Things to Do in Vancouver: Finding Fun Things to Do in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Special Events for April 2002

 

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April 3 - 4, 2002
Richmond Asian Heritage Month Film Festival Inherited Secrets - Her Personal Stories. Richmond Art Gallery, (604) 231-6457.

April 4, 2002
Judy Collins, legendary folk artist (Both Sides Now), with equally famous guitar player Richie Havens, Orpheum Theatre; 604-280-4444.

April 5 - 7, 2002
BC Gem & Mineral Show at the Abbotsford Exhibition Park; 604-859-5554.

April 5 - 30, 2002
Iron for Living. Forged steel is creatively formed into contemporary classical furniture. Tables, benches, chairs, light fixtures and sculptures demonstrate the versatility of this material. Circle Craft Gallery, Granville Island; 604-669-8021.

April 6, 2002
CANDLELIGHT TOUR - FORT LANGLEY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE; 604-513-4777.

April 6, 2002
Interpretation Skills. Interested in volunteering or working in natural history or heritage interpretation? Volunteers, day camp leaders and new interpreters will benefit from this intensive workshop. Spend the day with GVRD Parks' senior interpreters as they share the basics of their craft. You will learn the philosophy of nature interpretation and evaluate the elements of a good interpretive program. The workshop includes examples of natural history interpretation and handouts. For teens and adults. Campbell Valley Park, Langley; 604-432-6359.

April 6, 2002
Race for Good Times, Help send kids with cancer to summer camp while enjoying a leisurely lope around Burnaby's Central Park; 604-879-9721.

April 6, 2002
Weird and Wonderful Insects at the Richmond Nature Park; 604-718-6188.

April 6, 2002
Springtime in the Valley, Fashion Show & Silent Auction, The Keg in the Valley; 604-859-9651.

April 6, 2002
Barbershop Society Annual Competition at the Abbey Arts Centre, Abbotsford; 604-853-0966.

April 6, 2002
Kids Only Swap Meet at the Port Moody Area; 604-469-4556.

April 6, 2002
Kids Swap Meet at the North Langley Community Church; 604-882-4556.

April 6 - 13, 2002
Pacific International Auto Show at BC Place Stadium, Vancouver; 604-214-9964.

April 7, 2002
21st Century Flea Market at the Croation Cultural Centre, Vancouver; 604-925-3159.

April 7, 2002
BC kite flyers association presents Spring Fling Fun Fly at Garry Point Park, Richmond;

April 7, 2002
Vancouver Symphony presents an extraordinarily funny children's performer, Major Conrad Flapps, Orpheum Theatre; 604-280-4444.

April 7, 2002
Kits House Spring Flea Market, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, Vancouver; 604-736-3588.

April 7, 2002
The Big Bug Mystery: A new Public Dreams event for children and families! Through storytelling, humour, music and audience interaction, your family will enjoy a topsy-turvy vision of our world. Experience being a small part of a great linked web of life, False Creek Community Centre, Vancouver; 604-257-8195.

April 7, 14, 2002
Welcome Spring on a Cherry Blossom Tour. Over 18 varieties of the cherry bloom each year on Vancouver’s streets creating a beautiful but short-lived display of the fluffy pink blossom. The Vancouver Museum will lead Sunday morning excursions into four different Vancouver neighbourhoods, delving into the heritage of each area while enjoying the blossoms; 604-734-7368.

April 11, 2002
DINNER AND CELEBRITY FASHION SHOW - ISHTAR TRANSITION HOUSE, Langley; : (604) 530-6656.

April 11 - 13, 2002
Abbotsford International Music Festival at the Abbey Arts Centre, Abbotsford; 604-853-0179.

April 12 - 13, 2002
Lady of the Camellias, presented by the Alberta Ballet at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre; 604-280-3311.

April 12 - 14, 2002
Renaissance Kennel Show: All breed kennel show at the Agriplex, Surrey; 604-882-1490.

April 12 - 21, 2002
TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival at Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains;

April 13, 2002
The Nylons: Known for their a capella sound, dazzling harmonies and smooth, sophisticated songs, this will be a magical evening full of energy, groove and soul-lifting harmony, at the Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; (604) 984-4484.

