Vancouver is known for its annual Shakespeare festival Bard on the Beach, which takes place in Vanier Park, but did you know there’s another tribute to the bard in Stanley Park? Located near the Rose Garden on the northwest side of Pipeline Road, you’ll find the Shakespeare Garden monument.
“Developed to reflect the aspirations of early Vancouver, the Shakespeare Garden is a secluded arboretum of trees mentioned in the Bard’s plays and poems. The first tree was planted by Mrs. Jonathan Rogers in 1916 on the three hundred year anniversary of the Bard’s death.”
It’s been over 100 years since the arboretum was planted and to this day you can walk through a grove of black walnut, red oak, atlas cedar and a dozen other trees most of which feature tags that include quotes from Shakespeare’s works.
Why, ’tis a cockle or a walnut shell, A knack, a toy, a trick, a baby’s cap.
The Taming of the Shrew (IV.iii.66)
The first tree was planted in 1916, additional trees were planted in 1921 by actress Eva Moore and Sir John Martin Harvey and the garden officially opened on August 28, 1936 thanks to the Kilbe Shakespeare Circle and the Vancouver Shakespeare Society.
The worthy fellow is our general: he is the rock, the oak not to be windshaken.
Coriolanus (V.ii.116)
Some of the other trees originally planted include fir, beech, catalpa, fern leaf beech, tree of heaven, flowering ash, pacific dogwood, and laval hawthorn.
While Vancouver’s version of a Shakespeare garden is less architecturally groomed than others you might find around the world, the grove’s diverse canopy seems like a fitting west coast tribute.
LitFest New West brings together readers, writers, community for two days of celebrating New Westminster’s literary arts community April 26 & 27, 2019.
9th Annual LitFest New West
When: April 26 & 27, 2019 Where: Various venues including 100 Braid Street Studios, Anvil Centre, Old Crow Coffee Co and River Market Tickets: Free! Register online here.
Showcasing BC’s vibrant talent, the 9th annual LitFest New West returns with an exciting mix of featured author events, writing workshops, and poetry panels at venues throughout New Westminster.
The festival will begin with a special kickoff with Natural State: Three Poets at 100 Braid Street Studios from 6:30pm to 9:00pm on Friday April 26, 2019. A poetry panel featuring Jónína Kirton, Rob Taylor, and Isabella Wang will be moderated by Christina Myers. Presented in partnership with the Federation of BC Writers, this event features three accomplished poets sharing their most recent works.
Saturday features a wide range of author workshops for literary artists looking to develop their skills. Royal City Literary Arts Society have curated four writing workshops taking place on Saturday April 27, 2019 at the Anvil Centre. Presenting authors include a sensory writing workshop with Cynthia Sharp, understanding how literary artists are performers with Tawahum Bige and Chelsea Franz, a flash fiction workshop with Cathleen With and Indigenous storytelling with Tekatsi’tsaneken Everstz.
Saturday’s featured evening event, Read Aloud: An Evening of Writers, takes place at River Market (7:00pm to 9:00pm) featuring a presentation of New Westminster’s newest Poet Laureate, Alan Hill, the unveiling of the winners of the 2019 Darychuk Law Short Story Competition, a partnership between the New West Hospice Society and the Arts Council of New Westminster.
The festival will be rounded out with a variety of workshops and events happening throughout the community featuring readings by local authors and poets. New West Writers hosts a Critique Session at the Anvil Centre, there will be a Slam Poetry event by the New Westminster Secondary School Creative Writing Club, and Stories from the Heart will be held in the back room of Old Crow Coffee Co presented by Laughter Zone 101.
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 14th 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.
Earlier this season, Coastal Jazz & Blues Society announced that The Roots would be one of the headliners for the 34th 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.
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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:
PechaKucha Night Saturday, May 4, 2019 7:00pm to 9:00pm Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
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.
