May Events in Metro Vancouver: Activities, events, festivals, and community happenings in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley throughout the month of May 2018.

The Surrey Youth Showcase Basketball Tournament is May 5, 2018 at the Guildford Recreation Centre. Compete in this 5-on-5 youth basketball tournament for juniors (ages 13-15) and seniors (ages 15-18). The Surrey Youth Showcase is a part of BC Youth Week.

The Surrey International Children’s Festival May 24-26, 2018 at Bear Creek Park and the Surrey Arts Centre with the theme “Play. Create. Do.” The festival inspires young hearts and minds to greater possibilities, and celebrates our rich and diverse cultural heritage through performing and visual arts experiences.

On May 9th, Dress for Success Vancouver’s 18th annual fundraiser IMPACT 360: FLOURISH will include spirit tastings, designer cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music. This signature event welcomes over 300 of Vancouver’s most influential business leaders, sponsors and community supporters.

More than 200 musicians will gather at Robson Square for the 14th annual Music Monday on May 7, 2018! Students from across Metro Vancouver will perform new Music Monday anthem, Sing It Together, and more works as part of national event for music education.

Serena Ryder and Brett Kissel will headline Surrey Canada Day 2018! FREE at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale (176 St & 64 Ave) in Surrey on Sunday, July 1, 2018 10:00am to 11:00pm (fireworks at 10:30pm).

There are 18 participating restaurants that are supporting the Mother’s Day of Giving for BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre Foundation on May 12 & May 13, 2018. This Mother’s Day, dine out at local restaurants who are giving back to the women in their community.

Bid on Rare Wines to Support Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland! Ahead of the GrapeJuice Wine Auction event on April 26th, you can bid online for some of the rare wines in the silent auction.

Art in the City is the premier fine arts market in Vancouver’s historic West End, taking place May 4-6, 2018 at the West End Community Centre. Come support more than 50 local artists and unleash your creativity!

The 28th annual Jeans Day is coming up! Join over 200,000 participants across the province and sport your very best Canadian tuxedo all for a great cause. There are many ways to get involved, all in support of BC Children’s Hospital, and one of the highlights is the Jeans Day BBQ on May 3rd.