Dates
may change, or events may be cancelled. Please confirm dates, times,
and
other particulars before attending by calling phone number and checking
website listed.
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your organization, club, or business have a family friendly event
planned?
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May
1 - 2, 2009
National
Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre presents our 2009 O P E N H O
U S
E. Please see our website for full schedule of events: www.nikkeiplace.org
May 1 - 2, 8 - 9, 2009
Mother's
Day in Greendale. Join us once again to get ready for Mother's Day at
four local Artisan businesses with lots of treasures to choose from! Or
bring Mom along for a fun day out, and browse together for something
extra special! (Don't forget that Mother's Day is Sunday May 10th this
year) We are proud to join together with Rustic Soap Co., Chilliwack
River Honey and Cornflower Cottage for this unique shopping experience
and will have lots of new items in stock to help you prepare for
Mother's Day gifting! Pick up a map at the pottery to the other three
stops all within five minutes drive. Door prizes at every
location!
604-823-6430, www.greendalepottery.com
May 1 - 3, 2009
Chilliwack's
21st annual festival promises to be exciting with new world-class
bands, dance floors, youth music and all the jazz you can handle. The
festival has three great venues with quality dance floors and seats for
listening, all within walking distance of each other. www.chilliwackjazzfestival.com
May 2, 2009
5th
Annual Sturgeon Tournament for Charity. Charity sturgeon tournament on
May 02 for the benefit of our fire department. After the event bring
your partner (if she is not already on the boat) and enjoy dinner and
dance at our brand new heated riverfront event tent. We are offering
special overnight rates for this event. The cost for the day of guided
fishing including dinner is only CAD 225 per person or book a boat for
CAD 850 and bring 3 friends with you. All boat purchases are tax
deductible! www.fraserriverlodge.com
May 2, 2009
Heritage
101: Understanding Heritage Conservation. Do you own an old house? Are
you a tradesperson? A history buff? Join the Vancouver Heritage
Foundation for Heritage 101, a course specially created for both the
public and professionals interested in working with old buildings and
heritage conservation. www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
May 2, 2009
Spring
Book Hatching. A celebration of the release of the latest books by
local children's authors and artists. The afternoon will feature
presentations, displays, door prizes, a book sale and the opportunity
for lovers of children's literature to meet their favourite BC author
or illustrator. Participating authors/illustrators to be announced.
(Free admission. Seating is limited) Vancouver Public Library, Central
Branch 350 W. Georgia Street, 604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
May 2, 2009
car
trunk sale. It’s a giant garage sale! Load up your cars, trucks and
minivans with used items you no longer need and stake your claim in our
parking lot. Call 604-291-1261 in advance to reserve your spot and get
a copy of vendor guidelines. If you have a location preference, please
go in person to Bill Copeland Sports Centre to view the map. Free
admission for buyers.
May 2 - 3, 2009
The
Royal Hudson steam locomotive #2860 will be running two excursions this
May 2009, one on May 2nd and the other on May 3rd. The trips will go
from New Westminster to Cloverdale and back. West Coast Railway
Heritage Park. Please check out www.wcra.org
for more information or to book your tickets!
May 2 - 4, 2009
Funzone
Children's Festival. Take part in a free magical event for children
featuring top name entertainers, creative crafts, and tons of hands-on
fun, as well as a carnival. https://www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com
May 3, 2009
21st Annual Rododendron Festival. Free Admission, 9:30am-4:00pm, Deer
Lake Park & Shadbolt Centre
May 3, 2009
Art
In The City Sunday Art Sale. Last chance to purchase Art! Art In The
CIty will showcase more than 50 renowned and new local artists
exhibiting and selling paintings, drawings and photography. Enter to
win "Urban Legend", a painting by feature artist Dylan Schultz. West
End Community Centre. 604-257-8333
May 3, 2009
BMO
Vancouver Marathon 2009. Explore beautiful Vancouver while
pushing
your physical limits. The 42km marathon takes participants from Concord
Pacific Place by BC Place Stadium through False Creek to Stanley Park
and the Kitsilano neighbourhood. The course, which has added roadside
entertainment this year, is a Boston Marathon and New York Marathon
qualifying event. www.bmovancouvermarathon.ca
May 3, 2009
Bellies
to Babies Celebration®, formerly known as Vancouver 's Largest Baby
Shower is set to premiere in Vancouver , British Columbia May 3, 2009. www.belliestobabiescelebration.com
May 3, 2009
Got
Craft? Vancouver's largest indie craft fair featuring over 50 local and
handmade vendors from clothing to jewelry to childrens accessories to
bath and body products. First 30 people through the door receive a FREE
swag bag full of goods! Admission: $2.00 (kids 10 and under are FREE)
More information: www.gotcraft.com
May 3, 2009
LEGONG:
Balinese 20th Century Classics. Gamelan Gita Asmara is a
Vancouver-based ensemble of 25 musicians and 4 dancers that perform
traditional and contemporary Balinese music on a spectacular and
authentic gamelan made up of bronze gongs, metallophones and drums.
