April Events in Metro Vancouver

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 — 1:14pm PDT

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Community festivals and holidays will take us outside this month, under the natural confetti of the cherry blossoms. Spring is here and so is another big list of events including dozens of Cherry Blossom Festival activities, the Surrey Party for the Planet, a selection of theatre performances, and the Stanley Park Easter Train.

Photo credit: Change Xia on Flickr

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Multi-Day Events

Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green below.

April Events in Metro Vancouver

This event list is updated frequently so be sure to check back often and feel free to send in your own listings via my contact form.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014
An Evening with Arundhati Roy
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Book Launch: Practically Investing
Fair Trade Vancouver: Guacamole Fair
Don’t Blink: A Burlesque Tribute to Doctor Who
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival: Cherry Jam Downtown Concert
Cascadia Startup Day
New Media Connect
Secrets of the Penthouse Tour
Vancouver Letter Writing Club
Voices From Another Room Exhibition Opening
Mellomanic, Psychic Jaguar, Simon Russell & The Know How Sugar at Fanclub
Pacific Ice Synchronized Skating Club – Open House
Fifth Annual Art of Being Together
Langara Pop-Up Grad Gallery Opening Night
Friday, April 4, 2014
Blue Jays Home Opener Viewing Party
Camilo the Magician on Tour at Granville Island
Carousel Theatre Presents: Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Landsdowne Carnival, Richmond
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Vancouver South African Film Festival
Canadian Tire Home, Auto, and Outdoor Show
Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo
The Squamish Women’s Used Clothing Sale
Enchanted Garden Spring Pottery Sale at Trout Lake Community Centre
Pillowfight at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Verses Festival of Words
Spring Showers Artisan Fair
Fleetwood Family Fun Run
Start Your Garden with Heritage Seeds
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Colorado at BC Place
Downtown Bus Service Open House: West End Community Centre
Camilo the Magician on Tour at Granville Island
Terminal City Rollergirls Season Opener
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival: Plein-Air Blossom Painting
Dinner Party YVR
Jazz at the Pat
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
Galloway’s Burnaby: Top Detox Superfoods
Carousel Theatre Presents: Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Landsdowne Carnival, Richmond
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Vancouver South African Film Festival
Brockton Point’s Secrets: a Stanley Park Historical Walking Tour
Dialogue on Dramaturgy
Vancouver Foodster Culinary Scavenger Hunt
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Days at VanDusen
Galloway’s Burnaby: Fabulous Flax with Chef Alana Peckham
Galloway’s Richmond: Cleansing Spring Soups with Andrea Potter
Enchanted Garden Spring Pottery Sale at Trout Lake Community Centre
Verses Festival of Words
Carousel Theatre Presents: Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Landsdowne Carnival, Richmond
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud

Monday, April 14, 2014
Lunar Eclipse Event at the Space Centre
DIM Cinema Presents Vater und Sohn/Father and Son
Earthquake Preparedness Workshop
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Carousel Theatre Presents: Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Jane’s Walk Orientation
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Vancouver Art Gallery Presents: Audain Prize + VIVA Awards ceremony
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Earthquake Preparedness Workshop
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Carousel Theatre Presents: Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Stanley Park Easter Train
Vancouver Special Pre-Tour Lecture
Say Wha?! Readings of Deliciously Rotten Writing
Barter Market at the Midtown Experiment
Herstory Cafe: High Browns and Granny Shoes with Guest Speaker Bonnie Reilly Schmidt
Presentation House Theatre: I On The Sky
Earthquake Preparedness Workshop
Seasons Electronic Music Festival
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Carousel Theatre Presents: Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Opening Reception: Arts Alive
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Room to Read Vancouver Chapter’s Power of Ten Event
Vancouver Tourism Showcase
Fly Girl Productions: Hershe Bar
Seasons Electronic Music Festival
Presentation House Theatre: I On The Sky
Stanley Park Easter Train
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Carousel Theatre Presents: Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Friday, April 18, 2014
Sponsored by Miss604: Rio Theatre Fright Late Night Movies
Southlands Heritage Farm Family Day
Fan Expo Vancouver
Easter at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Late Nite Art 28: Archive (@ Revolver)
Seasons Electronic Music Festival
Presentation House Theatre: I On The Sky
Stanley Park Easter Train
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Carousel Theatre Presents: Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA at BC Place
Great Canadian Craft use promo code: “Miss604”
Record Store Day
Easter Fair at Surrey Museum
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade
Easter Artisan’s Fair at River Market
Easter Tea at London Heritage Farm
World Circus Day – Unicycle Ride
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival: Plein-Air Blossom Painting
Hard Rubber Orchestra – Greatest Hits at SFU Woodward’s
Hyundai Hockey Nation Clinics
Galloway’s Richmond: Fabulous Flax with Chef Alana Peckham
2nd Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Maan Farms
Greenheart Canopy Walkway Grand Opening
Seasons Electronic Music Festival
Fan Expo Vancouver
Easter at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Eco Easter Egg Hunt in Surrey
Stanley Park Easter Train
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Carousel Theatre Presents: Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Maplewood Farm Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Hyundai Hockey Nation Clinics
Vancouver Nighthawks Season Opener
Save the Bunnies Charity Easter Egg Hunt at Township 7 Winery
Easter Tea at London Heritage Farm
WOD For Kids
2nd Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Maan Farms
Great Canadian Craft use promo code: “Miss604”
Greenheart Canopy Walkway Grand Opening
Seasons Electronic Music Festival
Fan Expo Vancouver
Easter at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Stanley Park Easter Train
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Carousel Theatre Presents: Wondrous Tales of Old Japan
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz

