Welcome back to the Vancouver Sun Run! If you’re checking this page in 2022, here is the route map around Downtown Vancouver and False Creek:

2019 Sun Run Road Closures and Route Map

 The 2019 Vancouver Sun Run presented by Ford of Canada takes place Sunday, April 14^th at 9:00am in downtown Vancouver. Online registration closes tomorrow (April 10th) for Canada’s largest 10K road race, however you can register  in person only, at the Vancouver Sun Run Fair at BC Place before the end of day on April 13th.

If you’re planning on running, spectating, or getting around Vancouver that day, here are some things you should know:

Earlier this season, Coastal Jazz & Blues Society announced that The Roots would be one of the headliners for the 34^th annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. They will perform at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Friday, June 28 at 8:00pm and you could win your way in!

The Roots Headline Vancouver’s Jazz Festival

Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
When: Friday, June 28, 2019 at 8:00pm
Tickets: Available online now »

Legendary GRAMMY award-winning crew The Roots are one of the best-known and most respected hip-hop acts in the business. Prolific and progressive, they were named one of the greatest live bands around by Rolling Stone and serve as the official house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Forsaking usual hip-hop protocol, they are endlessly creative, whether with their own material or through numerous collaborations. The Roots Picnic, a yearly star-studded mix of musicians, has become a celebrated institution, and most recently, they are working on animated live-action and animated children’s series in partnership with Amazon. They’ve gone platinum, they’ve gone gold, and they bring the house down every time.

The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival will take place June 21 to July 1, 2019 and will be held in multiple locations across Vancouver. With 1,800 artists, 300 performances, 35 venues, and 150+ free shows – this annual event is not to be missed. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest updates #VanJazzFest.

Win Tickets

I have a pair of tickets to give away to see The Roots live in concert on June 28th! Here’s how you can enter to win:

• Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
• Click below to post an entry on Twitter

I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, April 15, 2019.

UPDATE The winner is Gillian!

It’s a free city-wide festival with everything from social media workshops and business talks to storytelling, science, Star Wars, gardening to gaming and more! The Burnaby Festival of Learning (May 4-11) 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.

Burnaby Festival of Learning

Where: Venues throughout Burnaby
When: May 4–11, 2019
Tickets: All events are FREE!

Festival Highlights

Enjoy a variety of events happening throughout Burnaby, including performances, lectures, discussions, and tours. Here are a few event highlights:

Check out the full event schedule here »

Now in its 4th year, the festival is co-presented by SFU and the City of Burnaby in partnership with BCIT, Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table, Burnaby Neighbourhood House, Burnaby School District, MOSAIC, and Tourism Burnaby.

Follow along on social media #LearnGrowThrive on Facebook and Twitter for more info.

There’s a Trivia Night coming up in Vancouver, in support of one of my favourite local causes! Aunt Leah’s is hosting a Trivia Extravaganza and Silent Auction on April 27th which will be a fun night of obscure facts, laughter and good times, as they raise money for local foster youth in need.

Trivia Night for Aunt Leah’s Place

• Where: St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Centre (Large Hall – 3150 Ash Street, Vancouver). Plenty of Free Parking on-site! or an 11 min walk from Broadway-City Hall Skytrain Station
• When: Saturday, April 27th, 2019
  7:00 pm Doors Open (Silent Auction Preview & Mingle)
  7:30 pm Trivia Starts
  10:00 pm Silent Auction Ends
• Tickets: Individual tickets or tables 6-8 people may be booked. $35/person book online now »

The evening includes live music, delicious craft beer generously provided by Luppolo Brewing, and dozens of Silent Auction items to bid on.

I love Trivia Nights. One of my crowning achievements came last summer when I was visiting my in-laws in small town Iowa. Every time John and I visit, we go to Trivia Night (first Tuesday of the month) and this time our family team won. It was a tough challenge, but it was a glorious victory. There was even a trophy that took two hands to hold up above my head triumphantly (and rather obnoxiously) as our team posed for photos afterward. So, I’m very excited to offer up the opportunity to YOU to join a Trivia Night here in Vancouver, thanks to Aunt Leah’s.

About Aunt Leah’s

Aunt Leah’s Place helps prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless and mothers in need from losing custody of their children. To support them on their journey to self-sufficiency, they provide supported housing, job training, and coaching on essential life skills.

Win Tickets

I have two tickets available to Trivia Night for Aunt Leah’s. Here’s how you can enter to win:

• Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
• Click below to post an entry on Twitter

Follow Aunt Leah’s on Facebook and Twitter for more info. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

UPDATE The winner is Sarah!

April puts spring back in our steps. If you’re eager to get outdoors and explore some new terrain, check out these adventures in Coquitlam.

Think hiking trails less travelled, adrenalin-inducing mountain biking trails and golf games with crazy views. So shed those winter layers, dust off the bicycles, lace up your runners and hiking boots, and get outside!

We’ve got the lowdown on top things to do, where to pick up the season’s top sporting goods, and some suggestions of where to have a cold drink or bite to eat at the end of the day.

Well, what are you waiting for? Let’s get out there.