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June Landscaping Tips from Mesa

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June 12, 2022

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The heat is on! And this time we’re chatting about more approaches than a single. June implies our temps will start off climbing to 100+ degree days. But if you have not heard, on May 18, Mesa enacted Phase A person of our Drinking water Lack Management Program. Though there are at present no mandatory drinking water reductions or limitations, we are inquiring clients to acquire voluntary actions to conserve h2o in each way they can. Watering your landscape effectively is one particular of the greatest and simplest methods to do so. See our June watering recommendations beneath.

How do we stability water lack with our landscape h2o wants?

We have to keep in intellect that trees, shrubs, and our landscape vegetation offer several added benefits to our atmosphere. Trees assistance to shade and cool our neighborhoods, but also filter dangerous pollutants from the air, and decrease sounds air pollution. They also perform a pivotal purpose in the water cycle by absorbing drinking water in the floor and returning drinking water vapor back to the environment. Devoid of trees, our desert climate can come to be much hotter and drier. This is just one particular extra rationale that we suggest planting desert-tailored crops and trees in our landscapes, as they can endure on rainfall soon after they are proven.

June 2022 Watering Reminder signals az

Monsoon Year: Talking of the drinking water cycle, forecasts indicate that we may have a quite moist and active monsoon period this summertime. If so, it will be a fantastic possibility to convert irrigation methods off if rainfall provides enough drinking water for your landscape. If you get at least just one-50 {6d6906d986cb38e604952ede6d65f3d49470e23f1a526661621333fa74363c48} inch of rain, you can skip a watering cycle. Monsoon period runs from June 15 via September 30, so be completely ready for wind, dust, and energy outages… and let us hope for that predicted noteworthy rainfall.

Suggestions underneath are for vegetation that are recognized in the landscape (in the ground about two years).

Lawns

  • Warm time grass (Bermuda) – at the time each individual 3 days
  • Overseeded great time grass (rye) – grass dies out

Trees & shrubs on very same valve

  • Desert Tailored – when each 14 days
  • Superior Drinking water Use – once just about every 7 times

Trees

  • Desert Tailored – after just about every 16 times
  • High Water Use – as soon as just about every 8 times

Shrubs, groundcover & vines

  • Desert Tailored – once every 12 times
  • High Drinking water Use – once every 5 days

Cacti and succulent watering

Annuals & vegetable watering

Wildflower watering

  • Spring wildflowers die out, go to seed and may well be pulled

Note: These recommendations are a typical guideline only and could will need to be modified for your distinct internet site disorders.

Landscape Watering by the Figures Do not neglect our on the internet, interactive watering guidebook. If you enter some straightforward data about your landscape irrigation method, it will inform you how very long to h2o to give your vegetation just the suitable quantity with these frequencies.

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June Brings Fantastic New Art Exhibits to Alexandria

Smile and Soul, Digital Art by Gordon Thomas Frank on view at Del Ray Artisans’ June Afros and Abstract exhibit. (Photo Gordon Thomas Frank)
Beverly Valdez’s paintings are on exhibit in the Solo Gallery of the Art League. (Photo courtesy of the Art League.)
Free Lunch, mixed media portrait: photography, spray paint, acrylic paint, acrylic markers, up-cycled frame by Blu Murphy on exhibit at the Target Gallery of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. (Photo Kelly MacConomy)

Alexandria, VA – *Art League ~ June 2022 Landscape Exhibit, June 8- July 3. Juried by Theisa Way and Sahar Coston Hardy. New artwork explores artists’ sense of space. Landscape traditions in the visual arts, from the classic to the progressive and pastoral to urban, are represented.

June 2022 Solo Exhibit ~ June 9 – July 3. Beverly Valdez exhibits semi-abstract paintings celebrating the exuberant colors and spirit of Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival culture focusing on the history, symbolism, myth, magic, and iconic themes feting the biggest party of the year. The Art League Gallery of the Torpedo Factory Art Center is open 11 am- 5 pm Wednesday – Sunday. Masks are encouraged.

