Friday, May 8, 2014

CANstruction Vancouver
April 24th - May 8th
Four Seasons Hotel, The Pendulum Art Gallery and the Rotunda at Pacific Centre
Last day! Canstruction Vancouver is an annual design and build competitions that takes place in over 160 cities world wide. Teams of architects, engineers, designers and schools get together to CANstruct fantastic, giant sized sculptures made entirely out of canned food. This year's theme is FACT OR FICTION.

Nuba Kitsilano Turns Three; Birthday Party
Friday, May 8 6pm-9pm 
3116 West Broadway (Between Trutch and Balaclava)
You're invited to Nuba’s Kitsilano third anniversary party. Attendees can expect complimentary cocktails and canapés, doors prizes from businesses in the neighbourhood, and live music and performance from world music virtuoso Gord Grdina and the Luciterra Fusion Bellydance company.

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.

Saturday, May 9, 2014

Vancouver Farmers Market - Trout Lake

A Growing Affair Plant Sale
Saturday May 9, 2015, 10am – 4pm 
6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC 
Spring is here and so is UBC Botanical Garden’s annual plant sale! A Growing Affair, the evolution of the Garden’s popular and long-running annual Perennial Plant Sale, as the name suggests, includes more than just plants for sale. Designed to inform and empower plant lovers of all ages and to engage the local community with a deeper appreciation for all things growing, the event offers new and experienced gardeners an unparalleled selection of plants available for purchase.

Spring Bazaar & Plant Sale
Saturday, 11am - 3pm
Nikkei Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby BC
Free Admission. Good quality Japanese style items and a broad selection of plants, including bedding plants just in time for spring planting, will be on sale as well as a varied selection of delicious Japanese foods.

Stone Soup Festival
Saturday, May 9th, 12pm - 5pm
1661 Napier St @ Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
Britannia Community Centre is pleased to announce and host the 19th Annual Stone Soup Festival, a celebration of food, art, environment and community, including a food market, local artists, community groups, talks and workshops, live music, tea leaf reading, children’s activities, free soup and more! More than ever, people are aware of the issues of food security, the benefits of sharing resources and eating ‘local’. Stone Soup will celebrate the diversity of food in our neighbourhood, the environment and it’s importance to the culture of our community.

Live Performance of The Tenors
Sat, May 9th, 2pm
Chapters Indigo Robson, 788 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC 
Enjoy a special live performance by The Tenors to celebrate the release of their new CD, Under One Sky. After the performance, meet the musicians and purchase an autographed copy of the CD or the new book, A Letter to Mom which includes a personal tribute by The Tenors to their moms.

Edible Containers to Die For - $14
Saturday, 2pm - 4pm
Phoenix Perennials, 3380 No. 6 Road Richmond, BC
This is a fun hands-on workshop for gardeners who want to grow edibles in containers that are beautiful and productive all at the same time. Please bring your own large pot (minimum 12-14 inches in diametre) with enough space for at least 3 to 5 one gallon perennials. If you do not have a container we will have various options available for you at the workshop. The price of the workshop includes your potting mix but not the plants you use.

Tacofest - $12
Saturday, May 9, 5:00pm - 3:00am
Harbour Event Centre, 750 Pacific BLVD., Vancouver, BC
19+ event. 15 bands Tacos provided by Sal Y Limon (Tacos are 3$ each or 4 for 10$ 5 varieties including two veggie options)

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.

Sunday, May 10, 2014 - Happy Mothers Day!

Kitsilano Farmers Market  
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.
London Heritage Farm Annual Plant Sale
Sunday, 10am - 3pm
6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC 
Featuring a selection of perennials, organical vegetable seedlings, heirloom tomatoes, annual and herbs. A FREE surprise plant will be given to each child at checkout. Mother's Day Tea also happening at 12pm Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a full tea or hot chocolate, a scone and other homemade goodies for $12.50 per person in the quaint tea room in the London Heritage Farm House. Reservations are highly recommended for Mother's Day Tea.

Baker's Market
11am - 3pm
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!

Gardening 101: Success with Tomatoes - $5
Sunday, 1pm - 2pm
Phoenix Perennials, 3380 No. 6 Road Richmond, BC
Come have all your tomato questions answered such as modern vs. heirlooms, grafted vs ungrafted, the best cultivars for our climate, and how to successfully grow tons of delicious tomatoes in pots and the garden. *$5 registration fee is required to hold your place. This will be refunded in full at the workshop in the form of a $5 coupon. This fee is non-refundable for those who register but who don't attend.

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.