Ring in 2022 with virtual events, outdoor attractions, theatre, films, and much more. Miss604 is proud to sponsor the last few days of Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum along with the next event in the Stanley Park Ecology Society’s “Caring for Natural Spaces in Urban Places” series. Find these and more January events in Metro Vancouver listed below:
With live Christmas tree lots selling out and many staying close to home this season, there will be a great demand for Christmas tree recycling in Metro Vancouver this year. You can drop off your live, cut trees at one of these Lower Mainland locations for chipping, or leave them out for curbside pickup.
Christmas Tree Chipping & Recycling in Metro Vancouver
Christmas Tree Recycling in Vancouver January 2022
Remember to remove all the tinsel and decorations from your tree.
Surrey
Central City Tree Chip for Charity Where: Central City Shopping Centre (10153 King George Blvd) When: Sunday, January 8, 2022 from 9:00am to 4:00pm Details: Hosted by the Surrey Central Lions Club. By Donation. Proceeds to the Surrey Food Bank. COVID protocols will be in place.
Surrey Fire Fighters’ Annual Tree Chip Where: Guildford Town Centre (105 Ave & 150 St) When: Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 8:00am to 4:00pm Details: Since 1994, Surrey Fire Fighters have been chipping trees and collecting donations benefiting the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society for youth and family programs. Trees are accepted to be chipped with a small cash donation.
For the 20th consecutive year, the Kingsway Vancouver and Richmond Centre White Spot Restaurant locations will do something very special for their community over the holidays: For 2021, they’re offering White Spot Christmas Day Takeout in support of two local charities.
White Spot Christmas Day Takeout for Charity
The Christmas Day menus vary by location but offer White Spot favourites such as The Legendary Burger, The Spot’s Fish & Chips, Nat’s Beef Dip and Traditional Roast Turkey Dinner. Order takeout online, in person, or by phone 604-278-3911 (Richmond), 604-874-2825 (Kingsway).
This initiative sees both staff and management from both locations donate all net proceeds including wages and tips earned on the day to these two local charities:
Where: Richmond Centre (Unit 1902 – 6551 No. 3 Road) When: Wednesday, December 25, 2021 from 11:00am to 3:00pm Cause: Richmond Hospital Foundation
Richmond Hospital Foundation, is a registered charity, dedicated to ensuring donors’ dollars have 100 percent impact on improving health care in Richmond. We work closely with our doctors and health care teams as well as hospital leadership to ensure donations are directed to areas of greatest need.
Where: Kingsway (1476 Kingsway at Knight Street in Vancouver) When: Wednesday, December 25, 2021 from 11:00am to 3:00pm Cause: Variety – The Children’s Charity
Variety – the Children’s Charity steps in where health care ends, providing direct help to children with special needs in BC. For over 50 years, Variety has ensured that children have the support to reach their potential and thrive.
Since its inception in 2001, the initiative has generated more than $261,021 for both causes, with both locations raising a combined total of $18,651 in 2020.
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This holiday season has had its ups and downs, and with a new set of restrictions from the Provincial Health Office, it will look a little different this year (again). There are still some events and activities that can go ahead, with bright nights and holiday magic to enjoy with friends and family. Here’s the list of things to do in Vancouver this Christmas weekend, including what’s open on Christmas Day:
An all-time Cirque du Soleil classic, Alegria, returns to Vancouver under the Big Top at Concord Pacific Place. Experience an iconic fan favourite reimagined in a new light starting March 25, 2022.
Photo by Marie-Andrée Lemire. Costumes by Dominique Lemieux
Cirque du Soleil Alegria in Vancouver
“Vancouver has always been a special place for us and we’re ready to be reunited with Cirque du Soleil fans in British Columbia,” said Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. “For over 20 months, our touring shows around the world were shut down and we are very excited to see the lights finally come back on – intermission is over.”
On November 17th, 2021, after 10 weeks of rehearsals, Alegriasuccessfully resumed performances marking the return of Cirque du Soleil touring shows worldwide. Following engagements in Houston and Seattle, Vancouver will be third city visited by Alegría on its new journey.
Undeniably the most iconic Cirque du Soleil production, Alegria is an all-time classic reimagined for a new generation to fall in love with. An uplifting immersive experience, Alegría whisks audiences away to a mystical world sprinkled with visual poetry and acrobatic extravagance.
At the heart of a once-glorious kingdom that has lost its king, Alegria witnesses the power struggle at play between the old order and a new movement yearning for hope and renewal.
With its unforgettable soundtrack, exciting acrobatics, surreal costume designs, vibrant sets and playful humour, Alegria joyfully touches the soul and lives up to its global reputation of quintessential Cirque du Soleil spectacle.
Tickets for Vancouver performances of Alegria are available online now for club members and the general public.
Photo by Marie-Andrée Lemire. Costumes by Dominique Lemieux
First premiered in 1994, Alegría (‘joy’ in Spanish) has become one of the most beloved Cirque du Soleil shows by mesmerizing over 14 million spectators in 255 cities across 40 countries in over 19 years of touring. Its Grammy-nominated soundtrack – featuring the iconic title track “Alegría” – is still the most purchased and streamed Cirque du Soleil album to date.
The revival of Alegria is the 44th original production created by Cirque du Soleilsince 1984, and its 19th presented under the Big Top.
