The Vancouver Canadians return to Nat Bailey Stadium for the 2022 season after 963 days since the last game played on August 30, 2019. The Canadians have a full promotional schedule highlighted by the traditional nine Post-Game Fireworks, eleven A&W Family Fun Sundays and season long Friday ‘Nooners presented by Fortis BC.
New for the 2022 season, the Canadians will also include eleven Play Now Tuesdays presented by BCLC, eleven RBC We Care Wednesdays and eleven Throwback Thursday where the Canadians will transform and wear replica jerseys to highlight the 1978 Vancouver Canadians. The fan favourite Dog Day of Summer presented by Pet Food ‘N More will take place on Thursday, June 16th.
Vancouver Canadians Promotional Schedule for 2022
BCLC Play Now Tuesday
RBC We Care Wednesday
Throwback Thursday
April 19 May 3, May 17, May 31 June 14, June 28 July 12, July 26 August 2, August 23 September 6
April 20 May 4, May 18 June 1, June 15, June 29 July 13, July 27 August 3, August 24 September 7
April 21 May 5, May 19 June 2 July 14, July 28 August 4, August 25 September 8
April 24 May 8, May 22 June 5, June 19 July 3, July 17, July 31 August 7, August 28 September 11
April 22 May 6, May 20 June 3, June 17 July 1, July 15, July 29 August 5, August 26 September 9
June 4, June 18, June 30 July 2, July 16, July 30 August 6, August 27 September 10
Since the last game at the Nat, a few changes have happened including the schedule which will now include 66 home games at Nat Bailey Stadium as part of a 132-game season. Major League Baseball has once again determined a format that features a “six on, one off” schedule with Mondays serving as the league-wide off day and two teams going head-to-head for six consecutive games Tuesday through Sunday. Fans will also enjoy a higher level of baseball at the Nat as the organization has made the jump from the Short-A level to the High-A level resulting in an increased level of baseball than in previous seasons.
The highly anticipated return of baseball in Vancouver kicks off with the Home Opener on Tuesday, April 19th featuring a magnetic schedule for the first 2,500 fans. The festivities continue all week long with a blanket giveaway (presented by Fortis BC), the first of eleven Friday ‘Nooner, a Saturday Afternoon Special (1:05pm. First Pitch) and the opening series concludes with an A&W Family Fun Sunday where the first 500 fans will receive umbrellas.
Canadians single game tickets will be available for purchase on Saturday, February 26that 10:00am. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online, over the phone at (604) 872-5232 or in person at the Nat Bailey Box Office.
For fans who have purchased NatPacks, they will have an early redemption period from Tuesday, February 22nd to Friday, February 25th to redeem their undated vouchers for games during the 2022 season. NatPacks are flexible ticket packages available in 10, 15, or 25 vouchers which can be redeemed in any denomination for the 2022 season.
The 56th Annual Show of Hearts Telethon is coming up on Saturday, February 26th (with mini telethon nights on Global BC February 24-25, 2022) to raise funds for the support Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC gives thousands of kids with special needs each year. To promote the telethon and to spread some cheer, I’m once again hosting the Show Your Heart BC photo contest and I have $400 in prizes up for grabs!
Photo Contest for the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon
White Spot Restaurants, who has supported the Show of Hearts for all 56 years, has offered a $200 gift card for my winner and a $100 gift card to the two runners up.
How to enter to win:
Take a photo of a heart: It can be made with your hands, drawn in the sand, a heart-shaped shadow, a balloon, a sticker, a cake, anything with a heart!
Share your photo to social media tagging @Miss604 @VarietyBC #ShowOfHearts and prize sponsor White Spot (Twitter: @White_Spot; Facebook: @WhiteSpot; Instagram: @WhiteSpot_Restaurants).
Once you share and tag, you’ll be entered to win! Entries must be received/posted by 12:00pm on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. A jury will pick a winner and two runners-up.
The winner will be announced on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 12:00pm.
About the Show of Hearts
The Show of Hearts Telethon will air from 1:00pm to 5:30pm on Global BC on Saturday, February 26, 2022, sharing family stories and showcasing celebrity guests and entertainment.
This year’s entertainment line-up will feature special guests, David Foster, Katharine McPhee and Colin James. Making their Show of Hearts debut will be six-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, Serena Ryder, singer-songwriter, William Prince, Penticton’s own spoken word poet, Shane Koyczan and Canadian violinist, Adrian Anantawan.
Returning to the stage will be hosts Chris Gailus, Sophie Lui, Kristi Gordon, Neetu Garcha, Paul Haysom and Jay Janower from Global BC as well as 980 CKNW’s Jody Vance. Joining them will be Show of Hearts favourites, Howard Blank, Alvin Law and Marco Pasqua along with actor and parent advocate, Bethel Lee, singer-songwriter, Seven Taviss and Variety Youth Champions, Janelle Milne and Esabella Strickland.
