Mashed Thoughts: May 2015

Friday, May 29, 2015

FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca Cola
Friday, May 29 - Sunday May 31, 11am - 7pm
Metropolis at Metrotown Tickets 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
Prepare for an unforgettable experience that lets you be a part of history as we take the real FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy on a coast-to-coast tour across Canada. Get your photo taken with the real FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy and take home a limited edition FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour Coca-Cola bottle! Reserve your complimentary ticket for a once-in-a-lifetime event today.

Northwest Fan Fest - $20 day pass | $50 for full weekend pass
Friday, May 29 - Sunday May 31, 9am ~ 10pm
Anvil Centre 777 Columbia Street, Columbia St, New Westminster, BC
Northwest Fan Fest is a celebration of fandom; a summer convention in the Metro Vancouver area of Canada, supported by the West Coast Fan Society.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Environment Festival
Saturday, 9am - 2pm
Burnaby City Hall, in the outer courtyard, 4949 Canada Way
Free public event with environmental displays, live blue grass music by 5 on a String, prize draws, face painting, tours of the nearby Great Blue Heron colony, and many other activities for kids. The weekly Burnaby Farmers Market is nearby in the north parking lot. Plan to attend both events! Prize draws at the Environment Festival will include Farmers Market dollars that can be spent the same day!

Northwest Fan Fest - $20 day pass | $50 for full weekend pass
Friday, May 29 - Sunday May 31, 9am ~ 10pm
Anvil Centre 777 Columbia Street, Columbia St, New Westminster, BC
Northwest Fan Fest is a celebration of fandom; a summer convention in the Metro Vancouver area of Canada, supported by the West Coast Fan Society.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca Cola
Friday, May 29 - Sunday May 31, 11am - 7pm
Metropolis at Metrotown Tickets 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
Prepare for an unforgettable experience that lets you be a part of history as we take the real FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy on a coast-to-coast tour across Canada. Get your photo taken with the real FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy and take home a limited edition FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour Coca-Cola bottle! Reserve your complimentary ticket for a once-in-a-lifetime event today.

European Festival - Weekend Pass $10
Saturday 11:00 ~ 10:00pm, Sunday 11:00 ~ 9:00pm
Swangard Stadium, Burnaby
Travel through Europe at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby this May at the 18th annual European Festival! Every year EuroFest BC Society organizes the European Festival to highlight the best of European innovation, culture and tradition – giving you a taste of that great “Old Continent” right in your own backyard! The EuroFest BC Society brings unity through diversity to the Lower Mainland with colour, music and food!

Community Paddle Day
Saturday, 1pm - 4pm
1 Athletes Way (Creekside Community Centre), Vancouver BC
Dragon Boat BC invites you to join them on a dragonboat out on False Creek for their FREE community paddler day. No previous experience required. Paddles and PFD are provided. Please come early to sign a waiver. Children under 19 yrs will need to be accompanied by an adult. There are 3 sessions: 1PM, 2PM & 3PM and they last for 45 minutes.

Hawker Fest at the Rocky Mountaineer
Saturday, 5pm - 12:30pm
The Rocky Mountaineer, 1755 Cottrell Street Vancouver, BC
Hawker Fest at the Rocky Mountaineer proudly Presented by FLOOK. 50+ Hawkers...Hawking up Vancouver's most unique food offerings! Explore the best of Vancouver's artisan community. FREE admission courtesy of Flook - Vancouver's mobile marketplace. Show your downloaded Flook app at the door for free admission. DJ Sets All Night Long The Steve Z's Covering The Life Aquatic Soundtrack at 9pm The Life Aquatic Screening 10:30pm Visit Hawkersmarket.com for lineup details

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Canadian Investor Conference Vancouver 2015
8:30am - 5:30pm, May 31 - June 1, 2015
Vancouver Convention Centre West 1055 Canada Place Vancouver, BC, V6C 0C3
The Canadian Investor Conference, also known as Canvest will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Three industries will come together for this 2-day event to cover RESOURCE, TECHNOLOGY and DIVERSIFIED investment opportunities. Admission $20. Pre-register for free admission.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca Cola
Friday, May 29 - Sunday May 31, 11am - 7pm
Metropolis at Metrotown Tickets 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
Prepare for an unforgettable experience that lets you be a part of history as we take the real FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy on a coast-to-coast tour across Canada. Get your photo taken with the real FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy and take home a limited edition FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour Coca-Cola bottle! Reserve your complimentary ticket for a once-in-a-lifetime event today.

