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2026-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Little Mountain Gallery, 110 Water Street, Vancouver
Every fake town needs a public forum. This is ours.
Mungston is in disarray. The communal bulletin board is overflowing and Assistant Mayor Riley Hardwick is tasked with hosting a town hall to work through a growing pile of flyers, official notices, and local propaganda.
Comedians are asked to advocate for what they believe in, even if they’re discovering it at the same time as the audience. The future of diplomacy in Mungston depends on them.
All concerns will be addressed. Attendance is strongly encouraged.

Art Show: Legends Awaken
2026-03-27 19:00 - 2026-04-25 16:00 | One More Life Gallery, 2111 Main St., Vancouver, V5T 3C6
Legends Awaken explores the fascinating world of mythical creatures and legendary beings from cultures around the globe. From mighty griffins soaring the skies to enchanting mermaids dwelling in the depths of the ocean, the exhibition brings these timeless legends to life through art. Their stories and imagery continue to inspire, evolving as they are reimagined and passed on to new generations.
This show features 40+ local artists.
Legends Awaken
at One More Life Gallery
2111 Main St, Vancouver
Opening Weekend Information
Friday March 27th – 7 pm – 11 pm
🐉Opening reception, artists in attendance
🧜‍♀️ Snack and beverage bar
Saturday March 28th – 12 pm – 4 pm
🦄 Drop-in art activity, free for all, donations appreciated While supplies last.
Show on display until April 25th
Artwork credit: Mariya Olshevska

Spring Pop-Up Market | Made in the 604
2026-03-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3G7, Canada
Join us at Heritage Hall for a two-day pop-up packed with Vancouver’s favourite makers, artists, and small businesses. Expect unique handmade goods, sweet treats, self-care finds, home decor, and gifts you’ll actually be excited to give.
✨First 25 people in line on Saturday receive Market Money to spend on any booth! So bring a friend and make a day of fun!🌿
📍 Where: Heritage Hall (Vancouver)
🗓 Dates: March 28–29
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🐾 Dog-Friendly
🎟 Admission: Free

An Afternoon as an Ecologist
2026-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Mundy Park, 641 Hillcrest St,, Coquitlam, V3J 6N9, Canada
Step into the shoes of an ecologist and explore the urban forest up close. This hands-on workshop in Mundy Park gives you the opportunity to experience how ecologists study forest ecosystems. Using real field tools like DBH tapes and plant guides, you’ll measure trees, shrubs, and understorey plants, and get a closer look at the structure and diversity of the forest. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of forest ecology and the methods scientists use to monitor and study natural environments.
About the Instructor
Priya is the Forest Conservation Program Coordinator at Raincoast Conservation Foundation. She completed her Master of Science in Forestry at UBC in 2024, where she specialized in forest pathology and tree breeding. Priya also completed her Bachelor of Science Honours in 2020, also at UBC Forestry, where she focused on plant/forest physiology, genomics, and ecology. Priya studied the decline of native Arbutus menziesii – a unique tree species characteristic of Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystems.
About Raincoast Conservation Foundation
Raincoast is a team of scientists and conservationists empowered by research to safeguard the land, waters, and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. The organization investigates coastal species and ecological processes to deepen understanding, informs decision-makers and communities by translating science into action, and inspires efforts to protect wildlife and wildlife habitats.
Register here.
WHAT:
• Hands-on experience using real field tools to measure trees, shrubs, and understorey plants.
• Explore forest structure and diversity in an urban forest setting.
• Gain a deeper understanding of forest ecology and how ecologists study ecosystems.
• Registration cost includes an entry pass for the Fraser River Discovery Centre.
WHO: This workshop is intended for participants 16 years of age and older.
WHEN: March 28th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
WHERE: Mundy Park
COST: Pre-registration is required.
– Early Bird (until Feb 28th) – $18
– Regular (starting Mar 1st) – $20
– Student (Student ID Required), Senior (65 and older), or Member – $18