In 2021, Variety supported over 4,600 kids in 80 communities around the province! Their grants provide access to: autism assessments, education, medical supplies, mental wellness, mobility equipment, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech & language therapies. The annual telethon plays a humongous role in Variety’s fundraising.
Last year’s Show of Hearts raised $6,681,873 to benefit children with special needs province-wide. Donations can be made by calling 310-KIDS, going online, or by texting “KIDS” to 45678 to make an automatic $20 contribution.
Miss604 is the proud the proud Social Lounge sponsor of the Show of Hearts
The Firehall Arts Centre presents Mary’s Wedding, on stage February 25 to March 13, 2022. Winner of the Alberta Literary Award for Drama, the Alberta Playwriting Competition and the Betty Mitchell Award for Outstanding New Play, Mary’s Weddingis an epic, unforgettable story of love and survival which weaves a theatrical spell of hope, regret, memory, and dreams.
Mary’s Wedding at Firehall Arts Centre
When: February 25 to March 13, 2022
Post Show Talkback: March 3 & 10
Where: Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova St, Vancouver)
“In making the difficult decision to postpone FADO – The Saddest Music in the World until next season, I sought to find a smaller-cast play that I knew would touch audiences’ hearts with similar passion, humour, and loss that Elaine Ávila’s FADO holds,” says the Firehall Arts Centre’s Artistic Producer, Donna Spencer. “Mary’s Wedding came to mind immediately, given its beautifully poetic words and its exploration of love, hope, and resilience. In choosing this play, I felt it best to cast this work with two teams of actors to provide more opportunities for Vancouver’s many talented young professional performers to share their skills during these COVID times through the telling of this classic Canadian work.”
When Mary and Charlie – young, passionate, vulnerable, and impulsive – unexpectedly take shelter in a barn during a thunderstorm, a tentative love is born. But the year is 1914, and Mary and Charlie must surrender to the uncertainties of their tumultuous times.
Written by Canadian playwright Stephen Massicotte and directed by Donna Spencer, the Firehall’s production of this award-winning script features two teams of performers: Sarah Roa (Mary) and Tanner Zerr (Charlie); and Emma Ross (Mary) and Jacob Leonard (Charlie).
Win Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to give away to opening night, Saturday, February 26th at 7:30pm. This weekend also marks the 40th anniversary of the Firehall Arts Centre! Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, February 17, 2022. UPDATE the winner is Nicole!
The 133 year old Wing Sang building in Vancouver’s Chinatown will soon be home to the Chinese Canadian Museum, the first in the country, announced in a statement released today by Hon. Melanie Mark, BC’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.
Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown
First constructed in 1889 for Mr. Yip Sang’s business, the Wing Sang Company, then expanded to provide a home for his family, the Victorian Italianate building at 51 East Pender Street is Chinatown’s oldest structure.
“The contributions of Chinese Canadians to this province have been invaluable,” Premier John Horgan said. “The Chinese Canadian Museum responds to the community’s long-standing desire for a place to share stories of achievement and shine a light on injustice. The museum will be an important place for all British Columbians, connecting the past to the present and future generations.”
The Province is providing $27.5 million to the Chinese Canadian Museum Society of British Columbia to support continued planning and operations of the society, as well as the purchase of the historic Wing Sang Building at 51 East Pender St.
Wing Sang Building – Image courtesy rennie
In 2004, Bob Rennie, founder and executive director of rennie, acquired the historic building and funded an extensive five-year heritage renovation and restoration. The rennie foundation will donate a leadership gift of $7.5 million to ensure the Chinese Canadian Museum is sustainable in its mission.
“Museums connect us to the past and the present. For years, the Chinese Canadian communities in B.C. have been calling on government to share the rich history of Chinese Canadians – both the challenges and contributions,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “This new museum is a light in Vancouver Chinatown and a response to a call to action from our fellow British Columbians who have historically endured poor treatment. It is an important legacy for British Columbians for generations to come.”
The Chinese Canadian Museum will highlight places of historic significance throughout the Province, celebrating the heritage of Chinese Canadians in BC.
“Canada’s first Chinese Canadian Museum is the result of many passionate, knowledgeable people in the community working together over several years to build a bridge between the past and present,” said George Chow, Minister of State for Trade. “I am honoured to have been part of that process and am looking forward to sharing the results of our vision with all British Columbians.”
The Wing Sang Building will feature space for permanent and temporary exhibits, multi-purpose programs and events, and learning spaces for students.
This weekend a new free, festival takes centre stage in Downtown Vancouver, a local attraction lights up for the season, interactive public art will engage and delight, and live music and theatre will entertain. Find these events and many more things to do in Vancouver this weekend below:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend February 11-13, 2022