Northwest Fan Fest - $20 day pass | $50 for full weekend pass
Friday, May 29 - Sunday May 31, 9am ~ 10pm
Anvil Centre 777 Columbia Street, Columbia St, New Westminster, BC
Northwest Fan Fest is a celebration of fandom; a summer convention in the Metro Vancouver area of Canada, supported by the West Coast Fan Society.

Whole Foods Market presents Brain Food Speaker Series - $30
Sunday 31 May 2015 11:00 AM
Royal Bank Cinema at the Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Road, UBC Vancouver, BC
An afternoon with some of Vancouver’s most innovative, inspiring, and creative minds who work with food to innovate, unite, and create change.

Fair in the Square
Sunday, 11am - 2pm
Victory Square Park, Hastings & Cambie, Vancouver
Come celebrate your neighbours in the inner city with dozens of social enterprises, artists, community organizations, terrific local bands and musical artists, who will donate their talents to entertain us at Fair in the Square from the Victory Square Park stage. Enjoy a delicious BBQ including cupcakes, beverages and more served up by the dedicated faculty, staff and students from Vancouver Community College’s Culinary Arts program.

European Festival - Weekend Pass $10
Saturday 11:00 ~ 10:00pm, Sunday 11:00 ~ 9:00pm
Swangard Stadium, Burnaby
Travel through Europe at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby this May at the 18th annual European Festival! Every year EuroFest BC Society organizes the European Festival to highlight the best of European innovation, culture and tradition – giving you a taste of that great “Old Continent” right in your own backyard! The EuroFest BC Society brings unity through diversity to the Lower Mainland with colour, music and food!

Blim Market - by Donation
Sunday, 12–6 PM
Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
This month, the Blim Market will feature: - 48 local vendors selling handmade accessories, jewellery, vintage, pottery, cards, gifts, sweets and more - Yummy food - Two free raffle draws for $25 Blim Gift Certificates and free movie passes to Love & Mercy at 2pm & 4pm

Eastside Block Party
Sunday, 2pm - 7pm
1489 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5L 1S4
On May 31st the outside patio and parking lot area of the Waldorf Hotel will be transforming into special outdoor event showcasing local and international DJ’s, Bands, Performers, Food Trucks and Vendors.

Reoccurring Events

International Summer Night Market
May 8 - Sept 27, 2015
Fri, Sat 6pm - 11pm,
Sun 6pm - 10pm
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond BC
8th annual International Summer Night Market. Open every weekend on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from May to September. iSNM presents multiple types of attractions suitable for all ages. There are over 100 merchandise booths, over 60 food and beverage vendors, kid’s play zone, and a main center stage for nightly entertainment. Free admission.

Richmond Night Market - $2.75
May 15 - Oct 12, 2015
Fri-Sat 7PM - 12AM
Sun & Stat Holidays 7PM - 11PM
8351 River Road, Richmond BC
Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors. $2.75 fee for regular admission (Subject to changes). Free admission for children 10 & under and FREE admission for Seniors 60 & up. $10 and $20 Zoom Passes are available for purchase.

Farmers Markets

Vancouver Farmers Market - Trout Lake

Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm May 9 to Oct 24, 2015

Lakewood Drive and 13th Avenue, Vancouver
Opening day! Join us bright and early to ring in the market and enjoy sweet treats from two of our longest-standing vendors, Blackberry Hill and Small Pleasures! Speeches start at 8:45am

Kitsilano Farmers Market
Every Sunday, 10am – 2pm from May 10 to Oct 25, 2015

Riley Park, East 30th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Opening day! Shop for organic and conventional product, meat, cheese, seafood and plants as well as tasty baked goods, beautiful crafts while being entertained by local musicians. Hot coffee and hot food available on site each week.

River District Farmers Market

10:00am - 3:00pm every Saturday from May30 - Oct10

Kerr Street Plaza – on Kerr Street, one block South of SE Marine Drive, Vancouver

This one-of-a-kind farmers market is the only riverfront market in Vancouver. Come shop for fruits and veggies, prepared foods, and handmade products produced farmers and artisans. Enjoy the waterfront, playground and pier.

Known as the #1 Bubble Tea brand in the world, Chatime delivers high quality drinks in a very customizable orders. Chatime is a franchise that originated in Taiwan 30 years ago and quickly became a global brand, expanding to over 1200 locations worldwide and now is also in Vancouver!

