From May 11-17, Vancouver takes a closer look at the birds in our neighbourhood during the 2019 Vancouver Bird Week. Read more in this week’s guest post from the Stanley Park Ecology Society

Join Variety BC at their offices in Burnaby for the Variety Mobility Day Block Party on June 5th. Help raise enough money to fund two Adaptive Trikes for kids in each of Variety’s BC health regions.

The Golden Spike Days Festival is June 28-July 1, 2019 at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park. It’s one of BC’s oldest and longest-running family events.

Burnaby Heights Hats Off Day 2019 is Saturday, June 1, 2019. It’s a parade and giant street party over 10 city blocks, with free fun for the whole family.

Delhi 2 Dublin headlines Canada Day at Canada Place on July 1st. The nation’s largest Canada Day outside of Ottawa will also have fireworks and a full street festival.

Vancouver Catio Tour is June 9, 2019. Seven homes with their beautiful catios will open their yards to attendees in support of the BC SPCA.

Art in the City at the West End Community Centre is Vancouver’s premier fine arts market. The free event is happening May 3-5, 2019.

Things to do in Vancouver this weekend: Friday, May 3, 2019; Saturday, May 4, 2019; Sunday, May 5, 2019 activities and events around Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

Vancouver’s biggest art show is The Show at Emily Carr University, May 4-19, 2019 including free events and an Honorary Doctorate Ceremony.

Our Lady Peace and Bif Naked to play Surrey Canada Day on July 1 at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale. FREE for all to enjoy!