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MUSIC ROCK/JAZZ/ETC. Michael Kaeshammer
Canadian jazz and boogie-woogie pianist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. • April 19: Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, bluefrogstudios.ca | April 20: Clarke Theatre, Mission, ticketmaster.ca
Lisa Brokop: The Patsy Cline Project
Lisa Brokop pays homage to one of country music’s greatest ladies, Patsy Cline. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, April 19, 7:30 p.m. • $30-$35, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Y La Bamba
Enigmatic indie folk-pop project fronted and led by singer and songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza. • WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St., April 19, doors 8 p.m. • $13, rickshawtheatre.com
Dillon Francis
Platinum-selling DJ, producer, and social phenomenon is known for his hits like No. 1 Billboard Dance Club chart-topper Coming Over. • Harbour Event Centre, April 20, 8 p.m. • Free, illuminationseries.ca
Five Alarm Funk
Vancouver-based band is eight men strong and over a decade deep into a career that has seen it release five acclaimed albums and burn up stages across the country. • Commodore Ballroom, April 20, 9 p.m. • $25, ticketmaster.ca
Funny Music Weirdo
Chase Padgett, creator and star of 6 Guitars and Nashville Hurricane, presents a comedy showcasing music, characters, stories, and his own personal take on why CrossFit is cruel and unusual punishment. • Studio 1398, Granville Island, April 20-22, 9 p.m. • $25, tickets.theatrewire.com Jim Byrnes with
David Gogo & Danny Brooks Blues legend Jim Byrnes with Nanaimo’s award-winning blues ace David Gogo and Texassippi soul man Danny Brooks. • Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge, Chilliwack, April 20, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. • $36-$39, bozzinisrestaurant.ca
Ken Fowser Quintet
Hard-hitting quintet from New York is fronted by trumpet impresario Josh Bruneau, a rising star in the jazz scene. With Nick Peck piano, John Lee bass, and Kelby MacNayr drums. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St., April 20 and 21, 8 p.m. • $20, coastaljazz.ca
Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne
Three-time Juno Award winner/nominee, multi-Maple Blues Award winner and legendary blues and boogie-woogie piano master. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, April 20, 7 p.m. • $47, bluefrogstudios.ca
Rogue Folk | Martyn Joseph
Powerful singer and songwriter’s music touches genres of folk, rock, soul, folk funk and Americana. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave., April 20, 8 p.m. • $28/$24, roguefolk.bc.ca
Sloan
Canadian rock/power pop quartet tours in support of its 12th studio album, Sloan 12. • The Imperial, April 20, 9 p.m. • $35, ticketmaster.ca
Dannic
Dutch powerhouse brings his signature sound to Venue Nightclub. • April 21, doors 9 p.m. • $15, venuelive.ca
Impressions of Lightfoot
Vocalist Jennifer Scott, bassist Rene Worst, and pianist Miles Black under the leadership of James McRae re-envision Gordon Lightfoot’s iconic songbook. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, April 21, 7 p.m. • $44, bluefrogstudios.ca
Manu Crook$: Mood Forever Canada Tour
Hip-hop artist from Australia tours to support his latest EP release, Mood Forever. • Fortune Sound Club, April 21, doors 7 p.m. • $15/$20, ticketweb.ca
Motown Meltdown
A great night of Motown music featuring more than 25 artists all backed by 12-piece band. A fundraiser for Seva Canada’s international eyecare work. • Commodore Ballroom, April 21, 8 p.m. • $32.75/$45, ticketmaster.ca
The Beaches
Juno-nominated rock band tours in support of its debut album, Late Show. • Venue Nightclub, April 21, 8 p.m. • $20, ticketmaster.ca
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Canadian singer-songwriter, musician and social activist’s work focuses on issues of Indigenous peoples of the Americas. • WISE Hall, April 22, 8 p.m. • $30/$35, brownpapertickets.com
Granger Smith
Country music trailblazer has a social-media following of more than 6.5 million, and YouTube views exceeding 100 million. • Commodore Ballroom, April 22, 9 p.m. • $30, ticketmaster.ca
HAYA Band
