Listen to the Ray Grover Show Fridays at 3:40pm and 5:40pm to find out What’s Up This Weekend in the Lower Mainland!
Europa Super Circus
What: Europa Super Circus features world class artists from all over the globe, and featuring International tight-wire acrobat, Geoffrey Berhault, Jose Ponce Ramos on the Wheel of death and the ALL-STAR FMX Ultimate Circus riders. Witness high flying aerialists, dizzying roller skaters and comedic clowns all presented by Europe’s best circus artists promises to be a must see for everyone!
When: May 8 - 11
Where: Under the Big Top at 1201 Sumas Way, Abbotsford
More details: https://supercircus.com/
Mother’s Day Traditional Pow Wow
What: Join us in celebrating our matriarchs, life givers, mothers, daughters, sisters and kokums. This year’s dancing and drumming will take place outside on the South-West Baseball diamond of John Hendry Park. There will be a vendor village, Elder room, and meal service inside the community centre.
When: May 9 - 11
Where: Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria dr, Vancouver
More details: https://troutlakecc.com/event/mothers-day-traditional-pow-wow/
Global Big Day Bird Walk
What: Whether you are a new or experienced birder, join the Everett Crowley Park Committee and our experienced bird facilitators for a bird walk in Everett Crowley Park. Everett Crowley Park is a hotspot for birders in Metro Vancouver and it is home to 120 species of bird including both migratory and resident species. This is a great opportunity to learn about birds and how they are connected to the wider ecosystem.
When: Saturday May 10, 9-11am
Where: Everett Crowley Park 8200 Kerr st, Vancouver
More details: https://vancouverbirdcelebration.ca/event/global-big-day-bird-walk/
Southridge Country Fair
What: Join us at Southridge School for a day packed with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family! Enjoy delicious eats from a variety of food trucks; fun carnival rides, inflatables, games, and face painting; beautiful hanging baskets for sale at the garden, shop local at our vibrant outdoor vendor market (the perfect place to find a Mother's Day gift); and so much more!
When: Saturday May 10, 9am-4pm
Where: Southridge School 2656 160th st, Surrey
More details: https://www.surrey.ca/news-events/events/southridge-country-fair
WWF Climb for Nature
What: This is your chance to get off the sidelines and into the fight against wildlife loss and climate change by fundraising and climbing the stands of this iconic stadium! You can register to climb as an individual or with a team of friends, family, colleagues, or fellow students. There is a registration fee of $20 and minimum fundraising amount of $50 for adults, and a registration fee of $10 and a minimum fundraising amount of $30 for kids and youth. Register for this family-friendly event and join the movement to Regenerate Canada.
When: Saturday May 10, 10am-12pm
Where: BC Place Stadium 777 Pacific blvd, Vancouver
More details: https://fundraisers.wwf.ca/event/climb-for-nature-vancouver/home
Total Request Skate: Swiftie and friends
What: Join us every weekend at Rolla Skate Club and experience a vibrant atmosphere of music, dancing, joyful movement, and a welcoming community that celebrates fun and connection through roller skating!
When: Saturday evenings, 5-7pm all ages, 8-11pm 19+
Where: Rollerland PNE Fairgrounds 2901 East Hastings st, Vancouver
More details: https://rollaskateclub.com/events/
Vancouver’s Hong Kong Fair
What: Get ready for the largest Hong Konger cultural celebration in Canada! Featuring booths by Hong Konger artisans and small businesses, cultural exhibitions, performances, and a variety of interactive cultural events, the fair unveils a tapestry of narratives woven by fresh voices and budding entrepreneurs. The celebration pays homage to the journey of newcomers, their stories woven into the fabric of booths featuring new creator and artist startups, as well as woven into Canadian Hong Konger artists’ exhibitions.
When: Sunday May 11, 11am-7pm
Where: The Shipyards 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
More details: https://www.vancouverhkfair.com/
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC
When: Sunday May 11, 4pm
Where: BC Place 777 Pacific blvd, Vancouver
More details: https://www.whitecapsfc.com
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
What: DOXA Documentary Film Festival, Western Canada’s largest documentary film festival is back. DOXA will screen a roster of timely and thought-provoking documentaries in theatrical venues across the city, bringing filmmakers and audiences together for an engaging cinema experience.
