On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world’s best-selling touring magic show, The Illusionists – Live from Broadway™, will play The Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, January 15-20, 2019 as part of its North American tour.
The Illusionists – Live from Broadway
- Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
- When: January 15-20, 2019 Tuesday through Sunday evenings at 7:30pm with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm
- Tickets: Purchase tickets online through Ticketmaster or call
1-855-985-5000. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 1-800-889-8457. Ticket prices start at $30.50.
Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, The Illusionists has shattered box office records worldwide and thrilled audiences of all ages with a mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth.
The Illusionists – Live from Broadway™ is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment. Conceived by Simon Painter, the show’s creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson and director Neil Dorward.
Win Tickets
I have 4 tickets to give away to opening night on Tuesday, January 15, 2019! Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post below (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Follow Broadway Across Canada on Twitter and Facebook for more information about their shows coming to Vancouver in 2019.
Update The winner is Luke!
The official 60-day countdown is on for the 53rd annual Show of Hearts Telethon for Variety BC, the charity’s biggest fundraising event of the year!
Variety BC’s Show of Hearts Telethon
When: Sunday, February 10, 2019 9:30am to 5:30pm
Where: Tune into Global BC live from the Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on television and live streaming online.
RSVP on Facebook to get updates!
Throughout the eight-hour telecast, viewers will see their donor dollars in action as 7-year-old Baillie takes them to one of her physiotherapy sessions paid for by Variety. Her physio sessions along with her custom orthotics will help Baillie stay as active as possible as she battles Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of Muscular Dystrophy.
They will also see how 4-year-old Patrick who struggles with Speech Apraxia and Goldenhar Syndrome is progressing with his weekly speech and language sessions. Additionally, they’ll witness Abby getting her first walker which will help strengthen her muscles and give her a sense of independence that the 2-year-old has never experienced.
From mental wellness or mobility program grants, to specialized therapies, education programs, and lifesaving medical equipment and supplies, Variety helps BC kids. There are the iconic Sunshine Coach vans, and vital the Surrey Memorial NICU, just to name a few ways Variety is there for BC families, time and time again.
Ways to Give
Donate online, by calling 310-KIDS toll-free in BC, or by texting KIDS to 45678 to make an automatic $20 contribution.
Viewers can also register now to have their own fundraising page. The online platform enables individuals and groups to connect with friends, families and co-workers in support of Variety. Sign up to create your own fundraising team or individual page here »
Miss604 is proud to return as the sponsor the Social Lounge at the Show of Hearts Telethon, where my team of amazing friends and colleagues — who all social media superstars — will be sharing updates throughout the day, from the VIP lounge, behind the scenes, with honoured donors, volunteers, performers and more. Follow along on social media using the tag #ShowOfHearts.
Rebecca Bollwitt is a member of Variety BC’s Board of Directors and Miss604 is the proud sponsor of the Show of Hearts Telethon’s Social Lounge
Discounted early bird tickets are now on sale for Cuba Vibra! at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster.
See one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world, Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, heat up the stage with a night of pure celebration in an amazingly immersive performance. This award winning company fuses the energy of cha-cha, mambo, rumba, conga, and bolero together from 50 years of Cuban dance history, along with the passion of an eight piece band.
Cuba Vibra! in New Westminster
Where: The Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave, New Westminster)
When: March 8, 2019 at 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Tickets: Use code Havanatickets before December 31, 2018.
This show highlights in an attractive, colorful and dynamic way, a tour of Cuba, its roots, its dances and its music. The precise movement and the incalculable cadence will make the heart vibrate with rhythm and fill the soul.
Follow the Massey Theatre on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information about this one-day only show, and more programming in the new year.
Lights, bubbles, movements and sounds create a new illuminating, interactive experience during Sea of Lights at the Vancouver Aquarium, on now until January 6, 2019.
Sea of Lights at the Vancouver Aquarium
Where: Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park (845 Avison Way)
When: Daily until January 6, 2019 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets: $38 (adults), $30 (senior 65+, student), $21 (child 4-12), free (child 3 and under)
Explore the sensations of the underwater world in Bubbles, by Tangible. Get playful as you surround yourself with bobbing bubbles, glimmering lights, and soothing sounds of the deep blue and let your imagination take you on a wondrous ocean dive in the Underwater Dolphin Gallery. Bubbles is the newest creation by the award-winning Vancouver-based design firm Tangible who, since 2006, has been creating public artworks and interactive light installations for audiences around the world. Canadian-born composer Adam Lastiwka created the soundscape for the installation.
More Holiday Happenings
Watch everyone’s favourite holiday guest – Scuba Claus – dive daily in the Strait of Georgia habitat until December 24th. Enjoy the wave of childlike wonder as you watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the 4-D theatre where this traditional tale comes alive with wondrous sights, sounds and sensations. Marvel at Vancouver’s most shocking holiday display as you stand in the glow of the Electric eel-powered Christmas tree in the Teck Connections Gallery. And delight in the magic of the season as you watch the enchanting jelly snow globe display in the Tropics Gallery.
The Vancouver Aquarium gift shop is also a great place to find ocean-themed gifts for all ages along with local art, t-shirts, toys, and more. Purchase presents that support the conservation of marine life, reduce single-use plastic consumption and ocean plastic pollution, and encourage sustainable seafood harvesting practices. Members get up to 20% off on-site purchases too!
Follow the Vancouver Aquarium on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
Nando’s on Davie and Howe, home of the legendary, Portuguese flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, wants to spread some holiday cheer so they’ve partnered with me to offer up a Party Pack, or two!
Win a Nando’s Party Pack from Nando’s on Davie and Howe
A Nando’s Party Pack is perfect for 6 people (for your next game night or holiday get-together).
The Party Pack includes 2 whole chickens, 3 Nando’s size sides (like PERi-PERi Fries, Macho Peas, Spiced Rice, and more) and garlic bread.
The winners can pick up their gift certificates for Party Packs (value $61.50) at Nando’s at 828 Davie Street (at Howe) in Downtown Vancouver.
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Click below to post an entry on Twitter
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I will draw a winner at 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 and another on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 12:00pm.
About Nando’s: Nando’s was hatched in South Africa in 1987 when Fernando Duarte invited his friend Robbie Brozin to a humble Portuguese eatery in the heart of Rosettenville, South Africa to try some mouth-watering PERi-PERi marinated and basted chicken. It wasn’t just the best chicken Robbie had ever tasted; it was love at first bite! The rest, as they say, is history.
Update Dec 12th: The first winner is Julie! Dec 14th: The second winner is Nicole!
