CALENDAR
MUSIC ROCK/JAZZ/ETC Big Sean: Unfriendly Reminder Tour
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam Recordings artist brings his Unfriendly Reminder Tour to the PNE Forum. • May 3, 7 p.m., $66, ticketleader.com
IAMX
Solo musical project of Chris Corner spans multiple genres from electronic rock and dance music to burlesque-influenced songs and ballads. • Biltmore Cabaret, May 3, 9 p.m. • $19.99-$24.99, ticketfly.com
Mary Flower & Doug Cox
Mary Flower is an internationally known and award-winning picker, singer/songwriter and teacher. Multi-instrumentalist and composer Doug Cox is well known for his skills on the dobro and slide guitar. • St. James Hall, May 3, 8 p.m. • $28/$24, roguefolk.bc.ca
Stephanie Nilles
Chicago-born, New Orleans-based jazz, punk, barrelhouse pianist. • Kay Meek Centre, West Van, May 3 and 4, 7:30 p.m. • $29-$38, kaymeek.com
The Sorority: Pledge Tour
All female hip hop group are known for their high-energy performances. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St., May 3, 8 p.m. • $15, foxcabaret.com
Born Ruffians
Canadian indie rock band perform in support of their latest release, Uncle, Duke & The Chief. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St., May 4, 7 p.m. • $20, fortunesoundclub.com
Frenship: Good Morning, Goodbye Tour
L.A.-based electropop duo, consisting of James Sunderland and Brett Hite. • Biltmore Cabaret, May 4, 8 p.m. • $15, ticketmaster.ca
Kid Koala’s Vinyl Vaudeville: Floor Kids Edition
Kid Koala and an amazing team of dancers and puppeteers throw the silliest party in the history of silly parties. • Venue Nightclub, May 4, doors 7 p.m. • $25/$30, ticketfly.com
Leroy Sanchez
Spanish-born singer-songwriter currently based in L.A. • Biltmore Cabaret, May 4, 8 p.m. • $19.99$24.99, ticketfly.com
Nana Mouskouri Forever Young Tour
One of the best-selling artists of all time, Greek singer Nana Mouskouri celebrates 60 years of success in music with the release of her 134th album. • River Rock Show Theatre, Richmond • May 4, riverrock.com
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
American rock band, on tour to support their latest release, How to: Friend, Love, Freefall. • Vogue Theatre, May 4, 9 p.m. • $22.50, ticketfly.com
Tom Cochrane and Red Rider
Iconic Canadian musician is a Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee and an eight time Juno-winner. • Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver • May 4, $69.50 HardRockCasinoVancouver.com
Amina Figarova Sextet
Hailing from Azerbaijan, New York-based Amina Figarova is an internationally influenced composer, pianist, and bandleader. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St., May 5, 8 p.m. • $25, coastaljazz.ca
George Ezra
English singer-songwriter and musician is a fourtime-Brit nominee. On tour in support of his latest release, Staying at Tamara’s. • Commodore Ballroom, May 5, 8:30 p.m. • $39.75, ticketmaster.ca
Shania Twain
Global superstar hits the road next year in support of her new album, NOW. • Rogers Arena, May 5 and May 6, 7:30 p.m. • $59.95-$189.95, ticketmaster.ca
Weaves
It’s been almost exactly a year since this Toronto-based indie pop band released their acclaimed debut LP. • Biltmore Cabaret, May 5, 8 p.m. • $14-$16, ticketfly.com
Rogue Folk | Hornby Blues
The Hornby Island Blues Workshop takes place every spring. Catch some of these great players, singers and all-round entertainers on their way to Hornby. With Rick Fines, Samantha Martin, Paul Pigat and David Vest. • WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St., May 6, 8 p.m. • $28/$24, roguefolk.bc.ca
Ezra Furman
American musician and songwriter tours to support his latest release, Transangelic Exodus. • Fox Cabaret, May 8, 9 p.m. • $15, ticketweb.ca
Lissie
Castles is the latest release from this American singer-songwriter. • The Imperial, 319 Main St., May 8, 9 p.m. • $22.50, ticketmaster.ca
Pedro the Lion
Indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed by songwriter and guitarist David Bazan. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St., May 8, 8 p.m. • $20/$25, ticketfly.com
Peter Hook & The Light
English rock band returns to Venue Nightclub, performing Substance: Joy Division & New Order. • May 8, doors 8 p.m. • $30, venuelive.ca
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Portland-based psychedelic rock band tour to support their upcoming release. • Commodore Ballroom, May 8, 9 p.m. • $27.50, ticketmaster.ca
