The MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series returns to the waters of English Bay for another season of paddling fun. The Big Chop is a ten race paddle series that kicks off on Thursday, April 19th, 2018, and runs every second week until the end of the summer. Each race is an incredibly fun night on the water and the Big Chop is open to all levels of paddlers.
MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series
When: April 19 to August 23, 2018 (10 races, every second Thursday) Where: Vanier Park, Vancouver, BC Register: The first nine races cost $15 (pay on the night of the race) and the final race is $25. Boat rentals, if you need one, are an additional cost.
The Season’s Pass for the MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series will be available online starting April 1st. It’s a great deal that saves you money and gives you exclusive benefits like swag, beer, and quick sign-in on race day. There are 50 passes available and they include:
1. Entry to all ten races, including the year end party
2. A limited edition Big Chop graphic t-shirt
3. An O’Neill tech top (to be confirmed)
4. One free beer per race
5. Post race BBQ (hot dogs/veggie burgers)
6. A chance to win some amazing prizes at every race
COST: $160 (+GST) with a value over $260!
Paddlers can choose between the 4km Little Chop or the 8km Big Chop and use the boat of their choice — kayak, outrigger, paddle board, surfski, dugout canoe, or rowboat — it just can’t have a motor. There is a big rental fleet available as well, and MEC runs introductory paddle clinics prior to every race.
After you finish your paddle, stick around for the awards where you could win some great prizes from the event sponsors. Your entry includes a BBQ hotdog or veggie burger and cold beverages (beer/cider/pop) will be available for sale too.
Royal City Musical Theatre presents Cabaret, the landmark musical from director/producer Harold Prince, and songwriters John Kander & Fred Ebb. A Tony Award winning musical that has been a play, a musical, and a film.
Royal City Musical Theatre Presents Cabaret
When: April 12 – 29, 2018 7:30pm and 2:30pm on select days Where: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Ave, New Westminster) Tickets: Adults $48, Seniors/Students $39/Children 13 under $29. Purchase tickets online or by calling the box office at (604) 521-5050.
Since opening on Broadway in 1966 the show remains a devastatingly relevant work of art and continues to be both entertaining and unsettling.
Based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood, Cabaret is set in 1931 Berlin in the seedy glamour of the Kit Kat Klub. It’s bawdy Emcee, hard living entertainer, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd and leave their troubles outside. This decadent nightlife takes place during a disturbing time with the collapse of Weimar Germany and the rise of the Nazi Party.
Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time” along with dance numbers, a love story, and with an overwhelming wake up call and a reminder to be vigilant, that things can change so quickly that suddenly without you knowing, you’re in a scary world.
Come and leave your troubles outside – life is beautiful at the Cabaret – all about following your heart while the world loses its way.
Win Tickets
I have a 4-pack of tickets to give away to opening night (Saturday, April 14th at 7:30pm). Here’s how you can enter to win:
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Participate in an eggstravaganza of family fun, from North Vancouver to Chilliwack as community centres, attractions, and farms host Easter egg hunts over the next two weekends.
Easter Egg Hunts in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
Specific fees and ticket prices can be found by clicking the link in the title of each event below. In many cases, pre-registration is encouraged to guarantee participation. Some age restrictions may apply as well.
Vancouver’s legendary Theatre Under the Stars (“TUTS”) has announced that its 2018 summer season will include performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and 42nd Street. Fairytale wishes and show-biz dreams will come true this summer at Stanley Park’s scenic Malkin Bowl, running July 4th to August 18th, 2018.
Theatre Under the Stars 2018
Where: Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park (610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver) When: July 4th to August 18th, 2018
All shows at 8:00pm, except on Fireworks Nights, when shows begin at 7:00pm.
For more than 75 years, Theatre Under the Stars has brought soaring works of musical theatre to the crown jewel of Vancouver – Stanley Park. TUTS’ 2018 season offers two song-and-dance filled fables – one of a rags-to-riches princess who finds her prince charming, the other of an aspiring theatre star who gets her lucky break on Broadway.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is a magical musical of dreams come true and happily ever after. The timeless enchantment of the fairy tale classic is given fresh life by the creators of The Sound of Music, South Pacific, and Oklahoma!. Brimming with wit and warmth, the TONY Award®- winning musical promises to transport the hearts of children and adults alike with Fairy Godmothers, glass slippers, and the triumph of true love.
42nd Street is Broadway’s big, brassy song and dance extravaganza. The story’s heroine is Peggy Sawyer. Fresh off the bus from small-town America, Peggy is just another face in the chorus line in Broadway’s newest, glitziest show; But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy might finally get her shot at stardom.
Adapted from the cult classic 1933 film (which featured choreography from the legendary Busby Berkeley), the musical is a celebratory ode to the grandest movie musicals of yesteryear. 42nd Street is bursting with all-time classics, including ‘Lullaby of Broadway’, ‘Shuffle Off to Buffalo’, ‘We’re in the Money’, and the titular show-stopping, tap-dance spectacular.
TUTS will once again offer a two-show subscription pack – allowing audiences to secure their seats to both productions for one great price. On sale now through May 5th, subscriptions are $70 for adults, $50 for children & youth, and include Premium tickets to both productions, souvenir programmes, and exchange insurance for both nights.
Subscriptions are available online or by calling 604-631-2877 until May 5, 2018. Early bird single tickets go on sale May 15, 2018.
Follow #TUTS2018 on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
There’s two times the tulip festival fun in the Fraser Valley this spring, with the legendary Tulips of the Valley Festival and the super fun Abbotsford Tulip Festival.
Hosting their second year at a new location in Chilliwack. Leasing the tulip fields from a farmer in Chilliwack, Onos Greenhouses Ltd will open over 20 acres of tulip fields to the public, making it the largest tulip festival in Western Canada. While on the fields you will also be able to enjoy fresh Dutch Stroopwafels and different food offerings from some local food trucks. Stop by the store to buy your fresh cut greenhouse tulips, potted tulips and photo cards.
Bloom – The Abbotsford Tulip Festival
Tentative Opening Date: April 9, 2018 Where: 36737 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford Tickets:Buy online starting April 3rd.