This performance will feature the North American Premiere of the
complete Legong Keraton Lasem, a full-length Balinese “ballet” of
abstract beauty and rich detail that is one of the world’s greatest
dance achievements.This is a great event for families, and kids under
12 get in for free! Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street,
Vancouver); 604.221.0052 | info@gitaasmara.ca
| www.gitaasmara.ca
May 3, 2009
UBC
Botanical Garden Course: Native Plant Gardening. Learn how to
identify
the native plants of the Pacific Northwest and their many values and
benefits. Also discover how to incorporate them into your garden. A
tour of native plant areas in the Botanical Gardens will also be
included. botg@interchange.ubc.ca
or 604-822-3928
May 4, 2009
Heather
Menzies. Award-winning author Heather Menzies reads from her new
book,
"Enter Mourning: A Memoir on Death, Dementia and Coming Home." This is
the journey that began for Heather when she stopped viewing the caring
for her aging/ailing mother as a dutiful chore, and let it be an
experience that changed her life. She combines practical information
with her soul journey. (Free admission. Seating is limited). Vancouver
Public Library, Central Branch 350 W. Georgia Street, 604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
May 5 - 10, 2009
YES!+
(Youth Empowerment Seminar). The Youth Empowerment and Skills Training
Seminar (Yes!+) is specifically catered to the needs and demands of
today's youth, teaching valuable leadership and communication skills as
well as techniques and processes that allow individuals to overcome
personal barriers and joyfully excel in life. This is accomplished
through many fun and exciting practices including profound breathing
exercises that 'cleanse you of stress', anxiety, and negativity while
breaking monotony and adding much dynamism and joy to one's life. Yes!+
challenges young professionals to reach their highest potential and has
made a difference to millions across the world. UBC. 604-339-0179.
May 5 - 16, 2009
John
& Beatrice, by Carole Fréchette, translated by John Murrell.
Nominated for four Jessie Richardson Awards including Best Actor, Best
Actress, Best Director and Best Production, Pi Theatre'sJohn &
Beatriceis back by popular demand. Vincent Galereprises his
Jessie-nominated performance alongside Patricia Drake, who takes over
the role of Beatrice in this highly-acclaimed modern fairytale that
explores the challenges of making a romantic connection in today's
insular society. PAL (Performing Arts Lodge) Theatre, 8th floor, 581
Cardero Street, Vancouver; www.ticketstonight.ca
or call 604.684.2787
May 8, 2009
Health
and Beauty Expo 2009. Canada's largest Health and Beauty Expo is
happening at the Canada Place in Vancouver, (8th-10th May, 2009). Visit
our website for more info at https://www.HealthandBeautyshow.ca
May 8 - 10, 2009
EPIC:
The Vancouver Sustainable Living Expo. EPIC: The Vancouver Sun
Sustainable Living Expo is Vancouver's largest green consumer show and
eco-marketplace. Visit EPIC to learn about environmentally-friendly
products and companies that mix style and quality with sustainability.
Greening your life is easy - all you need is a little education and
inspiration. EPIC has lots of both. Join us for this three day
celebration of green living, and surround yourself with truly inspiring
people and environmentally innovative products. 604.775.7300, https://www.epicvancouver.com/contact.cfm
May 8 - 10, 2009
The Health and Beauty Show (https://healthandbeauty.cmail4.com/t/y/l/hyhhdu/dykhijktk/r)
taking place May 8-10 at the New Convention Centre, Canada Place, which
will also be hosting the very firstMiss Vancouver 2009 Beauty
Pageant
!! https://www.healthandbeautyshow.ca
May 8 - 10, 2009
West Coast Chuckwagon & Chariot Racing at Chilliwack Heritage Park;
https://www.chilliwackheritagepark.com
May 9 - 10, 2009
KARATE
BC PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT. This year's premier event, the KARATE
BC
Provincial Tournament is being held May 09 & 10, 2009 in beautiful
Burnaby. B.C. at the B.C.I.T. Campus Sportsplex. Two full days. For
more information see www.karatebc.org
or contact KARATE BC 604.333.3610 info@karatebc.org
May 9, 2009
20th
anniversary Pacific Spirit Run. Tapestry Foundation for Health Care is
celebrating the 20th anniversary of the PACIFIC SPIRIT RUN. Choose
between a 10, 5 or 2.5 km route through scenic Pacific Spirit Park.