Resistance on the Runway
2026-03-28 16:00 - 19:00 | The Birdhouse, 44 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Y 1G3
A Fashion Benefit for Palestine and Sudan
Join us for a beautiful night of fashion, joy, resistance, and solidarity! Full runway featuring Palestinian and Sudanese designers: Turath Fashion, Jafra Heritage Collections, Firekeepers Collective, Eimo Toub and Sudanese Jewelry by Mona. Catering by Tamam Fine Palestinian Cuisine and Manal’s Sudanese Cuisine. Market featuring work by all designers, in addition to Sami Shahin Art, and Serene Seasons Creations. Silent Auction with donated items from local artisans and businesses. Funds distributed equally between our partners – Universal Limbs Foundation and Sudan Solidarity Collective. Please find information about these organizations at the sites below. We look forward to uplifting local designers and businesses that are members of the communities directly impacted by these conflicts. Their work is resistance in action!
Part of proceeds towards event costs and honorariums for Sudanese, Palestinian, and Indigenous participants. All remaining funds split equally between our two partner organizations.

RnB’aecation with Savoury Sounds
2026-03-28 16:00 - 20:00 | The Rec Room, 855 Granville St, Vancouver, V6Z 1K7
No flights. Just feelings. We’re turning The Palms at Rec Room into a tropical winter escape: strictly RnB, all afternoon. From smooth classics to the newest heat, join us for a little sun-kissed energy as we welcome spring.
Destination: The Palms, Rec Room, 855 Granville St
Boarding time: March 28, 4pm-8pm
Sounds by:
Datguyry
Jadecy
Kai Ocean
Kaya Blooms
Vacation vibes, seasoned with soul.

Qingming Festival at the Chinese Canadian Museum
2026-03-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Chinese Canadian Museum, 51 E Pender St, Vancouver, V6A 1S9
Falling on April 5 this year, Qingming Festival (清明節), also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a time to honour ancestors through grave visits and ritual offerings.
Join us ahead of the festival for special storytelling performances about the familial connections of this holiday by Five Blessings Collective, followed by a short presentation on the cultural significance of Qingming by the Wong’s Benevolent Association of Canada.
Five Blessings Collective’s second episode in their A Year of Blessings audio play series about Chinese holidays, Little Shrimp, focuses on the Qingming Festival. Little Shrimp is a story about a brave little shrimp with a big heart who takes us on a musical adventure through the underwater (and underworld) to connect with friends, family, and ancestors on Qingming, the tomb-sweeping holiday.
11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. | English storytelling performance
1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. | Cantonese storytelling performance

Food Fest + Market at UBC
2026-04-01 11:00 - 19:00 | UBC Commons (in front of the AMS Nest), 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, Canada
The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival is bringing the flavour back to UBC for two delicious midweek days! Enjoy 22 premium food trucks serving everything from street tacos and gourmet burgers to artisan ice cream and global eats — plus shop 20+ local artisan vendors at the BC Shop Local Market.
Expect live music, lawn games, covered seating, and great campus vibes. Rain or shine, it’s your ultimate lunch break upgrade.
Free admission — grab your free ticket to help organizers plan and get festival updates.
Food Fest + Market at UBC
📍 UBC Commons (in front of the AMS Nest)
📅 April 1–2, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🎟 Free Admission (Free tickets encouraged)

School's Out Comedy Night with Headliner Alistair Ogden
2026-04-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Norm Theatre, 6138 Student Union Blvd #130, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1, Canada
UBC Comedy Club is bringing headliner Alistair Ogden to campus — a comic who’s been featured at Just For Laughs, Canada’s Got Talent, CBC, Don’t Tell Comedy and more!
Opening for him will be four of UBC’s funniest comics performing one last time before they graduate this spring.
Grab your friends and come laugh with us for this unique campus experience.
Doors 7PM Show 7:30PM | NORM Theatre, LIFE building | April 1st
Get tickets now before prices increase!
Everyone is invited to post-show networking with UBC Alumni, brought to you by the Student Alumni Council.

