Here are five things to do in Vancouver today: Thursday, May 5. For more things happening around town, check out our events calendar.
Yaletown Farmers Market
- What: Every Thursday starting today, you can meet vendors and farmers for a terrific food and shopping experience, right at the Yaletown-Roundhouse Canada Line station.
- Where: 1200 Mainland Street, Vancouver
- When: May 5 to October 27, Thursdays 2 to 6 p.m.
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
- What: This year’s festival of independent and innovative documentaries kicks off today and includs a myriad of screenings and director Q&As across the city.
- Where: Various venues, full schedule here
- When: Thursday, May 5 to Sunday, May 15
- Tickets: Available from doxafestival.ca
TIT Talks
- What: An intimate evening of TED-style talks by esteemed burlesque performers, academics, and producers as part of Vancouver International Burlesque Festival.
- Where: Hot Art Wet City – 2206 Main Street, Vancouver
- When: 7 p.m. – more VIBF shows every night through Saturday
After Hours at the Aquarium
- What: Discover the wonderful world of rays at this adults-only event at the Vancouver Aquarium. Grab a beer or glass of wine and enjoy access to all its galleries after dark.
- Where: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
- When: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Learn Solar Dyeing
- What: Never heard of solar dyeing? Neither had we. As it turns out, it’s all about using the sun to naturally dye yarn – so you can knit up a storm! This one-off class is $50 and includes free local wool yarn to take home.
- Where: 649 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
- When: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Tickets: homesteadjunction.ca