When: On now until May 11
Where: Various theatres in Vancouver
More details: https://www.doxafestival.ca/
Royal City Musical Theatre presents: 9 to 5 The Musical
What: Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers - office manager Violet, frazzled divorcée Judy, and sultry secretary Doralee - concoct a plan to get even with the “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, the ladies live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot, their workplace a dream makeover, and taking control of the company that had always kept them down.
When: On now until May 11
Where: Massey Theatre 735 8th ave, New Westminster
More details: https://royalcitymusicaltheatre.com/coming-soon
Abbotsford Tulip Festival
What: Lakeland Flowers is home to 35 acres of tulips and lupins, followed by peonies, lavender, meadow flowers and lavender. Walk amongst the colourful fields, take in the mountain vistas, and experience unique photo ops like our new dazzling golden pathways! Add food trucks, live painting by local artists, and pianists in the fields on Thursday and Friday evenings, for the full vibe!
When: On now until May 11
Where: Lakeland Flowers 3663 Marion rd, Abbotsford
More details: https://www.lakelandflowers.ca/
Art’s Club Theatre presents: Casey and Diana
What: It’s 1991, the peak of the AIDS crisis. Casey House, Canada’s first freestanding AIDS hospice, receives uplifting news: Diana, Princess of Wales, will be making a historic visit. Inspired by true events, this powerful drama reminds us of how community, joy, and compassion can persist, even in the face of an overwhelming pandemic. Experience the transformative moments between Casey House residents, their heroic caregivers, and a rebel princess—and leave the theatre more hopeful.
When: On now until May 25
Where: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage 2750 Granville st, Vancouver
More details: https://artsclub.com/shows/2024-2025/casey-and-diana
Burnaby Central Railway Miniature Train
What: A fabulous miniature railway, that tens of thousands of people get to enjoy every year. A unique park in North Burnaby that has become a favourite destination for families, children, seniors, and visitors from around the world. Where the delight of a young child, taking a train ride for the first or tenth time, is met with a smile by a crew member, who volunteers his or her time to make it all happen.
When: Weekends, 11am-5pm, on now until Oct.
Where: 120 North Willingdon ave, Burnaby
More details: https://bcsme.org/
Richmond Night Market
What: We’re turning 25, and it’s all thanks to you! Richmond Night Market 2025 is celebrating a Summer of Love to give back and show our heartfelt appreciation for your support over the past 25 incredible years. Get ready for our most exciting and love-filled season yet! With 500+ global food options, 100+ retail booths, giant bouncy castles, live performances, and endless games, there’s excitement at every turn.
When: Weekends, on now until October 13
Where: 8351 River rd, Richmond
More details: https://richmondnightmarket.com
Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun
What: In the world’s first-ever dedicated exhibition of the Nuxalk, co-curated by Snxakila–Clyde Tallio (Nuxalk Nation, Director of Culture and Language) and Jennifer Kramer (MOA Curator, Pacific Northwest), Nuxalk ways of knowing are being shared with the world. Nuxalk Strong brings together over 60 Nuxalk historic treasures drawn from the MOA collections, other museums, private and family collections.
When: On now until January 5, 2026
Where: Museum of Anthropology 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver
More details: https://moa.ubc.ca/exhibition/nuxalk-strong/
Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist
What: This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White. Guest curated by Sdahl Ḵ'awaas, Lucy Bell, also of the Haida Nation, the exhibition features artworks that span the entirety of Christian’s 50-year career, as well as collaborative works from several of his apprentices.
When: On now until February 1, 2026
Where: Bill Reid Gallery 639 Hornby st, Vancouver
More details: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/blogs/exhibitions-page/kihl-yahda-christian-white-master-haida-artist
Farmers Markets:
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, on now until December 6, 9am-3pm
Where: 9025 Glover rd, Fort Langley
More details: https://fortlangleyvillagefarmersmarket.org/
West End Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, on now until Oct 25, 9am – 2pm
Where: 1100 Comox st between Bute and Thurlow, Vancouver
More details: www.eatlocal.org
Trout Lake Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, on now until Oct 25, 9am-2pm
Where: North parking lot of John Hendry Park, Lakewood dr at 13th ave, Vancouver
More details: www.eatlocal.org
Riley Park Summer Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, on now until Oct 25, 10am – 2pm
Where: 50 East 30th ave at Ontario st, Vancouver
More details: www.eatlocal.org
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
When: Sundays, on now until October 26, 10am – 2pm
Where: Dude Chilling Park 8th ave at Guelph st, Vancouver
More details: www.eatlocal.org