A Reading of the Play El Terremoto by Christine Quintana
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6B 6B1
Touchstone Theatre and Neworld Theatre present a reading of Christine Quintana’s play El Terremoto (directed by Daniela Atiencia). Twenty years have passed since the three Jurado sisters lost their parents, and life just seems to continue on in their East Vancouver home.
A birthday party, a failed proposal, and a missed connection fill the days and months until an earthquake nearly destroys the city, and brings forward a shocking turn of events that splits their world wide open.
From Dora-Award winning playwright Christine Quintana, El Terremoto is a dramatic comedy about how nothing matters, so everything matters.
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A reading of the full play by seven actors will be followed by a Q & A at the end of the evening with Christine and Lois Anderson, Artistic Director at Touchstone Theatre. Join us for a delightful evening around the playwriting process and the Canadian theatre scene.
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Christine Quintana was born in Los Angeles to a Mexican-American father and a Dutch-British-Canadian mother. Christine grew up as a grateful visitor to the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh people. Christine is an actor, playwright, and co-Artistic Producer of Delinquent Theatre. In these various capacities, she has worked with Tarragon Theatre, the Arts Club Theatre Company, Bard on the Beach, The Cultch, Neworld Theatre, Electric Company Theatre, Rumble Theatre, Boca Del Lupo, Zee Zee Theatre, Caravan Farm Theatre, Ruby Slippers Theatre, Playwrights Theatre Centre, Pi Theatre, Gateway Theatre, Nightswimming Theatre, Belfry Theatre, Stratford Festival, and Young People’s Theatre. Her writing has been translated and performed in Spanish, French, ASL, and German.
Daniela Atiencia is the Artistic Associate at Touchstone Theatre and a Latinx-Canadian theatre artist born and raised in Colombia. She has a BFA in Theatre Performance from SFU’s School for the Contemporary Arts and holds an MFA in Theatre Directing from The University of Essex’s East 15 Acting School. Daniela works as a freelance bilingual director, dramaturg, and deviser. She is currently working on two plays as co-director for Neworld and Green Thumb Theatre. As dramaturg she is collaborating with Tetsuro Shigematsu’s latest commissioned piece for Pacific Theatre and served as Spanish Language Dramaturg for Made in Canada, an agricultural podcast for rice & beans theatre. She is currently based on the Unceded Territories of the Coast Salish peoples (Vancouver, B.C.) and her work recently earned her a finalist spot in the RBC Rising Star Emerging Director award.
Lois Anderson is the Artistic Director of Touchstone Theatre, and an Adjunct Professor at UBC in the Department of Theatre and Film. She won the Jessie Award for Best Direction (Pericles, Bard on the Beach) and the 2019 Critic’s Choice Award for Innovation (Lysistrata). She has worked extensively in Canada and Australia and has been an artistic associate with The National Arts Centre most recently directing You Used to Call Me Marie by Tai Amy Grauman.

An Evening with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa
2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Join us for a timely and unflinching conversation with Maria Ressa, one of the most courageous journalists of our time.
Named one of TIME’s Most Influential People and one of its Women of the Century, Ressa has spent her career on the front lines of the global fight for truth and democracy. As co-founder and CEO of Rappler, the top digital-only news site leading the fight for press freedom in the Philippines, she has endured relentless political harassment under the Duterte government. Faced with 11 arrest warrants in just over a year, Ressa has become one of the world’s most powerful advocates for press freedom and the integrity of our information ecosystems. In 2021, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
Ressa’s most recent bestselling book, How to Stand Up to a Dictator, charts the global battle over digital truth and the future of democracies everywhere. The Financial Times called it a “highly personal, powerful and important book” while The Guardian praised Ressa as a “moral giant.”
In 2022, Ressa was appointed by the UN Secretary-General to the Leadership Panel of the Internet Governance Forum and serves as its Vice-Chair. She is also a Professor of Practice at Columbia University where she leads projects within the Institute of Global Politics related to artificial intelligence and democracy.

