Odihi has announced that the Bigger Ideas Conference ™ is set to make its return on September 28, 2024 at The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver, and tickets are now on sale. This year’s conference aims to uplift and equip attendees with the tools needed to advance in their careers, business and personal growth.
Odihi Presents 2nd Annual Bigger Ideas Conference
Dates: Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Tickets include full-day access, breakfast, lunch refreshments and swag bags.
This conference brings together a range of leaders, thinkers, and innovators including keynote speaker Dominique BakerReni Odetoyinbo, Phebe Trotman and others, dedicated to advancing women’s education and career progression.
Pre-registration is now available for tickets to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 opening and closing ceremonies. The family-friendly celebrations will honour the power of sport in the recovery journey of international wounded, injured and sick Veterans and active service members.
Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Ceremonies. Photo courtesy of Patrick Roberge Productions.
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Patrick Roberge Productions (PRP) will create the marquee events hosted in two of the country’s most iconic event venues – BC Place and Rogers Arena – with an invitation to support and experience the unconquerable human spirit and the power of the Invictus Games.
This year marks the 38th annual July 1st event at Canada Place, which has historically been the largest Canada Day celebration outside Ottawa. Enjoy a full day of family-friendly festivities, great food, multiple activity zones, Indigenous displays, and a diverse lineup of performances, including headliners Said the Whale.
Canada Together at Canada Place July 1st in Vancouver
Admission: Free!
Date: Monday, July 1, 2024 11:00am to 6:00pm
Location: The indoor and outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets.
Planned collaboratively with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. the theme of the event is “Weaving together the fabric of a nation,” which honours Canada’s diversity and marks the day as one for gathering, celebrating, learning and sharing. Weaving is a common activity across many cultures and is a metaphor for the way the beauty, strength, and wisdom from the past can combine through multiple perspectives to create something meaningful for today and tomorrow.
We’re in for a busy long weekend in Vancouver with events happening all around the region. Miss604 sponsors: Canada Together at Canada Place and StreetFest on Burnaby on Monday, and Summer at Burnaby Village Museum all weekend. Plus, check out the Vancouver Canadians who are back in action at Nat Bailey Stadium. Find these activities and many more events below:
Enjoy a series of free, world-class performances this summer in a stunning outdoor setting during Classical Weekend in Burnaby where the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) and Vancouver Opera (VO) will host concerts in Deer Lake Park on July 13 and 14, 2024.
Classical Weekend – City of Burnaby Photo
Classical Weekend in Burnaby
Where: Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn (6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby)
Tickets: Free, no tickets required!
Come early for free family activities and food trucks, bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and settle in for a wonderful weekend of entertainment with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Vancouver Opera.
Parking in the vicinity is limited, so alternate transportation is recommended.
Symphony in the Park with the VSO
When: Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Burnaby Symphony in the Park – Photo submitted
This year’s 35th anniversary performance of Symphony in the Park (July 13 at 7:30 pm) will transport listeners to other worlds, whether a its trip to 2067 (Hans Zimmer’s Interstellar Suite), an adventure through another galaxy (Star Wars Suite for Orchestra by John Williams) or the tale of a young wizard (William’s Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone).
Opera in the Park with Vancouver Opera
When: Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Vancouver Opera in the Park Burnaby – Photo submitted
Welcoming the Vancouver Opera for its third year in Deer Lake Park, powerhouse singers and the Vancouver Opera Orchestra will perform instantly recognizable classics featuring music from VO’s 2024–2025 Season including Puccini’s sublime masterpiece Madama Butterfly, Strauss’ hilarious operetta Die Fledermaus and a few additional pieces from both composers. Arrive early to stake out your spot and also enjoya pre-concert celebration from 5:15pm to 6:00pm.
For more information, and more activities this summer, follow the City of Burnaby on Facebook, and Instagram.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the Classical Weekend in Burnaby