X Ambassadors: The Joyful Tour 2018
Platinum selling rock band announce a massive Joyful spring headline tour on the heels of the recent release of Joyful single and video. • Orpheum Theatre, May 8, 7:30 p.m. • $36-$56, ticketmaster.ca
Horse Feathers
American indie folk band tour to support their latest release, Appreciation. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St., May 9, 8 p.m. • $17, ticketweb.ca
Preoccupations
Canadian post-punk band tour to support their latest release, New Material. • Asotoria, 769 E. Hastings St., May 9, 9 p.m. • $15, ticketweb.ca
TesseracT
British progressive metal band from England. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St., May 9, doors 6 p.m. • $25/$30, ticketfly.com
Eagles: 2018 North American Tour
The Eagles — Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey — bring their North American Tour to Rogers Arena. • May 10 and 11, ticketmaster.ca
Kip Moore
Slowheart is the latest release from this American country music singer-songwriter. • Vogue Theatre, May 10 and 11 • $59.50, ticketfly.com
Laura Smith
Canadian folk singer-songwriter is best known for her 1995 single Shade of Your Love, one of the year’s biggest hits on adult contemporary radio stations in Canada. • St. James Hall, May 10, 8 p.m. • $28/$24, roguefolk.bc.ca
Ryan Hemsworth
Canadian electronic and hip-hop record producer/DJ. • Fortune Sound Club, May 10, 10 p.m. • $15, fortunesoundclub.com
CLASSICAL/CHORAL Tapestry International Celebration of Women’s Choirs
To round out Elektra Women’s Choir’s 31st season, Elektra welcomes women’s choirs from Japan, Iceland, and Los Angeles. • May 4, 7:30 p.m.: Choral Threads Concert, St. John’s Shaughnessy Anglican Church, 1490 Nanton Ave., free admission. Reserve at 604-739-1255 | May 5, 7:30 p.m.: Celebration Concert, Christ Church Cathedral, $15-$35, ticketstonight.ca • elektra.ca
VBC Meets Orchid Ensemble
The Bach Choir joins the Orchid Ensemble for an intensive residency culminating in a performance at the beautiful St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church. • May 4, 8 p.m. • $30, vancouverbachchoir.com
Celtic Spirit
The Laudate Singers and North Shore Celtic present Celtic-inspired music. • St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. George’s Ave., North Van, May 5, 8 p.m. • $10-$30, laudatesingers.com
Sound Eclectic: Beautiful
Vancouver vocal ensemble present an evening of vocal harmony, packed with music that celebrates the beauty of song and life. • Cultch Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St., May 5, 7:30 p.m. • $30, soundeclectic.ca
VSO: A Spanish Rhapsody
Maestro Jun Märkl conducts a concert of full-blooded Spanish classics by French composer Maurice Ravel and Spanish composer Manuel de Falla. • Orpheum Theatre, May 5 and 7, 8 p.m. • vancouversymphony.ca
Peace Is The Better Way: Songs Of Resistance
Join the Vancouver Peace Choir and celebrate the diversity of music dedicated to environmentalism and social justice. • St. James Hall, May 6, 7:30 p.m. • $20-$22, eventbrite.ca Russian White Nights: Opera Arias From 18th Century St. Petersburg Internationally celebrated soprano Karina Gauvin lends her voice to a program of virtuosic opera arias from 18th Century St. Petersburg, accompanied by the Pacific Baroque Orchestra. • Chan Centre, UBC, May 6, 7:30 p.m. • From $18, earlymusic.bc.ca
VAMSO: Carnival of the Animals
From the graceful reverie of a faun to the lumbering waltz of an elephant, the French flair for musical imagery pervades Debussy’s dreamlike cavalcade of comical creatures, The Carnival of the Animals. • Orpheum Theatre, May 6, 2 p.m. • $10/$15, vamso.ca
JUST ANNOUNCED MonkeyJunk
Juno-winning swamp blues band celebrate their 10th anniversary. • Rickshaw Theatre, May 31 • $18/$20, rickshawtheatre.com
M. Ward
American singer-songwriter and producer tours to support his latest solo release, More Rain. • The Imperial, June 20 • $25, ticketweb.ca
Ben Howard
English singer-songwriter’s new full-length record, Noonday Dream, is his first album since the 2014 release of his #1 U.K. charting second album, I Forget Where We Were. • Festival lawn at Deer Lake Park, Sept. 20 • $49.50, ticketmaster.ca
Parquet Courts
American rock band tour to support their latest release, Wide Awake! • The Imperial, Sept. 24 • $25, ticketweb.ca
