Sad it’s Monday? Don’t be because there’s plenty happening this week you don’t want to miss out on!
From Canucks playoff viewing parties to the Richmond Night Market, here are 14 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this week.
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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
City of Vancouver Canucks viewing parties
City of Vancouver / Jonathan Evans
About: The City of Vancouver hosted the city’s first viewing party at Oak Meadows Park this past weekend, located at located at Oak Street and West 37th Avenue. The free, family-friendly public viewing party was set up in the north end of the park and the City says the area can accommodate up to 2,000 people.
Date: May 14 and 16, 2024
Address: Oak Meadows Park – 899 W 37th Avenue, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: FREE
About: Go Canucks Go! The Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers for game 5 of their second round series
Date: May 16, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: TBD
Cost: Various prices
Explore one of these beautiful garden itineraries across BC
About: For those looking to stay local this spring, Gardens BC has put together 9 garden itineraries that let you explore BC like never before.
Date: Happening throughout spring
Address: Locations across BC
Vancouver Aquarium’s Monster of the Abyss
About: Discover Monsters of the Abyss, an all-new interactive exhibit where today’s most famous and feared aquatic predators clash with their prehistoric ancestors! Come face-to-face with some of the “monsters” still roaming today’s oceans, rivers, and lakes in new, extraordinary live habitats, and dare to get up close during daily expert-led Animal Talks.
Date: February 9 to September 2, 2024
Address: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Cost: $39.95 – $53.95
@shipyardsnightmarket / IG
About: The Shipyards Night Market takes place every Friday from May 10th to September 13th, 2024. With a fun and vibrant atmosphere, attendees will come across a beer garden, food trucks, plenty of live performances, and an artisan market.
Date: May 10 to September 13, 2024
Address: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: FREE entry
Port Coquitlam Canucks Viewing Party
About: The City of Port Coquitlam has been hosting FREE Canucks viewing parties at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre throughout the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Those who come out will also have a chance to win a prize pack!
Date: May 14 and 16, 2024
Address: Port Coquitlam Community Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam
Time: 4pm
Cost: FREE
About: Straight from the World Championships, Stars on Ice brings Canada’s own Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier, Madeline Schizas, and Deanna Stellato-Dudek & Maxime Deschamps into a star-studded cast featuring Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan, Keegan Messing and more!
Date: May 13, 2024
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 7pm
Cost: Various prices
About: Founded in 2002, the popular night market attracts over a million visitors a year with its delicious lineup of international cuisine, entertainment, and more!
Address: 8351 River Road, Richmond
@Canucks / X
About: The City of Delta is hosting free, family-friendly outdoor watch parties for every game during the Canucks’ postseason run.
Date: May 14 and 16, 2024
Address: Social Heart Plaza – 11415 84 Avenue, Delta
Time: Various times
Cost: FREE
About: Come and see an elimination style improv show that brings the best Vancouver improvisors together to compete for the coveted Maestro title!
Each player is given a number, and two directors pick the numbers at random and direct players in scenes. At the end of each scene the audience gives a score, and the players from that scene keep that score.
Date: May 16 2024
Address: Tightrope Impro Theatre – 2423 Main Street, Vancouver
Time: 7:30pm to 9pm
Cost: Starting at $12.20
Port Coquitlam Canucks Viewing Party
About: The City of Port Coquitlam has been hosting FREE Canucks viewing parties at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre throughout the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Those who come out will also have a chance to win a prize pack!
Date: May 14 and 16, 2024
Address: Port Coquitlam Community Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam
Time: Various times
Cost: FREE
About: Get ready to dance and move! Bachatopia Tuesdays play all styles of bachata with DJs Moyus and Sefa alternating each week.
Date: Tuesdays until July 30, 2024
Address: Baza Dance Studios – 1304 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Time: 9:30pm
Cost: $5 to $10
BC Spot Prawns Opening Weekend
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About: The much-anticipated 2024 BC Spot Prawn Fishery is just around the corner! Starting Friday, May 17th, fishermen will be bringing BC Spot Prawns to Steveston daily for dock sales.
Date: Beginning Friday, May 17th, 2024
Address: The Fisherman’s Wharf – 3820 Bayview Street, Vancouver
Time: 8am
About: The City of Delta is hosting free, family-friendly outdoor watch parties for every game during the Canucks’ postseason run.
Date: May 14 and 16, 2024
Address: Social Heart Plaza – 11415 84 Avenue, Delta
Time: Various times
Cost: FREE