Award-winning music collective combines Mongolian singing and world music with traditional and modern musical instruments. • Kay Meek Centre, West Van, April 22, 7:30 p.m. • $29-$38, kaymeekcentre.com
Manuel Valera Trio
Grammy-nominated pianist and composer is well-known on the New York modern jazz scene. With Hans Glawishnig (bass) and Mark Whitfield Jr. (drums). • Frankie’s Jazz Club, April 22, 8 p.m. • $20, coastaljazz.ca
Rogue Folk | Kiérah
A dynamic and bold Celtic fiddle player Kiérah presents a powerful night of traditional and original music inspired by her Irish/Scottish heritage. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave., April 22, 8 p.m. • $24/$20, roguefolk.bc.ca
West Coast World Guitar Trio
Three virtuoso musicians take you on a journey where different cultures meet in harmony. • The ACT, Maple Ridge, April 22, 7:30 p.m. • $15-$32, theactmapleridge.org
Luke Combs: Don’t Temp Me with a Good Time Tour
American country music singer and songwriter. • Commodore Ballroom, April 23, 8:30 p.m. • $27.75, ticketmaster.ca
Third Annual Spring Fever
A boisterous night of exciting musical entertainment featuring some of Vancouver’s top jazz, blues and gospel singers led by legendary bluesman Jim Byrnes and gospel powerhouse Marcus Moseley. A fundraiser for the BCSMSSA, the B.C. Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse. • Improv Centre, Granville Island, April 24, 8 p.m. • $30, bc-malesurvivors.com/
Django Django
British art rock band tours in support of its new release, Marble Skies. • Venue Nightclub, April 24, 9 p.m. • $25, ticketmaster.ca
SongBird North: Where Writers Sing & Tell
Vancouver’s longest-running songwriter showcase is a unique live music experience. Co-hosts Shari Ulrich and Blair Packham share the stage with Kim Beggs, Ivan Boudreau and Larissa Tandy. • Roundhouse Community Centre, April 24, 7:30 p.m. • $18, songwriters.ca
2CELLOS: The Score Tour
One of music’s most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, go to the movies for their new album Score. • Rogers Arena, April 25, 8 p.m. • From $67, ticketmaster.ca
The Black Hen Roadshow
This third incarnation of the travelling roots revue features Leeroy Stagger, Ndidi Onokwulu, Steve Marriner, and road show ringleader Steve Dawson. • BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts, North Van, April 25, 8 p.m. • $38/$35, capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre
The Hot Sardines with the VSO
Today’s foremost champions of classic jazz and the No. 1 band on the iTunes jazz charts. Come see what all the fuss is about, as The Hot Sardines swing with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. • Orpheum Theatre, April 25, 8 p.m. • $50-$75, vancouversymphony.ca
Japandroids
Canadian rock band from Vancouver tours in support of its new album, Near to the Wild Heart of Life. • Fortune Sound Club, April 26-28, 7:45 p.m. • $19.99-$24.99, ticketfly.com Jim Byrnes
Juno Award winner’s evocative, smoky vocals and gutsy blues guitar weave together to create a unique sound. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock • April 26-28, 8 p.m. • $54, bluefrogstudios.ca
Wild Child: Expectations Tour
Austin, Texas-based indie pop ensemble tours to support its latest release, Expectations. • Fox Cabaret, April 26, 9 p.m. • $15, ticketweb.ca
CLASSICAL/CHORAL
Coffee Concert: From Berlin to Hollywood Bergmann Piano Duo and vocalist Onalea Gilbertson take on the music of German playwright and poet Bertolt Brecht and more. • Surrey Arts Centre, April 19, 11 a.m. $32/$25, tickets.surrey.ca | Chilliwack Cultural Centre, April 20, 10:30 a.m. $27, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Vancouver Chamber Choise — Light Transforming: Choral Explorations II
Guest conductor Michael Zaugg is a longtime friend and collaborator with the Vancouver Chamber Choir. His program will have many new and intriguing choral works by Rautavaara, Rheinberger and others. • Ryerson United Church, April 20, 8 p.m. • From $29, ticketmaster.ca
An Evening with the
Mewati Maestro: Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar
Indian classical vocal concert by Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar, with Ajinkya Joshi on tabla and Tanmay Deochake on harmonium. • Burnaby Hall, 7837 Canada Way, April 21, 7 p.m. • $30, pjsomvancouver.org
