Vancouver Events, Week of April 7 – 13
- Sonic Boom 2008 - A Festival of New Music by BC Composers
What: Vancouver Pro Musica presents the 21st annual Sonic Boom music festival, showcasing new music from 41 different BC composers.
When: Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, April 13
Where: The Western Front, 303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: $20 general, $10 for students and seniors, $35 Festival Pass; tickets only available at the door. - TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival
What: The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival is a 10-day festival featuring 50 live concerts—including free outdoor concerts every day—pro ski and snowboard camps, arts events, gear demos, and special parties.
When: Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 20
Where: Various locations in Whistler, BC – check the site for event listings.
Cost: Varies, but many events are free - The Mambo Kings
What: The Mambo Kings team up with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for an evening of great Latin and Brazillian song and dance.
When: Friday, April 11 – Saturday, April 12
Where: Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Cost: $20 -$55 - SWEET - In the House Festival Fundraiser
What: This benefit to support the art-and-performance In the House Festival (coming in June) offers chocolate fountains at dinner followed by dancing to African, Latin and swing music.
When: Saturday, April 12, but tickets must be purchased by April 10
Where: Ukrainian Hall, 805 E. Pender St., Vancouver
Cost: $40 for dinner and shows, $20 for shows only - Vancouver Whitecaps vs Montreal Impact
What: Vancouver’s men’s soccer team faces off against the Montreal Impact.
When: Saturday, April 12
Where: Swangard Stadium, Boundary St. And Kingsway Ave., Burnaby
Cost: $18 - $35 - Vancouver English Country Dance Ball
What: In the mood for a little dancing Jane Austin-style? This English ball has live music and practice sessions for beginners before the main event.
When: Saturday, April 12
Where: Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver
Cost: $40 - AccolAIDS Awards Gala 2008
What: Enjoy dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction to benefit the BC Persons With AIDS Society and celebrate award winners at the 7th annual AccolAIDS Awards Gala.
When: Sunday, April 13
Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia St, Vancouver
Cost: $150, or $1,200 for a table for eight - Kids’ Koncerts: Charlotte And The Music Maker
What: Acclaimed children’s entertainers Platypus Theatre team up with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to present this magical, musical children’s journey.
When: Sunday, April 13
Where: Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Cost: $26
Vancouver Events, Week of April 14 – 20
- Elastic Perspective
What: The six-member Rubberbandance Group from Montreal is making an international name for itself with original dance inspired by an urban mix of hip hop, break dance and ballet.
When: Tuesday, 15 – Saturday, April 19
Where: Vancouver East Cultural Centre, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver
Cost: $20 -$24 - Extraordinary Canadians
What: The Vancouver International Writers Festival and Penguin Books Canada present a special forum with award winner David Adams Richards, historian and author Charlotte Gray, and acclaimed novelist Lewis DeSoto, who will each speak about Penguin’s new series on extraordinary Canadians.
When: Thursday, April 17
Where: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
Cost: $13 - $15 - Peter Pan
What: Ballet BC performs the kid-friendly Peter Pan, based on the children’s classic by J.M. Barrie, complete with sword fights and high-flying action.
When: Thursday, April 17 – Saturday, April 19
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Cost: $27 - $75 - EPIC 2008: The Sustainable Living Expo
What: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Vancouver’s largest green consumer show and eco-marketplace. See the latest eco-products and attend seminars with eco-celebs and environmental gurus.
When: Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20
Where: Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, 200-999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Cost: TBD, check the official site for updates. - Bike the Blossoms
What: Part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, this self-guided, city-wide biking event (not a race) is designed to let you enjoy the city’s blossoming cherry trees.
When: Saturday, April 19
Where: Vandusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver
Cost: Free - Kerrisdale Antiques Fair
What: An annual favorite, the fair has 60 vendors of all types of antiques: furniture, decor, estate jewelry, memorabilia. Find out what your heirlooms are worth at their appraisal clinic.
When: Saturday, April 19 – Sunday, April 20
Where: Kerrisdale Arena, 5670 East Boulevard, Vancouver
Cost: Free - The Vancouver Sun Run
What: Canada’s largest community 10K run is great for athletes of all abilities: runners, wheelchairs, walkers, baby joggers. The scenic route takes you around English Bay.
When: April 20, but April 19 is the last day to register
Where: Georgia St, between Seymour St. and Thurlow St.
Cost: $40
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