Friday, April 27, 2012

Vancouver Public Library Spring Book Sale
10:00am - 6:00pm
Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street
Thousands of books on sale each day. Come and browse through the tables of bargains and treasures! All items cash and carry. Please bring your own bags. Materials sold "as is". All sales final. Prices for regular items range from 75 cents to $2.50 (Unless otherwise noted. See below). Bank machine on the promenade.

Carnival Days at Kerrisdale
10:00am - 4:00pm
Along West 41st between Larch and Maple Streets, on West Boulevard and Yew Street.
Free events for the entire family, music, clouns, face painting, horse and carriage rides, poetry readings, free lemonade and amazing sidewalk sales. Community Parade at 10am on Saturday, April 28, along West 41st between Maple and Larch Streets.


Saturday, April 28, 2012

Vancouver's Winter Farmers Market
10:00am - 2:00pm
Nat Bailey Stadium, 4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver
This is the last Winter Farmers Market of the year! Other Farmers markets will be opening up in May at other locations. Buy fresh produce from local farmers.

Carnival Days at Kerrisdale
10:00am - 4:00pm
Along West 41st between Larch and Maple Streets, on West Boulevard and Yew Street.
Free events for the entire family, music, clouns, face painting, horse and carriage rides, poetry readings, free lemonade and amazing sidewalk sales. Community Parade at 10am along West 41st between Maple and Larch Streets.

Vancouver Public Library Spring Book Sale
10:00am - 6:00pm
Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street
Thousands of books on sale each day. Come and browse through the tables of bargains and treasures! All items cash and carry. Please bring your own bags. Materials sold "as is". All sales final. Prices for regular items range from 75 cents to $2.50 (Unless otherwise noted. See below). Bank machine on the promenade.

BC Place Community Weekend
12:00pm - 4:00pm
BC Place Stadium - 777 Pacific Boulevard  Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8
For two days, join the on-field activities with the home teams (BC Lions and Whitecaps) and get a behind-the-scenes tour.

Vancouver Canadians Tweetup for the Blue Jays vs Mariners with @Miss604
1:00pm - 3:00pm
1055 Canada Place (just beside the large rain drop statue) 
Join the Blue Jays and Canadians fans from all over the Lower Mainland at Mahony & Sons Public House, as Brett Lawrie and the Jays host the Mariners on April 28th, at 1:00pm. The game will be broadcast on several high definition televisions, with audio, and will also feature several between inning contests hosted by Canadians broadcaster, Rob Fai.

CB2 DIY Saturday
2:00pm - 4:00pm
CB2 Robson - 1277 Robson St., Vancouver On April 28th, you will have the opportunity to learn how to create floral chandeliers with Art Knapp, have all your questions answered during a Q&A session with Flow Form Design and Art Knapp as they turn planters into art, and treat yourself to delicious Latin happy hour themed bites prepared by Savoury Chef Foods. RSVP here.

Tap & Barrel Open House
3:00pm - 6:00pm
1 Athlete's Way, Vancouver
Tap & Barrel a new comfort food eatery will be hosting an Open House Meet & Greet at the Olympic Village. They are inviting everyone to join them as they share their plans for Tap & Barrel. Please RSVP at www.tapandbarrel.com


Sunday, April 29, 2012

VanDusen Botanical Garden Plant Sale
10:00am - 4:00pm
VanDusen Botanical Garden - 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
THE sale of the year. More than 40,000 plants for sale. Catalogues available in advance at the Garden Cashier for $2 starting April 1st. Bring your wheelbarrow and a friend. Master gardeners will be on site to give advice. Other features include Plant Check and Plant Pick Up areas. Visa, MasterCard, personal cheques and cash accepted. Admission to the Garden is free this day.

BC Place Community Weekend
12:00pm - 4:00pm
BC Place Stadium - 777 Pacific Boulevard  Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8
For two days, join the on-field activities with the home teams (BC Lions and Whitecaps) and get a behind-the-scenes tour.

Vancouver Public Library Spring Book Sale
12:00pm - 5:00pm