May 6
BC Registered Music Teachers' Association
Volunteer Richmond Branch members run recitals on a monthly basis showcasing their students. Begins at 1: 30 p.m., $2 per person, $5 per family.
Location: Richmond Presbyterian Church, 7111 No 2 Rd.
604-268-9559 www.bcrmta.com
MAY 6
Richmond Chinese Community Society Asian Heritage Fair 2012
This event celebrates the diverse culture and achievements of Asians who play a vital role in the unique and multicultural mosaic of Canada. The focus is for Canadians to learn about the Asian-Canadians in our society. The opening ceremony starts at 12 p.m. followed by cultural booths and performances until 5 p.m.
Location: Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No 3 Rd.
Phone: 604-270-7222 www.rccs.ca
MAY 10
2012 Lulu Series: Art in the City
Join us for the City of Richmond's annual spring series of talks about art in the city.
Instant Coffee Artist Collective Say Nothing In Bright Colours: The potential and power of light. The role of the "social" in art production, presentation and reception. Hear more from this service oriented artist collective based in Toronto and Vancouver. Includes a short performance by pipa virtuoso, Guilian Liu. Begins at 7 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 6911 No 3 Rd.
City of Richmond Community and Cultural Development: 604-276-4000
www.richmond.ca/luluseries RSVP to [email protected]
MAY 13
Let's make stuff
This event offers a relaxed, social approach to learning and improving on one's artistic technique. Bring your projects and materials to work on alongside fellow artists. Adults only, from 1 to 4 p.m. Free for RAG members and $5 for non-members.
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
Phone: 604-247-8300 www.richmondartgallery.org
MAY 17
Curator's Tour & Lunch with Art Gallery curator Nan Capogna
Join us at the gallery for lunch and a quick tour of the current exhibition, My Big Family by Hua Jin. Using photography and video the artist documents and reflects on her personal experience as the first generation of "only" child families and examines what this might mean for families, the community and the country. The tour runs from 12 to 1 p.m., $10 includes the tour and a tasty lunch.
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate.
Phone: 604-247-8312 www.richmondartgallery.org Register through city call centre: 604-276-4300
MAY 17
Steveston Folk Guild at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard
Features Highrise Lonesome A unique blend of bluegrass and roots music. Vocals by Sue Malcolm and Vic Smyth are a major part of the sound. Various instruments played by Don Fraser, Stu McDonald and Jay Buckwold. While honouring their bluegrass roots, they love to explore and branch out to create original new sounds. The show begins at 7: 30 p.m. with tickets at $8.
Location: Chinese Bunkhouse Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Dr.
Phone: 604-272-9294 [email protected] www.stevestonfolk.net
MAY 18-20
Richmond Night Market
Friday 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Sat and Sun 6 to 11 p.m.
With 250 booths offering merchandise, 80 food vendors, a diversity of family-friendly entertainment and more than a thousand nearby parking stalls. This year's market will feature carnival rides and a children's amusement zone.
Location: 8351 River Rd. Phone: 604 244-8448 www.richmondnightmarket. com
MAY 20
Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market
The market is open every other Sunday, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Steveston Village, corner of 3rd Ave. & Moncton St.
Phone: 604-729-7326 www.sfam.ca
MAY 29
Double Identity - Juried Art Show
Features 13 artists who are members of both The Richmond Artists Guild and The Federation of Canadian Artists. The opening reception is on May 31 from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. The show runs until June 10.
Location: Federation Gallery, 1241 Cartwright St., Vancouver www.artists.ca