Monday, April 21, 2014
Woo Hoo! Classic Simpsons Trivia Night
Great Canadian Craft use promo code: “Miss604”
Greenheart Canopy Walkway Grand Opening
Stanley Park Easter Train
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
The Arts Club’s California Wine Fair
Crave Burnaby Heights Dining Event
Songs of Neil Young at the Biltmore – Part 1
4 Cats Art Studio: Earth Day Workshop
Documentary Screening with Take a Hike Foundation
Bloom Dance Tasting with Mascall Dance
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Songs of Neil Young at the Biltmore – Part 2
Eco-Arts Salon: Community Arts Vancouver
Shine Online Video Training Just for Women at Hycroft
Crave Burnaby Heights Dining Event
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Jeans Day for BC Children’s Hospital
Evening to Conquer Oral Cancer
Ballet BC Presents: UN/A
HOT TALKS: Alison Denham & Billy Marchenski
Discover Dance: Modus Operandi
Philomena: Featured Movie at City Centre Library
Wizard of Oz Musical in Langley
Projecting Change Film Festival
Crave Burnaby Heights Dining Event
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Friday, April 25, 2014
Sponsored by Miss604: Rio Theatre Fright Late Night Movies
Canadian Master Class Series with Prima Ballerina Chan Hon Goh
Alicia Tobin’s Come Draw With Me
FUSE at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Night Circus: Space Cruise at Vancouver Fan Club
Vancouver Tattoo and Culture Show
Ballet BC Presents: UN/A
Projecting Change Film Festival
Wizard of Oz Musical in Langley
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Saturday, April 26, 2014
SPONSORED BY MISS604: Surrey Party for the Planet
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival: Plein-Air Blossom Painting
Magpie’s Nest Grand Opening
Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival
8th Annual Gypsy Jazz Festival
Capilano Mall Faux Fab Fashion Show
Richmond Earth Day Youth (REaDY) Summit
Dunks for Dreams with CFL Players for Make-A-Wish
Ocean Concrete Open House on Granville Island
Refresh Market
CARDED! Trading Card Art Show
KILL FEE Book Signing and Launch Party with Owen Laukkanen and Friends
Timescapes Opens at the ArtStarts Gallery
Fringe Percussion Presents: Boundless
4th Annual North Shore Art Crawl
Where the Wild Things Were: Museum of Vancouver
Suburban Rush: Mountain Biking and Trail Running
Earthwise Annual “Bee Friendly” Plant Sale
Book Launch of What If?: 52 Questions Designed for an Entire Year of Self-Discovery
Galloway’s Burnaby: All About Spices
Vancouver Shogi Club
Minerva Helping Women Work™ Career Training Workshops
Earth Day Vancouver
Stage to Screen: In Conversation with David Auburn
Lumbermen’s Arch Secrets: a Stanley Park Historical Walking Tour
ArtStarts presents Animal Adventure with Rock the Arts
Night Circus: Space Cruise at Vancouver Fan Club
Bike the Blossoms
Vancouver Tattoo and Culture Show
Ballet BC Presents: UN/A
Projecting Change Film Festival
Wizard of Oz Musical in Langley
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents: Annie
Firehall Arts Centre Presents: Proud
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Vancouver Sun Run
Elevate and Celebrate at Hycroft
Silk Bamboo and Maple Concert
Stanley Park Educational Walk and Habitat Restoration
ICONS Spring Vintage Market
4th Annual North Shore Art Crawl
ArtStarts presents Animal Adventure with Rock the Arts
VanDusen Plant Sale
Terminal City Rollergirls Double Header
Vancouver Tattoo and Culture Show
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
Projecting Change Film Festival
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz

Monday, April 28, 2014
G Day for Girls
Women in Leadership April Social
Art Show – Reflections: Colours of the Coast
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Bloom Dance Tasting with Mascall Dance
Dancing for Hope Gala
International Dance Day
Comedy Gems Presents Teen Angst Night
Art of Loving: Kissing Class
Art Show – Reflections: Colours of the Coast
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Women in Film and Television Spotlight Awards Gala
Army and Navy Shoe Sale
Art Show – Reflections: Colours of the Coast
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Arts Club Presents: The Bomb-Itty of Errors
Itsazoo Productions Presents: Killer Joe
Tulips of the Valley Festival in Agassiz

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Surrey Vaisakhi Parade

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 — 9:44am PDT

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The annual Surrey Vaisakhi Parade is taking place on April 19th, bringing together over 200,000 people in the community and beyond to celebrate one of the most important days in the Sikh calendar, the creation of the Khalsa.

