Spring Break and Easter are over but a full season of events is just beginning! There are tulip festivals, theatre productions, shows and expos, galas, farmers markets and more happening around Metro Vancouver this weekend.

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend

Friday, April 6, 2018
Looking Glass Foundation Gala
Women’s Connection Weekend
61st annual BC Gem Show
Pandora’s Box: Opening Reception
VanMan Male Choral Summit with TAKE 6
Pacific Theatre Presents: Bar Mitzvah Boy
Vagabond Players Presents: 4000 Miles
The Arts Club Presents: Misery
The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble
Dance Centre: WEE/Francesco Scavetta Hardly Ever
Vancouver International Burlesque Festival
Sound of Dragon Music Festival
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Warning: These favourite dessert shops in Coquitlam will hit the sweet spot!

Whether you’re looking for a place to treat your kid, or simply to satisfy your own sweet tooth, these amazing places each offer something unique.

Now easily reachable by SkyTrain, Coquitlamites can no longer keep their coveted eateries secret. Whether you are looking for a buzzy café to meet up with friends, or something a bit different to tempt your taste buds, you might want to bookmark this page and work your way down the list.

10 Must-Try Coquitlam Dessert Spots

High Tea at Cakes N Sweets

Cakes N Sweets

High Tea is served in the traditional British manner, featuring buttermilk scones with jam and Devonshire cream, as well as posh sandwiches, an array of desserts and more (reservations are required). Or drop in for freshly made cake pops, French macarons, cupcakes or cakes that are almost too beautiful to eat. This delightful shop is located on Barnet Highway, a short walk from Coquitlam Centre. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩

The VidTalks Video Marketing Conference returns to Vancouver on April 18th, where you can join hundreds of business leaders and marketing professionals for a gathering of industry experts sharing leading video marketing strategies and best practices benefiting Canada’s business community.

VidTalks Video Marketing Conference

When: April 18, 2018 from 9:15am to 4:45pm
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West (1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver)
Passes: Available online from $99-$149

VidTalks is a video marketing conference for brands and businesses of all sizes, featuring a full day of insightful discussions from experts on growing your brand presence, sales, and engaging your target market through emerging video marketing trends.

Speakers

View the full conference schedule online »

Win Passes

I have a pair of tickets to give away to VidTalks, here’s how you can enter to win:

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Follow VidTalks on Facebook, and Twitter for more information. I will draw one contest winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

Update The winner is @karolinakay_!

It’s the time of year when talented post-secondary students showcase their work, partners, projects, and more to the general public. If you’re looking for free and low-cost arts exhibits and a chance to view the work of the next big names in arts, design, marketing and fashion, this is your chance!

SFU

Exhibit: BFA Graduating Exhibition 2018: EVERYTHING MUST GO
Hosted by: SFU School for the Contemporary Arts
When: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 7:00pm to 9:00pm (opening reception)
Exhibit runs until April 21, 2018
Where: Audain Gallery (Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W Hastings St, Vancouver)

Langara College

Exhibit: glō Grad Show
Hosted by: Langara Design Formation
When: Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm (opening reception)
Exhibit runs until April 27, 2018
Where: Langara College (100 West 49 Ave, Vancouver)

KPU

Exhibit: BFA Grad Exhibition
Hosted by: KPU Fine Arts Department
When: Friday, April 13, 2018 7:00pm to 11:00pm (opening reception)
Exhibit runs until April 27, 2018
Where: 120 East Broadway, 2nd Floor, Vancouver at Main & Broadway

Exhibit: The Show – Annual Grad Fashion Show and Portfolio Viewing
Hosted by: Wilson School of Design at KPU
When: April 19 & April 20, 2018
Where: KPU (4th Floor, 5600 Kwantlen St, Richmond)

Capilano University

Exhibit: IDEA Gradshow
Hosted by: Capilano University IDEA School of Design
When: Monday, April 9, 2018 7:00pm to 9:00pm (opening reception)
Exhibit runs until April 13, 2018
Where: Harbour Centre Lobby (555 W Hastings St, Vancouver)

And a very honourable mention to Douglas College‘s marketing students who have been working with the Umoja Operation Compassion Society of British Columbia. On April 11th, they will host a live stream starting at 5:00pm on their Facebook page showcasing some of their work.

YWCA Metro Vancouver has announced 68 outstanding nominees for the 35th Annual Women of Distinction Awards, which will take place on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. For the 9th year, you can now vote for the Connecting the Community Award, presented by Scotiabank!

Vote for the Connecting the Community Award

In addition to the category in which she was nominated, all individual nominees are eligible for the Connecting the Community Award. This is an opportunity for Women of Distinction nominees to gain recognition through social media and raise awareness of YWCA Metro Vancouver’s programs and services in the following areas:

• Early Learning and Care
• Reducing Child Poverty
• Safe and Affordable Housing
• Healthy Choices for Youth
• Preventing Violence Against Women

The recipient of the Connecting the Community Award will be determined via online voting. Each nominee selects a YWCA program area with which she most identifies and submits a quote as to why.

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Voting ends Friday, May 11th at noon. The nominee with the most votes will be announced at the Women of Distinction Awards on June 7th. Scotiabank will donate $10,000 in the recipient’s honour to her chosen YWCA program area.

Women of Distinction Awards Nominees 2018

This year’s nominees (who are all eligible for the Connecting the Community Award) are: Continue reading this post ⟩⟩