April 13, 2002
Wild Bird Trust of BC Walk: STEP INTO SPRING at 10am - 12pm Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, North Vancouver; 604-924-2581.

April 13 , 2002
Spring Sprouts. Celebrate the joyful change of season with your preschooler as nature shakes off the winter blues. Watch for frisky cottontails, search for courting birds and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of spring. For children aged three to five accompanied by an adult. Deas Island Park, Delta; 604-952-3000.

April 13, 2002
Frogs, Polliwogs and Eggs. Curious about amphibians? Find out about our local frogs, salamanders, and toads during an introduction to these interesting animals. Go on an amphibian search, participate in an egg-mass count, listen for frog songs and discover salamander habitats. For everyone seven and older. Colony Farm, Coquitlam; 604-432-6359.

April 13, 2002
Little Hummers. Look for hummingbirds hovering over spring blossoms and listen for their buzzing hum as they zip by. You and your preschooler will enjoy learning about these tiny birds as you walk along nature trails, do outdoor activities and play hummingbird games. For children aged three to five accompanied by an adult. Burnaby Lake; 604-432-6359.

April 13, 2002
Saka New Year (Buddhism). The Saka calendar's New Year's Day is a religious and cultural celebration for Sinhalese, Indians, Burmese, Kampucheans, Laotians and Thais.

April 13, 2002
Plowing Match. Farmers young and old try their hand at old-fashioned farming -- with prizes awarded in many categories -- at this yearly event held in April at Northwest Washington Fair grounds; (360)354-5995.

April 13, 2002
4th Annual Vaisakhi Parade in Newton, Surrey; 604-594-2573.

April 13, 2002
The Nylons at the Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; 604-984-4484.

April 13, 2002
The Vancouver Maritime Museum will offer an opportunity to board Sea Lion VI, a 114-foot tug built in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour in 1905. The privately owned towboat will be tied up at Heritage Harbour in Vanier Park with tours free to the public between 11 am and 4 pm; 604-257-8300

April 13 - 14, 2002
Vaisakhi (Sikhism). Vaisakhi day is a Sikh holiday for Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru's creation of the Khalsa Panth.

April 13 - 14, 2002
Spring Volunteer Fair: Many different non-profit organizations in attendance with information on volunteer opportunities in the Vancouver area. Learn how to get involved in the community! Held in the promenade of the Vancouver Public Library (Main Branch); 604-875-9144.

April 13 - May 12, 2002
Tulip Festival. Fabulous tulips and thousands of other spring bulbs will be in bloom. Over 50 varieties of cut tulips will be on display in the Countyard at Minter Gardens, Chilliwack; 1-888-MINTERS.

April 14, 2002
11th Annual Super Cities Walk/Run for MS: Walk the seawall from Ambleside to Dundarave Beach in support of MS; 604-689-3144.

April 14, 2002
BRADNER DAFFODIL SHOW: The show will feature hundreds of varieties of Daffodils, as well as displays of Tulips, Iris, and other spring bulbs. Abbotsford; 604 856-2794. 

April 14, 2002
2002 Super Cities Walk/Run For MS, Lumbermen's Arch in Stanley Park; 604-689-3144.

April 16, 2002
Marlee Matlin–I'll Scream Later. The award-winning actress comes to town as part of the Unique Lives & Experiences, North America's foremost women's lecture series. Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver; 604-280-4444.

April 16, 2002
Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Joan Brandner leads workshop where each participant creates a traditional Ukrainian style decorated egg using hot wax and dyes. All supplies included. Delta Museum and Archivers; 604-946-9322.

April 16 - 17, 2002
Ain't Misbehavin' at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby; 604-205-3000.

April 18, 2002
Birds of the Bay. Boundary Bay is a renowned bird watching destination and a beautiful place to explore. Join an experienced naturalist to discover the features that make this park an important place for shorebirds, ducks and birds of prey. For anyone 14 and older. Boundary Bay, Delta; 604 - 432 - 6359.

