Rise and shine early on April 1 and head to Burnaby Lake Regional Park for Birding by Ear. A park interpreter will be on hand to offer tips to identify the bird behind the song. This is a presentation by Metro Vancouver. It’s on from 8 to 10 a.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $4.25 for youth and seniors. Registration is required. Call 604-432-6359.
Attend a sparring camp on April 1 at Blood and Iron Martial Arts, 7846 Edmonds St., from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tournament-winning instructors will teach short seminars on a variety of topics to help improve technical skills. Sparring starts at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Registration is $25. Visit eventbrite.ca and search for Blood and Iron Martial Arts.
Enjoy live jazz at Brentwood Town Centre. Head to the mall every Saturday and Sunday in April for live performances by local artists. Listen to the talented sounds of PK3 Jazz Trio, It Takes 2 and Maria Ho every weekend from noon to 2 p.m. at centre court.
Take the family and drop in to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre for a coins, stamps and collectibles show on April 1. There will be dealers in Canadian and ancient coins, stamps, covers, postcards, medals, tokens, bank notes and other collectibles. The event is on from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join in some gaming fun as REAL Entertainment brings Watch the Skies to the Bonsor Recreation Complex (6550 Bonsor Ave.) on April 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s a team game with a plot about aliens. Nations are teams of five. Twelve other players will be the aliens with their goals and motives known only to themselves (and game control). Tickets to participate cost $40 (plus a $3 fee). Visit eventbrite.ca nd search for Watch the Skies.
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