tasting event and expo at BC Place. This year’s lineup includes a host of fun experiences and special programming sure to entice many of Vancouver’s enthusiastic food lovers.
- Where: BC Place Stadium – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
- When: Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3