*Athenaeum ~ 201 Prince Street, Alexandria. This is What Freedom Looks Like to Me, June 15 – August 15. In recognition of Juneteenth, the Athenaeum Gallery has organized an online exhibition of young African American and Black artists who were asked to convey their interpretation of freedom: freedom of speech and expression, freedom of dress and hairstyle, freedom from oppression, suppression, and aggression. The exhibit will also explore reflections on the history of the Juneteenth celebration and its impact on modern cultural movements in the African American community. All visual-arts media is presented, including poetic expression and video art. Gallery hours are Thursday-Sunday 12-4 pm. For more information, call 703-548- 0035 or go to nvaa.org

Celebrate Juneteenth with Carlyle House Historic Park and the Athenaeum on June 19, 12-5 pm. This free community event offers live music, hands-on creative activities, art, and poetry held on the grounds of the historic Carlyle House. The event marks the date upon which news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the last enslaved people in the United States – two years after it had become law! The Carlyle House Historic Park is located at 121 North Fairfax Street, Old Town Alexandria.

*Del Ray Artisans ~ Afros and Abstract curated by Maria Hart from June 3 – June 25. The iconic afro is explored as a metaphor for African-American exaltation and Black excellence juxtaposed with examinations in the abstract of empowerment and freedom via the expressive use of line, shape, movement, and color. A sneak preview of the exhibit is Thursday, June 2. The gallery stays open late until 9 pm for First Thursday Del Ray when family-fun activities are scheduled. This month channel your inner superhero with Black Panther mask making and Wakanda mural-screen photo ops! The gallery, located at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, is open to the public. First Thursday activities are free for all. Hours are Thursday 12-6 pm (until 9 pm for First Thursday in Del Ray events), Friday 12-6 pm (open until 9 pm for exhibit openings), and Saturday and Sunday 12-6 pm. 

*Galactic Panther ~ 1303 King Street, Alexandria. Fatherless Print Posse opened May 28. Upcoming events at the über-cool gallery include Panther Party art workshops every Thursday and Sunday. Comedy every Wednesday and Friday at 9 pm. Conscious Gatherings & Open Mic every other Sunday immediately following Panther Parties at 6:30 pm. Gallery hours are Thursday/Friday 12-6 pm and Saturday /Sunday 12-7 pm.

*Gallery Underground ~ 2100 Crystal Drive (in the Crystal City Shops), Arlington. The Arlington Artists Alliance, headquartered at Gallery Underground, is sponsoring an exhibit organized by the Arlington Career Center students. The June exhibition, Destruction, delves into the psyche of high-school students exposing what the act and consequences of destruction mean to them. Alliance members mentored the participating students in curating and all aspects of managing a professional gallery show. The exhibit’s title was inspired by the famous Picasso quote: Every act of creation is first an act of destruction.

Artwork exhibited is created by first destroying already created art by classmates, which is then turned into something new. Media represented is exclusively photography, painting, and collage. The gallery is open Monday-Friday 10 am – 6 pm, or by appointment.

*Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery ~ June 7 – July 10. National Parks Revisited. One of the more challenging textile themes returns to the first artisanal group of fiber artists in the DMV. This unique celebration of our magnificent parks is explored in all fiber media. You’ll be amazed by the versatile expression of silk, wool, cotton, hemp – even silver and gold- spun, stitched, quilted, woven, sewn, knotted, or macraméd.

*Principle Gallery ~ 208 King Street. The allegorical art of GC Myers is the featured solo exhibit for June. Depths and Light opens with a reception on June 3, 6-8:30 pm. Myers’ work draws from Eastern philosophy and aesthetics and American and Modernist painting traditions. Myers is a favorite featured Principle Gallery artist whose compositions, with expressive line and effusive palette, are like jumping into a beloved storybook or fairy tale.

*Printmakers Inc. Gallery ~ A flagship gallery of the Torpedo Factory with an over 40-year tenure in the historic art center is now on the first floor. Working artists are in the studio for you to observe their creativity in the print-making process and meet the artists represented. Patrick Sargent’s solo show Local Heroes, showcasing persons who have made an impact socially, is on exhibit through June.

