Explore nature with your imagination at Burnaby Lake Nature House (4519 Piper Ave) on Saturday for the Forest Fairy Gathering. Metro Vancouver Regional Parks will be there to teach you how to build a fairy home in the woods. There will be free face painting, music, stories and more. Fairy attire is welcome. If you’re driving, there’s additional parking and a free shuttle at the Avalon entrance.
Bring your inner child out to Disney Karaoke at La Fontana Caffe (101-3701 Hastings St.) this Saturday night, hosted by the Geekenders. Be as mysterious as the dark side of the moon, or let it go and sing all the colours of the wind by yourself or with friends. There will be prizes for best singing and costume. Admission is $10, and includes one raffle ticket. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:45. p.m.
Sharpen your pencil and head to the creative ink festival this weekend at the Delta Hotel. It’s a writing festival with a whole line-up of inspiring panels, presentations and workshops for all skill levels. You can chat with industry leaders and find some one-on-one support, or get a chance to hear about the process some authors go through to write some of your favourite stories. This year’s guests of honour are Kevin Hearne and C.C. Humphreys. Day passes start at $40, weekend passes at $80. Check out www.creativeinkfestival.com for all the details.
Check out the Edmonds 55+ Mellodares variety show on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., 7433 Edmonds St. You’ll hear a true musical variety of hits from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s from the Mellowdares Choir Group. Don’t forget snacks at intermission. It’s $2 for members, $5 for adult non-members, and $2 for children to get in. Call 604-297-4838 to register (barcode 474082).
Head to the Burnaby Art Gallery (6344 Deer Lake Ave.) this weekend for Arts Alive 2018. It’s the annual showcase that highlights student work, collaborating with the Burnaby School District. The gallery is open from noon until 5 p.m. See www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
