Vancouver General Events Guide: Spring 2010

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With Spring in full bloom, Vancouverites are getting out of their homes and stepping outside to take in the beauty that is Vancouver. There is so much going on in the city we simply can’t put it all on our site. However, we’ve started a list that will be updated continuously. Check it out.

Vancouver Cherry Blossoms Festival

When: Spring (Bike the Blossoms Apr 17)
Where: Vancouver
Tickets: GreatRides.ca
Links: Preview

Vancouver International Auto Show 2010

When: Mar 30 – Apr 4
Where: BC Place
Tickets: Will call
Links: Preview

Musicians For Memory – Ascent for Alzheimers

When: Thu Apr 1; 7:00pm
Where: The Roxy
Tickets: At the door
Links: Preview

Save the Brains Rock n Roll Fundraiser

When: Thu Apr 1; 8:00pm
Where: Biltmore Cabaret
Tickets: SaveTheBrains.com
Links: Preview

Vancouver Fashion Week

When: Apr 7 – 11
Where: Various
Tickets: VanFashionWeek.com
Links: Preview
VanFashionWeek.com

Vaisakhi Parade

When: Sat Apr 10 (Vancouver); Sat Apr 17 (Surrey)
Where: Surrey and Vancouver
Tickets: Free
Links:

Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

When: Apr 19-25
Where: Varies
Tickets: Purchase here
Links: PlayhouseWineFest.com

Design Week Vancouver 2010

When: Apr 26-30
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre + Various
Tickets: Register
Links: DesignWeekVancouver.ca

Jeans Day – BC Children’s Hospital

When: Mon Apr 26
Where: BC
Tickets: Sign-up
Links: Jeans Day Home

Make It! Vancouver

When: May 1-2
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre
Ticket: MakeItProductions.com
Links: Ticket Giveaway

The Wild Party

When: May 4-28
Where: Anza Club
Tickets: TicketsTonight.ca
Links: Pint-Size Tall Theatre Society
Ticket Giveaway

Canadian Video Game Awards

When: May 5
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre
Tickets: Purchase here
Links: Ticket Giveaway

Game Developers Conference 2010

When: Thu May 6-7
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre
Tickets: Register
Links: GDC-Canada.com

2010 BMW Innovation Drive

When: Fri May 7-9
Where: Vancouver
Tickets: Sign-up
Links: Preview

Vancouver Craft Beer Week

When: May 10-16
Where: Varies
Tickets: Stay tuned
Links: Preview
VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com

Vancouver Chinatown Night Market

When: May 14 – Sep 5; Fri Sat Sun (6:30pm-11pm)
Where: Keefer/Main
Tickets: Free
Links: Vancouver Chinatown Night Market

Canada India Foundation Gala

When: May 15
Where: Westin Bayshore Hotel
Tickets: CanadaIndia.org
Links: Canada India Foundation

Richmond Night Market

When: May 21 – Oct 11
Where: 350 Gifford St, New Westminster
Tickets: Free
Links: RichmondNightMarket.com

Vancouver Comicon

When: Sun May 30
Where: Heritage Hall (Main & 15th)
Tickets: Unknown
Links: VancouverComicon.com

Velopalooza – “10 days of bikey fun”

When: Jun 4-13
Where: Various
Tickets: Free
Links: Velopalooza.ca

Play On! 4-on-4 Street Hockey

When: Sat Jun 5-6
Where: Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby
Tickets: Sign-up to play
Links: PlayOn.ca
PlayOnVancouver.wordpress.com

Other Events:
Mar 24-26 – Globe 2010 (Business of the environment)
Apr 3 – Vancouver Pillow Fight Day
Apr 4 – Easter Weekend Events
Apr 17 – La Femme: Night Out to Support Women in Business
Apr 26 – Boobquake Vancouver
Apr 28 – Bloedel Floral
Conservatory Fundraiser
May 20 – Smirnoff Experience: Klever & Kill The Noise