North America’s only feminist literary festival, Growing Room, marks its fourth year by expanding to a literary and arts festival. The cross-genre celebration will feature more than 85 nationally-renowned authors, poets, filmmakers, comedians, dancers, musicians and artists from across the country, to celebrate inclusive storytelling in all its forms during readings, discussions, workshops and parties.
Growing Room Festival
When: March 11-15, 2020 Where: Various locations throughout the city Tickets: All panels and readings are by donation. Workshops are $15. More information on registration here. Recommended donation tiers are: $12.50 (regular), $25 (generous), and $40 (includes a one-year subscription to Room Magazine).
Celebrated for spotlighting BIPOC, queer and marginalized voices throughout the festival, Growing Room continues to connect communities across identities, genre and form.
This year’s theme of worldbuilding speaks directly to this need. As Canada’s social landscape becomes more diverse, and a new generation shares stories that are both passionately political and open-hearted in the face of growing hate crimes and regionalism, Growing Room responds with a timely line-up of cross-genre events that celebrate the many ways we can proudly be ourselves through art.
The festivities kick off on March 11th with a dance party and concert featuring music from R&B, funk, and soul artists Tonye Aganaba, Chelsea D.E Johnson and Desirée Dawson; a set by one of Vancouver’s leading female DJs, DJ Denise; and hosted by Jillian Christmas and jaye simpson.
Growing Room will continue to partner with Indigenous Brilliance for a celebration of Indigenous storytelling, hosted by jaye simpson, Karmella Cen Benedito De Barros, Patricia Massy and Emily Dundas Oke. A festival favourite, Growing Room’s hands-on, creative workshops now cover topics ranging from crafting the perfect short story to an introduction to burlesque.
RunGo Dash for Dogs returns in support of BC and Alberta Guide Dogs. This guided 10K, 5K or 2K run or walk takes participants through Stanley Park, starting at the Brockton Pavilion. 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser support the organization’s Guide and Service Dog programs.
RunGo Dash for Dogs
When: Sunday February 23th, 2020 Starting Location: Brockton Pavilion (1151 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver) Registration:Online here » Start Times: 10km: 9:40 am, 5km 9:50 am, 2k 10:00 am
After the run there will be a social event, with pancakes, prizes and a chance to meet puppies in training from BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. Participants can take part in a “blindfold walk”, where the dogs in advanced training will guide them through an obstacle course.
Craig Slagel is the Founder of RunGo and has been supporting BC & Alberta Guide Dogs with this event for five consecutive years. In that time, Dash for Dogs has raised over $65,000 for the organization. This year, the goal is to raise $25,000.
“There are limited spots remaining in each of the participation categories,” says Craig. “However, even if you can’t attend the event, you can still sign up to run virtually and help us raise money no matter where you live.”
Guide and Service Dogs, as well as good dogs are welcome at the event. All dogs must be on leash and under control at all times for the safety of the working dogs. This is a race for people to support dogs, but you don’t need a dog to run.
Take a magical trip into the Hundred Acre Wood and discover the wonderful world of Winnie-the-Pooh! Carousel Theatre for Young People (“CTYP”) and Presentation House Theatre present the BC premiere of The House at Pooh Corner, live on Granville Island from February 28 to March 29, 2020.
The House at Pooh Corner
Where: The Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright St on Granville Island) When: February 28, 2020 to March 29, 2020 Tickets: Available online now or by calling (604) 685-6217. Adults: $35; Seniors/Students: $29; Young People (Ages 3-18 years): $18.
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are joined by their beloved Christopher Robin, embarking on a string of engaging adventures. The charm of the friendships shared in this beautiful stage adaptation of A.A. Milne’s book blends enchanting puppetry and music into a story that transports audiences right into the Hundred Acre Wood.
Tom Pickett, Advah Soudack, Victor Mariano. Photo by Tim Matheson
Featuring: Victor Mariano, Tom Pickett and Advah Soudack. Directed by Kim Selody. Adapted by Betty Knapp. Revisions by Kim Selody. The House at Pooh Corner is recommended for ages 3 to 8. Follow Carousel Theatre on Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for more information and show details.
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We have Valentine’s Day and Family Day all rolled into one, along with #Van2010 Olympic anniversary events. Here is your list of things to do in Vancouver Family Day long weekend:
The Earlybird RV Show, British Columbia’s premier recreational vehicle show is celebrating its 25th year from February 20 to 23, 2020 at Tradex in Abbotsford. Browse over 50 exhibitors, sit in on expert seminars and more that will fill up the over 120,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor display space.
Earlybird RV Show
Where: TRADEX (1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford)
When: Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:00am to 9:00pm
$26 Family Pack (2 Adults and Up To 4 Youth One-Day Pass) $14 Multi-day Pass (Single Adult or Youth)
RV enthusiasts will gather to explore the latest and greatest RVs and accessories in the market. On top of hundreds of new RV’s for attendees to peruse, the Earlybird RV Show caters to all different needs and interests. The show is for those just beginning to plan their RV journey, RV veterans who have racked thousands of clicks on the odometer, and everyone in between.
The closest to an RV experience I’ve had was when John and I recently camped in the Yukon – and as lifelong tent-camper, I felt really, really spoiled. How dreamy it was to have a well-equipped vehicle/home on wheels for our adventure!
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