Saturday is one of the busiest event days of the month with over three dozen activities happening around Vancouver. Miss604 is a sponsor of Port Day at Canada Place, and you can find this event and many more things to do around Metro Vancouver listed below.
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Join UBC for a series of student-led events in Metro Vancouver. Connect with current students, get tips on navigating the application process, and explore the exciting opportunities at UBC Okanagan.
Discover UBC’s Okanagan campus Events in Metro Vancouver
As one of the top 5% of universities in the world, UBC Okanagan offers a world-class academic experience. Because of its tight-knit academic community, UBC Okanagan offers the chance for you to get to know your award-winning professors personally, explore 66 interdisciplinary programs and forge your path with flexible opportunities for hands-on learning.
Some impressive highlights of the campus include 1,949 hours of annual sunshine, over 30 local beaches, access to 200 freshwater lakes, and proximity to five of Canada’s largest ski resorts—all within a three-hour drive.
At the Metro Vancouver events, you’ll hear from current UBC students about their experiences, discover what programs you can study, and learn about important dates and details for submitting your application. UBC Recruiters will also be available during the event to answer any questions.
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Location: Steveston-London Secondary (6600 Williams Rd, Richmond) RSVP
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Location: Robert Bateman Secondary (35045 Exbury Ave, Abbotsford) RSVP
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Location: Semiahmoo Secondary School (1785 148 St, Surrey) RSVP
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024 Location: Princess Margaret Secondary (12870 72 Ave, Surrey) RSVP
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024 Location: Prince of Wales Secondary (2250 Eddington Dr, Vancouver) RSVP
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Location: West Van Secondary School (1750 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver) RSVP
Online registration is recommended but not required. You can also register for the event in person. Email [email protected] for more information.
Follow UBC Prospective Undergraduates on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to hear from current UBC students, talk to UBC advisors, and get ahead in the application process.
The event lineup for the 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver has been announced including a week of parties, breakfasts, talks, and indoor and outdoor performances around the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place November 13-17, 2024.
Coors Light Team Party Headquarters (November 14-16)
CFL Awards (Thursday, November 14)
Honouring this year’s top performers and their extraordinary achievements. Kate Beirness and Milt Stegall host the evening of celebration. The awards show will be broadcast live from the Vancouver Convention Centre (West) on CFL+. Tickets are $175 plus taxes and fees.
Business Summit (Friday, November 15)
Bringing together business leaders, igniting meaningful dialogue centered around the theme of ‘Uniting Sports and Business for Social Impact.’ Tickets to the Business Summit are $199 plus taxes and fees.
CFLAA Legends Luncheon (Friday, November 15)
Gala Dinner (Friday, November 15)
Bringing together players, fans, and dignitaries for an exclusive evening of entertainment, food, and fellowship. Tickets to the gala are $375 plus applicable taxes and fees and sold as a table of 10.
Spirit of Edmonton Breakfast (November 16)
Athletes in Action Grey Cup Breakfast (Saturday, November 16)
Coors Light Saturday Night Concert (Saturday, November 16)
The Sam Roberts Band will headline this event at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West) with The Trews opening. Tickets to the concert are $75 plus taxes and applicable fees.
Indoor Tailgate (Sunday, November 17).
Kicking off the gameday festivities is Tebey as the headliner of the Indoor Tailgate at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West) from 10:00am to 1:30pm. Tickets are $199 plus applicable taxes and fees and sold as a table of 10. Tickets include food, beverages, and shuttle transportation to BC Place.
Lordco Auto Parts Block Party (Sunday, November 17)
Outside BC Place on game day featuring Canadian rock icon, Bif Naked. Tickets to the Lordco Auto Parts Block Party are $75 plus applicable taxes and fees.
Capping off the week of live entertainment as part of the 111th Grey Cup game experience, the Jonas Brothers will headline the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show at BC Place.
Tickets to the 111th Grey Cup game at BC Place Stadium on November 17, 2024 are now on sale. The lower bowl is now sold out. Tickets to the 2024 Grey Cup Festival ticketed events go on sale to the publicSeptember 24 at 10:00am, with the exception of the Spirit of Edmonton Breakfast and Athletes In Action Grey Cup Breakfast which will be sold on separate platforms.
Free Festival Concerts
The Save-On-Foods Street Festival will have free outdoor entertainment from Wednesday, November 13 to Saturday, November 16 with over 20 acts taking to the Payworks Entertainment Stage.
Canada Place Way between Thurlow and Burrard with performances daily from 11:00am to 9:00pm.
Felix Cartal, will set the tone for a high-energy week of free entertainment as the headliner on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Thursday’s Theme: Global Sounds (Celebrating Diverse Genres and Cultures)
John Welsh & Ls Valientes, En Karma and headliner, Delhi 2 Dublin
Friday’s Theme: Best of BC (Artists Born or Based in BC)
Pinebarren, Jordan Klassen, Bitterly Divine, Garret T Willie, and headliner, Dear Rouge.
Saturday’s Theme: Wild West Coast (Country Music)
Orchard Sky, VAVO, Shawn Austin, and headliner, Chad Brownlee.
Closing out the 2024 Grey Cup Festival’s lineup of free entertainment is 24-year-old singer-songwriter Devon Cole who will headline the PlayNow Sports Backyard Street Party at Terry Fox Plaza on Sunday, November 17.
Broadway Across Canada announced today that single tickets for the North American Tour of Beetlejuice in Vancouver at the QE Theatre, will go on sale September 23, 2024.
