April 7, 2019 RICHMOND CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Richmond’s 3rd annual Cherry Blossom Festival is Sunday April 7th in Garry Point Park. A grove of 255 Akebono cherry trees provides a stunning backdrop for a day of nature, culture and community. Explore Japanese traditions including a Sado tea ceremony, Japanese calligraphy or the rhythm of a Taiko drumming. Children can explore the Chibi-Chan Tent with origami and Yo Yo Tsuri (a balloon fishing game). Enjoy entertainment on the Sakura and Kuno stages all day with a selection of food stations serving bento boxes, yakatori skewers, and Japanese inspired hot dogs. Admission is free.
- Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Garry Point Park, Steveston
April 13, 2019 RECORD STORE DAY 2019
Come celebrate worldwide Record Store Day 2019 on Saturday April 13th at the Beatmerchant Record Store in Steveston Village from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Exclusive limited edition Record Store Day vinyl will be available from many of your favourite artists such as Queen, U2, Pearl Jam and many others. Record Store Day established in 2008 brings music fans, recording artists and thousands of independent stores around the globe together to celebrate the cultural impact of music.
April 18, 2019 STEVESTON FOLK GUILD PRESENTS ROSS DOUGLAS
This is one of my favourite performers to SFG. A great time will be had by all. Ross Douglas is an award winning songwriter and wonderfully entertaining performer. His songs have recieved ever increasing recognition.