Kimberly Akimbo
2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:30
On the eve of her 16th birthday, Kimberly Levaco (Lisa Horner) is navigating all the usual challenges of a typical teenager—first crushes, family drama, and a new school. She just also happens to look like she’s 72 years old. Despite her rare genetic condition, Kimberly is determined to make the best of her fresh start. As she struggles with a chaotic home life, the uncertainties of new friendships, and a budding romance, Kimberly decides to make the most of the time she has and embarks on a great adventure to find the happiness she craves.

The Jade Emperor‘s Great Race (Sound of Dragon Music Festival)
2026-04-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Annex, 823 Seymour St,, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3L4
The 2026 Sound of Dragon Music Festival’s opening concert The Jade Emperor‘s Great Race is inspired by a Chinese legend of the 12-year zodiac cycle. To measure time, the Emperor held a race, awarding the first 12 animals to arrive with a corresponding year. The order was: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Toronto’s PhoeNX Ensemble has commissioned 14 works on the themes of the 12 animals and the Jade Emperor from award-winning composers in Asia and across Canada.
The PhoeNX Ensemble will collaborate with Taiwan’s Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra to give the BC premiere of this program on Thursday, April 2, at 8:00 pm at the Annex, 823 Seymour Street.

7th Annual Sound of Dragon Music Festival
2026-04-02 20:00 - 2026-04-05 15:30 | The Annex, 823 Seymour St, Vancouver, Vancouver
The Sound of Dragon Society presents the 7th annual Sound of Dragon Music Festival on April 2 to 5, 2026.
As Vancouver’s biennial celebration of Asian sounds, the festival redefines Chinese music with ground-breaking cross-cultural programming, presenting Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra (Taiwan), PhoneNX Ensemble (Toronto), 88 Strings, Vancouver Erhu Quartet, Multicultural Wind Ensemble and more.
The opening concert Jade Emperor‘s Great Race, inspired by the 12-year zodiac cycle, presents the B.C. premiere of music by award-winning composers from across Canada and Asia.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://soundofdragon.com/festival/2026-festival/

Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza
2026-04-03 10:00 - 2026-04-05 16:00 | Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, V3M 6Z6
Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza!
Spring is a time for new beginnings for many animals—and salmon are no exception. After spending 3 to 4 months developing inside their eggs, many species of salmon are now hatching and preparing for their journey. Discover the challenges salmon face and learn how you can support their survival!
From April 3 to 5, visit the FRDC for a splash of fun with salmon-themed activities and games. Learn all about these incredible fish and the challenges they face after hatching.
We hope you’ll hop in and celebrate spring with us!
WHAT:
– 10:00am – 12:00pm: Conduct a water test in the Fraser River to see how water quality affects salmon.
– 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Learn about the salmon life cycle. Then design your own fish ladder baffles to help salmon move past barriers in rivers.
WHEN:
– April 3rd – 5th, 10:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC
COST:
Includes admission to the Discovery Centre. Specific costs are listed below:
– Family Ticket ($20.00) – for 2 adults and up to 4 children
– Adult Ticket ($8.00) – adult 19 and older
– Senior Ticket ($6.00) – senior 65 and older
– Student Ticket ($6.00) – student ID required
– Child ticket ($5.00) – children aged 3-12
– Children 2 and under register for free
Caretakers are asked to remain with their children for the duration of their visit.

The Cherry Best Selfie by Coca-Cola
2026-04-03 12:00 - 17:00 | David Lam Park
Get closer to the blossoms than ever before! “The Cherry Best Selfie” by Coca-Cola is a pop-up experience at David Lam Park that welcomes guests to capture the cherry best selfie. Visitors can expect to see a close-up view of the cherry blossoms and get a taste of cherry, with a complimentary cherry-flavoured or cherry vanilla-flavoured beverage from Coca-Cola’s newest lineup.

