CALENDAR FESTIVALS
COMEDY/CABARET
Magique: A Magic Spectacular
An all-new full production magic show featuring Oslen and Kel. Experience astonishing feats of modern magic and witness the impossible. • Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Dr. • April 21 to 23, 8 p.m. • $38, 604-266-7191, metrotheatre.com/magique-a-magic-spectacular
The SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque
Unlike any other burlesque act you’ve seen, this show is filled with pop culture references, a highenergy indie soundtrack and striptease performances in tribute to Star Wars, Orange is the New Black, Donnie Darko, A Clockwork Orange and more • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • April 26, 9 p.m. • $32.50 to $62.50, or $102.50 to $132.50 for VIP tickets. ticketfly.com, voguetheatre.com
Words in Motion
The Fictionals and special guests from Vancouver’s spoken-word scene celebrate National Poetry Month. Words In Motion combines poetry and comedy into a new improv form. • Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Dr. • April 26, 8 p.m. • $5 to $7, 778-233-8308, thefictionals.com
The Critical Hit Show: A Live D&D Comedy Experience
Join some of Vancouver’s best comedic performers as they quest for glory and snacks in a live improvised spectacular inspired by the roleplaying game. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • April 27, 8 p.m. • $10 to $12, riotheatre.ca
Giggles & Gags
Jam-packed with parodies of your favourite TV shows and sketches covering the silly to the surreal. Net proceeds go to the Project Limelight Society. • PAL Studio Theatre, 581 Cardero St. • April 28 to 30, 8 p.m. • 604-739-1122, facebook.com/events/1702202520019333
Throne and Games: A Chance of Snow
In Vancouver TheatreSports League’s sequel to Throne and Games: Laughter is Coming, improvisers present an entertaining evening based on audience suggestions. • Improv Centre, Granville Island • Until May 28 • $10 to $15, vtsl.com
The Comedy Mix
April 21 to 23: Sean Patton | April 28 to 30: Pete Zedlacher • 1015 Burrard St. • 604-684-5050, thecomedymix.com
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club
April 21 to 23: Jeff Elliott, with Julia Hladkowicz and MC Damonde Tschritter | April 28 to 30: Richard Lett, with Ryan Paterson and MC Andrew Johnston • 2837 Cambie St. • $14 to $20, 604-696-9857, yukyuks.com
Lafflines Comedy Club
April 22 and 23: Kathleen McGee | April 29 and 30: Dwayne Perkins • 530 Columbia St., New West • 604-525-2262, lafflines.com
Seniors’ Multicultural Festival
Enjoy an all-ages celebration of diversity with performances, an international food fair and more. • South Granville Seniors Centre, 1420 W. 12th Ave. • April 21, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Free admission, 604-732-0812, southgranvilleseniors.ca
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade
The annual Vaisakhi Parade and Celebration includes a parade featuring floats, community performers, live music and free food from local restaurants. • Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple, 12885 85th Ave., Surrey • April 23, 9:30 a.m. • surreyvaisakhiparade.ca
Timberline Ranch Family Festival
Meet the horses and petting zoo animals, watch a live western show or try out the challenge course. • Timberline Ranch, 22351 144th Ave., Maple Ridge • April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • $5, timberlineranch.com
Earth Day Festival
Take to the streets at this youth-driven celebration of climate action. Features a family-friendly parade and festival with music, entertainment and special guests. • Parade at Grandview Park where the festival will be held • April 24, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Free, 604-683-8220, earthdayparade.ca begins at Commercial and Broadway, and ends Wild About Vancouver 2016 Festival Enjoy free outdoor-focused activities that showcase the fun and learning that can be found in neighbourhoods across our city. • Until April 23 • wildaboutvancouver.com KIDS/FAMILY
Evening Frog Song
Learn about frogs and other amphibians and sing with the frog chorus. Ages 5+ • Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam • April 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • $4.25 to $8, registration required, 604-432-6359, metrovancouver.org/events
Family Day in the Forest
Join Fresh Air Learning and Out and About Adventures for an afternoon of fun. Includes a plant identification walk, fun sensory games and delicious forest teas for tasting. • Pacific Spirit Park, 33rd Ave. and Camosun • April 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Free, 604-822-5716, wildaboutvancouver.com
Environmental Extravaganza: Wriggly Reptiles
Get to know our cold-blooded friends and make some creature crafts. Sample a slinky snack and get up close and personal with reptiles. • Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Ave. • April 23, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Free, 604-592-6956, surrey.ca/heritage
Raffi
Canadian singer, songwriter and children’s advocate performs his hits like Baby Beluga. • Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St. • April 23, 2 p.m. • $27.50 to $37.50, ticketmaster.ca
CAN Family Festival
Join the Canucks Autism Network to celebrate Autism Awareness Month. This free public event includes a pledged walk, live entertainment, food, family-friendly activities and the lighting of the cauldron. • Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place • April 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Free, 604-685-4049, canucksautism.ca MISCELLANEOUS
Parker Art Salon
57 artists showcase their best work. Includes paintings, sculptures and installation pieces. • Parker Street Studios, 1000 Parker St. • April 22 to 24 • Free, parkartsalon.com