*Target Gallery ~ Le Drip: The Uncontainable Sauce of Black Essence, a solo exhibition by Blu Murphy, continues through July 17. Blu Murphy is a Washington, DC-based artist who utilizes powerful photographic portraits of disenfranchised African Americans to present profiles of pride, courage, and expansive joy. Le Drip refers to the color-coordinated paint drips covering the artwork, the up-cycled framing, and the industrial white Target Gallery walls, which as a backdrop are a visual metaphor for the vacancy of privilege dominating urban communities. The drips, the walls, the framing, and the images dialogue: What do you qualify as art? What do you view as valuable? Juried by installation and performance artist Maps Glover, curator at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Heather Hakimzadeh, and Maryland-based curator and collector Thomas James. A show not to be missed! Check the Target Gallery website for upcoming events with the artist, email or call: 703-746-4590. The space is open Wednesday – Sunday from 10 am – 6 pm.

 

*Torpedo Factory @Mosaic ~ Hernan Munro paintings and works from the Regional Paper Works Competition 2022. The Torpedo Factory Artists Association (TFAA) satellite gallery space is located in the Mosaic District in the Merrifield section of Fairfax County. Two and three-dimensional artwork by Torpedo Factory Art Center artists is on view alongside outstanding examples of one-of-a-kind fine jewelry craftsmanship.

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9th Annual Palmer Park Art Fair Returns This Weekend Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5

 9th Annual Palmer Park Art Honest Returns This Weekend Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5

  • Michigan Arts and Lifestyle Council grant assisted with funding, function continues to be FREE 
  • Detroit Artist Desiree Kelley commissioned for limited time poster on sale on Persons For Palmer Park’s web-site
  • This year’s good also consists of a lot more than 20 regional authors from a assortment of genres

With practically 300 acres of stunning lawn and intown woodland, Palmer Park is surrounded by northwest Detroit’s most founded and energetic neighborhoods. It is no ponder that the 9th Once-a-year Palmer Park Art Truthful is this kind of a remarkably anticipated summer season celebration. On Saturday, June 4, from 10AM – 7PM, and Sunday, June 5, from 11AM – 5PM, the picturesque portion of the park adjacent to the historic log cabin and Lake Frances will be reworked into a family-pleasant function for all to appreciate. The park is situated at 910 Merrill Plaisance St., Detroit, Mich. 48203, concerning McNichols and 7 Mile Streets, west of Woodward.

The free of charge function will be an immersive artwork expertise for individuals of all ages to check out hundreds of initial artworks of several media, such as painting, sculpture, songs, blended media, and far more. 

“The art truthful was a important party in the 1970s, disappearing for 30 several years, before becoming revived in 2013,” suggests Mark Loeb, founder of Integrity Demonstrates and producer of the Palmer Park Art Fair. “Now, in its ninth calendar year, and with money from the Michigan Arts and Society Council, we’re capable to accommodate additional regional artists and expanded musical choices.” 

The artwork honest creates options for Detroit artists to connect with art prospective buyers. The inventory will involve a mix of traditional art fairs and a showcase of artists just beginning out. The 2022 reasonable will feature far more than 100 artists and artisans from some 15 states – as well as interactive actions, like:

  • Mint Artists Guild – Gifted teenager artists will guideline attendees in making their individual arty musical instruments.

  • Artwork in Motion, Livernois – Major attendees in painting ceramic boats.

  • Drum Circle – All are invited to join.

  • Detroit Fine Artwork Breakfast Club – Extra than 20 rising artists, ranging in age from 20 to 70-moreover.

  • Detroit Artwork Lecturers Affiliation – Both expert and rising artists, highlighting the skills of those who instruct our young children.

  • The Scarab Club – Sketching demonstrations.

  • New music phase – Are living neighborhood talent.

  • Specialty food stuff booths.

The artwork of the written term will also be on display screen. Just one of the 1st art fairs to include things like writers, this year the competition has expanded the authors’ tent to characteristic additional than 20 area writers in a range of genres. Quite a few will present readings from their guides. The party will also element stay poetry looking through.

New artists taking part in the honest consist of: jeweler Teaty Pawoo, sculptor Valerie Davis, painter Emily Matticks, writer Paul Vachon and drummer Kxng Osei.