Photo courtesy of the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade

This is one of the the world’s largest Vaisakhi parades of its kind outside of India and will feature live music, performances, lively floats, along with food and drink compliments of local residents and businesses. We’re so fortunate to live in a region where people of all cultures and religions are invited to participate in the celebrations of others. This will be a joyous day filled with great food and atmosphere.

Surrey Vaisakhi Parade Route

The Surrey Vaisakhi Parade is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:30am on April 19, 2014 at the Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, at 12885 85th Avenue.

It will travel along 85th to 128th and turn south, traveling down 128th Street until turning left onto 76th Ave. Looping along 76th until it turns into 75th, joining up with 124th Street. Heading north up 124th to 82nd Avenue until arriving back at 128th and returning north to 85th. The parade will conclude where it began, at Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, at approximately 4:00pm.

Road closures will be in place from 7:30am until 5:00pm. More information is available online.

Green Glasses Giveaway: Vinylize and Cinematique

Comments 112 by Rebecca Bollwitt Monday, March 31st, 2014 — 6:44pm PDT

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Green Glasses in Yaletown makes Canadian-designed, handcrafted glasses using all natural organic, sustainable materials. Back in September I did a giveaway, when I was first introduced to Green Glasses, and I learned that they are non-toxic, phthalate-free, renewable and 100 percent biodegradable. Better yet when you purchase a pair, partial proceeds are donated to the David Suzuki Foundation.

The two latest styles in the Green Glasses lineup are pretty spectacular as Vinylize and Cinematique, developed by Tipton Eyeworks, each feature very unique materials — recycled records and film.

Vinylize: Handmade in Hungary by Tipton Eyeworks. Zachary Tipton discovered his father’s old record collection and had the idea to recycle the abundant material to serve a new purpose. The first series was developed from communist vinyl, salvaged from the Budapest flea markets. The durable pressings could still be played, even after half a century, but to insulate them from the effects of heat, they were fused with biodegradable cellulose-acetate using proprietary technology.

Cinematique: Picture-perfect release, each handcrafted frame is distinct as they’re designed with recycled film. Classic styling, timeless appeal and perfect for round or oval faces. Available in tortoise or black and each is one of a kind as the recycled film in the arms will be different from picture shown. Watch the process from film to eyewear in this YouTube video.

Green Glasses Giveaway

Green Glasses is giving away one pair of Vinylize or Cinematique eyeglasses, or sunglasses, valued at $399 to one lucky Miss604 reader. Here’s how you can enter to win:

Post a comment with which style you would want: Vinylize or Cinematique (1 entry)
Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)

RT to enter to win Vinylize or Cinematique glasses from @ecospectacles + @miss604 http://ow.ly/vg4ih

I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Follow Green Glasses on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about their products and sustainability.

Blue Jays Home Opener Viewing Party

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt Monday, March 31st, 2014 — 11:14am PDT

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The Vancouver Canadians, the Class A Short Season affiliate to the Toronto Blue Jays, are hosting a party at Mahony and Sons to celebrate the Blue Jays home opener at the Rogers Centre this Friday, April 4th.

Canada’s team is looking for a strong start to the season as they take on the New York Yankees, and the Canadians are rallying all local baseball fans.

RSVP here for the viewing party. Admission is free and there will be plenty of door prizes to be won. Food and beverages are not included.

Fans are welcome to join the Canadians, who won their third straight Northwest League Championship last year, at the Burrard Landing Mahony and Sons at 3:30pm with the first pitch scheduled at 4:00pm.

Stanley Park Lions Vandalized

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt Monday, March 31st, 2014 — 9:44am PDT

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On the Stanley Park Causewey overpass, which offers great views of the Lions Gate Bridge and two large lions by sculptor Charles Marega, there are four smaller lions — two of which had their faces smashed off this weekend in a senseless act of vandalism.

Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr

One lion’s face was destroyed and the second lion’s face and paws were removed. Park Board commissioner John Coupar said the situation is disappointing. “Well, it’s a random act and an unfortunate act, and it’s just one of those things that shouldn’t happen that does happen,” he told CBC News. “We’re all saddened by it, but we’ll do our best to make it right.”

@CityofVancouver two lions above the causeway have been vandalized. Not the lions by the bridge. pic.twitter.com/0GsJI6RhQf

— Spencer Chandra Herbert (@SChandraHerbert) March 29, 2014

Coupar said it isn’t yet clear how much the repairs will cost or how long they will take. Vancouver police Sgt. Randy Fincham said investigators are going to work with the park board to find those responsible “for taking the roar out of these two lions.” [Source: CBC]

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Vancouver Police Department at (604) 717-3321 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (888) 222-8477.