Lyrids Folk Dance Festival
Learn dances from the Balkans, Moldova and Ukraine with teachers from Italy and California. Includes a party with live music on April 23. • Gizeh Centre, 3550 Wayburne Dr., Burnaby • April 22 to 24 • 604-496-4236, lyridsfolkdancefestival.org
A Night at the Fort
Adults-only evening includes tapas, wine tasting and a cash bar. After the meal, interpreters will entertain you with a fur trade wedding and stories around the campfire. Dressing in 19th-century period costume is encouraged. • Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave. • April 23, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • $40, anightatthefort.brownpapertickets.com, 604-513-4777
OWL Open House
Get a look at the medical facility and various rehabilitation enclosures, check out birds of prey and informative displays. Includes the release of a rehabilitated bird each day at 1 p.m. • OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, 3800 72nd St., Delta • April 23-24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • 604-946-3171, owlcanada.org
Shakespeare 400: Stanley Park Historical Gardens Walking Tour
The Bard died 400 years ago on this date. Stroll through Shakespeare’s Garden and explore the monuments. • Stanley Park — meet at the Lost Lagoon viewing plaza • April 23, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • $10, drop in only, 604-873-1866, stanleyparkhistory.wordpress.com South Surrey and White Rock Art Society Spring Show & Sale Hundreds of original artworks in a variety of media and styles created by more than 60 artists. • South Surrey Recreation and Art Centre, 14601 20th Ave. • April 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Free, artsociety.ca Grandview Places of Worship: A VHF Walking Tour Grandview is a vibrant neighbourhood that is dotted with various places of worship. Explore at least five very different sites on this walking tour with guide Maurice Guibord. • April 23 and Aug. 19, 10 a.m.-noon • $15, 604-264-9642, vancouverheritagefoundation.org Country Car Show Hundreds of cars from the early 1900s to present day will be on display. Features collector cars, steam engines, food, music and more • Otter Co-op, 3650 248th St. • April 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • fraservalley.vccc.com
Model Railway Open House
Discover the world of model railroading and diorama building from the experts. Presented by the Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society. • Maple Ridge Museum, 22520 116th Ave., Maple Ridge • April 24, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • mapleridgemuseum.org
Vintage Bike Swap 2016
The Vancouver Wheelmen invite you to their annual swap meet. Find one-of-a-kind bikes and parts for sale or trade. • Britannia Greenway, Commercial Drive and Napier • April 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • vancouverwheelmen.com
Secrets of the Penthouse
Explore inside Seymour Street’s notorious Penthouse Nightclub with club owner Danny Red Light Rendezvous: Take a journey back into a salacious time where liquor, ladies and lust ruled the streets | Vice Dice Opium Pipes: Walk the beat and see what it was like to be a cop over a century ago • Vancouver Police Museum, 240 E. Cordova St. • $16 to $20, 604-665-3346, sinsofthecity.ca FOOD/DRINK
Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival
Food trucks, artisan market, live music and family fun. • April 23: Abbotsford Exhibition Park | April 30: Fraser River Heritage Park • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • fvfoodtruckfestival.com
Langley Food & Wine Show
Taste, shop and learn. Features vendors, wine and beer tastings, local culinary celebrities, a cooking stage, a farmers market, Food Truck Alley and more. • Langley Events Centre, 7888 200th St. • April 23 and 24 • $7 to $10, 604-882-8800, langleyfoodandwineshow.com
Rotary Wine, Food & Music Festival
Enjoy wine tasting, culinary delights and music by the SFU Concert Orchestra. Includes a silent auction and 50-50 draw. • Nikkei Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby • April 23, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • $45, rotarywinefestival.com
Hop Circuit
A self-guided open house tour of East Vancouver’s craft breweries. Enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, food trucks and locally made craft beer. • April 24, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. • 604-215-0092, whatsbrewing.ca/event/hop-circuit-openhouse-east-van-breweries
2016 California Wine Fair
The Arts Club Theatre Company’s annual fundraiser features 400 premium wines from 150 of California’s top producers. • Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place • April 25, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • $90, artsclub.com
Wines for Waves
Be the first to sip and savour Naramata Bench’s spring wine releases. This evening brings together some of B.C.’s best wineries and sustainable seafood restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program. • Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W. Georgia St. • April 28, 7 p.m. • $110, vanaqua.org Filippone. With guests author Aaron Chapman, and retired VPD cop Grant MacDonald, who led police raids at the club in the ’60s and ’70s. • Penthouse Nightclub, 1019 Seymour St. • April 27, 6:30 p.m. or 7:45 p.m. • $49, includes dinner and live entertainment, 604-227-7570, forbiddenvancouver.ca
Delta Trades & Technical Career Fair
Features 100 hands-on interactive exhibits where attendees can try their hand at dozens of different trades and technical careers. • Sungod Recreation Centre, 7815 112th St. • April 28, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Free, 604-952-3152, delta.ca/careerfair
Sins of the City: Walking Tours