Chatime recently opened three convenient locations in the Vancouver area:

1274 Robson Street, Downtown, Vancouver, BC
1545 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC
450-9100 Blundell Road, Richmond, BC

I was invited to try the drinks at Chatime by ChineseBites.com at the Broadway location. The drinks were comped by Chatime but my opinions are my own.

Chatime has perfected tea making. To ensure consistency throughout their stores worldwide, Chatime came up with high-tech tea machines that make quality fresh tea with precise proportion, timing and temperature. This guarantees your second drink will be just as good as the first.

Chatime's Top 10 drinks:

Pearl Milk Tea
Grass Jelly Roasted Milk Tea
Taro Pudding Milk Tea
Brown Rice Green Milk Tea
Taiwan Mango QQ
Matcha Red Bean Milk Tea
Mango Smoothie
Red Bean Pearl Milk Tea
Matcha Tea Latte
Chocolate Mousse

Your drink is customizable; you are able to control the sugar level as well as ice options of your drink.

There are also 8 toppings that you can add for 50 cents more:

pearls, grass jelly, coconut jelly, red bean, coffee jelly, aloe vera, rainbow jelly, pudding.

We tried a few of drinks from the top ten.

The friend I brought along ordered the Pearl Milk Tea. She said she always likes to order the default milk tea to judge a place. She was impressed. She said it reminded her of Taiwan.

I had a sample and I thought it tasted really good, too. The pearls were so soft and had just the right texture. Chatime apparently discards the pearls they make frequently so that they ensure that they are always fresh. They also only use the highest quality tea leaves sourced directly from Taiwan; they even have their own tea farm to ensure quality!

The Matcha Red Bean Milk Tea was delicious. I wish I had asked for half sweet though. All the drinks I tried, I think could be half sweet. The Mango smoothie was Chatime never uses any powder only fruit juice. K and I could taste the difference.

I tried the Taiwan Mango QQ as well. Even at 50% sugar, it still had pretty sweet mango taste. I liked it!

What a great bubble tea shop! I loved how customizable your drink is. It's no wonder it became the #1 bubble tea brand in the world. Chatime is a great place to grab something to go if you are feeling thirsty!

Disclosure: The drinks were provided free of charge by Chatime. The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own and have not been influenced in any other way.

BC Halibut is local and sustainable so what better way to celebrate the start of halibut season than to host a BBQ? Now on its 3rd year, Fresh St. Market's annual Halibut Festival, held on Saturday, May 23rd, 2015, draws more and more people each year.

Attendees enjoyed a halibut burger and a drink for only $5. My recommendation is to arrive early if you want to attend the BBQ next year. The lineup was up to 45 minutes long!

The staff works pretty fast as they can!

You can also request "crispy bits"; they'll add the bits of halibut that fell away from the main patty to your burger. Mmmm.

Besides, the BBQ, there was a 32 feet fishing filled with halibut to explore and Holly and DJ Flipout from Virgin Radio were also outside, busting out some tunes, next to the OceanWise booth. While in-store there were samples to try and also 10,000 lbs of halibut on sale!

Halibut can grow to a humongous size! This one fish is 153 lbs!

It was a fun little festival!

Friday, May 22, 2015

Free Bagel Day at Rosemary Rocksalt
Friday, 7AM – 8PM
1669 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver
2515 Main St, Vancouver
Get a free bagel at any of Rosemary Rocksalt's two locations.

Friends of VPL Book Sale
May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm
Central Library, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver
Bargains galore! gently used books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm Everything half price on Saturday. Central Library, 350 West Georgia.

Ladner May Days
Friday 3pm - 10pm; Saturday 10am - 6pm (Midway open til 10pm) Sunday 10am - 6pm
Memorial Park, Ladner
Held in Memorial Park just steps from historic Ladner Village, the Ladner Pioneer May Days Fair (est. 1896) is one of British Columbia's largest free family fairs. Featuring live bands, free entertainment, carnival rides and a beer garden for the adults, the Ladner May Days Fair offers a wide variety of entertainment and activities.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Dig In! Garden Festival
Saturday, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Trout Lake Farmers Market, Lakewood Drive and 13th Avenue, Vancouver
Learn what to grow and how to grow it from farmers who have been cultivating the land for over 20 years, find hard-to-get varieties of shrubs, trees, veggie starts and hanging baskets and check out our live on-site demos!

Friends of VPL Book Sale
May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm
Central Library, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver
Bargains galore! gently used books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm Everything half price on Saturday. Central Library, 350 West Georgia.