They Might Be Giants
With their critically acclaimed new studio album, I Like Fun, Brooklyn-based alt-rockers are back and on the road with a brand new two-set Evening With show. • The Imperial, Oct. 16 • $35, ticketweb.ca
SG Lewis
Dance/electronic music artist celebrates his newest EP, Dusk. • Fortune Sound Club, Oct. 26 • $17.50, fortunesoundclub.com
Jill Barber
Award-winning Canadian singer, songwriter now based in Vancouver. • Vogue Theatre, Nov. 1 • $34.50-$42.50, ticketfly.com
An Evening With Fleetwood Mac
Grammy Award-winning band bring their tour to Rogers Arena, featuring the newly announced lineup of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Christine McVie along with newcomers Mike Campbell and Neil Finn. • Nov. 14, on May 4 at ticketmaster.ca
FESTIVALS May Day Festival
Port Coquitlam celebrates its 95th annual May Days with nine days of free family activities, local culture, live entertainment and more. One of the main highlights is the Rotary May Day Parade (May 12) followed by an afternoon of entertainment and activities in Leigh Square. • May 4-13, portcoquitlam.ca
26th Annual Fingerling Festival
Help release thousands of young chum salmon into Noons Creek. More than 70 environmental organizations will be on-site, along with First Nations artists and carvers, wildlife artists, Metro Van Regional Parks, and a performance by children’s entertainers Bobs & Lolo. • Port Moody Recreation Complex & Noons Creek Hatchery, May 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., noonscreek.org
The Pull of the Net: A Multicultural Celebration
Celebrate the multicultural communities who helped build our West Coast fishing industry. This event is family-friendly, fun and free, and features cultural performances, hands-on activities, demos, and food for all to enjoy. • Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Richmond, May 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
White Rock Buskers Festival
This curated festival features street entertainment from Berlin, New York City, London and Toronto, along with some of White Rock’s favourite performers, for a total of 30 performances over one day. • Uptown White Rock, May 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free, whiterockbia.com/buskers
30th annual Rhodofest
Come and celebrate Burnaby’s civic flower — the rhododendron. Festival highlights include entertainment, mini-workshops, plant sales, and interactive arts activities. • Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, May 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free admission, Burnaby.ca/Rhodofest
IGNITE! Youth-Driven Arts Festival
An eclectic festival, programmed and curated entirely by members of the Youth Panel at the Cultch. It features theatre performers, dancers, and visual artists — all aged 11-26 — as well as participants in the Cultch mentorship programs. • The Cultch, 1895 Venables St., May 8-19 • Youth: $2/$4, adults: $10/$15, tickets.thecultch.com
2018 DOXA Documentary Film Festival
In an era of “fake news” and global uncertainty, the 2018 DOXA Documentary Film Festival comes to the rescue with a program of 93 films (shorts and features) that offer radical and transformative ideas through music, art, and the power of people working together to create and share solutions. • Until May 13, doxafestival.ca
STAGE The Lust Jedi:
A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure
We invite you to join us a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Acclaimed fandom theatre troupe, the Geekenders, are concentrating their usual pop culture theatre, comedy and burlesque into a two-act reboot of a new sci-fi classic. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway, May 4-6, 8 p.m. • $20/$25, riotheatre.ca
Vancouver TheatreSports: Murder on the Improv Express
Picture this — a luxury train trapped in the Canadian Rockies with a passenger list that includes a prominent socialite, a retired military officer, and a famous detective — and oh yes, there’s a corpse! What you have are the makings of a classic murder mystery. Welcome to Murder on the Improv Express — A Killer Comedy. • Improv Centre, Granville Island until May 26 • From $10.75, vtsl.com
DANCE Ballet B.C.: Program 3
