The afternoon will start with free cake (it is our 30th birthday after all), coffee, and an address from some of our local environmental leaders.
Explore the booths of Patagonia, Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, and Stanley Park Brewing while learning about local ecology and enjoying some Earth-themed activities. Guests will have the opportunity to learn to weave with fiber artists as they demonstrate how to craft baskets from invasive species pulled from the park!
SPES staff and volunteers plant native Oregon grape in Stanley Park, Earth Day 2017 Photo: Michael Schmidt
From there, help with an invasive species plant pull, get down in the dirt as we plant native plants, or join us on a free nature walk to learn more about the nature right in our backyard.
One walk will take guests on a tour of the heron colony to get the best views and insights on the work of conserving this special great blue heron population. Follow the other walk and look at the various pressures that keep our conservation team working hard—from invasive plants and polluted road runoff to rapidly shrinking lakes.
As a member of the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”), I wanted to offer the organization an opportunity to share their news, events, and work so I created the “SPES Series” years ago. This is where SPES can contribute and share stories with my audience once a month. Follow SPES on Facebook for more information.
Get ready to travel the globe in your own hometown! World Rhythms for Youth Society and CubbyHole Artists present the 4th annual Vancouver World Music Festival, happening April 26-29, 2018 at Guilt and Co. and The Imperial.
Vancouver World Music Festival
The three-night celebration of world beats and melodies, will feature some world-class artists from Mexico, Brazil, Africa, Spain, USA, as well as amazing artists from Canada.
Featured Performers
Las Cafeteras (Mexico/USA) The Boom Booms (Canada) Locarno (Mexico/Canada) Zimbamoto (Zimbabwe/Canada)
MNGWA (Russia/Mexico/Canada) Calle Verde (Spain/Peru/Canada) Bloco Energia (Brazil/Canada) Kutapira (Canada)
Locarno will play The Imperial on April 29th
“This festival is about bringing people together to honour cultural diversity and celebrate the things that unite us instead of divide us. As cliche as it may sound, in a world where current politics incite hate and racism, we believe it’s important, now more than ever, to come together and praise different cultures. We believe music has the power to help forge a path, and in a small way, bring about peaceful change.”
Tickets prices are only $15-25 per night or $50 for a festival pass and are available online, through TicketWeb, or in person at Highlife, Zulu and Red Cat Records.
Evening Performances
Thursday, April 26, 2018 @ 7:00pm
at Guilt and Co. (19+)
Festival Kick-off night
Calle Verde (Spain/Peru/Canada)
MNGWA (Russia/Mexico/Canada)
Followed by GroundUp feat. Mazacote
(Nicaragua/El Salvador/Canada)
Friday, April 27, 2018 @ 8:00pm
at The Imperial (19+)
The Boom Booms (Canada)
Zimbamoto (Zimbabwe/Canada)
Bloco Energia (Brazil/Canada)
Saturday, April 28, 2018 @ 8:00pm
at The Imperial (19+)
Las Cafeteras (Mexico/USA)
Locarno (Mexico/Canada)
Co-presented with The BlueShore at Cap Global Roots Series
New this year is WorldBeat Sunday, with a free set of family-friendly performances on Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 11:30am to 3:30pm at Trout Lake Community Centre. worldBeat Sunday will feature Kutapira, Youth Performers and Percussion Workshops.
Win Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to give away to both evening shows on April 27th and 28th at The Imperial. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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Métis actor, writer, stand-up comic, musician and director Sheldon Elter’s Métis Mutt will be presented at the Firehall Arts Centre from April 25 to May 5, 2018.
Métis Mutt – Marc J Chalifoux Photography
Sheldon Elter’s Métis Mutt
Where: Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova, Vancouver) When: April 25 to May 5, 2018 Performance Times: Tuesday 7:00pm, Wednesday to Friday 8:00pm, Saturday 3:00pm & 8:00pm, Sunday 3:00pm
Post-show talkback September 28th Tickets: From $20 online or by calling (604) 689-0926. Pay what you can performances Wednesday, April 25 and May 2 at 1:00pm.
Métis Mutt recounts the story of Sheldon’s coming of age under extremely difficult family and cultural circumstances. The child of a violently alcoholic father, Sheldon struggles to come to grips with his feelings about being the eldest child in an abusive household. Experiencing bigotry from both sides of the racial fence, he attempts to understand both what drives him psychologically and what is important to him culturally.
Nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award (2016-2017), Métis Mutt is a heartbreaking and unpredictable performance piece. Through stand-up comedy, original songs, storytelling and brilliant multi-character vignettes, audiences are invited to share the journey of this young Métis man and watch him pull himself out of a destructive cycle and carve out a creative life for himself.
Win Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to give away to OPENING NIGHT on April 25th at 8:00pm. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Follow The Firehall Arts Centre on Twitter, and Facebook to learn more about this production and more.
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is in full swing, with beautiful blossoms painting the city pink with their fragrant confetti. One of the most picturesque places in the city, Queen Elizabeth Park, will host two events this weekend that you won’t want to miss:
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
at Queen Elizabeth Park
The Big Picnic Presented by TD Bank Group Where: Queen Elizabeth Park (near 33rd and Cambie entrance) When: Saturday, April 14, 2018 12:00pm to 3:00pm (rain or shine) Details: Join Vancouver’s largest spring picnic! This location has 20 Akebono and Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom. Family-friendly activities will include face-painting, walking meditation, life-size jenga, connect four, and performances by local artists.
Artistic performances will include: Vancouver Morris Men Spring dances, Noriko Kobayashi on Shamisen and the colourful Chinese fan dance by Jessica Yue. Tacofino, Disco Cheetah will be onsite along with McCafé, who will be handing out free hot chocolate, and coffee. Costco Warehouse will also be there handing out free snacks.
TELUS PureFibre will be there promoting BC Blossom Photo Watch (First Prize: 32GB iPad. Second Prize: Instax Share SP-3 Printer)
Spring Lights Illumination Where: Queen Elizabeth Park (near 33rd and Cambie entrance) When: Saturday, April 14, 2018 Dusk to 10:00pm (Cancelled only for heavy rain; light drizzle OK) Details: Artists Hfour will illuminate Queen Elizabeth Park’s largest cherry tree canopy with vibrant projections. Illumination will be set up for unobstructed views ideal for night photography, with a new walkthrough experience this year. Lamondance will perform spring interpretive dances choreographed by Heather Laura Gray. REEL Mac and Cheese, Kaboom Box food trucks will be on site along with and McCafé, who will be handing out free hot chocolate, and coffee.
The 12th annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival runs until April 29, 2018. Follow the festival on Facebook and Twitter for more info and share your pics online with the tags #TELUSPureFibre and #vancherryblossomfest.
The Fall For Local Spring Market is a one-of-kind ‘shop local’ event, that prides itself on curating a high quality modern pop-up featuring independent brands. Shop from over 85 vendors, enjoy free do-it-yourself workshops, grab lunch from one of the food trucks, and much more!
Fall for Local Spring Market
Where: The Pipe Shop Building (115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver) When: Saturday April 28 & Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 11:00am to 5:00pm Tickets: Early Bird online $3 (ends April 27); Door $5 (cash only); Free for kids 12 & under
Bonus! Get there early as the first 50 guests will receive a free canvas tote bag filled with local goodies on both days.
Your The Fall For Local Spring Market tickets includes Unlimited re-entry all weekend long, access to over 85 vendors, free DIY Station by Il Fioraio Floral Design, free canvas tote bags to the first 50 guests each day, music, food trucks and much more. Find 2 hours of free parking at the Lonsdale Quay Market parkade (123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver) and a the ICBC parkade (151 West Esplanade, North Vancouver).
Win a Fall for Mom Prize Pack
I have a “Fall for Mom” prize pack valued at $220 to give away courtesy of Fall For Local Spring Market that includes:
Luna Nectar Moon Boost lash and brow serum ($75)
Bare Skin Bar suprise pack ($25)
Scandinazn earrings ($25)
City and She framed mini print ($35)
Birch Street Studio necklace ($40)
Fall For Local Markets tote bag & 4 tickets ($20)
Click below to get another entry by posting on Twitter:
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Follow Fall for Local on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more information. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, April 16, 2018.
As a member of the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”), I wanted to offer the organization an opportunity to share their news, events, and work so I created the “SPES Series” years ago. This is where SPES can contribute and share stories with my audience once a month. Follow SPES on Facebook for more information.