Pictured (L-R): Isabella Esler (Lydia) and Justin Collette (Beetlejuice); Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2022
Beetlejuice in Vancouver – Broadway Across Canada Musical
Dates: January 21-26, 2025
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
Tickets: Available online through Ticketmaster or Broadway Across Canada. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling Broadway Across Canada at 1-800-889-8457.
This edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy is based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety).
Beetlejuice is directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge!, Director of Warner Bros. forthcoming TOTO, the animated musical film adaptation of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester Clark’s 2017 book) with an original score by Tony Award nominee Eddie Perfect (King Kong); a book by Tony Award nominee Scott Brown (“Castle Rock”) and Tony and Emmy Award® nominee Anthony King (“Robbie”); music supervision, orchestrations and incidental music by Kris Kukul (Joan of Arc: Into the Fire); and choreography by Connor Gallagher (The Robber Bridegroom).
This is part of Broadway Across Canada’s 2024-2025 season in Vancouver that will also include TINA – The Tina Turner Musical (March 25-30); SIX (May 13-18); and Disney’s The Lion King (August 20-Septembeer 14). To round out the 2024 season, there’s The Book of Mormon (November 12 – 17, 2024); and wrapping up with the legendary Riverdance 30 – The New Generation (June 10 – 15, 2025).
For the latest news, announcements, and “backstage” access for upcoming shows, become a fan of Broadway Across Canada on Facebook and Instagram.
Homes For The Holidays returns to its spectacular setting at UBC’s Cecil Green Park House for one weekend in November to dazzle with holiday displays and inspiration, with all proceeds benefitting the young people in Take a Hike Foundation programs.
Over 30 interior designers and creatives will be lending their talents to this stunning event, with new additions this year like the Boutique Boulevard, where guests can purchase beautifully curated decorations for their own trees.
Homes for the Holidays in Support of a Great Cause
Homes For The Holidays is a self-guided tour, and organizers estimate that it will take about an hour and a half to complete the tour at a leisurely pace.
When: Saturday November 23 & Sunday, November 24, 2024
11:00am to 7:00pm Saturday, and until 5:00pm on Sunday
Where: Cecil Green Park House (6251 Cecil Green Park Rd, Vancouver)
Tickets:On sale starting Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:00am
Regular tickets are $50 (plus s/c & fees) and allow ticket holders entry anytime during the specific time slot and date selected.
VIPtickets are $80 (plus s/c & fees) and offer ticket holders entry anytime on the selected date, the opportunity to skip the line, as well as a VIP gift bag and a complimentary beverage.
VVIP tickets are $100 (plus s/c & fees) and offer ticket holders entry at any time over the ENTIRE weekend, the opportunity to skip the line, as well as a VIP gift bag and a complimentary beverage.
Following last year’s success at Cecil Green Park House, this year’s event promises to top expectations once again. Inspired by the mansion’s heritage, guests will be taken back to the roaring ‘20s, celebrating the heyday of Cecil Green’s history. Meanwhile, the Conservatory promises to serve up a tropical holiday brunch and the Library will have guests travelling to the future with an avant-garde holiday transformation.
After touring the exquisitely decorated rooms, wander outside to the covered and heated Terrace of Trees overlooking the gorgeous gardens at Cecil Green Park. Here visitors will be encouraged to linger and admire twenty sponsored trees, all beautifully decorated by designers and creatives. Also on this terrace, the popular Silent Auction features a carefully curated selection of items for inspired holiday shopping. And be sure to pick up a handmade wreath and spread festive cheer from your doorstep.
Meet this year’s highly anticipated featured designers
Ami McKay of Pure Design, named one of Canada’s Top Five Interior Designers by Chatelaine magazine and currently filming Vancouver Reno with Magnolia Network.
Francesca Albertazzi of Studio Albertazzi, known for her work on HGTV’s Pamela’s Garden of Eden, Love It or List It Vancouver, and Love It or List It Vacation Homes
Jenalee Nordstrom and Christopher Nordstrom of Schédio Spaces, whose award-winning work has been published in ELLE Decor, Hospitality Design, Western Living, BCLiving
Joanna Vagelatos of JV Design Group and Erin Chow of The Haven Collective, two of Vancouver’s popular and regularly published interior designers
Peter Wilds of Peter Wilds Design whose work graces the pages of Gray Magazine, In Style Magazine, Canadian House and Home as well as Style at Home Magazine joins forces with Bonnie Wilson of Gild & Co.
Back by popular demand, they are ringing in the 2024 holiday season with jazz bands, choirs, and solo performances including the talented Rabecca Talbot.
Talbot started her musical career singing alongside Michael Bublé at the opening of “Swing” at the Stanley Theatre. She has performed all over Canada and the US and lent her vocals to the legacy project of Vancouver-based composer, Joan Beckow. Recently, her very accomplished career came full circle when she starred alongside her husband in the popular, “Crazy for you.” You may also recognize her partner as Love It or List It Vancouver host Todd Talbot who will also be in attendance.
Space is limited so purchase your tickets now, and be part of something truly special as we come together for a charitable celebration that will leave you inspired and filled with the joy of the season.
About Take a Hike Foundation
Take a Hike Foundation (TAH) empowers youth who experience vulnerability to change the trajectory of their lives with a full-time mental health and emotional well-being program embedded in an alternate education classroom.
Take a Hike Foundation Youth – Photo Supplied
The program engages youth with intentional, continuous clinical counselling, outdoor experiential learning, and community. TAH’s public school district partners provide high quality education, and together, they empower youth with the skills and resilience they need to graduate high school, build healthy relationships, and achieve success – however they define it.