Ballet B.C. concludes its explosive 32nd season with a thrilling triple bill of cutting edge and inspired choreography. Program 3 features the return of resident choreographer Cayetano Soto’s hauntingly beautiful Beginning After. Ballet B.C.’s artistic director Emily Molnar welcomes conductor, Graeme Langager, and the Phoenix Chamber Choir to collaborate on a world premiere. The evening’s program also features the return of Bill, by collaborators Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St. • May 10-12, 8 p.m. • $35-$100, ticketmaster.ca
THEATRE Dirty Dancing
After three successful years on tour boasting numerous sold out engagements, this new adaptation of the worldwide smash-hit film, includes an eight-piece band that performs the timeless hits live on stage. • Abbotsford Centre, May 3, 8 p.m. • $39.50-$89.50, ticketmaster.ca
The Lawyer Show 2018: The Drowsy Chaperone
Each spring the legal community comes together to create this high-spirited event and fundraiser for two of Vancouver’s theatre institutions: Carousel Theatre for Young People and Touchstone Theatre. More than 25 of Vancouver’s top law professionals are bringing wit and charm to this year’s production of the Canadian musical The Drowsy Chaperone. • Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island, May 3-5 • $80, includes a $45 tax receipt, carouseltheatre.ca
Unscripted: Where the Devil Can’t Go
A night of thought-provoking underground entertainment. Whisper the right password at an as-yet-undisclosed location in East Vancouver. Connect with your comrades. Explore survival. Share a glass of East Van Vodka. Exchange stories. Witness music and spoken word. Get your secret pass to the world of PTC Associate Veronique West’s new play-in-progress. • Secret location in East Vancouver, May 3, doors 7:30 p.m., experiences until 10:30 p.m. • $16, playwrightstheatre.com
Almost, Maine
One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded, and life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same. Presented by Northern Lights Collective in association with Pacific Theatre. • Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, May 8-12 • $15-$42, evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Bears
A multi-disciplinary dark comedy about the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline from Alberta Aboriginal Performing Arts and Punctuate! Theatre. The prime suspect in a workplace accident, Floyd has to get out of town fast. Pursued by the RCMP, he heads through the Rockies for Burnaby, B.C., along the route of the Kinder Morgan TransMountain Pipeline. By the time he reaches the Pacific, Floyd has experienced changes — his gait widening, his muscles bulging, his sense of smell heightening ... • The Cultch Historic Theatre, May 8-12 • $22+, thecultch.com
DesArbres
They are walking through an Ikea store when he brings up the idea of having a child. Caught off guard, she is distraught. They leave the store, their hands empty but their heads filled with questions. At once funny and eye-opening, the play paints the portrait of a generation that wonders about the future. Presented by Montreal’s Théâtre de La Manufacture. • Studio 16, 1545 W. 7th Ave., May 8-12 • $26-$30, seizieme.ca
The Best Brothers
When a free-spirited woman dies unexpectedly, her two middle-aged sons bicker over her funeral arrangements, her personal effects — and her feisty Italian Greyhound. An eccentric modern comedy by Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor about life, death, aging parents and dealing with brothers who simply refuse to grow up … or don’t know how to stay young. • Kay Meek Centre, West Van, May 8-19 • $29-$45, kaymeekcentre.com
Wet
Set during the height of Canada’s involvement in the Afghanistan war, this raw and immersive play examines love, abandonment, and the dire cost of combat. The story follows a Canadian soldier who returns home to her husband and young daughter. She finds herself abandoned by the country she served, in a near-catatonic state, trapped in a basement suite with her unemployed and intimacy-starved husband. Presented by Itsazoo. • Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave., May 8-27 • From $25, theatrewire.com
Into the Woods
The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they will remain childless because they have been cursed by the witch next door, the two set out on a quest to find four objects to break the spell. Presented by the North Shore Light Opera Society. • Centennial Theatre, North Van, May 9-12 • $20-$30, nslos.com
MAMMA MIA!
