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Do you have high blood pressure? If you’re an adult you have a one-in-five chance — and your lifetime risk for developing hypertension is 90 per cent.

Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its regional parks with a new Anniversary Passport that allows you to collect stamps and win prizes for visiting your favourite regional parks. Have fun exploring.

SCHOOL OF FISH: Despite its abundance on the West Coast, seafood for many is intimidating to cook. Looking to alleviate the fears, the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium reprised its Fin to Tail cooking class for a second year.

Nominations are open until Aug. 31

Thursday, Aug. 10 The Special Kevin Lanthier presents digitally crafted, imaginary streetscapes of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­housing. Opening reception at 6 p.m., Ian Tan Gallery. Free. Runs until Aug. 31. iantangallery.

1) Soul Music in a Parking Lot Red Truck’s Summer Concert series returns for its final show of the season with the incomparable Lee Fields & the Expressions. Aug. 12 Red Truck Brewery (295 East First Ave.) truckstopconcertseries.

SUPPORTERS STEP UP: As Canada's longest-serving agency devoted to housing for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, McLaren Housing Society of B.C.

RAISING A GLASS : Community leaders Kevin Mazzone, Ryan McKinley and Gary Serra helped kick off Vancouver’s Pride festivities on the right note. Their annual Pride Cocktail Party staged at the Loden Hotel raised nearly $50,000 for the Dr.

39th annual Pride Parade August 6 • 12pm-3pm Robson Street, Denman Street, Beach Avenue The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Pride Parade is renowned on the international stage as one of the largest and most successful LGBTQ2+ events in the world.

Thursday, July 27 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Fetish Weekend—Kinky Cocktails Meet and Greet 9pm @ Lux Lounge, 1180 Howe St. Free. 19+. Open to everyone interested in kink. No dress code, no cover.