{"id":630027,"date":"2026-04-26T15:13:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T15:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/630027\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T15:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T15:13:08","slug":"10-of-the-best-things-to-do-in-vancouver-this-week-april-27-may-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/630027\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the best things to do in Vancouver this week (April 27-May 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who\u2019s ready for another gorgeous sunny week<\/a> in Vancouver? We know we can\u2019t get enough of it. This week, the Vegan Night Market is back, Vancouver\u2019s free-to-enjoy container market reopens downtown, and so much more. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (April 27-May 1).<\/p>\n

Pat Metheny single-handedly redefined the jazz guitar sound through his decades of music, which has earned him a record-breaking 20 Grammy Awards across 10 different categories in his career. The legend himself is coming to Vancouver this Monday, and fans of the genre will absolutely not want to miss him.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Monday, April 27, 2026
Time:\u00a07:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a0777 Homer St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$98.20<\/p>\n

Tons of delicious food and drink vendors await at the upcoming Vegan Night Market, which takes place biweekly on Thursdays at 1515 Discovery St., or at Locarno Beach.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time:\u00a06 to 9:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a01515 Discovery St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0Admission by donation<\/p>\n

It\u2019s officially baseball season, which means the Vancouver Canadians are back at the Nat, and this week, they\u2019re up against the Hillsboro Hops.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Games from Tuesday, April 28 to Friday, May 1, 2026
Time:\u00a07 p.m.
Where:\u00a04601 Ontario St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$25+<\/p>\n

The Dance Centre has a fun lineup of performances just in time for International Dance Day, including an outdoor Vogue workshop, a choreography walk, and studio showings of new works in development, and most events are free to check out.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time:\u00a0Noon to 6 p.m.
Where:\u00a0677 Davie St., 800 Robson Plaza,\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0Free or sliding scale up to $25<\/p>\n

Vancouver\u2019s free-to-enter container market is back on April 30 with over 30 new food and artisan vendors to check out. The lively, open-air marketplace is now in its third year, bringing visitors together for live screenings of World Cup matches, live music, sips from a waterfront bar, and rotating pop-ups.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Opens Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time:\u00a011 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, and until 9 p.m. on weekends
Where:\u00a0200 Granville St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0Free admission<\/p>\n

True Story is back at The Improv Centre, fuelled by audience members sharing their true stories, with no hesitations or reservations. If you\u2019re looking to break the ice with someone, there\u2019s no oversharing here\u2014just plenty of laughs and fun stories to go around.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Wednesdays until May 26, 2026
Time:\u00a07:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a01502 Duranleau St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$15 to $25 per person<\/p>\n

YEBBA is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her jazz-influenced voice and collaborations with high-profile artists like PJ Morton, which earned her a Grammy.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Friday, May 1, 2026
Time:\u00a07 p.m.
Where:\u00a0868 Granville St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$53.75<\/p>\n

The zipline is back, the less-than-$10 happy hour items are back, and tons of exciting new attractions await at this year\u2019s Richmond Night Market, which kicks off at the end of the week! Soon, millions of visitors from across the globe will gather to share in the city\u2019s excitement for FIFA season and beyond.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Opens Friday, April 24, 2026, operates Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time:\u00a07 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11 p.m. on Sundays
Where:\u00a08351 River Rd., Richmond
Cost:\u00a0$7 for GA<\/p>\n

You can pick up some cherry blossom-themed treats at this year\u2019s Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Fest, which brings new food and drink options to spots across the city.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Friday, March 20 to May 3, 2026
Time:\u00a0Times vary per location
Where:\u00a0Participating spots across Vancouver
Cost:\u00a0Free admission<\/p>\n

The Improv Centre is introducing a hilarious new show based on a rotating crew of space explorers, who must rely on audience suggestions to explore a different \u201cgalaxy\u201d every show.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Opens Thursday, April 9, running Fridays and Saturdays until June 27, 2026
Time:\u00a07:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a01502 Duranleau St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$31.50+<\/p>\n

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Isabelle Vauclair<\/p>\n

Staff Writer, Vancouver \u2013 Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver\u2019s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.<\/p>\n

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