April is the time when the transition from the Winter Season to Summer starts to become more noticeable in and around the city. We will be welcoming our first Cruise Ships of the season to our wonderful city and we will be looking forward to introducing new visitors to Vancouver, we will make sure it will be memorable even if it is just for a day!
So if you are coming to Vancouver in the next few weeks, here are some events that we feel you may want to check out, and of course it is Easter time again – so lots of great events for all the family to choose from, read further below and you will know where you can get your chocolate egg fill, between the yummy chocolates and our Jelly Beans at the hotel, one things for sure you will all be bouncing off the walls……Enjoy!
WEEKLY REGULAR FAVORITES
Thursday night Jazz at the Fairview Pub.
One of Vancouver’s best venues for live Jazz, Rhythm & Blues entertainment. This legendary Vancouver pub is popular with locals and guests alike and features live music and drink specials at the full-service bar. Our popular Thursday Night Jazz features John Nolan Jazz trio followed by the house band. Visit us online for schedule of upcoming shows.
Website: http://www.fairviewpub.ca/
Friday Late Night Movies at the Rio Theatre
Check out The Rio Theatre’s late night movies on Friday nights.
Friday Late Night Movies Rio Theatre
It’s got everything you could ever want:
– Cheap tickets
– Booze
– Hyper-into-it hipsters in costume
– Yummy, delicious, buttered popcorn
The Rio Theatre hosts late night movies for adults (19+ only), so you won’t have any kids kicking the back of your seat and crying (that’s just that annoying drunk guy). The movies shown are classics, the kind that you haven’t watched since you had a VCR and a non-HD TV.
Tickets are only $6 in costume or $8 without. So, if you’re looking for a fun, cheap way to please your date, the Rio Theatre Friday Late Night Movies are where it’s AT.
Check out the full schedule of movies on the Rio Theatre
Website: http://riotheatre.ca/events/
FORBIDDEN VANCOUVER PRESENTS PROHIBITION CITY WALKING TOUR
Every Thursdays and Saturdays
On Prohibition City you explore the strange, corrupt and colourful history of prohibition-era Vancouver. Hear of the unlikely alliance of temperance campaigners and anti-saloon activists who together convinced the province to go dry back in 1917. Discover what life was like under prohibition, with stories of blind pigs, private members clubs, corruption, bootlegging, and free-flowing medicinal liquor. And learn the stories of the city’s most notorious mayor, LD Taylor, its most beautiful showgirl and its greatest rum-runners.
Website: http://forbiddenvancouver.ca/home/prohibition-city/
Yoga At The Aquarium – April 25th – VANCOUVER AQUARIUM in STANLEY PARK
The Aquarium is excited to offer a unique experience to stretch, strengthen and breathe into a more peaceful state of body and mind in the Aquarium’s Arctic Gallery. Accompanied by the Aquarium’s aquatic life, you will enjoy the serenity of the underwater calm. This gentle Hatha yoga class is for all levels and will include movement and postures for all levels. Come join us for this incredible opportunity to see just how these peaceful surroundings will support you in finding your own stillness and calm.
Website: http://www.vanaqua.org/experience/events/annual-and-upcoming-events/yoga
EASTER IN VANCOUVER
Vancouver Easter Egg Hunts
Get the kids out and start hunting for those Easter Eggs, this will be so much fun! Here is where you can do this and get your fill of yummy chocolate!
The 6th Annual Great A-Mazing Egg Hunt at the Van Dusen Botanical Gardens – Saturday, April 19th
Limited Tickets on Sale starting Monday, March 31st, in-person only at the Visitor Centre, Admissions Desk.
Choose from four different sessions: 9 am – 10 am, 10 am – 11 am, 11 am – Noon, Noon – 1pm.
Join us on the Great Lawn for activities, games, and bring your basket for a good old fashion egg hunt. Enjoy live music by Razzmajazz and a magic show by Bell E. Button’s the Clown. Fun for children between the ages of 2 to 10 years of age.
Pre-purchased tickets required. Ticket Prices: Child $7.00, Adult $10.75, Senior $8.00. Member Adult and Member Senior Free with Child ticket purchase. All sales final, no refunds. Rain or Shine.
Website and events: http://vandusengarden.org/visit/whats-happening/events-calendar/archive/2014-04
Easter Train – The Stanley Park Miniature Train April 16-21..
Adults: $3.50; Child/Youth (3-17yrs): $8:75; Toddler (0-2yrs): $5.25
Hop on by the Stanley Park Easter Train. Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities, including a ride on the miniature train, egg hunts, crafts, games, a bunny ear workshop, and more.
Website: http://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/Stanley-Park-Easter-Train-March-20-2014.aspx
Grouse Mountain – Easter Brunch
This year’s Easter festivities will feature delicious brunch classics for all ages and an exciting Easter Egg Hunt led by the Easter Bunny himself.
Between 10am and 2pm, we will be offering a 3-course prix fixe and a children’s prix fixe menu. Call 604.998.5045 to reserve your table.
Website: http://www.grousemountain.com/events/easter-brunch-2014
