Every month, the Cit compiles a list of Vancouver’s must-see events. This makes it easy to ensure that you’re always around ‘n about town experiencing all that vivacious Vancouver has to offer. We’ve drawn from various sources to make this calendar your monthly go-to list for all things Vancouver. The Cit is pleased to release the April edition of your Vancouver Social Calendar. As always, if you have an event you’d like us to include, share.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
When: Apr 3-28
Where: Various locations
What: Haiku Invitational + Cherry Jam Downtown + Plein Air Painting + more
Website: www.vcbf.ca
#dinnerpartyYVR
When: Apr 5
Where: Various locations
What: A simultaneous dinner party, hosted in homes across the city, all to benefit local charities
Website: www.dinnerpartyyvr.com
Vancouver Pillow Fight
When: Apr 5
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery at 3pm
What: A friendly fight in downtown Vancouver to celebrate International Pillow Fight Day. Bring your own pillow!
World Ski & Snowboard Festival
When: Apr 11-20
Where: Whistler
What: Free outdoor concerts + innovative fashion + photography + film + sport
Website: www.wssf.com
Stanley Park Easter Train
When: Apr 16-21
Where: Stanley Park
What: Hop on for a train ride + Easter egg hunt + craft activities + bunny-ear workshop + more
Website: http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/easter-train.aspx
Fan Expo Vancouver
When: Apr 18-20
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre
What: Find the newest and hottest in Anime, Manga, Comics, Sci-Fi, Gaming & Horror
Website: www.fanexpovancouver.com
Ballet BC’s UN/A
When: Apr 24-26
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
What: The final Ballet BC production of the 2013-14 season, featuring three world premieres from three international choreographers.
Website: www.balletbc.com/performances
North Shore Art Crawl
When: Apr 26-27
Where: Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay
What: A free community arts festival where the public is invited into the studios and galleries of local artists & artisans
Website: www.nsartcrawl.ca
Vancouver Sun Run
When: Apr 27
Where: Downtown Vancouver
What: Canada’s largest 10K road race & 3rd largest timed 10K in the world!
Website: www.vancouversun.com/sunrun/index.html
Vancouver Eco Fashion Week
When: April 27-29
Where: Various locations
What: Eco-friendly runway shows + seminars + trade shows + more | www.ecofashion-week.com
Vancouver’s Winter Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium
What: Shop fresh local foods & more
Website: www.eatlocal.org | @VanMarkets
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Created By: Kendall Titchener, @Kendall_Titch
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