Third Coast Percussion
Grammy Award-winning ensemble’s program includes internationally acclaimed composer Augusta Read Thomas’ Resounding Earth. • The Annex, 823 Seymour St., April 21, 8 p.m. • $15-$29, newmusic.org
VSO: Mozart, with Anderson & Roe
Billboard chart-topping piano duo Anderson & Roe tackles Mozart’s Concerto for two pianos. • Orpheum Theatre, April 21: 8 p.m. and April 22: 2 p.m., vancouversymphony.ca
War and Peace: The Tallis Scholars
Led by director Peter Phillips, vocal ensemble The Tallis Scholars perform a program commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War. • Chan Centre, UBC • April 21, 7:30 p.m. • From $18, earlymusic.bc.ca
Inon Barnatan, piano
One of the most sought-after pianists of his generation is known for curating fascinating programs. Presented by the Vancouver Recital Society. • Chan Centre, UBC, April 22, 3 p.m. • $25-$75, vanrecital.com
Rafal Blechacz — Piano Recital
The Vancouver Chopin Society celebrates its 20th anniversary with a gala performance by Rafal Blechacz. • Vancouver Playhouse, April 22, 3 p.m. • $15-$49, chopinsociety.org
Arpanatolia
Brings together singers and musicians to create a new, contemporary synthesis of Turkish folk music. • Chan Centre, UBC, April 24, 8 p.m. • $10/$14, chancentre.com
JUST ANNOUNCED Sebastian Bach
Celebrated rocker hit the spotlight in the late ‘80s as the iconic frontman for heavy metal/hard rock act Skid Row. • Commodore Ballroom, June 15, $35, ticketmaster.ca
D.O.A. First Annual Fight Back Festival
Legendary hardcore punk band headlines the first Fight Back Festival at the Rickshaw. • Rickshaw Theatre, July 6, $20, rickshawtheatre.com
Us The Duo
American folk pop duo consisting of husband and wife Michael and Carissa Alvarado. • Vogue Theatre, July 20, from $27.75, ticketfly.com
Maceo Parker
American funk and soul jazz saxophonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s • Commodore Ballroom, Aug. 21, $42.50, ticketmaster.ca
The Proclaimers
Scottish duo is known for its hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles). • Vogue Theatre, Sept. 9, $29.50$65, ticketfly.com
The Coronas: North American Tour
Trust the Wire is the latest release from this Irish rock band. • Vogue Theatre, Sept. 28, $23.50$28.50, ticketfly.com
Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore: On Stage Together
Roots music legends share the stage to swap songs, tell stories, and share their life experiences. • The Imperial, Sept. 30, $35/$40, ticketweb.ca
FESTIVALS Eighth Annual Verses Festival of Words
Verses embraces a wide definition of literature including page-based poetry, spoken-word, oral storytelling, and singer-songwriters. • Various venues around Commercial Drive, April 19-29 • versesfestival.ca
North Shore Writers Festival
Enjoy a variety of programs, author presentations, and social engagements that celebrate local literary talent. • West Vancouver Memorial Library, April 20 and 21 • Free, northshorewritersfestival.com
Eighth Annual Earth Day Parade
Since 2011 Vancouverites have flocked to Commercial Drive for the annual Earth Day Celebration, March and Festival. Parade begins at Commercial and Broadway at 1 p.m. The festival continues at Grandview Park from 1:45-3 p.m. • April 21, earthdayparade.ca
Rotary International Food Festival 2018
Enjoy food from the Caribbean, India, Japan, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, Ukraine, and Africa. Culinary delights are prepared in partnership with members of the Rotary Club of Burnaby and students of the Youth Train in Trades program. • Burnaby Central Secondary School, April 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. • $43/$27, rotaryfoodfest.com
St. George’s Day Weekend
The English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Manx and Cornish will be celebrating their history, customs and heritage. Enjoy British foods, merchandise, entertainment and more. • Roundhouse Community Centre, April 21, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • yaletowninfo.com
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade
A lively and celebratory event to mark the birth of the Sikh faith, featuring a variety of floats, community groups, live music, dancers, and performers, plus free food and drink from local residents and businesses. • Surrey • April 22, surreyvaisakhiparade.com