April 19, 20, 2002
Comerford Irish Dancers. More than a dozen dancers help the West Coast Celtic band Tiller's Folly release its new CD. Norman Rothstein Theatre and Port Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre; 604-257-5111.

April 19 - 21, 2002
Great Blue Heron Festival. The first annual Great Blue Heron Festival includes a variety of activities celebrating the Pitt Polder heron and bird habitat. An official bird count, manned field telescope sighting stations, canoe, horseback and walking tours, bird drawing demonstrations, a barbecue, crafts, food concessions and children's activities are some of the fun events planned for this three day festival; 604-463-0890.

April 20, 2002
The VECC Kid’s Series Presents Duffle Bag Theatre, Peter Pan, at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre; 604-251-1363.

April 20, 2002
Perennial Plant Exchange & Sale at the Harry Jerome Recreational Centre, North Vancouver; 604-990-3689.

April 20, 2002
Peter Pan. The classic children's show, part of the VECC Kids Series. Vancouver East Cultural Centre; 604-280-4444.

April 20, 2002
Ye Olde Seedy Saturday. Come down to this charming historic 1894 farm site for lots of seedy activities! Local vendors will offer old-fashioned and heritage varieties of vegetable, flower and herb seeds, heritage fruit trees and nursery plants, Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions, and there will be “seedy” crafts, games and baking from the Farmhouse for the whole family. Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey; (604) 502-6456.

April 20, 2002
Secrets of the City: Explore the 1912 Vancouver Block building at 736 Granville Street when the Vancouver Museum presents the next installment in its continuing series, Secrets of the City; 604-736-4431.

April 20, 2002
The Antiquarian Book Roadshow. Discover the value of your most cherished books at the Antiquarian Book Roadshow! Free book appraisals by professional book dealers (limit two books per person) along with speakers, demonstrations and displays about books, book collecting, book publishing, paper-making, calligraphy, book binding, and more. Vancouver Public Libary (Main Branch); 604-942-3189.

April 20, 2002
Deep Song from Spain and India. Flamenco singer Lolo del Carders and South Indian Karnatak singer Sunita Bapujee at the Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver; 604-713-1800.

April 20, 2002
Seniors' Flea Market at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre; 604-925-7280.

April 20 - 21, 2002
Historical Arms Show presented by the Historical Arms Society, at the Coquitlam Sports Centre; 604-933-6060.

April 20 - 21, 2002
Celebrate "Spring into Spring" with Aldergrove Festival Days in different venues throughout Aldergrove. Includes a health fair, tuber sale, plant and yard sales, entertainment, displays and a community wide garage sale; 604-856-6229.

April 20 - 21, 2002
Celebrate Earth Day with Science World Planting Seeds, Reptilian Rhapsody, Wet's Up With Our Water?, Peddlers Welcome!, and Exploring Alternatives. Science World, Vancouver; 604-443-7443.

April 21, 2002
Environmental Festival & Earth Day Celebration at Colony Farm, Coquitllam; 604-939-7204.

April 21, 2002
Children's Clothing and Toy Market at the False Creek Community Centre, Vancouver; 604-257-8195.

April 21, 2002
Carnivorous Plant Show and Sale at the Richmond Nature Park; 604-718-6188.

April 21, 2002
17th Annual Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show & Shine. Largest classic and vintage show and swap meet in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Parts, bikes, memorabilia for display and sale. Fune for the whole family. South Delta Recreation Centre, 604-299-0020.

April 21, 2002
Earth Day Celebration & Open Market. This is a Community Event featuring an Open Market, environmental groups, food, entertainment, and children's crafts and games! Do not miss out on the fun! Ron Andrews Rec Centre Grounds, North Vancouver;

April 21, 2002
Vancouver Sun Run 2002. Corporations, schools, clubs, runners and walkers celebrate the spring and the beginning of a new running season with one of the largest races in North America - the second largest to be exact. More than 45,000 people are expected to participate in the 10-kilometre Sun Run in Vancouver; 604-689-9441.

April 21 - 22, 2002
ALDERGROVE ELKS PLANT AND GARDEN SALE. Aldergrove Elks Hall; 604-850-5086.

