The city’s own beloved soul queen Dawn Pemberton is turning 40 and to celebrate she’s inviting all to help her tear it up at The Great Get Down, a night in support of WISH Drop-in Centre Society on May 4th.
Dawn Pemberton’s Birthday Show: The Great Get Down
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 Where: The Imperial – 319 Main Street Tickets: From $40 to $50, available online
To mark this special milestone, Pemberton has enlisted super-slick funk band Soulstream to lead the festivities and Canadian beat-maker DJ Slade to keep party-goers grooving into the evening. Guests will also be treated to the sound of Pemberton’s fierce vocals as the vivacious songstress takes the mic for a few special numbers.
A staple of the Vancouver music scene, who recently toured with The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, Pemberton enjoys an avid following and casts a wide circle of musical friends and collaborators as a vocalist, teacher, facilitator, choir director and “go to girl” for live shows and studio sessions. A regular on the stage of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and Vancouver Folk Music Fest, her 2014 album Say Somethin’ won the 2015 Western Canadian Music Award for Urban Recording of The Year. Pemberton has collaborated with everyone from Randy Bachman, Matt Anderson, to Ndidi Onukwulu, Kurt Elling and opened for Maceo Parker, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Lee Fields, Cowboy Junkies to name a few.
Making it a birthday bash to remember, Pemberton is not only hosting the ultimate dance party, she is also giving back to some of the city’s most vulnerable. A percentage of all tickets proceeds for The Great Get Down will go to supporting WISH Drop-in Centre Society.
WISH works to improve the health, safety and well-being of women who are involved in Vancouver’s street-based sex trade.
Place des Arts’ Youth Arts Council invites teens ages 13 to 17 to Art After Dark: Galaxy Edition! At this free night of the arts, you and your friends can explore your artistic and creative interests through a variety of casual arts activities. In addition to making art, find your way out of the escape room, and enjoy free snacks, drinks and music! Art After Dark is an awesome way to spend a Saturday night chilling with your squad.
The GrapeJuice Wine Auction for Big Sisters is coming up on May 2nd at Weissach Vancouver. Featuring hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction of fine wines, and wine tasting stations, you can pick up some rare wine finds while raising much needed funds for Big Sisters.
GrapeJuice – Vikaash Prasad Photography
GrapeJuice Wine Auction for Big Sisters
Where: Weissach Vancouver (1757 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver) When: Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm Tickets: Available online now for $125.
With social pressures for girls and youth at an all-time high, mentoring matters now more than ever. In its 12th year, the annual GrapeJuice event champions mentorship through an exclusive wine auction and tasting. Join founding sponsors McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MLA Canada to bid on unique and exclusive wines from around the world.
GrapeJuice – Vikaash Prasad Photography
Top 5 Reasons to Attend GrapeJuice
1. Wine Silent Auction Bid on your favourite rare wine finds from around the world. They’re exclusive, delicious, and unique wines to add to your collection.
2. Wine Tasting Stations Sip on some of the best wines in the city. It’s included in the purchase of your ticket and they’re pouring all night.
3. Networking Network with over 200 of Vancouver’s top business professionals.
4. Hors d’Oeuvres Cocktails & Canapés is preparing a delightful selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres that complement your wine.
5. Make a Difference According to UBC research, more than a quarter of Lower Mainland children in grade four have a low level of well-being. This leads to a lack of social, emotional, and physical health. Big Sisters is part of the solution and all proceeds support our mentoring programs.
Big Sisters is committed to enhancing the confidence, self-esteem and well-being of female, transgender, and non-binary youth through supportive relationships with mentors.
There’s nothing like farm-fresh produce and artisanal goodies, grown, baked, and made right in our own backyard – so to speak. This season there are farmers markets in all corners of our region, offering up the very best (and tastiest) local goods. Here are just a few located in and around Metro Vancouver:
Surrey Farmers Markets
Surrey Urban Farmers Market Dates: June 15 to October 5, 2019 – Wednesdays Location: North Surrey Recreation Centre Plaza at 10275 City Parkway Features: Vendors and live entertainment weekly
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by the Burnaby Festival of Learning and SFU Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
The Burnaby Festival of Learning (May 4-11, 2019) features a week-long series of free events for individuals, families and young (and not so young) learners, all designed to fulfill your desire to #LearnGrowThrive. Programming includes Arts & Culture, Sustainability, Science & Tech events as well as Health & Wellness:
Where: Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown, 2nd floor, Multipurpose Space (6100 Willingdon Ave)
When: Saturday, May 11, 2019 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Presented by Kimberley Wong and Burnaby Public Library. Join Kimberley Wong as she digs into her experiences navigating through climate action and sustainability, queerness, and her Chinese Canadian identity through artful storytelling. Limited spots, register online »
