Vancouver Opera Festival
Are you an opera lover? Or just opera-curious? If so, the Vancouver Opera Festival may be singing your tune. Under the banner of the Russian White Nights, the second annual Vancouver Opera Festival celebrates Russian composers with a Russian classic opera, a much anticipated opera premiere, a series of instrumental and vocal chamber music concerts and more — including family-friendly programming.
April 28 to May 6, at various venues
vancouveropera.ca
Vancouver World Music Festival
Now in its fifth year, the Vancouver World Music Festival shines a spotlight on talented global musical acts in our city. There are several events and programs to check out during the four-day fest, although the big event is the final day’s show. It’s an all-ages event, with admission by donation, featuring numerous live acts, demos, workshops and more, held at Trout Lake Community Centre.
April 26 to 29, at various venues
worldmusicfest.ca
Red Light Rendezvous
Take a journey back to a salacious time where liquor, ladies and lust ruled the streets. The Vancouver Police Museum’s exclusive tour, Red Light Rendezvous, takes you on a 90-minute walk through dark dens and hidden alleys where pimps and madams ruled the city with sex, prostitution and corruption. Set in the historic areas of Chinatown and Gastown, this tour lifts the veil on scandalous city secrets that were truly hidden beneath the sheets.
April 28, 4 p.m.
Tour starts at the Gastown steam clock
sinsofthecity.ca/red-light-rendezvous/
Fraser Street Flavour Tour
Take a guided walk that focuses on food of all sorts. Vancouver is famous for its cultural diversity and the South Hill neighbourhood of Fraser Street offers a flavourful sampling of that diversity. Discover authentic cuisines and specialty products from around the world as participants explore the area from the perspective of a local’s life. It’s about a 10-block walk, with light bites included, and plenty of chances for conversations.
April 29, 1 to 4 p.m., meet at 6010 Fraser St.
eventbrite.ca/e/fraser-street-flavour-tour-tickets-45051119110?aff=es2
Vancouver Celebrates International Dance Day
For more than 35 years, International Dance Day has been celebrated worldwide on April 29, the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810) who is regarded as the creator of modern ballet. Vancouver definitely steps out for the occasion, with plenty of programming celebrating the art and athleticism of dance. From flamenco to a dance inspired by Einstein, there’s lots to enjoy on this toe-tapping day.
April 29, at various venues
thedancecentre.ca/international_dance_day_2018
Guest Chefs’ Dinner at Au Comptoir
Au Comptoir’s chef Daniel McGee welcomes Chambar’s chef Nico Schuermans and the Mackenzie Room’s chef Sean Reeve for a four-course collaborative Guest Chefs’ Dinner. The one-night event will see Schuermans, Reeve and McGee trade courses throughout a service that will also feature a dessert course courtesy Au Comptoir pastry chef Julien Salomoni.
May 1, 7 p.m,
Au Comptoir, 2278 West Fourth Ave.
aucomptoir.ca/guest-chefs-dinner-may-1st/
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