Happy Hoopla: Family Festival - $14
Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Join us for a day of happy delights! Kids come FREE* to this day of music, activities and entertainment inspired by Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show. Enjoy performances by ventriloquist Kelly Haines, explore the interactive exhibition, get your face-painted, and try your hand at making your own Happy buttons. Plus, enjoy grilled cheese sandwiches from the MeltCity truck, treats from Johnny Pops, music from CBC, and enter to win prizes! Admission includes admission to Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show: Adult $14 | Seniors & Students $11 | Children & Youth Free* | MOV Members Free! Get Tickets: https://happyhoopla.eventbrite.ca

Ladner May Days
Friday 3pm - 10pm; Saturday 10am - 6pm (Midway open til 10pm) Sunday 10am - 6pm
Memorial Park, Ladner
Held in Memorial Park just steps from historic Ladner Village, the Ladner Pioneer May Days Fair (est. 1896) is one of British Columbia's largest free family fairs. Featuring live bands, free entertainment, carnival rides and a beer garden for the adults, the Ladner May Days Fair offers a wide variety of entertainment and activities.

Still Creek Works Yard Grand Opening
Saturday, 10:30am to 2:30pm
4840 Still Creek Drive (beside Costco, across the street from the City's Eco-Centre), Burnaby
Please join Mayor Corrigan, Burnaby city councilors and city staff to celebrate the grand opening of the new Still Creek Works Yard, being held during National Public Works Week (NPWW). Face painters, hands-on equipment displays, tours of the Eco-Centre and new Works Yard, live music and refreshments. Official opening ceremonies will take place at 11:30am.

Halibut Festival at Fresh St. Market
Saturday, 11am - 3pm
1650 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
15930 Fraser Hwy, Fleetwood, Surrey
A BOUNTIFUL CATCH OF FRESH BC HALIBUT is arriving soon with 10 tonnes of halibut on its way to Fresh St. Markets in West Vancouver and Surrey during our annual Halibut Festival. Halibut burgers + drink for $5. Food sampling, prizes, complimentary wine tasting and fun for the whole family.

Community Farmstead Day
Saturday, 11am-3pm
Roedde House, 1415 Barclay Street Vancouver, BC
Come visit Roedde House on Saturday May 23rd for a day of demonstrations. Learn about some "throwback" activities of years past - including some fun, sustainable and educational things you could do in your own home! Artisans, vendors, and historians demonstrating everyday tasks from the era such as butter churning, vintage photography, weaving, and urban chicken farming! Free Admission - Donations Welcome!

The East Side Flea - $2
Saturday, 11am - 4pm
1882 Adanac St. (@Victoria) Commercial Drive, Vancouver
* cool vintage clothing & collectables * household goods * vinyl records * rarities & memorabilia * posters, paper goods & art * small furniture * handcrafted & vintage jewelry * succulents & plants * natural locally-made body care * quality handmade items * local small businesses

Vancouver Comic Arts Festival 2015
Saturday, 11am - 6pm
Sunday, 11am - 5pm
Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
VanCAF is a weekend of fun, comics, and illustration as this year we DOUBLE our number of guests! Featuring over 250 artists, writers, and publishers from the comic industry, VanCAF is the perfect way to spend your weekend, be you a die-hard comics fan or a fresh face looking for a good read. The weekend is jam-packed with great events, including live drawing, art tutorials, discussion panels, and even an improv event!

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Friends of VPL Book Sale
May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm
Central Library, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver
Bargains galore! gently used books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl May 21, 22, 23 from 10am – 5pm Everything half price on Saturday. Central Library, 350 West Georgia.

Ladner May Days
Friday 3pm - 10pm; Saturday 10am - 6pm (Midway open til 10pm) Sunday 10am - 6pm
Memorial Park, Ladner
Held in Memorial Park just steps from historic Ladner Village, the Ladner Pioneer May Days Fair (est. 1896) is one of British Columbia's largest free family fairs. Featuring live bands, free entertainment, carnival rides and a beer garden for the adults, the Ladner May Days Fair offers a wide variety of entertainment and activities.

Vancouver Comic Arts Festival 2015
Saturday, 11am - 6pm
Sunday, 11am - 5pm
Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
VanCAF is a weekend of fun, comics, and illustration as this year we DOUBLE our number of guests! Featuring over 250 artists, writers, and publishers from the comic industry, VanCAF is the perfect way to spend your weekend, be you a die-hard comics fan or a fresh face looking for a good read. The weekend is jam-packed with great events, including live drawing, art tutorials, discussion panels, and even an improv event!