Collect pledges and funds for dementia research. Register NOW or pledge
your support for a participant at www.tapestryfoundation.ca.
May 9, 2009
Fort
Langley Flea Market. Join us at the Fort Langley Flea Market at
St.Andrews United Church on May 9th from 9am to 3pm. Admission $2 per
adult, kids are free. Some of the higlights are homemade baking, garden
center, new and used items from various vendors, pancake breakfast, BBQ
lunch and games for kids. Contact Gaylene to rent your table at
604.882.9094 or via e-mail.
May 9, 2009
Friendly
Forest Pre-school would like to invite you to our KIDS' SWAP MEET,
taking place on Saturday, May 9th, 2009. Anmore Elementary School, 30
Elementary Road, Anmore; 604.949.1488.
May 9, 2009
Green
Our Greenway – A Community Environmental Celebration. Enjoy live music
and storytelling and learn about ways in which you can "Green the
Serpentine Greenway." Get involved with shrub planting or visit
environmental displays to learn more about what you can do to green
your neighbourhood. This event is FREE and everyone is welcome.
The
event is part of the City of Surrey's Environmental Extravaganza.www.evergreen.ca
May 9, 2009
In
celebration of Mother’s Day, join music director Checo Tohomaso and the
Vancouver Outreach Community (VOC) Soul Gospel as we present Soul
Gospel Comes to West Van on Saturday, May 9th, 2009. The
130-member
choir featuring men and women of all ages, ethnicities and religions,
will perform high-energy, six-part harmony and merge the melodies of
soul, gospel, R&B, jazz, Hawaiian, calypso and reggae into a
soulful performance of seasonal favorites. The vibrant delivery results
in an audience that can’t resist joining in by toe tapping, foot
stomping, jumping, singing, dancing and hand clapping! West Vancouver
United Church (2062 Esquimalt, West Vancouver); www.VOCSoulGospelChoir.com
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May 9, 2009
Perler
Financial Group will be celebrating May Day in Poco by providing free
hot dogs during the May Day Parade on Saturday, May 9th. Visit our
office at Suite D 2232 Elgin Avenue and enjoy May Day! 778 317 8604
May 9, 2009
Stone
Soup Festival. The 14th Annual Stone Soup Festival, a celebration of
food, art, environment and community. Food vendors, local artists, live
music, community groups, talks/workshops, theatre, Latin American
Mothers Day Celebration, free soup and more! https://www.thedrive.ca/eventsoup.shtm
May 10, 2009
11
am - 4 pm May Fun Fly. Bring your kite and spend the day flying
with
us. Garry Point Park, Richmond; British Columbia Kitefliers
Association, https://www.bcka.bc.ca/
info@bcka.bc.ca
May 10, 2009
DANCESPORT
BC BALLROOM DANCE. For the closing performance of the
season, New
Works is pleased to present a unique opportunity to view ballroom
dancing at its very best from the local dancers of Dancesport BC! Well
known in the worldwide circuit of competitive ballroom dance, for them,
dancing is a passion to be taken seriously, and this performance will
prove just that with a balance of timeless grace, high energy,
exhilarating skill, and, of course, fabulous costumes! Come watch
beautiful competitive couples as they line up and promenade right past
you, just as if you were a judge on Dancing with the Stars. Roundhouse
Community Arts and Recreation Centre
May 10, 2009
Mother's Day. Mother's Day is the day to honor mothers and celebrate
mothers.
May 10, 2009
Senior
Orchestra Concerto Winners Concert. Don’t miss this showcase of Metro
Vancouver’s finest up and coming musicians! Under conductor Roger Cole,
the dynamic program includes the music of Bottesini, Reinecke, Bruch,
Khachaturian, Rossini and Verdi. The Concerto Competition Winners will
perform solos from the featured pieces. Kay Meek Centre – 1700 Mathers
Avenue, West Vancouver; For more information, please visit www.vyso.com, email vyso@telus.net or call 604.737.0714.
