Welcome to May, everyone! Get the new month started with these seven events happening on Wednesday, May 1. Check out Heart Melt Motel Pop-Up, Caring For Your Whole Self, and more.
For more things happening around town be sure to check out our events section.
See also
- A 3-day Riverdale convention is coming to Vancouver this November
- Cheech and Chong are making 3 stops in BC on cross-Canada tour
- Vancouver's premier streetwear and sneaker convention returns this June
Heart Melt Motel Pop-Up
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What: “Heartmelt Motel” is a pop-up exhibit taking over a Surrey mall as part of a Canadian tour that will see the photo op wonderland installed temporarily in malls in four provinces. As for the theme, think 1970s California summer and retro-motel. There are five unique “motel rooms” in the exhibit, each containing an immersive and interactive space for you to explore. No creative pop-up is complete without a gummy ball pool for visitors to jump into.
When: May 1 to May 12, 2019
Time: Regular Mall Hours
Where: Guildford Town Centre – 10355 152 Street, Surrey
Cost: Free to the public
Wednesday Wanderings: Bog Wonders
What: Learn more about the unique plant species that thrive in the acid-rich and nutrient-poor bog habitat that would kill most other plants. Discover secrets of this ecologically sensitive wetland. Ages 19+. Registration is required.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Vancouver
Admission: $3, register online
Nick Waterhouse
What: Los Angeles singer-songwriter and producer Nick Waterhouse performs at Biltmore Cabaret with special guest Ben Pirani.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Time: Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm
Where: Biltmore Cabaret – 2755 Prince Edward St, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $12
Spoken Nerd
What: Time to proudly proclaim your love for whatever turns on your nerdy nature. Costumes are welcomed in the audience or for performers for this late night battle of the nerds featuring supernerd poets Julia Gaskill and Stephen Meads.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Times: Doors 10 pm, show 10:30 pm
Where: Storm Crow Tavern – 1305 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Admission: $5 suggested donation (or PWYC)
Caring for Your Whole Self by YYOGA
What: BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre Foundation and YYOGA are partnering to host an evening of connection and growth. The evening will include a flow yoga class led by Christie Baumgartner and accompanied by Omar Khan on his guitar. After this grounding moment on the mat, the evening moves onto an engaging panellist discussion about how to Care for Your Whole Self paired with healthy food, a kombucha bar, and delicious drinks from Lonetree Cider & PYUR Vodka Soda.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Time: 6 to 8:30 pm
Where: Pipe Shop Venue – 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Tickets: Online
Designing Gardens for the Senses
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What: Go beyond designing a garden that looks good, and create a garden that feels and smells good. Join instructor Janis Matson in this experiential and interactive class, equipping participants with the tools and understanding to create a sensory haven on your property. Explore how to design gardens that are welcoming and multi-sensory; incorporating texture, colour, scent, sound, touch, and movement into the garden.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Time: 6:30 to 9 pm
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden – 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, Member $31.50, Non-member $35 (taxes included)
Streetcar #153 and the new Museum of North Vancouver
What: North Vancouver’s Streetcar #153 is being restored by the West Coast Railway Association in preparation for display in the Museum of North Vancouver. Don Evans, Chair of WCRA, will introduce the history of North Vancouver’s ‘perfect’ streetcar system and present Streetcar #153’s road to restoration. Museum Director Nancy Kirkpatrick will speak about the innovative new museum and its contemporary exhibits and engaging programs. As well, curator Karen Dearlove will present intriguing streetcar related items from our collection and as well as some unique artifacts that will be featured in the new Museum.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Time: 9:30 pm
Where: The Junction – 1138 Davie Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online
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