Cirque du Soleil is coming to Vancouver with its production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. For the very first time in British Columbia, audiences are invited from October 3 to November 24, 2019 to a redesigned white-and-gold Big Top at Concord Pacific Place.
Photo credit : Matt Beard / Costumes: Giovanna Buzzi / Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver
When: October 3 to November 24, 2019 Where: Concord Pacific Place Tickets: Pre-sale tickets available now online to Cirque Club members. Tickets will be available online to the public as of Friday, May 10, 2019 at 10:00am with the ticket prices starting at $54.
In a series of grand visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, LUZIA takes audiences on a surrealistic journey through a vibrant world filled with wonders, playfulness and striking artistry. Smoothly passing from an old movie set to the ocean to a smoky dance hall or an arid desert, LUZIA cleverly brings to the stage multiple places, faces and sounds of Mexico taken from both tradition and modernity. Rich in awe-inspiring moments, LUZIA enchants by incorporating rain into acrobatic and artistic scenes – a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production.
With mesmerizing and refreshing acrobatic performances, LUZIA brings traditional and contemporary circus disciplines to a whole new level. Jaw-dropping highlights include a contortionist skillfully twisting his body in the world’s most unimaginable positions, a powerful Aerial Straps specialist defying the laws of gravity at the center of a cenote (natural sinkhole), a juggler tossing seven pins at breakneck speed, and two football (soccer) freestylers deftly mixing street dance with mind-blowing ball manipulation.
A waking dream of Mexico, written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, in association with Brigitte Poupart, LUZIA takes you to an imaginary Mexico, like in a waking dream, where light (“luz” in Spanish) quenches the spirit and rain (“lluvia”) soothes the soul.
Art in the City is Vancouver’s premier fine arts market in the beautiful West End. The free three-day event will be held at the West End Community Centre from May 3-5, 2019.
When: Friday May 3 to Sunday May 5, 2019 Where: West End Community Centre, 870 Denman St, Vancouver Tickets: Free! RSVP on Facebook for info.
Art in the City at the West End Community Centre
Vernissage Opening Night Preview Friday, May 3rd, 2019 7:00pm to 9:00pm Everyone is invited to celebrate the opening night of Art in the City!
Exhibition Hall Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00pm to 4:00pm
More than 50 artists will exhibit and sell their works in the Art in the City Exhibition Hall. Find a fabulous new piece for your apartment, meet the artists, and learn more about their work.
Meet the artists, learn about their work, and find something special to take home. In addition to the market, Art in the City features art demonstrations and fun hands-on activities for all ages. Shop local and support the arts in Vancouver at Art in the City!
The West End Community Centre offers a diverse selection of programs and activities for everyone. For more information about this event, visit the Art in The City on Facebook.
Science World is celebrating 30 years under the dome, by going back to the time that it all began—the 80s. The next Science World After Dark event on May 16th will rock the with tunes of the time, special programming and a costume contest.
When: Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm Where: Science World at TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec St Tickets:Regular admission and combo admission and OMNIMAX tickets available online
The feature exhibition, A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature will be open for you to take some selfies to share on your social media. As an added blast from the past, OMNIMAX film The Dream Is Alive will be playing at 6:00pm.Get your tickets, and then get to the thrift store. You don’t want to miss this event!
Beer, wine and refreshments will be available for purchase. Triple O’s will be open until 9:00pm.
Science World After Dark events happen once a month for adults aged 19+, giving them the chance to explore the building and enjoy drinks, food, music, exhibits and more. Immerse yourself in adult focused programming featuring special guest speakers, OMNIMAX® films, and one-of-a-kind activities.
Interested in adding some live music or dancing to your night out? Open mic nights, bands and DJs are popping up all over Coquitlam, with musical styles for all tastes.
You might be surprised at your options. Whether you’re interested in rocking out to a live band, sipping cocktails in a sophisticated lounge or scoping out Metro Vancouver’s next aspiring Carly Rae Jepsen, you’ve got choices.
Live Music in Coquitlam
Asylum Sound Bar at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
1. Asylum Sound Bar Hard Rock Casino Vancouver – 2080 United Blvd, Coquitlam
Looking for someplace to dance? This intimate venue showcases music including bands and DJs. And yes, there’s a dance floor that seriously gets cranking on Friday and Saturday nights. It’s just one of the stages inside Coquitlam’s very own Hard Rock Casino Vancouver – which, by the way, is the only Hard Rock Casino in Canada.
Coquitlam’s first craft brewery turns the mic over to local musicians twice a week. Drop in for open mic night each Monday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm and live bands each Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Mariner Brewing is a short walk from Coquitlam Central SkyTrain station and beer is brewed on-site.
