Celebrate the art of dance with a free Art on the Spot event at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in celebration of International Dance Day. Swing by the arts centre at 6450 Deer Lake Ave. to catch free demonstrations at 11 a.m. For information, call 604-291-6864.
Check out the Paints’n Bloom Spring Art Show and Sale on Saturday at GardenWorks in Mandeville, 4746 Marine Dr. on Saturday (April 28). The show, which includes work from local artists Audrey Bakewell and Wendy Mould, raises money and awareness of support programs available in Burnaby for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Come to the last show day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Learn how make beautiful coffee at the latte art class hosted by Genius Coffee N’Espresso Equipment (4516 Dawson St.) on Saturday (April 28) from noon to 1:30 p.m. The class is designed for people who want to learn how to pour basic art designs, like the heart or the basic tulip, and will cover how to do a pull shot, and steam milk. Bring your own gear if you have it. It’s 90 minutes long and costs $65 to attend. Be sure to register ahead of time. Find more info on the event on the Genius Coffee N’Espresso Equipment’s Facebook page.
Find out why May 1 is celebrated as a day for workers at the Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch Saturday April 28 at 1:30 p.m. Labour historian Mark Leier will give an informal, illustrated talk to get people thinking about the radical roots and future possibilities of the day, celebrated in some countries as a statutory holiday. There will also be a documentary screening of Catch the Westbound Train about the history of the Great Depression in Vancouver, the influx of transient men that it arrived with, and what that means today. The event is free, but space is limited. Find the event listed at bpl.bc.ca/events to pre-register, or call 604-436-5400.
Are you confused by what your fruit tree is doing? Is it not setting flowers or fruit? Get those green thumbs ready for spring at the Fruit Tree Quirks seminar at Gardenworks Mandeville (4746 Marine Dr.) on Sunday (April 29). Learn some tips to get your trees growing. The event is free.