The smash-hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. An island paradise in Greece sets the stage for the ultimate feel-good show. A daughter’s quest to find her biological father before her wedding brings together three men from her mother’s past. Who will walk her down the aisle? Filled with ABBA hits, this fun-loving musical will have you dancing in your seat. Presented by the Arts Club Theatre Company. • Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, May 10-July 8 • From $29, artsclub.com
Marion Bridge
When three estranged sisters return home to Cape Breton to care for their dying mother, old conflicts and secrets resurface. This humorous and touching story by Daniel MacIvor stars Nicola Cavendish. • Kay Meek Centre, West Van, May 10-26 • $29, kaymeek.com
Molly Misbegotten
In this intimate coming-of-age drama, a naive adolescent named Elijah Berner succumbs to the harsh realities of attempting to recreate a moment — one he lost long ago — through film. Themes ranging from mental illness and regret to loneliness, love, and the difficulties of accepting a less-than-ideal society are explored in this production by Beau Han Bridge and his newly established Midtwenties Theatre Society. • Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Dr., May 10-19 • $16, mtstheatre.com
Shirley Valentine
A bored housewife is offered a trip to Greece by her best friend. She secretly packs her bags, heads for the sun and starts to see the world and herself very differently. Presented by First Impressions Theatre. • Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, North Van, May 10-26 • $25/$23, firstimpressionstheatre.com
MeandYou
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 through the acclaimed mask work of Melody Anderson. An Arts Club Theatre Company production. • BMO Theatre Centre, until May 6 • From $29, artsclub.com
Shakespeare in Hollywood
When the entertainment of the silver screen meets the magic of Shakespeare’s fairies, Oberon and Puck find themselves transported to Hollywood in the middle of a suspiciously familiar story. • Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Dr., until May 12 • $25/$22, metrotheatre.com
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, until May 12 • $10-$17, surreylittletheatre.com
Métis Mutt
Written and performed by Métis actor, writer, stand-up comic, musician and director Sheldon Elter, Métis Mutt recounts the story of Sheldon’s coming of age under extremely difficult circumstances. • Firehall Arts Centre, until May 5 • From $20, firehallartscentre.ca
COMMUNITY FILM The Gentlemen Hecklers: Rocky IV
The Gentlemen Hecklers provide you with their unique brand of live, hilarious commentary for the best cheesy movies. This month they take on Rocky IV. • Rio Theatre, May 9, doors 9 p.m. • $12/$14, riotheatre.ca
TALKS/FORUMS So You Want to be an Entrepreneur
If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur in B.C., attend this workshop by the Women’s Enterprise Centre to learn about tools and tips for launching your business. • Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, May 3, 1-2 p.m. • Free, bpl.bc.ca/events
Fusion 2018
Immerse yourself in photography! Fusion 2018 is a full day of speakers, on stage demos and an industry expo. • River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond•May5,9:30a.m.-5p.m.•$10-$65, beauphoto.com/fusion2018
PechaKucha Night Vol. 45
A fun and informal event where people can meet, inspire and get inspired, based on a format that is fast-paced and fun. • Vogue Theatre, May 8, 7:30 p.m. • $19.75, ticketfly.com
MISCELLANY/FAMILY May the Fourth Be With You: Family Night
Enjoy the Space Centre after hours at this galaxy far, far away celebration. Parents and kids are encouraged to come dressed as your favourite Rebel or Empire character. Ages 7+. • H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St., May 4, 6:30-9 p.m. • $15-$20, spacecentre.ca