Strum, Bow, Roar (Sound of Dragon Music Festival)
2026-04-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Annex, 823 Seymour St,, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3L4
As part of the 2026 Sound of Dragon Music Festival, Strum, Bow, Roar presents three Vancouver ensembles: 88 Strings, Vancouver Erhu Quartet, and Multicultural Wind Ensemble. While using instruments within the same family, either plucked, bowed, or wind, they bring together musicians and traditions from different cultures. Reflecting Canada’s multicultural environment, these ensembles and their collaborating composers explore the similarities and differences between their instruments and musical traditions.
Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm at The Annex (823 Seymour St., Vancouver).

Pedalheads Swim Open House
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Pedalheads Swim | Fremont Village, 815 Village Drive Unit 160, Port Coquitlam, V3B 0G9, Canada
We’re celebrating Fremont’s FIRST birthday!
Join us for a swim and birthday treats at our Fremont Village location on Saturday, April 4th from 10AM-1PM.
Experience our advanced swim curriculum
Enjoy a 25-minute class, ages 2-12
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels available
Get to know the swim instructors on-site
Spots are limited! Register today for only $10 per child.
What else?
Tour our pool designed just for kids—safety, fun and learning all in one.
Join the community fun with music, snacks, and pictures with the Easter Bunny!
Get access to exclusive offers (available to event attendees only).

The Big Easter Run
2026-04-04 13:00 - 16:30 | Jericho Beach Park, 3941 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, V6R 1B5
This holiday-themed run offers a 5km/10km Big Bunny Run/Walk (2pm) as well as a 1-3km Little Bunny Run/Walk (1pm) around scenic Jericho Beach Park.
Run with the local bunnies, enjoy a DJ, take part in the Gnubees Egg Hunt (1-3km participants only) with prize giveaways, activities and more.
The Big Easter Run tours picturesque Jericho Beach Park. Starting near the concession stand, the course winds its way along trails surrounded by spring blooms, twisting through the forest and then looping onto the beach side path, with unbeatable views of the North Shore and Vancouver skyline. With mild inclines and stable paths, everyone is assured a beautiful and stress-free run/walk.
The route is for all ages and abilities. Pet & Stroller Friendly!
Enter Now www.bigeasterrun.com

Murder! By Pasties
2026-04-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St, Vancouver, V5L 2H6, Canada
Burlesque meets whodunit in Murder! By Pasties, an interactive murder mystery where the audience helps solve the crime.
When beloved but fading burlesque chanteuse Maxine Midnight is found dead, the mystery unfolds live onstage. Performers take the stage to music chosen at random, while suspects, weapons, and locations are revealed through the draw of cards – ensuring every performance tells a different story.
Featuring a lineup of Vancouver burlesque stars and headlined by internationally acclaimed performer Ariel Helvetica, the evening unfolds across eight burlesque numbers as audiences piece together clues between acts to identify the killer.
Created by Purple Devil Productions, Murder! By Pasties is designed as a travelling production that highlights local burlesque talent in every city it visits, bringing a fresh cast and new twists to each performance.
The show runs approximately two hours with two intermissions and takes place Saturday, April 4, at the Historic Theatre at The Cultch.

Encounter: Taiwan/Toronto/Vancouver (Sound of Dragon Music Festival)
2026-04-04 20:00 - 22:00 | The Annex, 823 Seymour St, Vancouver, Vancouver
The 2026 Sound of Dragon Festival’s closing concert Encounter: Taiwan/Toronto/Vancouver is planned for Saturday, April 4, at 8:00 pm at The Annex, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver.
This concert brings together visiting musicians from Taiwan’s Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra and Toronto’s PhoeNX Ensemble to collaborate with Vancouver musicians. In addition, the JUNO-nominated Métis singer songwriter/composer Wayne Lavallee will collaborate with erhu player Lan Tung to close the festival’s three concerts.