 “We love developing possibilities for partnership with Individuals For Palmer Park, explained Keith Flournoy, Deputy Director, Detroit Parks & Recreation. “This artwork fair is a signature function and we are thrilled to see persons fill Palmer Park and appreciate the wonderful climate.”

The Palmer Park Art Truthful is one particular of the couple fairs that nonetheless provides a minimal-edition artistic poster. The 2022 poster, with a print run confined to 100, is a commissioned get the job done by artist Desiree Kelly.  She is regarded for her distinct combination of “street art” and standard oil procedure her massive murals and as Detroit’s premiere portrait painter. To order the poster, visit www.palmerparkartfair.com.

Admission and parking are free of charge. For a lot more party data visit www.palmerparkartfair.com. 

 

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20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: May 30 to June 5

The last week of May is already here and June is just around the corner. So what’s on tap for you?

Fill your days with Planted Expo, Fleurs de Villes FEMMES, and these 20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver from May 30 to June 5.

Planted Expo Vancouver 2022

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What: Planted Expo is Canada’s largest plant-based event, celebrating all things plant-based and sustainable. Bring the whole family and come discover all of the innovative products that will benefit you, our planet, and the animals we share it with.

There will be over 200 plant-based, vegan, and sustainable exhibitors to discover, explore, and sample. Plus you can meet and learn from leading voices, incredible speakers and presenters from the plant-based movement.

When: June 4 to 5, 2022
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West – 1055 Canada Place
Cost: $20 for adults, $15 for youth and seniors, and free for kids. Add your second day for just $5. Purchase online

2022 Vancouver International Children’s Festival

What: Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival from May 31 to June 5. Enjoy performances from around the globe for children and families of all ages. Acrobatics, puppetry, theatre, music, and lots of arts activities. There will also be online performances happening until June 12.

When: May 31 to June 5 (in-person) and May 31 to June 12 (online), 2022
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations around Granville Island and online
Tickets: Various, purchase Online

Concord Pacific’s #OwnYourRun

What: Concord Pacific’s #OwnYourRun is a free five-week run and meet-up series for runners of all levels. People are invited to run, walk, and do everything in between in a fun and supportive group environment. No registration is needed.

Lululemon and three of their All-Star Run Ambassadors will be leading the scenic roundtrip 6 km along the False Creek seawall.

When: Every Thursday until June 1, 2022
Time: Warm-up at 5:15 pm, Run starts at 5:30 pm
Where: Meet at Concord Community Park near Science World – 50 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Cost: Free. No registration is needed.

Poetry Project

What: GALLERY GEORGE presents the second Poetry Project Exhibition and Book Launch. Beedie Luminaries students’ poems will be showcased alongside the corresponding artwork by the artists in a unique and exciting showcase.

When: Wednesday to Sunday from June 1 to 26, 2022 (Opening reception on June 4 and 5)
Time: 12 to 5 pm or by appointment (Opening reception 2 to 4 pm)
Where: 1502 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free

2022 Oxford Properties Canadian Squash Championships

What: The 2022 Canadian Squash Championships is being held outdoors for the first time in its history on the all-glass Power Court at Jack Poole Plaza. The event will see top Canadian squash competitors like Hollie Naughton, Nicole Bunyan, David Baillargeon and Nick Sachvie and many others competing for $15,000 in prize money.

The championships run from June 1 to 5 and include a beer garden and food for attendees to enjoy. The event will be followed by two days of free programming on the glass court for anyone interested in trying out squash.

When: June 1 to 5 (championships), June 6 and 7 (free programming)
Time: Matches from 9 am to 9 pm
Where: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Cost: General admission starts at $20 plus fees. Purchase online. People will also be able to stand on the raised area next to the water and get a free view of the action.

Fleurs de Villes FEMMES

Fleur de Villes FEMMES

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What: Fleurs de Villes FEMMES will bring a pop of bright colours and joy to Downtown Vancouver from June 3 to 12. The extraordinary activation creates a “self-guided floral trail” that decorates the neighbourhood with signature floral mannequins and unique pop-up displays.

