explorASIAN Festival: Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
byThe 15th annual explorASIAN Festival is happening around Vancouver in celebration of May being Asian Heritage Month. There are dozens of activities and event happening around Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, and various communities around the province over the next few weeks.
Walk-a-thon for Japan Relief
When: Saturday, May 7, 2011 starting at 10:00am
Where: Burnaby Lake Sports Complex East Clubhouse (3760 Sperling Ave)
Fee: $10 individual, $20 family
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Harry Aoki Legacy Fund Dinner Concert
When: Friday, May 6, 2011 starting at 6:00pm
Where: 2111 Lower Mall, University of British Columbia
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Imaginary Enclave
When: Saturday, May 7, 2011 starting at 6:30pm
Where: Richmond Cultural Centre (7700 Minoru Gate)
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UBC Dialogues: Vancouver
When: Monday, May 9, 2011 starting at 6:30pm
Where: UBC Robson Square (800 Robson St)
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Asian Heritage Day in Surrey
When: Saturday, May 17, 2011 starting at 1:00pm
Where: Surrey Museum (17710-56A Ave)
Fee: Drop-in, by donation
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World Poetry International Festival
When: May 14-15, 2011
Where: Richmond Cultural Centre (100-7700 Minoru Gate)
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A full list of community and explorASIAN-specific events are available online. You can also follow @explorASIAN on Twitter for news and event information.