May 10, 2009
Treat
Mom to a unique way to see the Fraser Valley . Great river
adventures
any time of the year. No one gets wet or cold on board Fraser River
Safari ’s covered & heated luxury jet boat. Enjoy the incredible
scenery while watching for deer, bear and other wildlife. Stop at one
of B.C.’s National Historic Sites at the half way mark. Join the crew
on May 10th, 2009 and see why everyone is taking about this amazing
river. The Mother’s Day Tour leaves Historic Mission Harbour at
10:00am and is great fun for the whole family. Mom’s ride for half
price today (accompanied by a full fare passenger) Lunch is included in
this package excursion. Book now 1-866-348-6877 or info@fraserriversafari.com
May 10, 2009
Treat
your Mother to an old-fashioned day! Enjoy a special Quiche Brunch in
the Harrison River Restaurant. Kilby Historic Site: A 1902's living
history site features our 100 year old general store museum, costumed
interpreters, children's activities, & working heritage farm with
friendly farm animals. Enjoy our home-style country restaurant &
unique gift shop. www.kilby.ca
May 11 - 17, 2009
Bike
to Work Week. You're invited to participate in Bike to Work Week 2009!
Start or join a Bike To Work team at your workplace, and encourage your
co-workers to sign up. Visit the VACC (Vancouver Area Cycling
Coalition) website at www.vacc.bc.ca,
or www.biketowork.ca.
May 11 - 17, 2009
Registration
is open! The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC) presents Bike to
Work and School Week: May 11 – 17, encouraging new people to try biking
to work and celebrating with those that already do. Parents and
kids
can challenge each other to see who can bike more. Our new website is
online –go to www.vacc.bc.ca/biketowork
to register your school or workplace for free, check out prizes,
commuter station locations, and details for the wrap-up BBQ May 15th.
May 11 - 18, 2009
Vanier
Park comes alive May 11-18, 2009 with captivating performances,
hands-on arts activities, roving entertainers and much more at the
Vancouver International Children's Festival. Treat the whole family to
the best in music, theatre, dance, circus arts, puppetry and
storytelling from Canada and around the world at BC's number one
cultural event for children and families. https://childrensfestival.ca
May 12, 2009
The
JCCGV Youth Department will host their 2nd Annual Youth Fashion
Show.
Promoting a healthy lifestyle, the fashion show will highlight styles
for the upcoming season combined with tips on eating well and staying
active delivered by the youth themselves in the form of Video Blogs.
Proceeds will benefit programs and facilities for youth in Vancouver
and the lower mainland. THELOOK09 Show will be held at the JCCGV, 950 W
41st Avenue (at Oak Street) starting at 7:30pm. 604-257-5114 or
email thelook2009@gmail.com.
Visit www.thelook09.wordpress.com
for updates and to enter a fun VLOG contest.
May 13, 2009
41st
Annual Banquet of Champions. Join us in honouring our 41st
induction
class into the BC Sports Hall of Fame on May 13th, 2009 at the newly
opened Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion. The five athletes who
have been selected are Lori Bowden (triathlon), Carol Huynh
(wrestling), Chris Loseth (horse racing), Paul Parnell (lacrosse), and
Larry Walker (baseball). In the builder category, Sohen Gill (lacrosse)
and Les McDonald (triathlon) have been selected. The Vancouver Dueck
Powerglides Wheelchair Basketball Team, has been selected in the
pioneer category and in the media category Archie McDonald. The 2008
Canadian Olympic Men's Rowing Team has been selected in the team
category (rowing). More information on these athletes will be provided
at the end of the release. With the induction of these eight
individuals and two teams, the total Honoured Members of the BC Sports
Hall of Fame will stand at 309 individuals and 54 teams. www.bcsportshalloffame.com
May 13 - 14, 2009
DIANA
KRALL. GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling jazz artist Diana
Krall is set to return to the road in support of her upcoming new
release Quiet Nights out on March 31st, 2009 (Verve). Krall will be
joined onstage at the Orpheum in Vancouver by members of the Vancouver
Symphony Orchestra. Diana Krall has topped both the pop and jazz
charts, played sold-out amphitheatres in multiple countries and sold
millions of records worldwide since her debut in 1993. She has proven
her genuine talent and credibility as a mold-breaking jazz musician
time and time again. 604-280-4444.
