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.

Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood joins the Vancouver Writers Fest this fall to discuss her forthcoming title, The Testaments. Tickets on sale in June, 2019.

The Polygon Gallery presents The Lind Prize 2019, with an exhibition featuring 11 emerging artists from BC, selected by a jury from May 17 – June 9, 2019.

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.

Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir: The Return of Soul Gospel May 25th with guests Dawn Pemberton and Warren Dean Flandez. Win tickets from Miss604!

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.

Mother’s Day in Metro Vancouver – Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, 2019 teas, and special events at local attractions to celebrate the mom in your life.