It’s the first full week of May, and tons is going on in the city. Have your pick of this week’s concerts, local theatre productions, exhibits, and more. Here are 11 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver from May 5 to 9.
AWOLNATION is a rock band known for hits like “Sail,” “Run,” and “Carry On,” and their new tour is heading to Vancouver’s Commodore this week.
When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Where: 868 Granville St.
Cost: $74.97
One of the first outdoor concerts at the Malkin Bowl of the season, The Epilogue World Tour is bringing Australian pop artist Dean Lewis to centre-stage this Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Where: 610 Pipeline Rd.
Cost: $105.30
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with BarBurrito this Monday, May 5. For one day only, guests can enjoy Regular Burritos for just $6.99 at all participating locations across Canada. Whether you’re a longtime fan or trying BarBurrito for the first time, it’s the perfect excuse to grab a burrito and join the fiesta. No coupon needed — just go hungry!
When: Monday, May 5, 2025
Where: All participating BarBurrito locations across Canada
Cost: $6.99 for Regular Burritos
Ballet BC presents the world premiere of Dusk, a new performance from the sought-after choreographic duo Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber. Batsheva Dance Company alums will perform the piece, which marks the company’s first work for Ballet BC.
When: Thursday, May 8 to Saturday, May 10, 2025
Where: 630 Hamilton St.
Cost: $19 to $129 per person
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown is hosting moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature via the Met’s annual We Love Moms & Mother Nature series. From an indoor glampsite to a Mother’s Day party in the Grand Court, this is a great chance to spend some quality time with loved ones and get a bit of shopping done at B.C.’s largest shopping centre.
When: Now until May 19, 2025
Where: 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
Cost: Free admission
Directed by Andrew Kushnir, the story of Casey and Diana by Nick Green is coming to the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage from the end of April through Sunday, May 25, 2025. Based on true events, the powerful drama is set in 1991 during the peak of the AIDS crisis, when Diana, Princess of Wales, makes a historic visit to Casey House, Canada’s first freestanding AIDS hospice.
When: Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, May 25, 2025
Where: 2750 Granville St.
Cost: $29+
Here’s a fun one for Mother’s Day, and now is the ideal time to snag tickets. There’s a special weekend brunch buffet cruise that’s sailing around the city and up to Indian Arm on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Sailing is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with boarding slated for 10 a.m.
Tickets start at $89 per person, but using the promo code “VANCOUVER” gets you 20 per cent off your purchase.
When: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Where: Harbour Cruises — 501 Denman St. (pay parking lot at the facility)
Cost: $89 per person, with 20 per cent off using code VANCOUVER
Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Lights is known for her unique blend of alternative, indie, electronic, and dance, and she’s playing at the Commodore this Friday, May 9, 2025.
When: Friday, May 9, 2025
Where: 868 Granville St.
Cost: $81.60+
The beloved Richmond Night Market has launched for 2025 with hundreds of international culinary creations, over 100 retail booths, and a first-ever zip line over the night market, taking place Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October.
When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 2025
Where: 8351 River Rd., Richmond
Cost: $7 for GA
Another cool art exhibit to check out is at The Polygon Gallery, called Tranquillity of Communion, a landmark exhibition of the late British-Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s work. The Canadian premiere brings together Fani-Kayode’s beloved photographs alongside archival prints and unseen works.
When: Now until May 25, 2025
Where: 101 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver
Cost: Admission by donation
From Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can check out MONOVA’s rich museum collection, Echoes of Memory, which weaves together over 100 pieces telling untold stories of aging and memory loss and the power of community in the human experience.
When: Wednesday to Sunday until June 2025
Where: 115 Esplanade West, North Vancouver
Cost: Free with museum admission
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