Events Time Out for All locations for May 13, 2008–May 13, 2009

BENEFITS (25)

Wednesday 14th May 2008

Teaching For Tomorrow

Spend an evening with teacher Erin Gruwell whose story was depicted in the feature film Freedom Writers starring Hilary Swank. Proceeds benefit Vancouver's King David High School. More information at info@gala.kdhs.org

May 14, 2008 , 7:30 pm

River Rock Casino Resort (8811 River Rd., Richmond)

Waropoly

The Canadian Red Cross will explore the moral dilemmas and challenges of modern day armed conflict through an informative 'choose your own adventure' style interactive evening. More information at waropoly@gmail.com

May 14, 2008 , 6:30 pm

Tix $15, www.ticketstonight.ca/

(View Map)Radha Yoga & Eatery (728 Main)

Saturday 17th May 2008

Kicks For Kids

The Costco Downtown Employee Association presents the first annual 12-hour soccer/football marathon. Proceeds go to BC Children's Hospital. More information at footiegrl@gmail.com

May 17, 2008 , 5 am-5 pm

Burnaby 8 Rinks (6501 Sprott St.)

Lonsdale Quay Market

Attend an Open House to benefit the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation to purchase a new Angiography Suite. The all day affair includes charity breakfast, salsa dancing and fashion displays.

May 17, 2008 , 9 am-7 pm

Lonsdale Quay Market (123 Carrie Cates Court, North Van)

Sunday 18th May 2008

Vintage Show And Shine

Bring down your old cars, trucks, bikes, and push pedal wheels and see what East Van is riding. The event features a Cask Beer Garden by R&B Brewing and a pig roast with proceeds to benefit Vancouver's Children Hospital. Email to register your vehicle. More information at salvie77@shaw.ca

May 18, 2008 , 1 pm

The Whip Restaurant Gallery (209 E 6th Ave)

Wednesday 21st May 2008

Women's Art Show And Fundraiser

The WISH Drop-In Centre and Society will showcase and sell original works of art by WISH participants, volunteers and friends. More information at www.wish-vancouver.net/

May 21, 2008 , 4-10 pm

(View Map)Heritage Hall (3102 Main)

Thursday 22nd May 2008

King Lear/the Appocalypse

A multi-media, rock and roll extravaganza/tradgedy - showcase and fundraiser for the Shakespeare Centre and The Actors' Fund of Canada, celebrating the fourth birthday of the Shakespeare Centre in Vancouver.

May 22-24, 2008 , 7 pm

Tix $20 plus $3 service charge

The Fire Hall Arts Centre Courtyard (Cordova and Gore)

Friday 23rd May 2008

A View To Thrill

The newly reformed Kin Club of Vancouver presents a poker tournament, with all proceeds benefiting A Loving Spoonful. The event will provide an evening of Last Man Standing, Texas Hold'em card playing, dance tunes by DJ Mok and a silent auction. More information at www.kinclubofvancouver.com/

May 23, 2008 , 7:30 pm

Tix $25/100

Heritage Hall (3102 Main)

Continued events...
King Lear/the Appocalypse (May 22-24, 2008, 7 pm)

Saturday 24th May 2008

Stroll For Liver Walk/run

Pledge-drive fundraiser for the Canadian Liver Foundation, featuring five-kilometre and eight-kilometre routes for all fitness levels. More information at apoch@liver.ca

May 24, 2008

Stanley Park

Ballet B.c.'s Home And Garden Tour

Tour the city's prominent and beautiful homes and gardens located in Vancouver's premier neighborhoods. Kelly Deck, host of HGTV's outdoor decorating program, Take It Outside, will answer questions and offer designer tips and pointers throughout the tour weekend. More information at www.balletbc.com/

May 24-25, 2008

Tix $50/75 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

various Vancouver locations

Continued events...
King Lear/the Appocalypse (May 22-24, 2008, 7 pm)

Sunday 25th May 2008

Telus Walk To Cure Diabetes

Annual fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. More information at www.jdrf.ca/walk/

May 25, 2008 , 11 am

(View Map)Swangard Stadium (Central Park, Burnaby)

Continued events...
Ballet B.c.'s Home And Garden Tour (May 24-25, 2008)

Thursday 29th May 2008

Weaselpalooza

Benefit for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund features food stations, complimentary beverages, and live and silent auctions.

May 29, 2008 , 6:30-11:30 pm

Tix $35

Watermark on Kits Beach (1305 Arbutus St.)

Spelling Bee Challenge

One to One Literacy Society presents, fun interactive breakfast to give companies a chance to demonstrate their superior intelligence. Funds support literacy program that helps over 600 children learn to read and is offered in over 40 schools in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey. TV personality Norm Grohmann will emcee the event. More information at www.one-to-one.ca/

May 29, 2008

Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre (999 Canada Place)

Friday 30th May 2008

Run For Light

B.C. Blind Sports and Recreation Association presents the 28th annual run along the seawall, that starts at sundown. Registered participants receive a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt and a light stick. More information at info@bcblindsports.bc.ca

May 30, 2008 , 9 pm

(View Map)Lumberman's Arch (Stanley Park)

Sunday 1st June 2008

The Super Cities Walk For Ms Fundraiser

The MS society presents a family oriented event taking place in 23 communities throughout BC. The walk will raise money in support of services and research for multiple sclerosis. More information at www.supercitieswalk.com/

June 1, 2008

Various locations in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley

Hsbc Childrun For Bc Children's Hospital

Join over 4,000 people in this family-oriented 5K or 1K run or walk. Register on your own, or as part of a community, corporate, or school team. Funds raised go directly to childhood-cancer research and programs at BC Children's Hospital. Register online. More information at www.childrun.com/

June 1, 2008

(View Map)B.C. Children's Hospital (4480 Oak)