May 14, 2009
CLOVERDALE ANNUAL BED RACES. 5:45pm - 7:00pm, 176A Street & 58th
Avenue; 604-576-3155, https://www.cloverdalebia.com
May 14, 2009
International
Child Rights Activist, Craig Kielburger, Opens Free The Children Office
in B.C. For the past 14 years, Craig Kielburger has been inspiring
young people in North America to make a difference for their peers in
developing communities through his charity organization, Free The
Children. On May 14th, Free The Children is expanding its North
American programming with the opening of a permanent west coast
headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia. To celebrate this
momentous achievement, Free The Children is inviting all of its new
west coast neighbours for a night of entertainment and excitement at
West Fest. Youth from the Vancouver area are invited to hear Craig
speak, learn more about the organization and find out how they can get
involved and take action! www.freethechildren.com/westfest.
May 15, 2009
All
British Field Meet of Classical Cars. This annual celebration of the
British motorcar & motorbike is the largest of its kind in Western
Canada, set in the magnificent VanDusen Garden featuring brass band
music, piper, concessions, swap meet & vendor booths 604.736.6754, www.vandusengardens.org
May 15, 2009
Good
Wives and Wise Mothers: Japanese Picture Brides in Early
Twentieth-Century British Columbia. A talk by Dr. Michiko Midge
Ayukawa. Without the large influx of Japanese wives following the
Gentlemen's Agreement of 1907, permanent settlement of Japanese may not
have taken place. These brave, enterprising and adventurous women laid
the foundation of the society and molded the character of their
Canadian-born children. Guest speaker Michiko Midge Ayukawa lives in
Victoria, British Columbia and has published widely on Japanese
Canadian history. Her most recent book is Hiroshima Immigrants in
Canada, 1891-1941, UBC Press 2008. A book signing follows the talk.
Free admission and light refreshments served. More info: www.jcnm.ca and www.herstorycafe.ca
May 15 - 18, 2009
CLOVERDALE RODEO & COUNTRY FAIR. https://www.cloverdalerodeo.com/
May 16, 2009
Junior
Pirate Schools. Vancouver Maritime Museum. Any pirates out there?
Planning to be a pirate or just love pirates? Let Captain Nasty show
you the ropes. Young pirates, ages 3 to 5 years old and their parents
will discover these seafaring bandits through pirate stories, hands on
activities and real life adventures. An adult must accompany each
child. Cost per child with accompanying adult is $12 (additional adults
$10). For more information and to purchase tickets call 604 257-8300.
Space is limited. Drop-in not permitted.
May 16, 2009
RAVI
AND ANOUSHKA SHANKAR. India's most esteemed musical Ambassador, the
legendary sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar, returns to Vancouver with
his younger daughter Anoushka. As a performer, composer, teacher and
writer, he has done more for Indian music than any other musician and
is well known for his pioneering work in bringing Indian music to the
West. Schooled in the Indian classical music tradition by the greatest
teacher any student could hope to have, Anoushka had already dazzled
thousands with her accomplished musicianship by the time she had
reached her teens. The younger Shankar revealed herself to be a
remarkably promising sitarist. She has accomplished far more than many
musicians would do in a lifetime. 604-280-4444.
May 17, 2009
Celebrate
Vancouver Day! - a 2010 street event at the Vancouver International
Children's Festival. It's happening! Vancouver is hosting the 2010
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games! Join the fun on Sunday, May 17th
for Celebrate Vancouver Day. Enjoy local musicians, dancers and story
tellers. Create a 'Celebration Torch' at the Rio Tinto Alcan
Imagination Station and carry it proudly in the Celebrate Vancouver Day
Parade, starting at 2:00 pm in front of Tent #3. Visit the Host City
Kiosk to discover more about the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games and meet
some special guests. Won't be there on Sunday? Make your Celebration
Torch Monday through Saturday at the Rio Tinto Alcan Imagination
Station.
May 18, 2009
Capella
Alpacas Shearing Day.10am - 2pm - Join us for the afternoon as we shear
our alpacas, and then enjoy a stroll along the Fraser River dike. Come
visit our gorgeous alpacas! Learn about their fine, soft fibre and
check out our quality product selection. Call ahead for a tour!