Highlights of Fleurs de Villes FEMMES in Vancouver include music legend Sarah MacLachlan, immigrant advocate Adrienne Clarkson, First Nations wellness influencer Shayla Stonechild, and trailblazing artist Emily Carr.

When: June 3 to 12, 2022
Where: Various locations in Downtown Vancouver
Cost: Free

Summer Nights in support of Zajac Ranch for Children

What: The annual charity fundraiser for The Mel Jr and Marty Zajac takes over the Terminal City Club, with each room designed to showcase the wide range of experiences of a Summer abroad.

Hear inspiring stories, take in live musical performances, and bid on unique silent auction items. All while enjoying unlimited cocktails, beer, wine and the cuisine of Terminal City Club set in food stations throughout the rooms.

All proceeds raised will benefit the Zajac Ranch for Children, a fully inclusive summer camp where everything is accessible for children with medical conditions and disabilities.

When: June 4, 2022
Time: Registration begins at 7:15 pm
Where: Terminal City Club – 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: $169, purchase online

Cypress Mountain Eagle Coaster

Cypress Mountain Eagle Coaster

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What: Cypress Mountain’s massive Eagle Coaster is the perfect activity for families and thrill-seekers alike. The gravity-fed coaster at the top of the Eagle Express Quad Chair on Black Mountain features a vertical drop of 279 metres (900 ft) over its 1.7 km (1.1 miles) winding distance.

Riders can expect speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph) on the longest mountain coaster in Canada. The low-to-the-ground design offers stunning views of the riders’ surroundings and a hand break so that they can control their own speed.

When: June 3 until September 5, 2022
Time: Various time slots
Where: Cypress Mountain – 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver
Cost: Various ticket prices with some restrictions, purchase online

Ghosts of the Machine at The Polygon Gallery

What: Ghosts of the Machine, an immersive multimedia exhibit at The Polygon Gallery, explores the relationships between humans, technology, and ecology.

Visitors to the Lower Lonsdale gallery will discover a new commission by Cease Wyss (Skwxwú7mesh) and works by Ho Tzu Nyen, Juliana Huxtable, Anne Duk Hee Jordan, Lu Yang, Skawennati, and Santiago Tamayo Soler.

When: Wednesday to Sunday from June 3 to August 14, 2022
Time: 10 am to 5 pm (open until 8 pm on Thursdays)
Where: The Polygon Gallery – 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
Admission: By donation

Enjoy a drink with friends in a Vancouver park

What: There will be 22 Vancouver parks where you’ll be legally allowed to consume alcohol this summer. These parks will have designated areas where this is permitted, restricted to areas that are further than 20 meters from a playground, school, or natural area; further than five meters from a pool or waterpark; as well as a safe distance from a few other specific amenities, like sports fields or dog parks.

These bylaws will come into play on June 3 and run until October 16, 2022.

When: June 3 to October 16, 2022
Time: 11 am to 9 pm daily
Where: Various parks across Vancouver. See the list online.

Vallea Lumina: Summer Journey

What: Vallea Lumina’s night walk lets visitors experience a heightened natural landscape of the forest through video, lighting, sound, and special effects, put on by Moment Factory. The pathway through an old-growth forest lets your imagination come alive as you walk through a mysterious valley filled with enchantment on this evening excursion.

When: Select dates from now June 3 to October 30, 2022
Time: Various times
Where: Cougar Mountain Basecamp, Whistler
Cost: $24.99 to $39.99, children 5 and under free. Purchase online

Candlelight: A Tribute to Justin Bieber

What: The candlelight Justin Bieber tribute concert will feature the Bieb’s extensive catalogue of hits wonderfully reinterpreted by Listeso String Quartet. The show will be put on by Fever, with two evening shows at the Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church.

When: June 4, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm
Where: Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church – 2733 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $30, purchase online

TGIF: Thank Granville It’s Food Trucks

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What: One of Vancouver’s best hidden-gem food festivals is happening this summer and you’re going to want to bring your picnic blanket and your appetite. Check out the rotating lineup of favourite food trucks every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the summer in Vancouver’s South Granville neighbourhood.

The dates for TGIF will line up with other nearby events like a Plaza Party, outdoor artisan craft market, and Bloom.

