TALKS & FORUMS

» Bard Explored: How Shakespeare

Became Shakespeare SFU’S Prof. Paul Budra presents the fascinating story of how a middle- class boy born in the middle of the 16th century • Goldcorp became Centre the for most the Arts, famous 149 writer W. Hastings in history. St. • May 739- 0559, 17, 7: 30 bardonthebeach. p. m. • Free, call org to reserve a seat, 604» First Practice Nations’ Rights: The Gap Between Law and Sarah — snuw’uyulh Morales explains — and the Coast displacement Salish legal of traditions those laws during and after the colonial period. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • May 17, 7 p. m. • Free, 604- 331- 4044, vpl. ca

» Salon Speaker Series: James Wright James Wright, general director of Vancouver Opera, shares an audio/ visual presentation focusing on the Opera’s outreach programs. • Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam • May 17, 7 p. m. • 604- 664- 1636, placedesarts. ca

» Water is Life!

Speakers, discussion and film about water:

beaches, creeks, rivers, salmon, tankers, pollution. • Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews • May 19, 1- 4: 30 p. m. • Free, falsecreekwatershed. org » Psychologysalon: Overload! Create a Less

Pressured Life Psychologist and author Dr. Randy Paterson discusses the sense of being overwhelmed by modern existence and provides concrete strategies designed to help lighten the load. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • May 22, 7 p. m. • Free, 604- 331- 4044, vpl. ca

» Jeff Rubin: The End of Growth Canadian economist and leading global energy expert Jeff Rubin talks about his new release, The

End of Growth. • NSCU Centre for Performing Arts, Capilano University, North Van • May 24, 7: 30 p. m. • $ 24, includes a copy of the book, 604- 990- 7810, capilanou. ca/ nscucentre