604-798-9528, https://www.capellaalpacas.com
May 18, 2009
Enjoy
an old fashioned Ice Cream Making demonstration at 2 pm and High Tea in
the Harrison River Restaurant. Kilby Historic Site: A 1902's living
history site features our 100 year old general store museum, costumed
interpreters, children's activities, & working heritage farm with
friendly farm animals. Enjoy our home-style country restaurant &
unique gift shop. www.kilby.ca
May 20, 2009
Savour
with Neighbours: a community potluck to raise funds for Food For
Families Food Bank (part of CityReach Care Society in East Van). Live
Music! Fun for kids! Raffle! Prizes for best potluck dishes! Heritage
Hall (15th and Main); 604.872.6980, www.nowbc.ca
May 22 - 24, 2009
The
7th Annual EAT! Vancouver. The Everything Food + Cooking
Festival™ is
Canada’s largest consumer food, cooking and kitchen show attracting an
audience that is passionate about food, cooking and at home
entertaining will take place May 22-24, 2009 at BC Place Stadium. www.eat-vancouver.com
May 24, 2009
21st
CENTURY FLEA MARKET. Boho chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles and
memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, 175 tables of bargains on deluxe
20th century junque! Retro furnishings, books, antiques, dolls &
toys, jewelry, country stuff, china & glass, records, mid-century
Modern, linens & lace, postcards, garden accessories, lamps &
shades, sports items, silverware, paintings & prints, advertising,
collectibles & much, much more...Plus Drop-In Appraisals All Day -
Call or Visit www.21cpromotions.com
for Full Details
May 31, 2009
Maplewood
Farms. Maplewood Farm celebrates the "Rites of Spring". Come watch
sheep professionally shorn & "worked" by a Border Collie dog. A
food concession & pony rides also available. North Vancouver, https://www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
May 26, 2009
UNIQUE
LIVES & EXPERIENCES: SHIRLEY JONES. Named after child star Shirley
Temple, the Shirley Jones story is the quintessential Cinderella dream.
Her first audition was for Rogers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC.
She lit up the stage and her career was launched. The hits came
quickly: THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER, BEDTIME STORY, SHOW BOAT,
OKLAHOMA, CAROUSEL, THE MUSIC MAN, & ELMER GANTRY which won her an
Academy Award. She played television's coolest Mom in THE PARTRIDGE
FAMILY, with her step-son David Cassidy. Despite many ups and downs in
her life with her two marriages – her life has been a dream. Come hear
this remarkable Hollywood legend – a story with a happy ending.
1-877-873-8124.
May 28 - 30, 2009
Welcome
to the 5th Annual Surrey Children’s Festival. 2009 marks the fifth
anniversary of our festival. We continue to encourage participants to
explore circus skills, clay arts, visual arts, dance and many other
artistic practices in our free interactive on site workshops. Nurturing
young imaginations and encouraging children to stretch their creative
muscles empowers them to imagine the impossible as possible. surreychildrensfestival@surrey.ca
May 28 to September 25, 2009
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival at Vanier Park; 604-739-0559, www.bardothebeach.org
May 29, 2009
Critical
Mass in Vancouver; Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public
space -- a bike ride and skate -- held the last Friday of every month.
You are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the car-free space
that we create by simply riding together! Bicycles, skateboards,
rollerskates, self propelled couches, and any other form of human
powered locomotion are all welcomed! We ride around the city wherever
people want to go - this is decided collectively - the length of the
ride depends on enthusiasm and is also collectively decided. No one who
comes is forced to or needs to break the law in order to
participate.
Meet 5 to 5:30 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, leave at 6pm; Critical
Mass in Vancouver (https://www.bikesexual.org/cm/)
May 29 - 31, 2009
40th
Annual First Nations Festival. Our festival celebrates First
Nations
Culture, and involves Traditional War Canoe Races, Traditional Salmon
Barbeque, Cultural activities, commercial and private vendors (arts,
crafts, food), children, youth, men, ladies soccer tournament, mens and
ladies ball hockey tournament, and a great atmosphere! We see over 9000
visitors each year, and this year we expect it to be even larger! https://www.seabirdisland.ca
May 30, 2009
35th
Annual Alexandra Festival, Saturday May 30th 11am - 10pm. 2916 McBride
Ave, South Surrey B.C. (Crescent Beach). Crafters, entertainment,
family fun zone, and refreshments. Local Musicians perform, while local
Artists sell their goods, with an enhanced fun zone for children and
families. Participate in this unique event for all ages, and it will
become a tradition!
