TALKS/FORUMS
Matt Dillahunty
Magic & Skepticism will be the key focus of Matt Dillahunty lecture, which will include a lengthy Q&A and lobby hangout after the event. Matt has recently shared the stage with world renown authors Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Lawrence Krauss. He is currently finishing his first book, which is highly anticipated from the religious and non-religious community. • Rio Theatre, April 3, 8 p.m. • $30, pangburnphilosophy.com
Small Business B.C.’s MyBizDay
This series connects entrepreneurs to the province’s leading tools and resources through a mix of educational workshops, networking and exhibits. • Tradex Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford, April 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free, register at: sbbc.co/mbd
Save the Rio Telethon
Vancouver comedians Eric Fell and Patrick Maliha will be your co-hosts for an amazing, old-school style 30-hour #SaveTheRioTelethon fundraising event. Features a cavalcade of some of the greatest stars/future-stars/all-around-cool people that have ever graced the Rio Theatre’s stage. • Rio Theatre, 6 p.m. April 1 until midnight April 2 • Two day pass: $30/$35, includes full in-and-out privileges, riotheatre.ca
Critter Capers
April fools! The prankster crows switched a bunch of eggs into different nests. Help get the scrambled eggs home by examining nest material and other evidence. Allow one hour to solve the mystery. • Belcarra Regional Park, April 2, noon-3 p.m. • Free, drop in, all ages, 604-4326359, metrovancouver.org
PlayDome
Western Canada’s largest indoor carnival features more than 45 rides and attractions all under one roof. • B.C. Place, enter at Gate A, until April 2 • bcplace.com/playdome