Encounter the prehistoric wonders of the late Cretaceous Period and come face-to-face with a 66-million-year-old marvel with T.Rex: The Ultimate Predator at Science World. Get to know the entire tyrannosaur family, and reveal the amazing story of the most iconic dinosaur in the world through life-sized models, fossil casts, and engaging interactive displays.
Everyone knows Tyrannosaurus rex. But did you know that T. rex hatchlings were fluffy and gangly, more like turkeys than the massive killing machines they grew up to be? Or that T. rex evolved from a large group of dinosaurs that were, for the most part, small, and fast? Or how about that the mega- predator had the rare ability to pulverize and partially digest bones?
Visitors to T. rex: The Ultimate Predatorwill encounter a massive life-sized model of a T. rex with patches of feathers—the definitive representation of this prehistoric predator. The exhibition will also include reconstructions of a T. rex hatchling and a four-year-old juvenile T. rex; a “roar mixer” where visitors can imagine what T. rex may have sounded like by blending sounds from other animals; a shadow theater featuring a floor projection of an adult T. rex skeleton coming to life; and a life-sized animation of T. rex in a Cretaceous environment that responds to visitors’ movements.
In this exhibition visitors can expect to engage with:
Life-size models of a number of tyrannosaurs, including: Proceratosaurus bradleyi
A cast fossil of a T. rex toe bone and a touchable cast of a T. rex thigh bone
A cast of the youngest and most complete juvenile tyrannosaur fossil found to date
A cast fossil of one of T. rex’s huge, banana-shaped teeth,
A tabletop “Investigation Station,” where visitors can explore a variety of fossil casts ranging from coprolite (fossilized feces) to a gigantic femur, with virtual tools including a CT scanner, measuring tape, and a microscope to learn more about what such specimens can reveal to scientists about the biology and behavior of T. rex.
A full-scale reproduction of a T. rex fossil skeleton, the subject of the exhibition’s “shadow theater,” in which the skeleton’s 40-foot shadow will “come to life” and demonstrate to visitors how the animal moved and interacted with prey and its own kind.
A praxinoscope that animates the difference between walking and running—T. rex could only truly run when it was young.
This exhibition encourages visitors to engage in investigation with imagination and explore how the Tyrannosaurus rex may have looked and behaved over 66 million years ago. As visitors tour the gallery, they’ll examine the T. rex in all stages of its life, from a young, furry baby, to a massive, fully grown apex predator through its 100 million years of evolution. All the while, new technologies, ways of thinking and recent discoveries will encourage visitors to observe clues, ask questions and test new hypotheses, challenging what you thought you knew about these creatures.
Fan Expo Vancouver returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre with a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests, events, cosplay, comics, gaming and more this Family Day Long Weekend.
Fan Expo Vancouver 2022
When: February 19-21, 2022
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West (1055 Canada Place)
Tickets: Available online now. Select from Single Day passes, Three-Day passes, Premium and VIP packages. Children under age 12 can attend for free on Sunday and Monday with the use of the Kids Free Coupon.
All tickets provide full access to the Expo, including workshops and panels, celebrity Q&A’s, hundreds of vendors and artists, gaming areas, cosplay contests, and more.
Evening events, photo ops, and special packages are sold separately.
The 11th annual event features an all-star line-up of pop culture’s hottest stars and beloved icons including Ming-Na Wen (The Book of Boba Fett, Mulan, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), William Shatner (Star Trek), “Jay and Silent Bob” (Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes) reuniting with three of their Clerks castmates, the Trailer Park Boys (Mike Smith, John Paul Tremblay, and Rob Wells), Billy West (Futurama), Tom Welling (Smallville), as well as today’s hottest creators, artists, cosplayers, and more.
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The three-day event features more than 150,000 square feet of pop culture fun for every kind of fan: guests can browse hundreds of artists and vendors selling everything from custom art and vintage collectibles to the hottest pop culture swag, meet their favourite stars and creators, and enjoy the epic cosplay of their fellow attendees (or cosplay themselves) on the show floor or on stage at the Vancouver Cosplay Craftsmanship Cup.
Fan Expo Vancouver Comics Photo by John Bollwitt
Guests can take part in 50+ hours of on-stage and interactive programming like celebrity guest panels, live sketch duels, hands-on science demos, more anime programming than ever before (VA Q&A’s, dance shows, screenings, and more), and a new series on Vancouver’s true crime and paranormal history. Plus, the return of the Cosplay Red Carpet and the FXV Family Zone, perfect for fans of all ages and families celebrating the Family Day long weekend in true fan fashion.
A full health & safety plan was released 30 days prior to the show and continues to update as recommendations and restrictions evolve. To ensure attendees can maintain social distance to their comfort, organizers have capped attendance and added an extra hall (halls A,B,C), expanded aisle and queues, and will only permit masks to be removed in dedicated food and beverage areas. All staff and participants over the age of 12 will be expected to provide proof of vaccination via QR and accompanying government issued I.D.
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There will be a new way for tourists (and fun-loving locals) to get around town this summer as Vancouver has approved business licensing for quadricycle pedal tours.
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Quadricycle Pedal Tours Approved in Vancouver
The four-wheeled pedal-powered cycles will transport groups of passengers on pre-approved routes to businesses like breweries and other areas of interests in the city. Tour operators will be required to obtain both a valid vehicles-for-hire business licence and street-use approval prior to operating.