Easter Sunday Brunch
2026-04-05 10:00 - 14:30 | Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, V7L 0B1
Easter Sunday Brunch is back at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier!
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Join us in the Pinnacle Ballroom on Sunday, April 5 from 10AM–2:30PM for our festive Easter Brunch Buffet — featuring chef-carved prime rib, maple glazed ham, a full omelette station, fresh seafood, hot brunch favourites, and a dessert spread with a chocolate fountain + candy station.⁠
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Adult $78 | Child (4–10) $36 | 3 & under complimentary⁠
Seatings: 10:00AM, 12:15PM, 2:15PM (2-hour maximum)⁠
Refunds available until April 1⁠

Vancougar Comedy Speed Dating
2026-04-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Anza Club, 3 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, V5Y 1M8
Cougar Stand-Up Comedians: Amber Harper-Young (Yuk Yuks/Just For Laughs Originals) and Nancy Ho (CTV/Crave) entertain, then facilitate Speed Dating between Sophisticated Women and Younger Men! Held at the Cozy ANZA Club in Mount Pleasant-this unconventional evening is sure to bring laughs and lighthearted connecting between singles. Buy tickets early if you’re on a budget and come on out to this warm, low pressure, fun community event. Meet new people in real life!

On Native Land
2026-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
The Cultch presents: On Native Land, a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love.
A dive into the heart of contemporary Indigenous narratives, On Native Land is a sweeping love story with a focus on urban Indigenous communities, offering solace and solidarity.
Corey Payette’s contemporary score has a driving force rooted in the drum, grounding the music in Indigenous tradition while soaring melodies echo groundbreaking Broadway scores such as Company and Dear Evan Hansen. Richly textured and emotionally charged, his compositions bridge ancestral and modern tonalities, creating a soundscape that is both timeless and boldly innovative.
For more information and tickets: thecultch.com/event/on-native-land/

KIND Gardens Vancouver
2026-04-09 12:00 - 19:00 | Harbour Event Centre, 760 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, V6B5E7
KIND Gardens Vancouver: A 19+ Cannabis & Culture Experience
KIND Gardens is back in Vancouver for a one-day, art-forward cannabis experience celebrating plant culture, community, and creativity.
This 19+ event brings together leading cannabis brands, local artists, DJs, and lifestyle partners for the premier cannabis lifestyle event.
Expect:
• Say high 30+ cannabis brand activations
• Artist showcase featuring local Vancouver creatives
• Interactive experiences & games
• DJ sets
• Swag & giveaways
• Outdoor consumption lounge
• And more!
Ticket holders will have an opportunity to win a trip for 2 to Toronto this summer to experience KIND Summer Fair. Whether you’re a retail professional or a curious consumer, this is Vancouver’s premier cannabis lifestyle event.
19+ event. Government ID required.
Tickets available now. Use code kindcommunity to save 50% on tickets.

FBC's IRD Coffee Connections
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | 411 Senior’s Centre Society, 3502 Fraser St, Vancouver, V5V 4C5
Join Fighting Blindness Canada for an inspiring evening at the IRD Coffee Connections on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. PT at 411 Seniors Centre . This free, in-person peer support event is designed for individuals living with Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRD) like retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease, and more—plus family members, caregivers, and allies.
What to Expect:
Expert Presentations: Hear from Dr. Kirill Zaslavsky on the latest IRD research, clinical trials, emerging gene therapies, and personalized treatment options available in Canada.
Lived Experience Panel: Real stories from IRD community members sharing daily strategies, tech adaptations (e.g., low-vision aids, apps), emotional wellness tips, and family perspectives.
Open Networking & Coffee: Connect one-on-one with peers, enjoy complimentary coffee/refreshments, and access resource tables with Fighting Blindness Canada materials (e.g., research updates, support group directories).
This welcoming, accessible space fosters community, reduces isolation, and empowers attendees with knowledge and connections. No medical advice given—purely educational and supportive. Seating is limited; registration required via Google Form: https://forms.gle/Zbv3usDd32puUESc8.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue; large-print materials available; guide dog/service animal friendly. Contact education@fightingblindness.ca or 1-800-461-3331 ext. 270 for accommodations.