May 30, 2009
ArtStarts
on Saturdays. This FREE workshop series for families at the
ArtStarts
gallery for young people’s art features 45-minute, multi-disciplinary,
culturally diverse workshops led by some of BC's best children’s
performers. MAY - The Move it Show! Shake a leg, get down and funky in
this Joe Ink workshop where everybody is a dancer! Under the guidance
of professional dancers, kids and parents step into a live performance
as featured guest artists. This energetic and humourous workshop
promotes healthy self-image, cooperation and creativity. For
information, please visit www.artstarts.com
June 6, 2009
Crazy
Carnivale! Family fundraiser to raise money for Science
World’s Tower
of Bauble. It’s a 20th birthday party for Science World. Join Science
World in celebrating 20 years of igniting minds at their 3rd
annual
Crazy Carnivale! and help raise money for the Tower of Bauble
outside
TELUS World of Science . Live music by XLR8, street entertainment,
delicious food, family photos, take-home art projects, face painting,
birthday games, the famous Crazy Carnivale! goody bag and more. Tickets
$250/family before April 30. $300/family after April 30. Call
604-443-7500.
June 7, 2009
7th
Annual Heritage House Tour. The Vancouver Heritage Foundation 7th
Annual Heritage House Tour is opening ten private homes to the public
on Sunday June 7th from 10 am – 5 pm. The historic homes range from
small cottages to gracious mansions, and are spread from Shaughnessy
and Kitsilano, to Douglas Park, Strathcona and Grandview-Woodlands; www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
June 7, 2009
Join
the fight against childhood cancer by participating in the 24th annual
HSBC Childrun for BC Children's Hospital on Sunday, June 7th! Join over
4,000 people in this fun, family-oriented 5K or 1K run or walk.
Register on your own, as part of a community, corporate or school team.
Funds raised go directly to childhood cancer research and programs at
BC Children's Hospital. Register now at www.childrun.com.
June 13 - 14, 2009
CBC
'S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA PRESENTS PLAY ON! VANCOUVER NATIONAL STREET
HOCKEY TOURNAMENT. Register to play in North America's largest street
hockey tournament coming to the streets of Vancouver and General Motors
Place this summer! Register your team online at www.playon.ca (https://www.playon.ca/) before June
10th, 2009.
June 20, 2009
Chip's
Not Dead Yet is offering a rare opportunity to you and your family: to
become part of a little slice of history. The second annual Chip's Not
Dead Yet Memorial Mile is scheduled to take place on June 20, 2009,
with all proceeds going to the BC Children's Hospital. The one-mile
uphill race is run in themed waves. Last June, runners young and old
busted up West 10th dressed as rockstars, bridesmaids, in their
underwear, and more. (Particularly popular? The Superhero Kids wave.) www.cndy.ca
June 25, 2009
Howe
Sound Rehabilitation Services Society is proud to be hosting our 3rd
Annual BBQ in the Park for Brain Injury Awareness and Prevention in
conjunction with June being BC’s Brain Injury Awareness Month. On
Thursday June 25th, the 3rd Annual BBQ in the Park is set to take place
from 11am to 3pm at Blue Mountain Park ( 975 King Albert Avenue ) in
Coquitlam. There will be live musical entertainment, food and
refreshment, information booths, raffle prizes, and lots of free
activities for the kids. Everyone is invited; bring all your family and
friends. The event is free to attend with refreshments, BBQ items, and
raffle tickets for purchase. 604.936.9944, www.howesound.net
June 27, 2009
BC
Highland Games and Scottish Festival. Come enjoy the Highland Games and
celebrate all things Scottish! This year's Festival and Games
will
include piping and drumming bands, heavy sporting events, Highland
and
Country dancing, live entertainment, whisky tasting, a beer
tent,
children's activities and a haggis toss. In addition there will
be
many Scottish vendor's, a Cultural Tent and a British Car
Exhibit. Fun
for the entire family. www.bchighlandgames.com
July 17, 18, 19, 2009
BC
Renaissance Festival. Come experience the 3rd Annual BC
Renaissance
Festival! Shop the marketplace, enjoy the stage performers, and
spend
some time with the characters of Steller?s Grove. Thrill to the
excitement of the Joust and join us in song at the end of the
day.
