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Braid StrEAT Experience Food Festival

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I don’t know what it is about street food but there’s just something about it that makes it so good.

The Braid StrEAT Experience Food Festival is happening at the Braid Skytrain Station and features many great food trucks from the area.

The grills are fired up on May 21st from 11 am to 8 pm and they get re-lit on May 22nd at the same time.

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A perfect stop on the Expo Line (West Coast Pop Up Events/Facebook)

If you are travelling on the Expo Line Skytrain, then why not make a quick lunch or supper stop on the way.

It doesn’t matter what you’re into as they’ll have everything from spicey Mexican tacos to the classic and sweet mini doughnuts.

These are just a few of the more than twenty amazing food trucks that will be on site:

  • Slavic Rolls
  • Rockey Point Ice Cream
  • Little Devils Wood Fire Pizza
  • G’ Donair’s
  • Its All About The Grill
  • Twisted Potato
  • Thai Box In Truck

Bring a blanket, sit on your tailgate, or relax in your lawn chair while enjoying music and delicious food.

Part of the proceeds will be going towards supporting the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation.

Enjoy a bite to eat, live music, and know you’re helping out an amazing foundation.

Brahm’s Tams Stanley Park Drum Circle

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You know the drumming is good when you can feel it through you’re entire body so why not go and check out Brahm’s Tams Stanley Park Drum Circle.

They meet at Stanley Park’s Third Beach every Tuesday evening from May through September and the forecast calls for sunshine.

It’s a huge event with their slower days still drawing out hundreds of people.

It’s a great walk along the Seawall and it can be heard a good ways away.

In the middle of the crowd are the musicians playing their djembes, which are West African-style rope-tuned goblet drums played with the bare hand, and the sound is amazing.

If you have your own djembe, it’s recommended you bring it to join in on the drumming action.

There are some officers grouped up at the edges of the event who are there in case things get out of hand.

Sometimes, they’ll wander the beach on horseback for a strange sight.

This is not run by a not-for-profit or other organization and is inspired by the Tam-Tams in Montreal, Quebec.

This is an amazing late-night event with amazing drumming and a great view of the sunset.

 

Student’s works showcased at the Burnaby Art Gallery

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The Burnaby Art Gallery is showing off work from some of the students within the Burnaby School District in two showcases.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Arts Alive showcase in partnership with the Burnaby School District.

Senior students across the district were asked to make pieces responding to the theme Tapestry of Tales.

These pieces don’t stop at paintings. They use a wide range of materials like wire and clay to portray their creative processes.

This exhibition is happening in the lower gallery but more things are happening upstairs also!

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Thresholds is an exhibition featuring the works of seven Burnaby Senior Secondary students in the Artist Apprenticeship Program.

This is the first time any of these students have had their work showcased in an art gallery.

The Artist Apprenticeship Program mentors students wanting to get into the fine arts and invites them to create an exhibition of their works.

Both of these exhibits are on until June 5th, and entrance is by donation.

Get out and see the amazing works and visions of these upcoming artists in Arts Alive, Tapestry of Tales in the lower gallery and Thresholds in the upper gallery at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Vancouver’s Spot Prawn Festival

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Hey look, I’ve spotted a prawn festival and it’s happening at Fisherman’s Warf.

Everything happens on May 15th and marks the beginning of British Columbia’s spot prawn season.

The festival is family-friendly and completely free to attend.

The festival ran on May 19th in 2019 and was cancelled in 2020 before being moved online for 2021.

Last year’s events included things like virtual cooking lessons.

This year, everything runs from 11 am to 3 pm and there’s a lot going on during that time.

This year, expect the free live cooking demonstrations to come back along with the musical performances on the docks. Wonder if they’re playing any sea shanties?

The food is also back with a 10-ounce bowl of chowder being $10 and a delicious brunch tasting menu for $65.

While you’re there, you can also get your fresh prawns from local fishers.

It’s great to see so many events going back to normal and this one is on that list.

Be sure to head out and share your love of prawns at Vancouver’s Spot Prawn Festival!

I’m still trying to figure out why there’s a festival all about spotting prawns.

Burnaby Farmers Market is back

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As things open up from the COVID pandemic, why not go and support some of the local people that do things from growing produce to making jewelry.

The Burnaby Artisans Farmers Market started back up for the 2022 season last week and is hoping to run every Saturday from 10 am-2 pm until October.

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Every salad tastes just a little bit better when made using fresh local vegetables.

You can also get some homemade jams and jellies, some amazing local honey, and even fresh fish and other seafood to make an amazing dinner.

There’s even some delicious kettle corn, perfect for that sweet or savoury tooth.

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You can even get some small craft-brewed beer and wine for when you get home.

These are just some of the things you can get from the 40-50 vendors that are set up every weekend.

There’s also some live music that makes for perfect entertainment with that popcorn.

Once you’re done you’re shopping, you can also take a wander through nearby Deer Lake Park or wander through the Burnaby Village.

This is all happening right outside Burnaby City Hall and is an event that you can’t forget.

Dinosaurs are taking over the Vancouver Convention Centre

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Jurassic Quest is the largest and most realistic dinosaur show and it’s coming right here to Vancouver.