Reoccurring Events

Farmers Markets

Vancouver Farmers Market - Trout Lake

Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm May 9 to Oct 24, 2015

Every Sunday, 10am – 2pm from May 10 to Oct 25, 2015

Riley Park, East 30th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Calling all superheroes (and supervillians)! On Wednesday, June 10th, 2015, Marvel fans are invited to attend the largest gathering of Marvel costumed characters Vancouver has ever seen to celebrate the Vancouver Premiere of Marvel Universe LIVE!,

WHEN: Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 starting at 5:00pm

WHERE: Pacific Coliseum Plaza - 100 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver BC, V5K 3N7

The first 300 people to arrived in costume will receive a ticket to opening night performance of Marvel Universe LIVE! in Vancouver. Prizes will also be given out for best costumes and there will be other chances to win cool prizes like VIP tickets to the show and Marvel swag!

During the event, fans will have the opportunity to meet the Marvel Universe LIVE! performers and have their pictures taken at the Marvel Super Hero Selfie Station.

See you there!

Press Release:

Vancouver Marvel Fans Assemble for the Ultimate Marvel Costume Contest to Celebrate the Vancouver Premiere of Marvel Universe LIVE!

WHAT: The Pacific Coliseum Plaza will be packed full with some of Marvel’s most iconic Super Heroes – and most treacherous Super Villains – for the largest gathering of Marvel costumed characters Vancouver has ever seen on Wednesday, June 10^th. The special event marks the B.C. premiere of the all-new action stunt spectacular Marvel Universe LIVE! playing in Victoria and Vancouver.

The first 300 people to arrive dressed in full Marvel character costume will receive one free ticket to the opening night performance of Marvel Universe LIVE! in Vancouver. Marvel fans will also have the chance to meet Marvel Universe LIVE! performers, take pictures at the Marvel Super Hero Selfie Station, and test their skills at Super Hero-themed challenges.

With prizes being given out for the best costumes, there’s also the chance to win VIP tickets to the show and super cool Marvel swag!

WHEN: Wednesday, June 10^th starting at 5:00 PM

WHERE: Pacific Coliseum Plaza – 100 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver BC, V5K 3N7

ABOUT: Marvel Universe LIVE! is taking the live entertainment experience to a whole new groundbreaking level, with a mind-blowing stunt show unlike anything experienced before! Watch your favourite Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man and The Avengers (Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk, and more), plus menacing Super Villains, come to life in an action-packed arena extravaganza. Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel icons together on one awesome quest to save the universe!

Marvel Universe LIVE! will debut in Victoria, playing June 11^th– 14^th at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, followed by the Vancouver performances at the Pacific Coliseum at the PNE from June 18^th – 21^st.

It's spot prawn season! The Spot Prawn Festival took place this past Sunday May 17th, 2015 at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf. This annual festival put on by the Chef's Table Society of British Columbia is in its 9th year; it marks the start of the BC spot prawn season and promotes the local and sustainable seafood. The harvest season usually starts in May and lasts around 6 - 8 weeks during which we can get these delectable crustaceans live.

Demos were held hourly to show off different ways to prepare spot prawns. Chef Sean Blancard from The Beach House Restaurant made an Aburi sushi tower with live spot prawns.

Looks so delicious!

The main event of the festival was the Spot Prawn Boil, where for $17.50, we can enjoy a plate of 3 BC spot prawn, five sides (pickles cucumbers, remoulade, southwestern tomato & avocado salad, roasted vegetables & lentil salad, and herb grits), Terra bread, and sample pours from our sponsors: Salt Spring coffee, R&B brewery, and Summerhill Pyramid Winery.

Delicious!

People were also able to buy spot prawns fresh off the boat at $17 per pound. There were bags of prawns everywhere. Make sure to eat them as soon as possible! Nothing is worse than a dying spot prawn. They release an enzyme that makes their flesh all soft and mushy.

It's only the start of spot prawn season! Lot of restaurants will be serving up their own spot prawn creations and you'll also be able to buy them from the Fishermen's Wharf or your local markets to cook yourself. I'm a fan of just steaming them to enjoy the natural taste of the spot prawn. YUM!

Friday, May 15th, 2014

Bao Down POP-UP lunch
Friday, 10:30am-2:30pm.
INVITRO Restaurant, 2211 Manitoba st. Vancouver
Bao Down is having a pop up at INVITRO, serving their Baos during lunch!

