Kids will work with Kelpin to create photo collages.
With the weather only getting sunnier, it’s time to get out and enjoy the fun events the city has to offer! With music festivals, art shows and fun for the whole family, there’s a little bit for everyone. Get out and celebrate different cultures with others alike.
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Purely Paper
March 6–Apr. 11
CityScape Community Art Space
335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver
Come out and see the wonderful pieces of art made from a simple everyday item: paper! In this art installation, artists create sculptures, drawings, origami, 2D and 3D art out of paper. These five local Vancouver artists have taken art to a whole new level and have pushed the boundaries of new modern art. For more information on scheduling, please visit the website.
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A young African-Canadian must tell his story at great risk.| Photo courtesy of Jeremy Mimnagh.
The Cultch Presents Obaaberima
March 24–April 4
The Cultch
1895 Venables St., Vancouver
Obaaberima is a story focused on a young African-Canadian’s journey across a variety of boundaries. Stunningly preformed through dance and live music, in order to be free, a young man from Ghana, must tell his story, however the risk. For more information on ticket pricing, please visit the website.
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Sonic Boom Music Festival
March 25–29
Pyatt Hall and Orpheum Annex
843 and 823 Seymour St., Vancouver
(778) 834-9948
The Sonic Boom Music Festival focuses on the sounds of BC’s contemporary and classic music. Each night has many different performers featuring many songs from all across the province. Composer Aaron Gervais, and many other groups are also the focus of the night. Grab your tickets today, and come out and enjoy the music!
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Vancouver Improvised Music Meeting 2015
March 27–29
Western Front
303 E. 8th Ave., Vancouver
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1260778
Barking Sphinx is holding its 2nd annual Vancouver Improvised Music Meeting! With local artists coming together to improvise sets of songs that give audiences a look into the new world of improvised music. Collaborating with artists from Quebec, this night is promising a lot of new sounds that’ll have audiences wanting more.
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My Space as a Self-Portrait Collage with Kyra Kelpin
March 28, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
ArtStarts Gallery
808 Richards St., Vancouver
ArtStarts on Saturdays are free workshops for kids to explore their inner artists. This edition of ArtStarts on Saturdays is with photographer Kyra Kelpin who helps kids create photo collages that help them build their identity and have fun doing so! Ideal for kids ages 5 and up.
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Elijah
March 28, 8 p.m.
Orpheum Theatre
601 Smithe St., Vancouver
(604) 696-4290
The Vancouver Bach Choir and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra come together to present Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah. With over a hundred voices coming together and led by conductor Leslie Dala, the night will be full of wonderful melodies and emotionally stirring choruses. For more information on tickets, please visit the website.
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Vancouver World Music Festival
April 3, 7 p.m.
Imperial, 319 Main St., Vancouver
www.facebook.com/events/1059839980698594/
The Vancouver World Music Festival is an event that brings together sounds from all over the world. This night of music features the bands Kutapira, Haram, Locarno, and Tambura Rasa. The night will range from Latin music to music from Zimbabwe. One night only, rock out to Marimbas and much more at this 19 and over event. For more information on tickets, please visit the website.
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7th Annual Great A-Mazing Egg Hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden
April 4, 5, 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St., Vancouver
www.vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/great-amazing-egg-hunt
(604) 257-8463
Join the city of Vancouver at the 7th annual Egg Hunt at the pristine VanDusen Botanical Garden. This event has activities for kids from age two to 12, with special fun zones for all ages! Visit animals at the Cinemazoo, decorate clay pots, and plant carrots to take home. The Easter Bunny will also be paying a visit, so come out and enjoy chocolates and much more!
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2015 VSO Spring Festival
April 10–18
Orpheum Theatre
601 Smithe St., Vancouver
(604) 876-3434
The 2015 Vancouver Symphony Spring Festival brings audiences the beloved pieces of famous composers. With emphasis on one of the greatest: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Together, the Vancouver Symphony created different sets of music for different nights of the festival. For more information on tickets and scheduling, please visit the website.
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SFU Philosophers’ Café: Art Salons
April 11, 3 p.m.
Contemporary Art Gallery
555 Nelson St., Vancouver
SFU Philosophers’ Café is a platform to discuss ideas. In collaboration with the Contemporary Art Gallery, SFU Philosophers’ Café is holding two art salons. Each Café will have a guided tour of current exhibitions, followed by a discussion lead by professionals. For more information on the art salons, please visit the website.
