VPL’s Indigenous Storyteller in Residence: Launch Event
Celebrate and get to know the Vancouver Public Library’s 2019 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence, Joseph A. Dandurand. Discover how he will support cross-cultural communication and honour storytelling in its many forms through exciting events, workshops and more at this free event.
When: Jan. 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: VPL Central Branch, 350 West Georgia St.
Hot Chocolate Festival
This year there are an impressive 74 unique beverages that will be served up as part of the annual fest, which is now in its ninth year. There are 29 restaurants, cafes, bakeries and chocolatiers in Vancouver, Burnaby and North Vancouver who will be pouring the sweet stuff during the festival. The stakes are always high with each Hot Chocolate Festival for fanciful, outrageous, or simply sweet tooth-satisfying concoctions. Some venues are offering boozy hot chocolates, while others are making sure dairy free customers have something to sip on.
When: Now until Feb. 14
Where: Various locations in Metro Vancouver
Storytelling with Drag Queens for Adults
Sit right back and enjoy a few tall tales for grownups as told by Vancouver drag queens. Stories, sassiness, hilarity, songs and probably even more games await you for this eclectic evening of entertainment. Performers include Tommi Horror, Gay Sha, Maiden China, and Candie and friends. The theme: The Simpsons and Tommi Horror’s birthday. Admission by donation, seating first-come, first-served.
When: Jan. 25, 9 to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Dr.
VSO 100th Anniversary Day of Music
On Jan. 26, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 100th anniversary with 12 hours of free music for all. Performances include large ensembles and renowned soloists to intimate chamber music, world music and Vancouver’s best and brightest emerging talent — there are more than 100 musical acts plugged into the programming. Plus there will be trial lessons, workshops, instrument petting zoos, food trucks, activities for kids and families, and opportunities to interact with incredible musicians at this once-every-100-years kind of event.
When: Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum Theatre, the Annex Theatre, the VSO School of Music and Tom Lee Music Granville
Divers Weekend at Vancouver Aquarium
The Vancouver Aquarium has two days full of programming any oceans enthusiast could dive right into at their 20th annual Divers Weekend. From riveting dive shows to compelling exhibits to informative presentations, divers and non-divers alike will be inspired. Events include panel talks, demos and presentations, and kids’ activities, and it’s all included with your admission.
When: Jan. 26 to 27
Where: Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way
For more events, go to vancouverisawesome.com.