April 24, 2002
Maya Angelou. Unique Lives and Experiences presents a special evening with one of the greatest speakers of our time whose words have been a source of inspiraton, comfort, encouragement and strength for millions around the world; 604-280-4444.

April 24, 2002
The 2nd Annual BCNET Advanced Networks Conference at the SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver; 604-291-4249.

April 25 - May 11, 2002
Kiwanis Fraser Valley International Music Festival at the Kwantlen University College Music Department at the Langley campus; 604-820-4443.

April 26 - 28, 2002
Semiahmoo International Regatta: International racing with Canadian and American participants, at White Rock Beach; 604-538-7555.

April 27, 2002
Widgeon Spring Paddle. Enjoy a wilderness experience as you paddle the quiet waters of Widgeon Slough. Feast your eyes on majestic scenery, admire beaver-engineered structures and look for aquatic mammals like otter and muskrat. Keep your eyes and ears tuned as you relax; you never know what may come by! For teens and adults. Widgeon Marsh Reserve, Pitt Meadows; 604-432-6359.

April 27, 2002
Gigantic Toy and Clothing Sale - Buy and sell used children's items. Langley Civic Centre; (604) 530-1323.

April 27, 2002
7th Annual BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival. Youth dance and music competition, cultural exhibits and displays, demonstrations and workshops. Easter egg writing, bread making and baking in a peech (clay over). Traditional foods; Broscht, pyrogies, holuptsi and kobassa. Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby, 604-576-7970.

April 27, 2002
Earth Day Vancouver Celebration at Everett Crowley Park, Vancouver. A community tree planting, invasive species removal and green space restoration; (604) 689-0766.

April 27 - 28, 2002
YEAR OF THE HORSE DINNER/DANCE EXTRAORDINAIRE. This is is a very special evening where fundraising proceeds go to Langley's own Spirit of the Horse Garden maintenance fund and to help send our Young Riders Jumper Teams to the North American Young Riders Championships in Chicago this August; 604-534-7541. 

April 27 - 28, 2002
A CELTIC EVENT - FORT LANGLEY Celebration of celtic culture featuring music, dance and crafts. Call 604-888-8835.

April 27 - 28, 2002
White Rock Wind Regatta & Kite Festival at White Rock

April 27 - 28, 2002
BC Classic & Custom Motoring Show at the Tradex Centre, Abbotsford; (604) 539-7223.

April 27 - 28, 2002
For the love of the Arts - Arts Council Studio Tour , Venues throughout Abbotsford; 604-852-9358.

April 27 - 28, 2002
Annual Art Studio Tour. Art Studios in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will be open to the public for visiting on the weekend of April 27 and 28. There will be an art studio preview night on Thursday, April 25 in the Maple Ridge Art Gallery. Art Studio Tour Guides will be available at the MR Art Gallery and other locations for residents and visitors to pick up in the week before; 604-467-5855.

April 27 to May 8, 2002
Carmen, Bizet's music is alive with the spirit of Spain, and the tragic story keeps audiences ripped from beginning to end. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 604-280-3311.

April 28, 2002
Goodbye Chums! Join us for a Bon Voyage party as you send chum salmon fry on their journey to the sea. Discover challenges these young salmon face in the weeks ahead and test your survival chances in salmon games. Tour the Bell-Irving Hatchery, enjoy crafts and displays and learn how you can keep streams healthy. Kanaka Creek, Maple Ridge; 604-432-6359.

April 28, 2002
Humongous Plant Sale at the VanDusen Botanical Gardens, Vancouver; 604-878-9274.

April 28, 2002
Trent Arterberry. North America's most famous mime, Trent Arterberry, takes audiences to the world of "the invisible made visible" with his show Mime Out Loud, Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam; 604-927-6555.

April 28, 2002
Canyon Appreciation Day at Hell's Gate Airtram. Everyone rides for free and receives a free season pass. Entertainment, prizes and lots of fun; 604-867-9277.