The 12th Annual April In Paris: Gypsy Jazz Festival
April 26: Van Django | The Lawless Hot Club. | April 27: Pearl Django | Company B Jazz Band. | April 28: Marc Atkinson Trio | Ranger & The Re-Arrangers • St. James Hall, $28/$24, roguefolk.bc.ca
STAGE COMEDY/CABARET Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders XII
Settle in for a night of wonder and delight as magician Shawn Farquhar hosts his twelfth Cabaret of Wonders. This intimate show brings talented magicians to the stage, from world-renowned performers to local talent. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, April 20, 7:30 p.m. • $25, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
The Price is Right Live
The hit interactive stage show that gives audience members the chance to ‘Come On Down’ and play classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show. • Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Coquitlam, April 20-22 • $39.50, HardRockCasinoVancouver.com
The Slip Knot
Hysterical, heartbreaking, frantic and thoughtful — Fringe icon TJ Dawe breathes life into the mundane as he recounts working three horrible dead-end jobs. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, April 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m. • $25, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Raven Spirit Dance
Earth Song is a mixed program of contemporary Aboriginal dance, featuring choreography by Starr Muranko and Michelle Olson. • April 20: Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam | April 21: Presentation House, North Van | April 22: Roundhouse Community Centre • $5-$15, newworks.ca
Discover Dance! Series: Arts Umbrella Dance Company
The energy and skill of a new generation takes the stage as the young dancers of the Arts Umbrella Dance Company perform a varied and stimulating program of contemporary ballets. • Scotiabank Dance Centre, April 26, noon • $12/$14, ticketstonight.ca
THEATRE Slow Dancing
Mary, a homeless woman, befriends Ann, a young pregnant woman, much to the dismay of Ann’s husband, Charlie. George, Mary’s friend who died and is now an ever-present spirit in her life, gently guides Mary to help Ann when she is faced with some very tough choices. • Surrey Little Theatre, April 19-May 12 • $10-$17, surreylittletheatre.com
Spirit Horse
This world-class theatre experience is about two youth who are caught between two worlds — the traditional ways of their Stoney Nation heritage and the modern ways of the city. Angelina and Jesse’s lives are changed forever when their grandfather brings them a horse that has mysteriously appeared to him. Can this majestic animal heal a troubled single parent family? Recommended for ages 8+ • Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island, April 21-29 • $18-$35, tickets. carouseltheatre.ca
The History of the World (Based on Banalities)
Philip, a young man with a predilection for magic and illusion, has moved back home to be with his mother, a brilliant scientist, who is dying of Alzheimer’s. This is a show about grief, dealing with loss and coming to terms with the lost and beautiful moments of our lives; the small and seemingly meaningless banalities that tie us together. Presented by Belgian theatre company, Kopergietery. • York Theatre, April 25-May 5 • From $22, thecultch.com
Blindside
Storyteller, choreographer and comedian Stéphanie Morin-Robert presents her autobiographical, award-winning physical comedy. The story tells Stéphanie’s personal account of navigating childhood with a glass eye. • Studio 1398, Granville Island, April 26-28 • tickets. theatrewire.com
The Ladies Foursome
The day after the funeral of a friend, three women gather for a round of golf in honour of their recently deceased playing partner. They are joined by a fourth woman, and over the course of the afternoon, revelations about the departed and themselves will change their relationships forever. • Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, April 26-May 5 • $15-$22, evergreenculturalcentre.ca
THIS