Agatha's Almanac Screening (VIFF Centre)
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11 | VIFF Centre, 1181 seymour st, vancouver, V6B 3M7, Canada
The world may be racing forward, but 90-year-old Agatha Bock is rooted in another rhythm that is grounded in heirloom seeds, esoteric rituals, and the meditative magic of living deliberately.
Agatha’s Almanac is the latest immersive work from acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Amalie Atkins, whose poetic sensibility elevates this documentary into a deeply textured cinematic experience.
Shot over six years by an all-woman crew on 16mm film, Agatha’s Almanac quietly observes Agatha tending her ancestral Manitoba farm without a car, cell phone, or even running water. Her days are devoted to cultivating watermelon, beans, herbs, and flowers, and all entirely by hand.
For time go to website https://viff.org/

Dicky's Dumps x Tiny Chef Series at The Chickadee Room
2026-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 | The Chickadee Room, 182 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Dicky’s Dumps is taking over The Chickadee Room for Tiny Chef on Wednesday, April 15! Part of The Chickadee Room’s new series of intimate dining pop-ups, they’re bringing old-school North American Chinese Food energy (think neon signs, chopstick fonts, and all the nostalgia) and making it their own.
On the menu:
· Spicy Szechuan Eggplant: served cold with a hit of mala
· Wonton Soupreme: pork & shrimp dumplings in a heady prawn dashi broth
· Crab Rangoonies: with real crab, surimi, cream cheese & scallion, served with Tocha’s yuzu spiced sauce.
Make a reso so they know you’re coming!

Food Truck Wars
2026-04-10 15:00 - 2026-04-12 19:00
Join us for the fifth edition of Food Truck Wars, the largest mobile food competition in British Columbia, from April 10-12, 2026, at the Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds. Presented by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival, in partnership with Total Event Co. and BC Shop Local, this 3-day culinary extravaganza offers a scrumptious selection of food trucks battling it out across exciting categories.
Highlights:
-Culinary Competitions: Delicious offerings in categories like Best in Show, Best Plant-Based, and Creative Food Award.
-Entertainment: Enjoy live performances and roaming entertainment throughout the weekend.
-Kid Zone: Fun activities for young attendees, including mini golf and face painting.
-Curated Shopping: Unique finds from local vendors.
-Beverage Garden: Sip local craft beers from Event Pour Co. while exploring the event.
A portion of the proceeds supports The White Rock South Surrey Titans Minor Football. Don’t miss this chance to indulge, enjoy, and support a great cause!

Chelsey Grewar: The Wannabe Cowgirl Tour
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Little Mountain Gallery, 110 Water Street, Vancouver
Chelsey Grewar is saddling up and taking herself on a stand-up tour through the wild west of Canada with The Wannabe Cowgirl Tour visiting Vancouver’s Little Mountain Gallery on April 10, Calgary’s The Attic Bar & Stage on April 15, and Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre on April 18. With charm, relatability, and a bit of chaos, Chelsey Grewar captivates audiences with self-deprecating jokes that feel like your bestie oversharing (in a good way).
The Wannabe Cowgirl Tour, which received a 2025 CANCOM Comedy Grant from the Foundation of Canadian Comedy, will put Chelsey’s prairie influenced comedy to the test where the real cowgirlies are. Chelsey is a rising star in Toronto’s comedy scene, known for her storytelling and observational comedy such as revealing why being a twin isn’t always fun, especially when you’re the weird one. Her comedy explores feminism, generational divides, sexuality, navigating adult friendships, bad luck with employment, and – of course – horse girls.
