7 things to do in Vancouver today: Monday, May 13

Mondays in May are a perfect time to play! Have fun with these seven events happening on May 14, including Snow Patrol, Rose Revival 2019, and more.

For more things happening around town be sure to check out our events section.

See also

• Tickets for Vancouver's most stylish day at the races now on sale
• A free two-day multicultural festival is coming to Ambleside Park
• Oprah Winfrey is speaking in Vancouver on June 24

Snow Patrol

What: Snow Patrol bring their Wildness Tour to Queen Elizabeth Theatre with guests Billie Marten and Ryan McMullan.

When: Monday, May 13, 2019
Time: 8 pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre – 649 Cambie St, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

West Coast Amusements Carnival – Surrey

What: West Coast Amusements is coming to Guildford Town Centre in Surrey from now to May 13 and is bringing with it more than 100 rides for everyone to enjoy. Take the little ones to Kiddieland, with children-only rides that are perfect for first-time carnival goers. Parents can take their kids down the Super Slide or ride Choo Choo Charlie. Enjoy mini donuts, candy apples and cotton candy. If you get dizzy from all the crazy rides, try your hand at one of the many carnival games that are on offer. From classic ring toss to a water gun race, you’ve got plenty of chances to walk away with a prize.

When: Now to May 13, 2019
Where: Guildford Town Centre – 10355 152 Street, Surrey
Time: 3 pm to close on weekdays; noon to close on weekends
Tickets: $40 daily wristbands; 6 rides for $16.99 (Obtain your coupon at Mall Guest Services)

Disco Dumplings at Burdock & Co

What: This weekly series features a savoury dumpling menu, DJ Chris Allen spinning vinyl, and a flashy disco ball setting the mood. Plates are $10 and guests can choose from an assortment of decadent dumplings including nettle and ricotta with wild greens and pork and burdock with charred chili sauce.

When: Every Monday
Time: 8 pm (walk-ins only; reservations on Mondays will only be accepted until 6:30 pm)
Where: Burdock & Co – 2702 Main Street, Vancouver
More Info: Online

Mountain Ropes Adventure at Grouse Mountain

What: Grouse Mountain has opened their new Mountain Ropes Adventure, which is poised to be an adventure that you’ll want to try ASAP. Consisting of a series of four aerial ropes courses with varying degrees of difficulty, you’ll be climbing, swinging, and zipping, your way right to the finish line! With over 50 different elements throughout the courses including suspended bridges, swings, tunnels, zip lines and more, you’ll be having so much fun you’ll completely forget about any fear of heights you may have. The Mountain Ropes Adventure is suitable for those aged eight and over. However, if little ones want the chance to play, head over to the Kids Tree Canopy Adventure, a fully contained activity zone for ages three to eight.

When: Open daily
Times: 10 am to 6 pm daily
Where: Grouse Mountain –  6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
Price: $39 (Mountain Admission Ticket required) – Book in advance via Grouse Mountain or walk-in on the day of.

White Rock Farmers’ Market

What: Live music, over 80 vendors, and great local produce and food products make the White Rock Farmers’ Market a great community event for South Surrey and White Rock.

When: Every Monday to October 27, 2019
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: 15154 Russell Avenue (Beside Whaling Wall) in White Rock
Admission: Free

Rose Revival 2019

What: Liberty Merchant Company and Bridges Restaurant present the 11th Annual Rosé Revival Tasting. Sensational Rosé wines along with delectable hors d’oeuvres, exciting door prizes and great company await. All proceeds benefit the Canadian Cancer Society.

When: Monday, May 13, 2019
Time: 7 to 9 pm
Where: Bridges Restaurant – 1696 Duranleau Granville Island, Vancouver
Tickets: $29.99, available at all Liberty Wine Merchants locations

Ex Machina

What: Standing Wave presents Ex Machina, an avant-garde musical journey. Featuring Gordon Fitzell’s Deus Ex Machina: The Nine Lives of Schrodinger’s Cat, a world premiere, and Brian Current’s Shout, Sisyphus, Flock, winner of the 2019 Jules Leger Award for chamber music.  Also on the concert will be Paul Steenhuisen’s brand new Pink Pink Pierrot, Dutch composer Mayke Nas’ Douze Mains, which turns the piano into an operating theatre and the performers into musical surgeons, and Dolphy Formations by acclaimed guitarist and Western Front New Music Curator, Aram Bajakian.

When: Monday, May 13, 2019
Time: 8 pm
Where: The Annex – 823 Seymour St. Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $15-$25