When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 3 to August 28, 2022
Time: 11:30 am to 7 pm
Where: Fir Street and West 10th Avenue
Admission: Free

Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery at Bill Reid Gallery

What: The Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery is a solo exhibition by the award-winning designer, artist, and activist. The meticulously crafted couture gowns, textiles, paintings and photographs celebrate the beauty, strength and resilience of First Nations communities in the face of historical and ongoing trauma. The exhibition aims to spark conversations around genocidal colonial practices, confront the theft and murder of Indigenous women and children, and honour front lines activists.

When: Now until June 5, 2022
Time: 11 am to 5 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Where: Bill Reid Gallery — 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Admission: $6-$13, free for Indigenous Peoples, members, and children 12 years and under. Purchase online

Rock Against Racism Fundraiser

What: Sudden Death Records and The Rickshaw present Rock Against Racism Fundraiser, an evening of great music supporting a great cause. The event features D.O.A., Roots Round Up, China Syndrome, The Asian Persuasion All Stars, and more. Proceeds from the benefit concert will go to Nation Skates Youth, South Burnaby Metro Club, and other grassroots organizations to be announced.

When: June 4, 2022
Time: 7 pm
Where: Rickshaw Theatre – 254 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: $20 plus fees, purchase online

Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration

What: The first-ever Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration offer local seafood lovers the chance to purchase the Catch of the Day straight from boats returning to Fisherman’s Wharf, learn from professional chefs on the culinary stage, and visit participating restaurants to indulge in fresh, local catches featured on menus throughout the month.

When: Now until June 5, 2022
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations and restaurants across Richmond

What: Cirque’s Alegría focuses on a once-glorious kingdom that has lost its king and now struggles with an old order and a new movement that yearns for hope and renewal. The performances will take place at the Big Top at Concord Pacific Place.

Viewers can expect jaw-dropping acrobatics, stunning costumes, colourful backdrops, and an enchanting soundtrack.

When: Now until June 5, 2022
Time: Performance times will vary based on the date
Where: Concord Pacific Place — 88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Tickets: Starting at $65, purchase online

Vancouver Canadians vs the Spokane Indians

Vancouver Canadians baseball game at Nat Bailey Stadium

Nat Bailey Stadium (Vancouver Canadians/Submitted)

What: Baseball is Back #AtTheNat! Join the Vancouver Canadians all week long and cheer on the future of the Blue Jays against the Spokane Indians. It’s a great way to enjoy hot dogs, burgers, popcorn and all other ballpark favourites along with a cold beer too.

Theme nights this week include PlayNow Tuesday, RBC We Care Wednesday supporting United Way, Throwback Thursday, Fortis BC ‘Nooner at the Nat on Friday, Saturday Fireworks Extravaganza, and A&W Family Fun Sunday.

When: May 31 to June 5, 2022
Time: Gates open at 6 pm, first pitch at 7:05 pm (Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday), Gates open at 12 pm, first pitch at 1:05 pm (Friday and Sunday)
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario St, Vancouver
Cost: Select tickets available and start at $20; tickets can be purchased online, over the phone (604 872 5232) or at Nat Bailey Box Office. Admission: $20 Reserved Grandstand / $25 Box Seat / $32 WestJet Premium Plus Zone; Group discounts are also available

Treat yourself to Indian-style pizza in Surrey

What: If you are a pizza aficionado but haven’t tried Indian-style pizza yet, then what are you waiting for?

Surrey is home to dozens of local pizza shops that have not only perfected the craft of pizza but have made it uniquely their own. Inspired by Indian spices, flavours and ingredients, these pies are truly like none that you’ve ever tried before.

When: Various days of operation
Time: Various hours of operation
Where: Various restaurants across Surrey. See the list online.

rEvolver Festival

What: The annual rEvolver Festival is a showcase of contemporary theatrical works at The Cultch. Check out the wide variety of performances from local and national artists including script-based theatre, staged readings of in-progress shows, digital and audio experiences, and more.

When: May 25 to June 5, 2022
Time: Various times
Where: The Cultch’s Historic Theatre and Vancity Culture Lab – 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various, purchase online