Here are some of the top events to check out in Vancouver between May 4 and 8. For a complete list of events, check out the Vancity Buzz calendar here.
Stanley Park Owl Prowl
- What: Join local birding experts, Al Grass and Robyn Worcester, for a night to hoot about. A presentation on natural history and identifying owls of Metro Vancouver, followed by a walk in the park after dark to look for them using owl survey techniques.
- Where: Stanley Park Ecology Society – 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver
- When: Monday, May 4; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
New Kids on the Block with special guests TLC and Nelly
- What: ’90s hit-makers New Kids on the Block rock Rogers Arena with fellow pop group TLC and rapper Nelly.
- Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
- When: Tuesday, May 5; 7 p.m.
Kings Head Comedy
- What: Every Tuesday, Colin Sharp and James Kennedy present a showcase of the finest comedians In Vancouver. For only $5 you can catch comedians you’ve seen on HBO, Just For Laughs, on tour at comedy clubs across the country.
- Where: Kings Head Pub – 1618 Yew St., Vancouver
- When: Tuesday, May 5; 9 to 10:30 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo in Vancouver
- What: Celebrate this Mexican cultural holiday in any number of ways you see fit. There are a few venues in Vancouver hosting special events, or host your own!
- Where: Various locations.
- When: Tuesday, May 5
Army & Navy Legendary Shoe Sale
- What: The famous Army & Navy shoe sale has women lining up around the block for heavily discounted shoes, all under $50.
- Where: Army & Navy Department Store – 36 West Cordova St., Vancouver
- When: Wednesday, May 6; 8 a.m.
A Lecture by Jacques Herzog, Herzog & de Meuron
- What: Award-winning architect Jacques Herzog will present a lecture at the Orpheum Theatre in the context of the current exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery Material Future: The Architecture of Herzog & de Meuron and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Audience will learn about the firm’s vision of how architecture can shape cities and cultural life.
- Where: The Orpheum Theatre – 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
- When: Wednesday, May 6; 7:30 to 9 p.m.
The Regional Assembly of Text: Letter Writing Club
- What: Type letters to your friends and loved-ones on old typewriters while enjoying tea and cookies with fellow letter-writers.
- Where: 3934 Main Street, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, May 7; 7 p.m.
Neil Diamond World Tour 2015
- What: Neil Diamond, iconic Grammy Award-winning Rock and Pop Singer/Songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member brings “Sweet Caroline” and other hits to Rogers Arena.
- Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, May 7; 8 p.m.
International Summer Night Market
- What: Each weekend over 20,000 visitors hit up this massive summertime night market in Richmond and experience the diverse array of booths, food and drink vendors, kids’ play area, and live entertainment.
- Where: 12631 Vulcan Way (behind Home Depot on Sweden Way), Richmond
- When: Friday, May 8 to September 27; Fridays and Saturdays 6 to 11 p.m. and Sundays 6 to 10 p.m.
Lucha Libre – A Night of Mexican Wrestling
- What: Members of Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling come to the Commodore Ballroom in celebration of Cinco de Mayo with five high-flying, over-the-top matches – Mexican style!
- Where: Commodore Ballroom – 868 Granville St., Vancouver
- When: Friday, May 8; 7 p.m.
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