Monster Jam returns to Vancouver for an adrenaline-charged weekend at the Pacific Coliseum March 17-19, 2023, unleashing the all-new 2023 debut truck ThundeROARus™.
The new ThundeROARus – Feld Motor Sports Photo
Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world.
The excitement begins at the Monster JamPit Party fan experience events on both Saturday and Sunday. Fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favourite drivers and crews, get autographs, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly activities. This fun-filled experience is the only place that allows people to get up close access to the Monster Jam teams and get an insider’s look at how these trucks are built to stand up to the competition.
Local motorsports fans will be on the edge of their seats as world-class drivers show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship. Engineered to perfection, the 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks push all limits in Freestyle, Skills and Racing competitions.
The Vancouver event features 8 skilled athletes battling for the championship while tearing up the dirt in intense competitions of speed and skill. Keeper-of-the-beast Colt Stephens roars into the race for the championship in ThunderROARus, an apex predator making its debut in 2023. Tyler Menninga gets behind the wheel of the black and green wrecking machine, the legendary Grave Digger® and Canadian Cynthia Gauthier in Lucas Stabilizer, look to lock in the championship.
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I have a family 4-pack of tickets to give away to the event on Friday, March 17th at 7:00pm. Here’s how you can enter to win:
As far as stadium food goes, and as someone who travels and experiences sports venues across North America, BC Place is pretty exceptional in terms of variety (don’t get me started on the soggy chips at Allianz Field… I digress). Last season, I had several new dietary restrictions, and I stopped drinking alcohol, so I survived solely on Boom Kitchen’s veggie coconut curry bowl and Bubly water and I was very happy. I’m excited about some new items the team will be rolling out this year, which special guests and media got to sample today at the annual BC Place food preview.
New on the BC Place Menu
Rainbow Grilled Cheese, Cheeseburger Poutine, Vegan Tenders, Truffle Mushroom Burger on Charcoal Bun, Porky Bun, Butter Chicken, Korean Fried Chicken
Returning vendors/concessions include The Mac Bar, Commercial Drive Pizza, and Dawson’s Hot Dogs (where there is a veggie dog option).
The Thirsty Pigeon (Sections 234 and 248) has rotating craft beer taps featuring beers from Vancouver Island Brewery, Stanley Park Brewery (including their nonalcoholic Trail Hopper), Red Truck Brewery and Steamworks Brewery.
70% of the ingredients are sourced locally. Some food items are also from local providers, such as the samosas which are from Nana’s Kitchen, and the lobster rolls and smoked meat sandwiches from La Baguette. There are several house-made items as well like the Tuna Poke Bowl, the Porky Pine Bun, and more.
My favourite today was the chana masala (served up by coach Vanni Sartini) and the vegan tenders. You can view more options in this Instagram reel, and there’s a document here with the stadium’s vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
In 2022, fan favourites were poutine, of which 14,300 orders were made, and the classic hot dog, which BC Place sold about 84 soccer fields’ worth (that’s about 35,000 regular 6” hot dogs and 13,000 footlong hot dogs). Whether you’re heading to the stadium for a Whitecaps match, or next weekend’s Rugby Sevens, I recommend you come hungry!
The forecast might be uncertain (and we could see some more snow) but the event lineup is solid! Enjoy comedy, music, arts, theatre, and many more things to do in Vancouver this weekend as we close out the month:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend February 24 to 26, 2023
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Watch uplifting stories of hope, courage, and resilience, and a whole lot of entertainment as the 57th annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon takes to Global BC this week. This year’s entertainment line-up will feature Sarah McLachlan, Jim Cuddy and Devin Cuddy & Sam Polley as well as Fefe Dobson and Coquitlam’s own Tyler Shaw.
Variety Show of Hearts Telethon 2023
Look for stories and updates from Variety – the Children’s Charity on Global News Hour at 6 starting Thursday, February 23. The inspiration will continue on all of Global BC’s newscasts including Global News Morning and Global News at Noon on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25.
The weekend will then culminate with the 57th Annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon airing on Global BC and via livestream at GlobalNews.ca on Sunday, February 26 from 1:00pm to 5:30pm.
The iconic fundraising event will be hosted by Global BC’s Chris Gailus, Sophie Lui, Sonia Sunger, Paul Haysom, Mark Madryga & Michael Newman, CFOX’s Karen Khunkhun and Rock 101’s Kiah Tucker along with Todd Talbot. Joining them will be Alvin Law, Marco Pasqua, Howard Blank & Jessica McCready together with Variety Youth Champions, Esabella Strickland, Kaitlyn Lye and Jayden & Ashton.
54th Annual Show of Hearts Telethon. Photo by John Biehler.
Throughout all four days, there will be donation matching opportunities up to $850,000 taking the impact of every gift further. Viewers will also meet more children whose lives have been transformed including 6-year-old Kean from Chilliwack who was provided with a pulse oximeter to keep him safe during his asthma attacks and viral-induced illnesses.
There will also be a tribute to Show of Hearts legend Bob McGrath (Sesame Street), an intro to the new Variety Schools program, the popular Robert Bateman poster for those who donate a minimum of $169, and much more to look forward to during the show.
Donations can be made online, over the phone by calling 310-KIDS or by texting “KIDS” to 45678 to make an automatic $25 donation.
Bonus! Beginning on February 26th through to March 5th, $2 from every burger sold at all White Spot restaurants and R+D Kitchen by White Spot located at the Amazing Brentwood will be donated to Variety up to $100,000.