This event is perfect for anyone that loved Jurassic Park or Jurassic World as you can walk through the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods, even exploring the Ancient Oceans.

They even have a life-size replica of the largest apex predator, at 15 meters in length and fully moving, the megalodon.

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The exhibit is completely self-directed though you can pick up a brochure at the start and follow the clues to eventually win a prize.

If you’ve always wanted to ride a dinosaur, then you can do that with some of the largest rides in North America.

Don’t forget that there are also cute baby dinosaur and raptor training excersizes so you can be like Owen Grady.

You can also check out their giant fossil dig and try to find fossils of dinosaurs like the T-rex.

Don’t miss out on this experience as tickets are running out and it’s recommended to book your time online on their website.

Everything is time slotted to better manage the crowds so you aren’t shoulder to shoulder with everyone else.

Be sure to being your camera and some friends for this amazing attraction.

It’s the East Van Laugh RioT

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The Rio Theatre is having its annual comedy night and it’s going to be a riot.

Charlie Demers and Friends is performing tomorrow night at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 6:45 pm.

It is being asked that you arrive on time as the show’s start time is subject to change.

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Nothing beats a great night of laughs and entertainment (The Rio Theatre/Facebook)

Charlie is a Juno-nominated comedian who regulars on CBC Radio’s “The Regulars”, Netflix’s Animated Series “Beat Bugs” and “Last Kids On Earth”.

He also lives only four blocks from the Rio Theatre.

It will also feature the talents of Dino Archie & Kevin Banner with special guests Melanie Rose & Jon Endo.

The show is 19+ but Rio Theatre Groupons and passes won’t be applicable for admission.

If you’re a health care worker then there’s an extra sweet bonus for you

If you show a piece of valid ID then you can get into the show for free.

Tickets are $17 on the Rio Theatre website and $20 at the door.

This is an absolutely amazing event to see and nothing is better to decompress after a long week than a great night of laughs and drinks.

 

Mama Mia, the ABRA Cadabra plays ABBA

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Here’s something to try saying five times fast! The ABRA Cadabra is playing ABBA!

This is an absolutely amazing group that keeps the spirit of ABBA’s music alive.

They’ve played for some people like the Malaysian Royal Family and Prime Minister.

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ABRA Cadabra keeps the spirit of ABBA music alive! (Massy Theatre Website)

They play all of the best ABBA tracks like Dancing Queen, Mama Mia, Waterloo, and even I Still Have Faith in You.

They’ve played on stages across North America like at Universal Studios in Orlando Flordia and even the Queen Elizabeth Theatre here in Vancouver.

They’re playing at the Massy Theatre on May 27th and tickets start at $39.

If you can’t wait that long, they also play at Bell Center in Surrey tomorrow night at 7:30 pm.

The show is open for all ages so kids can also attend and experience an amazing era of music.

ABRA Cadabra is right from the Vancouver area and knows the crowd.

If you’re a fan of ABBA music, then this is a perfect way to experience the music live at a much cheaper price.

This event is perfect for an after-work get-together with friends.

 

A mystery needs to be solved

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Have you ever wanted to solve a murder mystery? What about going on a spy mission? How about being a superhero defending and saving the city from a supervillain?

Vancouver Mysteries is running a few games in downtown Vancouver and are great for getting out of the house and hanging with friends.

There’s always that one person in the friend group that’s a stickler for details, so why not test their skills in Secret Mission.

With this game, you have two hours to try and bring the leaders of the evil organization Blackout to justice.

This game contains many cryptic messages that need to be deciphered in order to advance to the next clue.

What about the friend that’s big into comic books?

Then why not take a look at Heroes and Villans.

With this game, your goal is to stop the villain named Muck who’s trying to take over the entire world, starting right here!

And, if you’re wanting a fun family activity, they also have a family version so you can be one super family!

There’s been a murder in Vancouver and you, the fresh recruit, are on the case!

It’s the game Crime in Downtown and your job is to solve the murder of Jimmy Capello who was strangled, stabbed, and poisoned to death.

These are some absolutely amazing games to go and check out, only costing $35 a player.

Everything you need to play the games is included except some friends and maybe even some costumes to look the part.

TJ Fest is back!

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The 10th annual TJ Fest is back for the 2022 year!

This is a hugely popular event showcasing the multiculturalism & diverse backgrounds of Metro Vancouver with over 6000 people attending in 2021.

Everything takes place outside the Tianjin Temple.

Because of the huge attendance last year, they’re tripling the size to accommodate a larger turnout.

This makes TJ Fest one of the largest street festivals in Burnaby.

There will be free carnival-style games and activities for families and children to play and have fun for the entire day.

If you’re into Taiwanese food, then you can check out the Taiwanese Food Fare which is one of the biggest highlights of the festival.

The food is such a popular part of the festival that it’s one of the biggest things that draws people in.

There will also be tons of local retailers so you can shop locally and help support the local business economy.

Any proceeds from the event will be donated to the Canadian Liver Foundation, which helps fund research for improving the early diagnosis of liver disease in Canadians of all ages.

TJ Fest runs May 14th-15th and is completely free!