“With this new licensing, residents and visitors will experience a new way to travel in groups between local destinations and businesses,” said Sarah Hicks, Chief Licence Inspector. “We know the last two years have been challenging, and this is an opportunity that will help businesses with their economic recovery, keep a few more cars off the road, and bring some fun and enjoyment to the city.”
Quadricycles will be permitted on streets during the following times:
Monday to Saturday: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Sundays and holidays: 10:00am to 10:00pm
“The introduction of quadricycles is a new, fun way for locals and visitors to explore Vancouver and aligns with our climate emergency goals of reducing carbon pollution from how we move on our streets,” said Paul Storer, Transportation Director. “We will work with tour companies to ensure quadricycles operate safely so they don’t impact the movement of other road users.”
To help maintain safety on the streets for other vehicles, bikes and pedestrians, tour operators will need to submit proposed tour routes for approval prior to using the quadricycles on any road.
Quadricycles will generally be restricted to minor streets and laneways, and will be prohibited in protected bike lanes
Organizers of quadricycle tours are encouraged to arrange private parking. If private parking cannot be arranged, parking is permitted at any legal parking space provided any parking fees for that space are paid.
Per Provincial regulations consumption of liquor and/or cannabis is prohibited while operating or on a quardricycle.
Herstory in Focus is the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre’s annual fundraising gala and this year it’s taking place virtually on March 10th. The 6th annual event will include musical acts, a silent auction, performances, comedy, and more. The goal of the virtual gala is to raise $100,000 to help fun the DEWC’s expanding meals program.
Herstory in Focus 2022
When: Thursday, March 10, 2022 Where: Live streamed from the Vancouver Art Gallery Tickets: Available online now! Earlybird tickets ($35) are on sale until midnight February 16th.
Herstory in Focus will be hosted by Savannah Erasmus! A “vintage” comedian based in Vancouver. She was raised in Kikino Metis Settlement and Cold Lake First Nation, in Treaty 6 Territory (Northern Alberta). Her Indigenous perspective and fashion focused lens create a fresh and unique stand-up persona that audiences adore. Stay tuned for more announcements on performers and special auction items.
About the DEWC
Founded in 1978, DEWC is one of the few safe spaces within the Downtown Eastside exclusively for self-identified women and their children. High levels of violence, homelessness, addictions and poverty characterize the Downtown Eastside community. Women and children are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, injustice and injury. They provide practical support to over 700 women and children every day.
The number of women accessing their services has grown by 50% since provincial health and safety restrictions were first relaxed on July 1, 2021. Throughout the pandemic, they have continued to serve hundreds of meals daily from the Drop-in Centre, 24-hour Emergency Shelter, and warming and respite spaces. All of the DEWC’s service sites offer safety, community, and respite from the conditions of living in extreme poverty and experiencing marginalization in the Downtown Eastside.
Meals are the biggest draw to their service sites, encouraging social interaction, and acting as a catalyst for women’s access to integrated, trauma-informed programs and services offered through their agency. A woman coming into the low-barrier environment can access a hot meal without intake, and this will often lead her to benefit from other basic needs, such as a hot shower or clean clothing, or lead her a continuum of support services that may help her obtain safe housing, a treatment bed, or income supports.
Kitchen staff purchase quality meats and fish, as well as large quantities of vegetables to ensure that every meal is balanced and nutritious. They also consider special needs, providing options that take into account women living with chronic illness or women with oral health issues who require soft foods, along with a vegetarian option at every meal.
Your support and attendance will help fun the meal program. Purchase your tickets today and follow the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre on Facebook for more info.
Miss604 is a proud Media Sponsor of Herstory in Focus 2022
The BC Home + Garden Show returns to BC Place March 10-13, 2022 featuring HGTV Canada’s celebrity contractor Bryan Baeumler, and HGTV Canada’s Love it or List it Vancouver host, Todd Talbot. The Show will showcase local home renovation, garden and culinary experts with engaging features designed to help bring any home and garden project to life.
BC Home + Garden Show photos submitted
BC Home + Garden Show 2022
When: Thursday, March 10 & Friday, March 11 from 11:00am to 9:00pm
Real Home Advice from Local Trusted Experts. After a one-year hiatus, the spring-filled BC Home + Garden Show you’ve been waiting for returns, with appearances from local experts and celebrities alike. Explore this year’s top trends in cooking, decorating, gardening, renovating and plenty more for four days only.
See HGTV Canada’s celebrity contractor Bryan Baeumler, presented by My House Design/Build and HGTV Canada’s Love It or List It Vancouver host, Todd Talbot on the Main Stage, along with must-see locals including Trisha Isabey, Jarris Neufeld, and Kathy Yuen. Showgoers will also enjoy seminars and live demos from the city’s most respected food and drink experts including Chef Bruno Feldeisen, Great Canadian Baking Show; Chef Jermone Soubeyrand, COAST Restaurant; and Chef Max Straczek, Fable Kitchen. You’ll walk away with trusted advice and inspiration a-plenty to help you level up your home, garden, and kitchen game this season.
Visit the Beach Bar, the Beach Hideaway, the BC Hydro Learning Centre, Art in the Garden, and even a Got Craft? Spring Market pop-up. Visit Vancouver Sun’s Gardening School, the Garden Market, and get questions answered at the Help Desk. View the full Interactive Exhibitor List online to plan your visit.
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