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May 5–8: Kate Duncan’s ADDRESS

For the third year, local woodworker Kate Duncan has gathered a group of Vancouver’s most talented designers for ADDRESS, happening from this Thursday to Sunday (May 5 to 8) at the Waterfall Building (1540 West 2nd Avenue). Billed as part gallery, part pop-up, and part showroom, the four-day fete will celebrate the city’s design scene through the sale and exhibition of handcrafted art, furnishings, décor, textiles, and functional wares. This year’s selection of goods is curated by interior designer Amber Kingsnorth of Vancouver’s MāK Interiors, who’s handpicked pieces from 18 makers, including event founder Kate Duncan, Ana Isabel Textiles, Steven Pollack, Ox + Monkey, Stefanie Dueck, and more. Local art and antique boutique The Edit has also partnered with ADDRESS to showcase works from the event’s initial talent pool, so you can browse even more up-and-coming names from the city’s evolving design and architecture industries.

May 6–7: The Mindful Pop-Up

A timely event for Mental Health Awareness Week (May 2 to 8), the Mindful Pop-Up takes place from this Saturday to Sunday (May 6 to 7) in support of the Vibrant Lives Foundation, which aims to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. The event takes place at 434 Columbia Street from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days, and will feature a curated selection of items from local go-getters, designers, and makers like My Modern Closet, Woodlot, Mala Collective, and more. Life-coaching service In a Sequoia Living, one of the pop-up’s organizers, will also be hosting a ticketed Find Your Goal’d goal-coaching workshop at the space on May 6, and Mindful Mutts will be popping in with a pack of adorable—and stress-relieving—pups from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on May 7. Proceeds from every sale made during the event will go toward Vibrant Lives. 

May 6–7: Got Craft?

Got Craft? is celebrating its 10th year in production with its 19th annual spring edition at the Pipe Shop Building (115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver) from this Saturday to Sunday (May 6 to 7). Shop handcrafted goods from more than 70 local makers, including beachy crystal jewellery by Blue Trimble Designs, hand-drawn greeting cards from Get Thee to the Nunnery, and aromatic soy candles by Feest. You can also participate in a number of DIY workshops, grab flowers for mom, or have your denim jacket custom embroidered on-site by El Patcha Embroidery. Feeling peckish? Make sure to stop by the booths of Le Meadow’s Pantry, the Lemon Square, Sable Shortbread Company, and more. The first 50 attendees through the door will snag a free swag bag loaded with goodies from participating vendors.

Admission is $3 in advance online or $5 at the door, and is good all weekend.

May 7: Spring pop-up shop at Selectors’ Records

Join some of the coolest designers in the city—and nab a last-minute gift for mom—this Saturday (May 7) at the Selectors’ Records (8 East Pender Street) spring pop-up shop. Find handcrafted leather totes from AW by Andrea Wong, funky art and ceramics by artist Maggie Boyd, graphic shift dresses from Sunja Link, and more. Local maker studio Banquet Workshop & Atelier will also be on-site with an assortment of printed textiles, stationery, and whimsical wall art. Selectors’ will do its part for the day by offering a variety of beverages, plus deals on select vinyl records.

May 8: East Van Bazaar

Bring ma to the East Van Bazaar’s Mother’s Day edition at the Wise Hall (1882 Adanac Street) this Sunday (May 8), where you can peruse gifts, edibles, and wares from over 35 local vendors. Among the one-of-a-kind finds will be alpaca wool blankets by Rawstic Handmades, all-natural soaps from Tough Cookie Soap Co., and potted cacti and succulents by Simply Neglectable. You can also expect to find handmade jewellery, vintage apparel, and organic treats, plus glitzy body art being done by Xpressions Henna. Live music and food and drink options will also be available, so you can spend a full afternoon in comfort with mother dearest.

Admission is a suggested $2 donation at the door, though it’s not mandatory.