April is in full swing and there’s plenty of exciting things happening across the region. From tulip festivals to concerts, here are 26 awesome events taking place in metro Vancouver this weekend.
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Events In Metro Vancouver This Weekend
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Friday, April 6
Flowers | Chilliwack Tulip Festival
The largest and original Tulip Festival in the Fraser Valley and Western Canada, is now open for it’s 12th annual festival. In addition to the 20 acres showcasing 7 million tulip bulbs, you can explore 3 acres of specialty double daffodils. New this year is an 2 acres of aromatic hyacinths (only one of its kind in Canada).
Culture | Haida Now
Guest curated by Haida Curator Kwiaahwah Jones in collaboration with Viviane Gosselin, Co-curator and Director of Collections & Exhibitions at MOV, this exhibition features an unparalleled collection of Haida art boasting more than 450 works created as early as 1890.
Concert | Take 6
As the high-octane launch to the fourth annual VanMan Male Choral Summit, Chor Leoni presents the GRAMMY-adorned vocal giants Take 6 on Friday, April 6th, 2018 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Tickets start at $35.
Dance | Francesco Scavetta
The innovative Norwegian dance company WEE and its maverick Italian choreographer Francesco Scavetta take an original and entertaining look at truth and falsehood in Hardly Ever.
Exhibition | Culture at the Centre
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents a groundbreaking collaboration between six First Nations Communities with the illuminating new exhibition Culture at the Centre, on display this weekend until Monday, October 8th, 2018.
Concert | Shinedown
American rock band Shinedown will perform at the Abbotsford Centre this weekend on Friday, April 6th, 2018.
Shinedown have built their name on rock songs both brutal in power and epic in scope. Now, with their latest album, Shinedown (Brent Smith, Barry Kerch, Eric Bass, and Zach Myers) veer away from that densely layered sonic palette and take a more direct approach.
Expo | Tri-City Spring Home Expo
Come to the show to meet local companies and discuss your home improvement needs; experts will be on location, ready to provide advice!
Be sure to catch the presentations, happening all weekend in the Design Theatre, featuring Thoma Doehring of Tri-City Paint & Decorating, and Ronnie Vanstone of Design Alley Interiors & Renovations.
Carnival | Abbotsford Carnival
The Abbotsford Carnival returns to Seven Oaks Mall from Friday, April 6th – Sunday, April 8th, 2018.
Exhibition | The Fabric of Our Land
Curated by Susan Rowley in collaboration with Salish weavers, this exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the past 200 years of Salish wool weaving.
Teens | Science World’s Extravagant Evenings for Teens
Hey, high school students! Science World’s next teen night is coming up this weekend. Join them for a fun, FREE evening and investigate how your senses can fool your mind. Discover the science behind insane illusions and learn how to make some of your own!
Art | Spring into Art
Spring into Art takes place this weekend at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. The show opens on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and goes until Sunday.
Concert | Grieves
Seattle rapper Grieves performs at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets are $17.
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Saturday, April 7
Pillows | Vancouver Pillow Fight Day
International Pillow Fight Day is April 7th, and Vancouver will be hosting a massive pillow fight this weekend. Bring your pajamas and your biggest goose-down feathered pillows to the Vancouver Art Gallery, where the craziness will start at 3:00 p.m.
Nature | Heron Walk
Come and enjoy this guided April heron walk. By now there will be clutches of 3 to 5 eggs in most nests and brooding behaviour will be observed.
Shopping | Mom’s Market
This market is planning to host a Kids Swap Meet as well as have a home-based business area. If you are interested in reserving a table for either selling some gently used kids clothes, toys or baby gear, or if you have a home-based business or want to sell some home-made products, let us know!
Art | Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation Art Demo
This is the 10th annual exhibition of textile art inspired by the cherry blossom. Marvel at all the beautiful & intricate works of art in a variety of mediums including quilting, needle work, felting, fashion and more!
This Mom’s Market will be in the Eastern Hillsides at Unity Christian School (in the elementary gym).
Dating | Women Only Speed Dating
Whether you’re new to the city or a Vancouverite looking to make some new friends, a Lez Hookup event is the place to be. Wondering if that cutie across the room keeps looking at you because you have something hanging from your nose or she’s wanting something more? Come out and explore your fun side! Tickets are $29.
Yoga | Free Yoga Teacher Training Sampler Class
This “sampler class” is open to everyone with a curiosity about Yoga Teacher Training but not quite ready to make the commitment to a full training.
You will practice asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, and other key components that create the foundation of Semperviva’s unique Internationally recognized program. It takes place this weekend on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
History | The Trials of Muhammad Ali
Heroes don’t come more gold-plated than Muhammad Ali. But if you’re too young to remember the 1960s then you may be shocked to discover how controversial the heavyweight champion was in his heyday.
This film shows the impact Ali had on society. Tickets are $13.
Feast | Strange Fellows Brewing Feast of Fools
Strange Fellows Brewing invites one and all to celebrate the absurd and join them for their second annual Feast of Fools this weekend on Saturday, April 7th.
Irreverent behavior, good-natured pranks, and silly costumes encouraged. Present a joke and receive a beer on the house.
Fundraiser | Cocktails for a Cure
With an auction of incredible prizes and fabulous dining, all in a spectacular river front setting, you don’t want to miss out on the upcoming Cocktails for a Cure fundraiser!
This is the key fundraiser for the Tumour Foundation of BC, which supports the children and families affected with neurofibromatosis. Tickets are $60.
Concert | Mt. Joy
Indie band Mt. Joy performs at the Fox Cabaret. Tickets are $13.50.
Sunday, April 8
Food | Taste of Barbados
Taste of Barbados takes over Bear Creek Pavilion this weekend on Sunday, April 8th, 2018. It’s your chance to experience authentic Barbadian food, drinks, music, and culture.
Test your skills at dominoes, dance to some soca & reggae, or lime at the “rum shop”. Barbadian food includes delicious dishes, such as macaroni pie, souse, fish cakes, and cou cou.
Film | Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth
Come out from Sunday, April 8th – Saturday, April 14, 2018 for a week of inspiring films, thought-provoking discussions, hands-on workshops, immersive virtual reality and all kinds of FUN!
New this year, check out R2R’s VR-Domain, featuring world class virtual reality and immersive technologies. Tickets are $5.
Flowers | Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
The Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival is set amongst 255 Akebono cherry blossom trees at Garry Point Park, on the mouth of the Fraser River. The festival will feature a day of traditional Japanese music and dance performances, delicious food options and fun activities as celebrated in Japan.
Wedding | BeYOUtiful Bridal Wedding Show
See 25+ wedding & party vendors at this giant one day wedding show in the Fraser Valley. Moreover, brides and grooms get in for free.
Upcoming Events
April 9 | Camila Cabello
This will be the first ever solo headlining tour for the sultry songstress, and Vancouver is the first stop on her 20 stop world tour. Other notable stops on her epic tour include Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Denver, Boston, London and Toronto. Finally, the tour will wrap up in Amsterdam.
April 10 | Cirque Du Soleil
Get ready to see frozen magic. Cirque Du Soleil Crystal: A Breakthrough Ice Experience is the first of its kind in the 33 years the company has been around, defying boundaries and expectations with unheard of acrobatics and skating on the ice.
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