National Geographic Live in Vancouver, 2020 Shows

Comments 61 by Rebecca Bollwitt Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 — 12:03pm PST

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National Geographic Live, National Geographic’s touring speaker series, and The Orpheum are proud to announce two early 2020 shows that feature Birds of Paradise and the Wild Seas.

In February, go deep into the New Guinea wilderness to meet all 39 species of the birds of paradise—and enjoy their secret lives, bizarre displays, and dazzling courtship antics in breathtaking visuals. March will be all about oceans, perfect for the month’s sustainability focus with Water Awareness Day and Earth Hour taking place around the same time.

Bird of Paradise by Tim Laman — A red bird of paradise adult male performing a practice display. Photo by Tim Laman.

Birds of Paradise with Tim Laman, field biologist and wildlife photojournalist, and Ed Scholes, evolutionary biologist

Where: Orpheum Theatre (601 Smithe St, Vancouver)
Tickets: February 4, 2020 at 1:00pm (tickets) and 7:00pm (tickets)

In this stunning presentation tied to their landmark book Birds of Paradise Revealed, these intrepid scientists share remarkable photographs and video to reveal—for the first time—all 39 species, including their colourful plumage, secret lives, bizarre displays, and dazzling courtship antics. Join Tim Laman and Ed Scholes as they recount their wild and hairy adventures in the New Guinea rain forest in search of some of nature’s most extraordinary wonders. And explore the fascinating scientific questions around how such extreme creatures and behaviours could have evolved.

Nat Geo Live Shark and Kayak — Photo by Thomas P. Peschak

Wild Seas, Secret Shores with Thomas Peschak, National Geographic photographer

Where: Orpheum Theatre (601 Smithe St, Vancouver)
Tickets: March 31, 2020 at 1:00pm (tickets) and 7:00pm (tickets)

Thomas Peschak has covered a wide range of subjects for National Geographic, including great white sharks, one-ton manta rays, and massive whale sharks. His photos appeared in “Galapagos: Life in the Balance and Stewards of the Sea” in the June 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. Peschak has written and photographed seven books and is a multiple winner in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and World Press Photo Awards. He is a Founding/Associate Director of the Manta Trust and a senior fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers.

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Win Tickets

I have a 4-pack of tickets to give away to Birds of Paradise in February, here’s how you can enter to win:

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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 8:00pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. UPDATE the winner is Ramona!