Spring is finally here and with it comes fun events for the whole family to enjoy! From music events to art exhibits, this time of the year brings out all the fun festivities. Go alone or with a few friends to the events that suit your own personal tastes.
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PROUD
April 7–25
Firehall Arts Centre
280 East Cordova St., Vancouver
604-689-0926
PROUD is a satirical comedy that features Andrew Wheeler as Prime Minister Stephen Harper. With the elections just around the corner, director Donna Spencer creates a hysterical performance for the audience regardless of your political ideology. Spencer creates an interesting dynamic between Harper and a young, attractive MP. For more information on scheduling, please visit the website.
Andrew Wheeler as Stephen Harper in PROUD.| Photo courtesy of Pink Monkey Studios.
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Steveston Folk Guild Presents: Sahara Jane
April 16, 7:30 p.m.
Chinese Bunkhouse
5180 Westwater Dr., Richmond
The Steveston Folk Guild presents talented singer-songwriter Sahara Jane for all those interested in folk music. Jane is from Nova Scotia and has two full length albums of her own original music. Her experiences and ideas come through in her music and will definitely be enjoyed by the audience. For more information, please visit the website.
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Arts Alive 2015
April 17–May 17
Burnaby Art Gallery
6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Arts-and-Heritage/Burnaby-Art-Gallery
This year’s Arts Alive features artwork created by elementary school students in Burnaby’s School District #41. The 2015 exhibition explores the theme of “capturing a moment” and what it means to these students. The exhibition also features key programs such as the Burnaby Art Gallery tour and workshops. For more information about the exhibition, please visit the website.
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Eco Fashion Week
April 19–24
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver
Eco Fashion Week is back for its ninth season! The focus of Eco Fashion Week is sustainable fashion that is both pleasing to the eye and to the environment. With speaker seminars, industry panels and many more events, this is definitely a recommended gathering for all the fashion lovers out there! For more information on Eco Fashion Week events, please visit the website.
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Dance Allsorts: The Response
April 19, 2 p.m.
Roundhouse Arts and Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
www.newworks.ca/presentations/dance-allsorts
New Works presents Dance Allsorts, an event filled with inspiring performances and workshops. Dance Allsorts, currently in its 17th season, aspires to introduce all sorts of dance to all kinds of people. In this edition of Dance Allsorts, “The Response” is a contemporary dance piece that introduces the audience to the fluid and graceful movements of contemporary styles. Admission is by donation.
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Charanga Habanera
April 19, 8 p.m.
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St., Vancouver
Regarded as one of the most entertaining Latin music acts in the world, Charanga Habanera comes to Vancouver for one night only! With lively music and dancing, Charanga Habanera is a group that music lovers won’t want to miss. DJ Kubanito assists the group with uplifting Latin music as audiences enjoy the performance and dance the night away! For more information on ticket pricing, please visit the website.
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Lulu Series: Art in the City
April 23, 7 p.m.
Richmond City Hall Council Chambers
6911 No. 3 Rd., Richmond
www.richmond.ca/culture/about/events/lulu.htm
Come join the city of Richmond as it presents numerous guest speakers for its annual spring series. Art in the City discusses the importance of establishing connections between the community and the citizens. Art in the City presents acclaimed artists, architects and urban planners speaking about the relationship between art and the urban environment.
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Canstruction Vancouver 2015
April 24–May 8
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
791 Georgia St, Vancouver
Canstruction Vancouver is back and free to the public! Giant sculptures made out of canned goods are on display for a limited time. The theme this year is “fact or fiction,” so come on down and see what architects, engineers, designers and students have created. Canstruction Vancouver has collected over 1.31 million cans of food in the past 13 years for the Greater Vancouver Foodbank Society. Come on down and support a good cause.
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Burnaby Golf Festival
April 25, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Burnaby Mountain Golf Course and Driving Range
7600 Halifax St., Burnaby
www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Calendar-of-Events
Have you ever wanted to learn to play golf? Are you a golf-enthusiast? This event may be for you! The Burnaby Golf Festival offers free golf clinics, custom club fittings and all things golf-related. This event is fun for the whole family, with prizes to be won and free demonstrations. For more information, please visit the website.
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Timberline Ranch Family Festival
April 25, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Timberline Ranch
22351 144th Ave., Maple Ridge
604-463-9278
The Timberline Ranch Family Festival is filled with fun for the whole family! Come and meet all 45 horses and all the other petting zoo animals. Watch the live Western Show, tackle the Challenge Course or try winning a prize at the golf putting contest! There are hayrides, a BBQ and much more! For more information on pricing, please visit the website.
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Goodbye Chums
April 26, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Meet at Bell-Irving Hatchery
114560 256th St., Maple Ridge
www.familyfuncanada.com/vancouver
604-530-4983
Come on down to the Kanaka Creek Regional Park and help release Salmon fry into Kanaka Creek. There are also plenty of other fun activities for the whole family. Visit the hatchery, see fun displays and enjoy the kids’ crafts. Please visit the Family Fun Vancouver website for more information.
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Chan Centre for Performing Arts at UBC Presents Lila Downs
April 26, 7 p.m.
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
6265 Crescent Rd., Vancouver
604-822-6219
Lila Downs is a Mexican-American artist whose unique music melds together traditional Mexican folk and blues, jazz and rock. Downs earned a 2012 Grammy award and she recently won two awards at the Latin Grammys. Come and experience Lila Downs’ music for yourself. For more information on ticket pricing, please visit the website.