More to see and do for all ages. Come for the day, or visit us
all
three days, and immerse yourself in the 16th century! Aldor Acres
Farm, 24990 84th Ave, Langley, BC; https://www.bcrenfest.com
Ongoing to May 3, 2009
Canstruction
Vancouver 2009 Presented by Terasen. Witness giant, gravity-defying
sculptures made entirely from cans of food at the annual Canstruction
event. Cans used in the sculptures will be donated directly to the
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Since its inception 7 years ago,
over 750,000 cans have been raised thanks to everyone involved in the
event. This year's Canstruction theme is "THROUGHOUT HISTORY from
Caveman to Spaceman". Canada Place. Visit https://www.canstructionvancouver.com
for more information.
Ongoing to May 24, 2009
Local
Young Talent Showcased in Arts Alive: Re:(Purpose). Showcases
Burnaby
students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 in an exploration of how to
recycle and reuse things in new ways - both artistically and in life.
604.297.4422 or visit www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Ongoing until May 27, 2009
Robert
Bateman Get to Know Contest. Prominent Canadian wildlife artist
Robert
Bateman is inviting youth across Canada to create works of art,
writing, or photography that celebrate biodiversity. Go outdoors, or to
a local zoo, museum, or aquarium, get to know your wild neighbours, and
then enter the contest. Winners will receive fantastic prizes,
including the chance to have their artwork featured on Canada's first
ever Youth Wildlife Habitat Conservation stamp, a trip to the Parks
Canada Palisades Stewardship Education Centre in Jasper, their work
published in a nationally distributed 2010 calendar, Panasonic
Lumix®
digital cameras, art supplies from Opus, and much more! Get the contest
details and entry information at www.gettoknow.ca
Ongoing
Beat
Street Community Drum Circle. Enjoy call-and-response songs from
around the world, rhythm games and hand drumming with the freedom to
try out a huge selection of percussion instruments and toys.Jericho
Hill Centre, 4196 West 4th Ave.; Every Sunday 3-5 pm, www.lylepovah.com, 604 736-6487
Ongoing
Community
Lunch. A free lunch of soup and sandwiches is offered weekly in
North
Vancouver in a safe, friendly, wheelchair accessible place where you
can share a free meal with children, youth and adults. All are
welcomed! St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges, North
Vancouver; 604-985-0408, www.st-andrews-united.ca1
Ongoing
For
the last 12 years I've been running a non-profit organization in Delta
called Air Time Canada. We offer a free Aviation Camp where kids
(and
adults) learn how to co-pilot an airplane and get a chance to try it
out for real. It's completely free, in that we cover the cost of
the
ground school, food, flights, fuel, instructors, etc.
Participants do
have to pay for their own classroom supplies. You can find out a
lot
more at: https://www.airfun.org
David Black, Director, Air Time Canada;
Ongoing
MR
DANCE in Vancouver - Social and ballroom dancing every Sunday and
Tuesday. We are teaching dancing since 1991.
Admission: $6.00 for a
group lesson and a dance. No partner required. No
membership. Learn
to dance like the Stars in 2009. FREE ticket for new people every
Tuesday. Location: Vancouver, Astorino's Hall, 1739 Venables
Street.
Visit www.MrDance.ca or call Esie
at 604 436 4436 for more information.
Ongoing
The
Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition is now presenting the “End of Empire”.
This shows the rise and fall of the British motorcycle industry and
what caused it. There are 60 antique and vintage motorcycle on display
in an exhibition setting. It is open seven days a week. The hours are
Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM and
Sunday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Tours are available on request. Admission
is by donation. The Exhibition is located at 1875 Boundary Road and 2nd
Avenue in Vancouver BC . For more information call 604 293 2221. www.deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca
Ongoing
Totems
- Silent Messengers of the West Coast. Visit the largest and most
diverse collection of totem poles Vancouver has seen and pay homage to
this ancient icon in Pacific Northwest Coast native culture, known as
the silent messenger. Coastal Peoples Fine Arts, 1024 Mainland St.,
Vancouver; 604.685.9248, https://www.coastalpeoples.com
Ongoing
Vancouver
Public Library presents OPEN MIKE FOR TEENS. Are you tired of
singing
in the shower or reading poetry to your cat? We are too and we're here
to do something about it! On the first Monday of every month between
October and June, teens are invited to come on stage in the Peter Kaye
room at Central Library and do their thing! Anything goes, from
stories to poetry to songs. It can be your own material or someone
else's. It doesn't matter who wrote it, we wanna hear it. Library
Square, 604.331.3691.
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