Stories Behind Design The West Coast’s most innovative design products, talents, and ideas will be exhibited at Design Vancouver’s Urban Living Expo. Aimed at consumers and professionals looking for unique and high-quality solutions not found in the average home store, this event showcases not only furniture and home accessories but also thought-provoking exhibits and interactive displays. Throughout the weekend artists, designers, and retailers will indulge this year’s theme, Stories Behind Design, by sharing creative experiences—whether inspiration stems from the natural resources of the Pacific Northwest, the recent storm that destroyed thousands of trees in Stanley Park, or a random thought. May 4-6: Friday noon-9 pm; Saturday 10 am-7 pm; Sunday 10 am-5 pm. Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, Canada Place. Tickets: $10/$12, children under 12 free, available at the door, cash only. Info: dvexpo.ca.

Be a Kid again ever wanted to get your hands mucky in a clay sculpture, join an impromptu musical jam, learn to juggle, or walk on stilts? For one full week, there’s ample opportunity to indulge your child, or your inner child. The vancouver international children’s Festival celebrates a lineup of acrobatics, music, theatre, dance, and puppetry from around the world. Children ages 3 to 103 are invited to escape into a World of Paper with australian puppetmaster Peter Wilson’s creation of clouds, birds, and houses, hear Pied Pumkin (above), join Cirque du Soleil veterans for a heart-pumping, performance of Malambo Flamenco, get a free face painting, or fly a kite. May 14-21, Monday-Thursday 10 am-3:30 pm; Friday 10 am-4:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11 am-5 pm; Monday, Victoria day, 11 am-4 pm. Vanier Park (1100 Chestnut St.). Tickets through Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Info: childrensfestival.ca or 604-708-5655.

DWELL ON YOUR DOSHA World-renowned Ayurvedic physician Dr. Vasant Lad draws upon nearly 40 years of experience in Western and traditional Indian medicine. In this seminar, learn how ancient and modern medicine merge, explore techniques for self-healing from disease, and gain personal insights into psycho-biology. Fundraising dinner Friday, May 18. Weekend workshop Saturday, May 19, 10 am-6 pm; Sunday, May 20, 10 am-1 pm. Royale Banquet Hall (2122 Kingsway at Victoria). $325. Info and registration: ayurveda-seminars.com or 604-290-8201.

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