10 fun things to do in Richmond this April

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Royal City Musical Theatre presents Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical at the Massey Theatre April 25 to May 12

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West Of Main Art Walk Studio Tour & Sale

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Explore all that Richmond has to offer this April, including Earth Day, Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival, and more.

Here is our checklist of 10 things to do around Richmond this April.

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What: Richmond Art Gallery presents two solo exhibitions by artists Ho Tam and Karilynn Ming Ho. In dialogue with these exhibitions but outside the physical gallery, RAG presents four public installations along the No.3 Road Canada Line stations and one at the line’s terminus at Vancouver’s Waterfront Station, in partnership with Richmond Public Art Program, Canada Line, and Capture Photography Festival.
When: Friday, April 6 to Sunday, May 27, 2018
Time: Various times
Where: Richmond Cultural Centre – 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Admission: Free

What: Fang Tong’s Escape series continues her subjective and movie-narrative style with a little more romance and humour.
When: Saturday, April 7 to Monday, April 30, 2018
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Where: Vancouver Lipont Art Centre – 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond
Admission: Free

What: Explore the East Richmond neighbourhood of Hamilton on this walk that winds through Hamilton Community Park and loops Mclean Park and the surrounding community.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2018
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Hamilton Community Centre – 5140 Smith Street, Richmond. Meet at the playground on the east side of the parking lot.
Admission: Free

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What: The festival, situated right beside the Fraser River, includes a day full of traditional Japanese music, dance performances, as well as traditional Japanese food and activities. Two stages at the festival will be dedicated to traditional Japanese dance, Taiko drumming, and feature a number of talented musicians. As expected, there will be plenty of space to sit and eat by the cherry blossom trees.
When: Sunday, April 8, 2018
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Garry Point Park – 12011 Seventh Avenue, Richmond
Admission: Free

What: A magic show to raise money for the Surrey Memorial’s Intensive Care Unit. Featuring Oslen, Will Tsai, and TD Canadian Talent Showdown: Fate.
When: Sunday, April 8, 2018
Time: 8 pm
Where: River Rock Casino Resort – 8811 River Road, Richmond
Tickets: Online

What: A stylish murder mystery set in 1920s colonial Hong Kong. Nine Dragons is a compelling exploration of race and prejudice in a colonial society. On the surface, Tommy Lam is obsessed with tracking down a killer in his native Kowloon. In immersing himself in the opulent and lurid world of Victor Fung, however, Tommy finds himself investigating the mystery of his own identity.
When: Thursday, April 12 to Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: Various times
Where: Gateway Theatre – 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond
Tickets: Online, $35-$55

What: Assemble a team from your organization, invite their families and help clean up the neighbourhood. Event includes crafts with Explore a Green World, junk disposal by donation, refreshments and prizes. Participants will be entered to win a $50 City of Richmond recreation gift card.
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 10 to 11:30 am
Where: Hamilton Community Centre – 5140 Smith Dr, Richmond
Admission: Free. Email [email protected] to register your team by April 19.

What: Learn how to attract birds to a garden and other facts about these beautiful creatures. Presentations are held at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.
When: Sunday, April 22, 2018
Times: 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Richmond Nature Park – 11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond
Admission: By donation

What: Participate in a Community Cleanup (11 am to 12 pm and learn how to make seed paper (12 to 1 pm).
When: Saturday, April 28, 2018
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Cambie Community Centre – 12800 Cambie Road, Richmond
Admission: Free

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What: See live owls up close at this unique presentation by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
When: Sunday, April 29, 2018
Times: 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Richmond Nature Park – 11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond
Admission: By donation