April 30, 2002
Sunset Nature Watch at Iona. Take in an Iona Beach sunset. Be serenaded by birds, frogs and insects as you discover the twilight activities of marsh creatures. Explore the water's edge for clues to the behaviour and habitat of local species. For everyone six and older who can walk for two hours. Iona Beach, Richmond; 604-432-6359.

May 10 - 12, 2002
Mother's Day Island Adventure for women only: Experience Victoria and the south island like you have never before! Backroads cycling, a scenic nature hike, wildlife viewing by ocean zodiac, winery tour, and plenty of time to relax or enjoy a spa treatment. Comfortable accommodations, fabulous meals, transportation and ferry; 604-539-7772.

Ongoing until April 13, 2002
The Rainmaker. An American Classic about the power of hope and the need for faith in oneself, at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre; 604-873-3311.

Ongoing until April 28, 2002
Long Time at the Vancouver Art Gallery, The concept of time is a persistent and provocative subject of art. This exhibition of more than 75 works offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the diversity of this theme; (604) 662-4722.

Ongoing until May 5, 2002
Scream Machines: The Science of Roller Coasters: This exciting exhibition is a head-spinning, stomach-churning exploration into the science behind your all-time favourite midway ride, as you learn about physics, physiology and psychology - all while trying to keep your lunch down, at Science World; 604-443-7443.

Ongoing until May 5, 2002
Thrill Ride, the Science of Fun Be prepared for a white-knuckle adventure that puts you in the front seat of some of the wildest rides ever created. The ultimate ride-film, Thrill Ride not only traces the history of rides, past and present, but also details how the development of motion simulator rides have become one the most exciting innovations in recent film history. Alcan Omnimax Theatre at Science World; 604-443-7443.

Ongoing until May 5, 2002
Lost Worlds, Life In The Balance Ongoing In celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity (2001), Lost Worlds seeks to understand the mystery of our natural environment. Take a journey from the fantastic Table Mountains of Venezuela, through the kelp forests of the Pacific, up to a world high above the streets of New York City, down into the soil of the Catskill Mountains and beyond. Weaving together different worlds and their life forms, the film provides insight into biodiversity and the varied relationships of living things, and ultimately into the puzzle of human survival itself. Alcan Omnimax Theatre at Science World; 604-443-7443.

Ongoing until May 12, 2002
The Spirit of Islam: Experiencing Islam through Calligraphy at the UBC Museum of Anthropology; 604-822-3825.

Ongoing until May 21, 2002
China’s Mariners - Rare Glimpse Into One of the World’s First Maritime Cultures: the Vancouver Maritime Museum takes a rare look at China’s ancient mariners, from the Neolithic Period more than 4,000 years ago, to the fabled Ming Dynasty in the 1500s. Visitors will learn about the construction of Chinese ships and boats, from ancient depictions on jade and lost ships excavated by archaeologists, to modern shipbuilders on the banks of Yangtze. Examine the evidence and make up your own mind – did ancient Chinese mariners visit America before Columbus? At the Vancouver Maritime Museum, 604-257-8300. 

Ongoing until May 26, 2002
The Uncanny: Experiments in Cyborg Culture. The Uncanny is a wide-ranging exhibition that explores historical and contemporary representation of the cybernetic body - the combination of human and machine - in the visual arts and popular culture. Vancouver Art Gallery; 604-662-4700. 

Ongoing until August 30, 2002
Journey Into Amazing Caves. Audiences will wringle through tiny, twisting passages, drop into gleaming blue labyrinths of ice, swim through flooded underground vaults, and enter a world so extreme the microscopic creatures who live there are called extremophiles. CN IMAX Theatre at Canada Place, 604-682-IMAX.

Ongoing until October 29, 2002
Yuquot, The Centre of Our World. On the west coast of Vancouver Island there is a place of immense beauty in the summer and inhospitable and violent pacific storms in the winter. This place is Yuquot, and it has been the home of the Mowachaht-Muchalaht First nations people since the beginning of time and is still The Centre of Our World. Vancouver Museum; 604-736-4431.

Ongoing until December 31, 2002
Space Station 3D. First cinematic journey to the international Space Station, at the CN IMAX Theatre at Canada Place; 604-682-IMAX. 







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