Noah Kahan and Nelly Furtado Headline Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler Opening Ceremony

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lnvictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 announced today that GRAMMY-Award Nominated, Multi-Platinum Artist Noah Kahan and (BC’s own) International Superstar Nelly Furtado will headline the opening ceremony which will take place on February 8, 2025 at BC Place.

I AM Vancouver Whistler 2025 Invictus Games

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Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony will also feature Quebec alt-pop star Roxane Bruneau.

  • Date: February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm
  • Location: BC Place
  • Tickets: Opening Ceremony tickets start at $40 (plus fees of $27.07) for a total ticket cost of $67.07. Sign up for early access to purchase is available until 5:00pm September 22. Ticket pre-sale for Opening and Closing Ceremonies and sport events through Ticketmaster starts September 23, with public ticket sale starting September 26, 2024.

The lnvictus Games is a life-changing opportunity to celebrate courage and the unconquered human spirit. The seventh edition of this unique sporting competition for international wounded, injured, and sick military service members and Veterans takes place February 8 to 16,2025.

The Closing Ceremony will take place at Rogers Arena on Sunday, February 16, 2025 and details of that event will be announced soon.

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Another I AM sign has appeared in Vancouver, this time at the Inukshuk in English Bay, building a buzz in the city over the coming months.

To date, four of the ten I AM signs are located as follows: at the Vancouver Convention Center near Jack Poole Plaza, BC Place near Terry Fox Plaza, Devonian Gardens Park along Georgia Street just before the entrance to Stanley Park and at Hillcrest Recreation Center, home to the Wheelchair Curling competition for the 2025 Games.

All ten I AM signs were manufactured in Canada, the first (and only) illuminated I AM sign being the largest at 10’w x 8’h x 6’d, weighing 976lbs. The subsequent nine signs will each measure 10’w x 8’h x 3’d and weigh just over 400lbs.

About Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, is an international sporting competition for wounded, injured, and sick service members and Veterans. From February 8th – 16th 2025, the seventh Invictus Games will bring together up to 550 competitors from up to 25 nations in 11 adaptive sports in the natural beauty of British Columbia, Canada. 

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will be held on the traditional territories of the Lil̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. True Patriot Love Foundation, the Government of Canada, and the Province of British Columbia are the valued Founding Partners of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

Follow the Games on Instagram for the latest information.

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Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend Events September 20-22

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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.

Friday, September 20 | Saturday, September 21 | Sunday, September 22

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Discover UBC Okanagan at These Events in Metro Vancouver

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Disclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by UBC Okanagan Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

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.

UBC Okanagan Events in Vancouver

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)
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Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Location: Robert Bateman Secondary (35045 Exbury Ave, Abbotsford)
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Date: Thursday, October 9, 2024
Location: Semiahmoo Secondary School (1785 148 St, Surrey)
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Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Location: Princess Margaret Secondary (12870 72 Ave, Surrey)
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Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Location: Prince of Wales Secondary (2250 Eddington Dr, Vancouver)
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Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Location: West Van Secondary School (1750 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver)
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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.

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Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver – Events, Concerts, and More

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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.

Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver 2024

Ticketed Events | Free Events

Grey Cup Festival Vancouver 2024 Block Party

Ticketed Events

  • 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 public September 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.
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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.

View the entire festival lineup online here.

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Beetlejuice in Vancouver – Broadway Across Canada Musical

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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.

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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

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