The Film How to Change the World is featured at the DOXA film festival.| Photo by Jerry Rothwell.
The good weather is accompanied by wonderful events for the entire family! From dance to art shows, there’s something for everyone. These events are featured all over the Lower Mainland so find one near you and enjoy!
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International Dance Day
April 29, 12–7:30 p.m.
Various Locations & the Scotiabank Dance Centre
677 Davie St., Vancouver
Come down to the Dance Centre for International Dance Day! This all-day event showcases dances from around the world and shows just how diverse dance can be. Varying from swing dance to Bollywood dance, come and experience the fun festivities happening at the Scotiabank Dance Centre! Admission is free.
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DOXA Festival
April 30–May 10
Various Locations
(604) 646-3200
DOXA is a documentary film festival with films from around the world. Learn more about the world around you as you choose from documentaries taking place all over the Lower Mainland.
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Commercial Drive Street Party
May 1, 8:30 p.m.
Grandview Park
1657 Charles St., Vancouver
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The Commercial Drive Street party is here for the first time ever! Join in on the fun activities, loud music and tons of amazing food. With a free BBQ and live music, this is a street party you won’t want to miss. Bring a couple of friends and enjoy all that Commercial Drive has to offer.
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DaySleeper by Kevin Boyle
May 1–23
Kimoto Gallery
1525 W. 6th Ave., Vancouver
In the age of social media, we have everything accessible at our finger tips. Kevin Boyle draws attention to this in his exhibition DaySleeper. His photographs display old buildings and different fixtures in the night. Boyle’s work explores the darkness, and he tries to bring together social media and how society is further being drawn into the dark.
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Tapestry International 2015
May 1–2
St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church
100-1022 Nelson St., Vancouver
The third annual Tapestry International 2015 is back to celebrate women’s choirs! Elektra brings together outstanding ensembles from all around the world. Come join others as they gather together to celebrate and listen to the wonderful sounds. May 1st is Choral Threads, a free, full-length concert open to the public. May 2nd is the gala concert where different musical guests perform with the choir.
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Surrey Youth Basketball & Breakdance Showcase
May 2, 10–9 p.m.
Guildford Recreation Centre
15105 105 Ave., Surrey
Join the youth of Surrey in their annual Youth Basketball & Breakdance Showcase. The all-day affair is full of basketball tournaments, breakdance battles and hip-hop showcases. The event also features a resource table where youth can go to learn more about different issues. With fun activities like a photo booth and caricature artists, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
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Book Launch: Chinese Fairy Tale Feasts by Paul Yee
May 3, 4–6 p.m.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall St., Vancouver
www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
(604) 662-3207
Paul Yee is a winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature. Yee brings excitement to Chinese folklore in his children’s book Chinese Fairy Tale Feasts. With an appearance by the writer himself, come down, ask questions and engage in discussions. Yee’s book features many Chinese tales that are accompanied by a traditional Chinese recipe.
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Chinese Brush Painting Birds
May 7, 12–1:30 p.m.
Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre
7646 Prince Albert St., Vancouver
Celebrate Vancouver bird week and join Chinese brush painter, Mabel Wan Yin Leung to create your own bird painting! The event features Chinese brush painting, and Leung will personally show you how to use the traditional art style to create different types of birds!
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Wu Man and the Shanghai Quartet
May 9, 8–10 p.m.
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
6265 Crescent Rd., Vancouver
(604) 822-9197
The Chan Centre presents Wu Man and the Shanghai Quartet for an unforgettable concert. The concert is full of rich traditional Chinese sounds that are unique and tasteful. The concert features different traditional Chinese folk songs along with other works such as Beethoven.
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A Night with Grizzlies
May 12, 7–9 p.m.
Centennial Theatre
2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver
Want to learn more about the majestic grizzly bear? This is an event all about grizzly bears and why they matter to us. Join the lecture on what we know about grizzly bears and why they’re good for people by listening to people who work alongside these iconic bears.
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Heaven, Hell & Somewhere in Between
May 12s–Oct. 12
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine Dr., Vancouver
(604) 822-3825
UBC and the Museum of Anthropology present Heaven, Hell & Somewhere in Between. This exhibition features a collection of Portuguese popular art. It features graffiti, murals and so much more. The exhibition is said to reflect national identity, history and creativity.
A piece of work featured in the Heaven, Hell, & Somewhere in Between Exhibition.| Photo courtesy of Museum of Anthropology