An off-Broadway hit by award-winning playwright, and House of Cards showrunner and head writer, Melissa James Gibson. A fastpaced, poignant comedy, THIS follows a group of friends as they find themselves venturing into the choppy waters of middle age. • Studio 16, 1555 W. 7th Ave., April 26-May 5 • $15-$33, kindredpresentsthis.brownpapertickets.com
Thunderfoot
Written by Aaron Malkin, this autobiographical fairy tale tells the story of a young boy who runs away on an enchanted quest to find his mother who has mysteriously disappeared. • Red Gate Revue Stage, Granville Island, April 26-28 • $15$20, JamesandJamesy.com/thunderfoot
The Humans
When three generations of the Blake clan descend on a rundown Lower Manhattan duplex for Thanksgiving dinner, much more is simmering than the gravy. Presented by the Arts Club Theatre Company. • Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, until April 22 • From $29, artsclub.com
Misery
The Arts Club Theatre Company presents Stephen King’s chilling thriller. Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his ‘Number One Fan,’ Annie Wilkes. While Annie nurses him back to health, Paul soon realizes that he is not her guest, but her captive. • Granville Island Stage, until May 5 • From $29, artsclub.com
Cabaret
A fierce, meaty musical with a score featuring songs that have become classics of American musical theatre. Presented by Royal City Musical Theatre. • Massey Theatre, New West, until April 29 • $29-$48, ticketsnw.ca
Me and You
From childhood until old age, Liz and Lou are sisters who go through life mostly as friends, but sometimes as foes. See their stories come alive across the decades through the acclaimed mask work of Melody Anderson in a comedy that gives a unique face to sisterhood. • BMO Theatre Centre, until May 6 • From $29, artsclub.com
Nine Dragons
In 1924, in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong, a series of sadistic murders have stymied the local police. What to do but bring in the city’s top detective? A co-production with Vertigo Theatre and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. • Gateway Theatre, Richmond, until April 21 • From $29, gatewaytheatre.com/ninedragons
Go Back for Murder
Carla Crane believes her mother, who died in prison, was wrongly convicted of murder. In an attempt to clear her name, Carla persuades those present on the day to return to the scene of the crime and recount their version of events. Presented by Theatre West Van. • Kay Meek Centre, West Van, until April 28 • theatrewestvan.com
Shakespeare in Hollywood
When the entertainment of the silver screen meets the magic of Shakespeare’s fairies, Oberon and Puck find themselves transported from the land of legend and classical myth all the way to Hollywood in the middle of a suspiciously familiar story. • Metro Theatre, until May 12 • $25/$22, metrotheatre.com
The Explanation
In James Fagan Tait’s latest chamber play, ideas of gender and sexuality are questioned, as two characters, John and Dick, develop a friendship that might have other people raising some eyebrows. Presented by the frank theatre company. • The Cultch Culture Lab, until April 29 • $27, tickets.thecultch.com
World Without Us
This haunting piece of theatre from Belgium’s cutting-edge theatre company Ontroerend Goed, explores the notion of the end of humanity. • The Cultch Historic Theatre, until April 29 • From $22, tickets.thecultch.com
COMMUNITY FILM Canadian Film Week
Our annual catch up on the best new Canadian film includes ten exceptional features and two shorts. • Vancity Theatre, until April 25 • viff.org
Delinquent Movie Premiere
The Vancouver Premiere of director David I. Strasser’s debut feature, Delinquent, the first feature-length film shot on British Columbia’s Salt Spring Island. The film tells the inspirational story of a rebellious teenager on a downward spiral. • Rio Theatre, April 19, 6 p.m. • $10, riotheatre.ca
Directly Affected: Earth Day Screening
A screening of director Zack Embree’s compelling new documentary which takes an in-depth look at the issues surrounding the Kinder Morgan pipeline. Zack will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A. • Rio Theatre, April 22, 4:15 p.m. • $12/$10, riotheatre.ca
FOOD/DRINK 40th Annual Vancouver Greek Food Festival
With the overwhelmingly delicious homemade food and intricate traditional Greek dancing, you’ll surely have an amazing time. • Hellenic Community of Vancouver, 4500 Arbutus St., April 20-23 • helleniccommunity.org/food-festival
