April is in full swing and now is the time to get excited about what fun events are taking place across the city.
From Science of Cocktails to the Richmond Spring Carnival, here are 11 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this week.
Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
Science of Cocktails
Science World
About: The popular event will see the city’s most talented bartenders come together to showcase the science behind their tastiest tipples. Guests will also enjoy mouth-watering food samples prepared by locally renowned restaurants and caterers.
Date: April 11, 2024
Address: Science World – 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Time: 7:30pm to 11pm
Cost: Starting at $185
Explore one of these beautiful garden itineraries across BC
About: For those looking to stay local this spring, Gardens BC has put together 9 garden itineraries that let you explore BC like never before.
Date: Happening throughout spring
Location: Locations across BC
Vancouver Aquarium’s Monster of the Abyss
Vancouver Aquarium
About: Discover Monsters of the Abyss, an all-new interactive exhibit where today’s most famous and feared aquatic predators clash with their prehistoric ancestors! Come face-to-face with some of the “monsters” still roaming today’s oceans, rivers, and lakes in new, extraordinary live habitats, and dare to get up close during daily expert-led Animal Talks.
Date: February 9 to September 2, 2024
Address: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Cost: $39.95 – $53.95
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
About: The festival is an opportunity for people to appreciate and discover the roughly 43,000 cherry blossom trees across the city.
The 2024 festival kicked off with Blossoms After Dark, a magical evening experience under the illuminated cherry blossoms.
Date: March 29 to April 25, 2024
Address: Various locations across Vancouver
Bachatopia Tuesdays
About: Get ready to dance and move! Bachatopia Tuesdays play all styles of bachata with DJs Moyus and Sefa alternating each week.
Date: Tuesdays until July 30, 2024
Address: Baza Dance Studios – 1304 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Time: 9:30pm
Cost: $5 to $10
West Coast Amusements Richmond Carnival
About: Canada’s biggest travelling carnival is back in Richmond! With rides for all ages and delicious carnival bites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Date: March 29 to April 14, 2024
Address: Lansdowne Centre – 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond
Time: Various times
Cost: Starting at $37
Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival
About: The World Ski & Snowboard Festival combines spring energy with Whistler’s unique mountain culture for a week of non-stop events and action on and off the slopes from April 8 to 14, 2024. This popular event features ski and snowboard competitions, music, art, photography, filmmaking and exciting nightlife, plus some of the best skiing and après sessions of the season.
Date: April 8 to 14, 2024
Address: Various locations across Whistler
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
Vancouver Canucks
About: After losing 6-3 to the LA Kings, the Canucks look to bounce back as they host the Vegas Golden Knights (April 8) and the Arizona Coyotes (April 10)
Address: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Date: April 8 and 10, 2024
Time: 7pm and 7:30pm
Cost: Various costs
Dumpling Fest Vancouver
About: Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Chinese dumplings, to Italian gnocchi, Nepalese momos to Korean mandu, Japanese gyoza and more.
Each restaurant will be serving up tasting plates of dumplings for guests to enjoy.
Date: April 10, 2024
Address: Various locations
Time: 6pm
Cost: $69
Home Opener At The Nat
About: The C’s will face the Hillsboro Hops (Arizona Diamondbacks), marking the return of baseball to the city!
Address: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario St, Vancouver
Date: April 9, 2024
Time: 7pm
Maestro Improv
About: Come and see an elimination style improv show that brings the best Vancouver improvisors together to compete for the coveted Maestro title!
Each player is given a number, and two directors pick the numbers at random and direct players in scenes. At the end of each scene the audience gives a score, and the players from that scene keep that score.
Date: April 11, 2024
Address: Tightrope Impro Theatre – 2423 Main Street, Vancouver
Time: 7:30pm to 9pm
Cost: Starting at $12.20
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