Who’s ready to dive into a week of concerts, sunshine, spring blooms, and outdoor food & drink festivals? From the largest food truck fest in Canada to the Coast City Country Music Festival, here are 10 of the best things to do in Vancouver this week (April 15-19).
TED 2024: The Brave and the Brilliant
Want to learn more about the world of AI? TED’s 40th anniversary is all about paving a way for the future that fosters creativity and collaboration between humans and AI.
When: Monday, April 15th to Friday, April 19th
Where: 1055 Canada Place
Cost: $31+ GST for early bird tickets
Abbotsford Tulip Festival
What better place to go to next than the largest tulip festival in Canada? Presented by Lakeland Flowers, the Abbotsford Tulip Festival marks the first of six months’ worth of flower festivals to come. And with over 70 stunning tulip varieties lined across 27+ acres, this fest is poised to be quite the kick-off.
Visitors can expect to roam kilometres of scenic walking trails, complete with rotating food trucks and live music nights.
When: Opens April 15th
Where: 3663 Marion Road, Abbotsford
Cost: $50 to $60 per person for season passes, GA tickets TBA
The Black Crowes
Not to be confused with Counting Crows – this Atlanta-born rock band has eight studio albums, four live albums and several top singles under its belt. This includes “She Talks to Angels,” “Hard to Handle” and “Jealous Again.”
When: Tuesday, April 16th
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Cost: $99.75
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames
Now well into the season, the Canucks are up against the Calgary Flames this week before officially heading to the playoffs.
When: Tuesday, April 16th
Where: 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: $113.74
Science World After Dark
The popular adults-only “After Dark” series officially returns to Science World on Thursday, April 18th, so get ready to explore the exhibits and feel like a kid again.
When: Thursday, April 18th, and the third Thursday of select months
Where: 1455 Quebec Street
Cost: $31+ GST for early bird tickets
Coast City Country
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With headliners like Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, and Nickelback – you’ll definitely want to check out Coast City Country 2024. The main event will take place at BC Place on April 19th and 20th, where over 75,000 fans will get to enjoy the music they love, in addition to an in-stadium craft beer and whiskey festival and outdoor BBQ smokehouse.
Between April 18th and 20th, visitors can check out over 30 acts between BC Place and other locations across the city, including the historic Commodore Ballroom.
When: Friday, April 18th to Sunday, April 20th
Where: BC Place, Commodore Ballroom
Cost: $69+
Brewhalla North Vancouver
With multiple dates and locations slated for this spring and summer, Brewhalla is officially back in Metro Vancouver, and the music & beer fest kicks off on Friday, April 19th at the Shipyards!
When: Friday, April 19th
Where: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: $49 to $242
Noodletown Global Street Food
This tasty event lets you make your own favourite Asian street food noodles – whether you’re new to the kitchen or a pro. At Noodletown Global Street Food, participants will get to talk to chefs about sourcing ingredients, and cooking methods, and get to indulge in a four-course tasting menu featuring the following:
- Chiang Mai Curry Noodles with coconut and chicken
- Ground Pork Dan Dan Noodles with ginger and chilli
- Japchae Korean Glass noodles with tiger prawns
- Boba Tea Ice Cream and Crispy Pancake roll
When: Friday, April 19th
Where: 2665 Renfrew Street
Cost: $128.07
Food Truck Wars
The biggest food truck festival in Canada is going on its third year in Langley this April, so get ready to enjoy bites from over 40 participating food trucks at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Hosted by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Fest, the event will include live roaming and stage entertainment, site-wide beer, wine, and coolers, a local market, and a kid’s zone.
Note that there will be a complimentary shuttle service to the festival from three locations in Langley.
When: April 19th, 20th, and 21st
Where: 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley
Cost: By donation
See an improv show
From Date Night improv to monthly standup sessions, House Team showcases, and more – there’s always something exciting going on at The Improv Centre on Granville Island. And why not start off the month with a couple of laughs and libations with your loved ones?
When: Shows throughout April
Where: 1515 Anderson Street
Cost: $26.50
And that’s a wrap on the week, Vancouver! Enjoy.