KIDS/FAMILY BrickCan
Canada’s largest public LEGO exhibition features hundreds of incredible new creations, built by talented builders from around the world. • River Rock Casino Resort, April 21 and 22 • Tickets at ticketmaster.ca, brickcan.com
B.C. Reptile Club Spring Expo
Local breeders display their animals, offering an opportunity to come see these animals up close. • Ag-Rec Building, Abbotsford, April 21 and 22 • $6, bcreptileclub.ca
Celebrate Spring:
A Tribute to Japanese Culture
Performances, food, activities, arts and crafts, and more. • Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby • April 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $2, $5/family, nikkeiplace.org
MISCELLANEOUS Art! Vancouver
An international, contemporary art fair where artists and galleries from across Canada and around the world come to exhibit their work. • Vancouver Convention Centre, April 19-22, artvancouver.net
B.C. Classic & Custom Car Show
This year’s event will be jam-packed with more exciting features, more on stage entertainment and more live motorsports demonstrations than ever before. • TRADEX, Abbotsford, April 20-22 • $10-$18, two-day pass/$30, three-day pass/$40, bccustomcarshow.com
Trivia Night at After Hours
Dive deep into the caverns of your mind for trivia night at this adults-only event. • Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, April 20, 6 p.m. • $27/$35, vanaqua.org/afterhours
Hastings Racecourse: Opening Weekend
Spend a day with the ponies and head to Hastings Racecourse for their opening weekend. • Hastings Racecourse, 188 N. Renfrew St., April 21 and 22, 1:50 start times • Free admission, hastingsracecourse.com
Laurie Anderson: All the Things I Lost in the Flood
Using spoken word, video, live music, and electronics, Anderson dissects the relationship between words and images, provoking questions about beauty, time, reality, and memory. • Chan Centre, UBC, April 23, 8 p.m. • chancentre.com
TRADE SHOWS/ SHOPPING Make It Vancouver
More than 180 of your favourite Makies (and some brand new ones, too!) are bringing their handmade goodies back to the PNE Forum for our fabulous spring show. • April 20-22, $6 at the door, makeitshow.ca/vancouver/
Vancouver Tattoo and Culture Show
An opportunity to look into the world of tattooing and tattoo culture, see amazing artwork and meet the diverse personalities that drive the tattoo industry. • Vancouver Convention Centre East, April 20-22, doors 11 a.m. • vancouvertattooshow.ca
Pop Culture Swap Meet
A fun family event with all kids of toys, comics, art and collectibles for sale. • Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., April 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $3, under 12/free, fun-promo.com
Time Travelers’
Bazaar Eclectic Fashion Market
Vancouver’s original annual market dedicated to eclectic fashion, vintage style and costumers of all sorts. • Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., April 22, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • $2, under 14/free, timetravelersbazaar.blogspot.ca
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Arbor Day Celebration
Help plant more than 50 shade trees and improve tree wells in Sullivan Park. Enjoy live music, kids activities, and more. No experience necessary and all ages welcome. • Sullivan Park, 6272 152nd St., Surrey, April 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free, surrey.ca/culture-recreation
Earth Day Pilgrimage to Burns Bog
This family event celebrates Burns Bog and global peatlands. • 10388 Nodel Court, Delta, April 22, pilgrimage begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Delta Nature Reserve • burnsbog.org/pilgrimage/
Bats at Night
Check out local habitat and watch for bats with the Burke Mountain Naturalists. • Rocky Point Spray Park, 2800 block Murray St., Port Moody • April 24, 7:30 p.m. • Free, portmoody.ca
LITERARY Vancouver: Crime and Punishment
Spend an evening exploring Vancouver’s criminal underworld with three critically acclaimed local authors: Aaron Chapman, Wayne Cope and Sam Wiebe. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, April 19, 6:30-8 p.m. • Free, vpl.ca/events