South Burnaby Garden Club: Annual Plant Sale
Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, bushes, shrubs and roses from the Burnaby gardens of SBGC members, plus recycled garden tools and more. • All Saints Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave., Burnaby • May 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., southburnabygardenclub.org
Vintage Toy Show
Check out some amazing vintage toys, including toys from your childhood and beyond. • Sullivan Hall, 6306 152nd St., Surrey • May 5, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • $2, cacsgroup.com
Dragon Boat B.C. Community Day
Join Dragon Zone and Creekside Kayaks and try dragon boating or kayaking. Come hungry, as there will be a community barbecue. Registration is now open for a 45-minute dragon boat or one-hour kayak session. • Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way • May 6, July 7 and Aug. 11, 12:30-3:30 p.m. • Free, dragonzone.ca/paddle/community
B.C. Cachecon
Enjoy a free family fun day for everything Geocaching and outdoor exploration related. Join the B.C. Geocaching Association and Metro Vancouver Geocachers, and learn from experts speaking on photography, orienteering, outdoor safety, parks, puzzle solving, botany, and more. • RichmondNaturePark,May6,9a.m.-3:30p.m.• bccachecon.wordpress.com
7th Annual Dish ’n Dazzle
Enjoy tasty bites from a who’s who of local culinary talent, while an all-star lineup of more than 30 Argentine wineries pour samples of their premium wines. Proceeds support the B.C. Hospitality Foundation. • Vancouver Convention Centre East, May 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $89, bchospitalityfoundation.com
MARKETS/CRAFT FAIRS Delta Potters Annual Spring Sale
Choose from a huge selection of functional and decorative work. • South Delta Recreation Centre, May 4-6, doors 10 a.m. • deltapotters.com/
Eastside Flea Spring Market
More than 50 local vendors and artisan showrooms. • The Ellis Building, 1024 Main St., May 5-6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • $3, eastsideflea.com
Semiahmoo Potters Spring Pottery Sale
Functional and decorative art pieces for home, garden and gift giving. • South Surrey Arts & Rec Centre, May 5-6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free, semiahmoopotters.com
Got Craft? Spring Edition
A curated boutique event showcasing more than 80 handmade designers. • Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St. • May 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $3, gotcraft.com/event
Shift Handmade Spring Fling
More than 30 local crafters and artisans, plenty of free parking and door prizes to be won. • West Langley Hall, May 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • $3, shifthandmade.com
21st Century Flea Market
185 tables of bargains on deluxe 20th century junque, plus onsite drop-in appraisals. • Croatian Cultural Centre, May 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • $5, 21cpromotions.com
LITERARY Friends of the VPL: Spring Used Book Sale
Bargains galore on gently used books, DVDs, CDs and more. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, May 3-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free, please bring your own bags, vpl.ca/events
Beverley McLachlin
Former chief justice of Canada talks about her debut novel, Full Disclosure. In conversation with Sandy Garossino • UBC Robson Square, May 4, 7:30 p.m. • $17/$28, writersfest.bc.ca
Dead Poets Reading Series
Revisit the works of great artists. This event features poetry readings by presenters who will also talk about the poet’s life and work. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, May 6, 3-5 p.m. • Free, vpl.ca/events
Incite: New Fiction to Fall For
Join us for a night of sneak peeks at some of this season’s most buzzworthy fiction. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, May 9, 7:30 p.m. • Free, writersfest.bc.ca