Richmond Night Market - $2.75
May 15 - Oct 12, 2015
Fri-Sat 7PM - 12AM
Sun & Stat Holidays 7PM - 11PM
8351 River Road, Richmond BC
Richmond Night Market Weekend! Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors. $2.75 fee for regular admission (Subject to changes). FREE admission for children 10 & under and FREE admission for Seniors 60 & up. $10 and $20 Zoom Passes are available for purchase.

Saturday, May 16th, 2014

Red Bull Tour Bus Vancouver
Saturday, 3:00PM
Gastown, Corner of Alexander and Water St. Vancouver
Free outdoor concert. The Red Bull Tour Bus is amped to be hitting the road with Dine Alone Records on a cross Canada tour in celebration of their 10th Anniversary. The ’67 GM transit bus that transforms into a ground shaking sound stage will host some of Dine Alone’s best musical acts for select free performances from coast to coast. RSVP on website.

Richmond Night Market - $2.75
May 15 - Oct 12, 2015
Fri-Sat 7PM - 12AM
Sun & Stat Holidays 7PM - 11PM
8351 River Road, Richmond BC
Richmond Night Market Weekend! Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors. $2.75 fee for regular admission (Subject to changes). FREE admission for children 10 & under and FREE admission for Seniors 60 & up. $10 and $20 Zoom Passes are available for purchase.

Sunday, May 17th, 2014

Spot Prawn Festival
11am - 3pm
False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, Granville Island
The festival’s feature event is the Spot Prawn Boil. Enjoy a plate of fresh-off-the-boat BC spot prawns ($17.50). This is a free family event with cooking demos and kids’ activities. The festival kicks off the BC Spot Prawn season, which continues on for 6-8 weeks. Get your catch starting at noon on Festival day, and between noon and 2 pm for the remainder of the spot prawn season, at the False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf (cash only).

Baker's Market
11am - 3pm, May 17, 24, June 7, 14.
Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver BC
Get your fill of sweet & savoury baked goodies from local bakers and artisans. Inspired by traditional farmers markets in Vancouver, this market is even better since it is indoors with lots of free parking too. You'll find talented budding, professional or home bakers selling fresh artisanal breads, soft German pretzels, butter croissants, chocolate croissants, cupcakes, yummy cookies, hand made chocolates, brownies, Belgian Liege waffles,vegan cupcakes, mini bundt cakes, muffins, gluten-free baked goods and much more!

Movie Night at the Park at Graze
Sunday 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Graze 3980 Fraser Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5V 4E4
LABYRINTH!! Watch the original on the big screen before the sequel comes out later this year. 1986, starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly and a bunch of freakish Henson puppets. Every seat in the house boasts a great view of the live entertainment as well as the 35-foot double-wide projection wall that serves to bring some of the outdoors, indoors. Free movie, free popcorn, drink specials all night, great food.

Richmond Night Market - $2.75
May 15 - Oct 12, 2015
Fri-Sat 7PM - 12AM
Sun & Stat Holidays 7PM - 11PM
8351 River Road, Richmond BC
Richmond Night Market Weekend! Lots of food, live entertainment and vendors. $2.75 fee for regular admission (Subject to changes). FREE admission for children 10 & under and FREE admission for Seniors 60 & up. $10 and $20 Zoom Passes are available for purchase.

Monday, May 18th, 2015

Victoria Day at Burnaby Village Museum
Monday, 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave Burnaby BC V5G 3T6
Special entertainment all day long including: Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers, a parade, the TraiNgang and 15th Field Regiment Band. After the parade, be presented to Queen Victoria by her ladies-in-waiting during the Queen's Levee and enjoy a birthday cupcake.

Reoccurring Events

Farmers Markets

Vancouver Farmers Market - Trout Lake

Every Saturday, 9am - 2pm May 9 to Oct 24, 2015

Every Sunday, 10am – 2pm from May 10 to Oct 25, 2015

Riley Park, East 30th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

The Tenors gave a live performance at Chapters Robson on Saturday, May 9th, 2015. They were there to promote their new CD Under One Sky. It was also the last event that Chapters Robson will have at this location as they are closing down this location. The rep reassured us that they are in the process of finding another home along Robson.

The Tenors also contributed to the book A Letter to My Mom. Some of their moms were also in attendance! A good crowd gathered to see their performance and the meet and greet afterwards. With Mother's Day the next day, I decided to score some brownie points with my dear aunt who is a fan of their music and get a CD for her.