The Laketown Shakedown 2020 lineup is here, announcing that Wu-Tang Clan, Ludacris, Third Eye Blind and Nelly will be headlining the 3-day festival taking place at Laketown Ranch in the Cowichan Valley on June 26, 27 and 28.

Laketown Shakedown 2020 Lineup

Where: Laketown Ranch, Cowichan Valley
When: June 26-28, 2020
Tickets: On sale Friday, February 28, 2020 at 10:00am

The 2020 Laketown Shakedown follows the outstanding success of last year’s revised festival format, set in the picturesque Cowichan Valley and featuring a diverse musical lineup that will delight music lovers of all ages.

Performances by Canadian fan-favourites A Tribe Called Red and Current Swell will kick off the weekend on Friday, followed by two full days of crowd-pleasing, high energy music including hip-hop trailblazers Wu-Tang Clan, “Dirty South” rap influencer Ludacris, American alt-rockers Third Eye Blind, Grammy Award-winner Nelly and more! Gramatik and A Tribe Called Red are set to be featured with special late-night performances on the Main Stage.  

Supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, Laketown Shakedown 2020 has been designed to appeal to all generations of music fans with a lineup of artists spanning from hip hop and dance, to rock, electronic, alternative and beyond.

Laketown Ranch is a world-class facility, featuring the largest permanent outdoor stage in Canada on a 172-acre site only minutes from Cowichan Lake.  Find more info on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

This Leap Day learn all about the Science of Superheroes during Family Night at the Space Centre. Enjoy live demonstrations, a show in the Planetarium Star Theatre, make some fun superhero crafts and take a look at the night sky through the telescope (weather permitting).

Science of Superheroes Family Night at the Space Centre

When: February 29th, 2020
Where: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre (1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver)
Tickets: Available online

Celebrate Superheroes, their superhuman powers, and the planets they come from. Has your child ever wondered about the science behind superheroes? Could gamma ray exposure give anyone super strength? Could super powers change if our heroes landed on different planets in our solar system? Is any of this really possible? Explore these questions and more with kid-friendly science during the first Family Night of the new year. Be sure to come dressed as your favourite superhero!

This event is recommended for children 7 years and older. For more information follow H.R. MacMillan Space Centre on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The Urban Grind returns for 5 Tuesday in March with great perks! This spring you can stay in shape, and get entry into one of the city’s top attractions, as you climb up 633 steps at Harbour Centre to the Vancouver Lookout.

The Urban Grind

• When: Every Tuesday in March 2020; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
  • Climbers will have the opportunity to customize their workout by completing the route as many times as desired between 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
• Where: Harbour Centre lobby, 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
• Cost: $5 (includes unlimited circuits). RSVP on Facebook for updates.

Participants will be rewarded with a stunning 360º aerial view at the Vancouver Lookout, a refreshing beer, and DJ entertainment. Additionally,
every participant will receive a $5 voucher for Harbour Centre’s
Food Court and shops. 

Climbers have the ability to customize their workout by completing the
route as many times as they like during the allotted time. On March
31st, timing chips will be available for people who want to race to the
top or set a personal record. 

Coat check will be available for a minimum donation of $2 per item.
All proceeds from the coat check will benefit The Kettle Society, a
local mental health charity. 

Fun fact! The first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, left a set of footprints in concrete at Harbour Centre!

Follow Harbour Centre on Twitter, and the Vancouver Lookout on Twitter, along with the tag #UrbanGrind for more information.

Vancouver Academy of Music (“VAM”) celebrates its 50th anniversary season with a special presentation in honour of the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with Resounding Joy: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, on March 1st at the Orpheum.

Under the baton of Conductor Emeritus Leslie Dala, more than 100 students from the VAM Symphony Orchestra (“VAMSO”), four esteemed vocal soloists, the Vancouver Bach Choir,  and members of VAM’s choral program will perform a dazzling concert featuring Beethoven’s most revered works. The program order will see Fidelio Overture open the concert, followed by Piano Concerto No. 4, and will conclude with Symphony No. 9.

VAM Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

Where: Orpheum Theatre (601 Smithe S, Vancouver)
When: Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 2:00pm
Tickets: Available online now or by calling (604) 734-2301 (Student/Senior: $10, General: $15 plus fees)

One of the most celebrated and instantly recognizable compositions of all time, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 will bring the afternoon concert to a grand conclusion. The VAMSO presentation will feature a range of esteemed artists including luminary Vancouver Tenor Martin Renner Wallace; VAM faculty member and internationally-renowned Soprano Joslin Romphf Dennis; Baritone Alan Corbishley, a member of VAM’s faculty of voice; and local Vancouver Mezzo Soprano Leah Giselle Field, an award-winning graduate of Vancouver Opera’s Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program.

The artists will be joined by the 100-strong voices of the Vancouver Bach Choir, members of VAM’s choral program, and VAMSO for a breathtaking performance of this towering composition, which includes the gloriously iconic Ode to Joy in the fourth and final movement.

Follow VAM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information.

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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, February 27, 2020. UPDATE The winner is Fiona!

Enjoy free admission during Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum (March 16-27, 2020) with special activities and games every day.

Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum

Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
When: March 16 to 27, 2020 from 11:00am to 4:30pm
Admission: FREE! Carousel rides are $2.65

CANCELLED: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Burnaby has closed access to facilities include Burnaby Village Museum for the time being.

Crocuses and cherry blossoms, a slice of pie with ice cream, games, a carousel, and a whole lot of history. There’s a reason so many Hallmark films use this location as a setting for their idyllic towns!

With special activities and games every day, visitors can explore the 1920s Village on a scavenger hunt, learn about Chinese Canadian history at the Across the Pacific exhibit, and explore Indigenous ways of knowing and learning with our Indigenous educators at the Learning House. Wander through the gardens, take a ride on the vintage 1912 C.W. Parker carousel and treat yourself at the Ice Cream Parlour.

Enhance Your Visit

Adventure Guides ($6)

• The 24-page Guide is full-on 1920s fun. The special activities at 6 locations in the Village lead Adventurers through some of the daily routines and tasks of the period.
• There are experiences and activities in the Dry Goods, Tinsmith, Royal Bank, General Store, Tram Barn and Carousel Pavilion. Adventurers need to be observant, thoughtful and ready to try new things. Guides also include post-visit projects. Children can take on the Adventure by themselves or work with adult partners.
• Includes a carousel ride

Village Adventure Packs ($19.50)

• The Adventure Guide leads you through hands on creative activities and exploration adventures at 6 locations around the Village.
• Includes two rides on the carousel, as well a large ice cream cone from our authentic Ice Cream Parlour
• At the end of the day, a canvas adventure bag, carousel magnet, Burnaby Village Museum reusable water bottle and, of course your completed Adventure Guide will make wonderful mementos.

There’s a lot to see and do over Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum! Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more info. Miss604 is a proud media partner of this events.