Free Vancity - Everything FREE in Vancouver Blog http://www.freevancity.com Everything FREE in Vancouver Blog Sun, 12 May 2013 19:25:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Mother’s Day Tea Concert – May 12 http://www.freevancity.com/2013/05/mothers-day-tea-concert-12/ http://www.freevancity.com/2013/05/mothers-day-tea-concert-12/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 09:35:27 +0000 Krissy http://www.freevancity.com/?p=7083 Celebrate Mother’s Day with tea at the Vancouver Academy of Music! Featuring their own outstanding students, this event features numerous recitals taking place in over three different locations within the Vancouver Academy of Music. After each recital, you can experience the finest teas, pastries and sweets, and bid on some fabulous items such as:

- Autographed Bing Thom coffee book $300 Gift Certificates for Holt Renfrew and Brooks BrothersVancouver Opera and Vancouver Symphony tickets
- Gift certificates to your favorite Vancouver eats such as Hapa Izakaya, Boathouse, Juliette’s
- Private concert by the VAM Quartet
- …and more!

Admission is free – bring all your friends!

 

Sunday, May 12, 2013 (Building hours 9:00AM – 5:00PM)

Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 4R9 [map]

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Head over to our Facebook page and let us know how many games you think the Canucks will need to win the series! If you guess correctly, you will win a Vancouver Canucks Scarf! Post under “Canucks Playoff Contest”

We will choose the entry that is closest to the actual number of games that it takes the Canucks to eliminate the San Jose Sharks (if there are multiple entries with the same number of guesses, we will choose a random winner out of those entries).

Good luck!

 

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To find a participating comic store near you click here: http://www.freecomicbookday.com/storelocator

Free Comic Book Day 2013 

Saturday, May 4, 2013 – ongoing until participating stores close

]]> http://www.freevancity.com/2013/04/free-comic-book-day-2013-4/feed/ 0 Astronomy Day at SFU – April 27 http://www.freevancity.com/2013/04/astronomy-day-sfu-april-27/ http://www.freevancity.com/2013/04/astronomy-day-sfu-april-27/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:57:38 +0000 Meghan http://www.freevancity.com/?p=7038 The Royal Astronomy Society of Canada will be celebrating Astronomy Day at Simon Fraser University.  There are many afternoon activities including vendor displays, mobile planetarium, children’s craft tables, astronomy bingo and more! Also there will be various lectures going on all afternoon covering topics such as The Moon, Russian Space Program, and Enjoying Astronomy in the Vancouver area!

Also, weather permitted, there will be a Star Party from 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Astronomy Day at Simon Fraser University Presented by the Royal Astronomy of Canada

Saturday, April 27, 2013 – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm & 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm for the Star Party (weather permitting!)

Simon Fraser University – 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, B.C. [map]

These events will be in the Academic Quadrangle, South Course

*Note* Admission is FREE, however, parking fees are in effect.

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  1. April 20 – 22, 2013 – Pottery Barn is giving away free seeds for your children (while supplies last)
  2. April 21, 2013 – Earth Fest at Burnaby Lake – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
  3. April 22, 2013 – DAVIDs TEA is giving away FREE tea of the day when you bring in your own reusable mug
  4. April 22, 2013 – Starbucks is giving away FREE COFFEE or TEA when you bring in your own reusable mug
  5. April 22, 2013 – Take Five Cafe –  Show your travel mug AND mention Twitter for a FREE coffee!
  6. April 22, 2013 – Bring 5 plastic shopping bags to the Disney Store for a FREE reusable bag!(while supplies last)
  7. April 22, 2013 – Head over to Customer Service at Metrotown for a FREE shower timer! (while supplies last)
  8. April 27, 2013 – Head over to Surrey Central Plaza for Party for the Planet 

 

 

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Take Part in Helping the Environment at the Disney Store

Monday, April 22, 2013 – 10:00 am – 9:00 pm (while supplies last)

Disney Store – Metropolis at Metrotown – 4820 Kingsway – Burnaby, B.C. [map]

]]> http://www.freevancity.com/2013/04/environment-disney-store-april-22/feed/ 0 River District Farmers Market – May 4 – October 26 http://www.freevancity.com/2013/04/river-district-farmers-market-4-october-26/ http://www.freevancity.com/2013/04/river-district-farmers-market-4-october-26/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:07:53 +0000 riverdistrict http://www.freevancity.com/?p=6970 There is something for everyone at River District’s Farmers Market!

Shop for fruits and veggies, prepared food, and handmade products produced by farmers and artisans, enjoy musical entertainment, savour a delicious meal at Romer’s Burger Bar and take a stroll along the pier.  This one-of-a-kind farmers market is the only riverfront market in Vancouver!

The River District’s Farmers Market runs once-a-week on Saturdays from 10:00am – 3:00pm for a full market season from May 4 – October 26.

 

The market is located on Kerr Street, one block South of SE Marine Drive. River District is easily accessible via public transit, cycling or driving.

A list of vendors will be posted on the River District Farmers Market page in the coming weeks –stay tuned.

For market inquiries, contact Wendy at riverdistrictmarket@gmail.com or call 778-883-7706/604-431-5594.

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Your favorite Madagascar characters are back in their most hilarious adventure yet! This time around, Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria are on the run through Europe. With the fame-loving King Julian and take-charge Penguins, the whole crew joins the circus!

Feel free to get comfy and bring your pillow, sleeping bag, and stuffed animals! Buttery popcorn will also be served. This is a FREE event for all to attend.

Munchkin Matinee at River District: Madagascar 3 “Europe’s Most Wanted”

Sunday, April 21, 2013 – 4:00 pm

River District Centre – 8683 Kerr Street, Vancouver, B.C [map]

Should you require more information, please email syoung@parklane.com or call the River District Centre front desk at 604-431-5594.

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At this free event, help plant 1,000 native trees back into Everett Crowley Park and enjoy family activities with Red Fox, face painting with Bunky the Clown, meet Lindsey Long Legs and much more!  Be sure to stop by the River District tent where you can create your very own chia pet!

Earth Day at Everett Crowley Park

Saturday, April 20, 2013 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Everett Crowley Park – 8200 Kerr Street, Vancouver, B.C. [map]

 

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Earthfest

Sunday, April 21, 2013 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Burnaby Lake Bowling Pavilion - 6871 Roberts Street, Burnaby, B.C. [map]

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