Dance away Boxing Day
Wake up on Boxing Day, shop the sales or spend the day relaxing on the couch with that last box of chocolates and then get ready to dance. More than 12,000 people are expected to converge at BC Place on December 26 for Contact, billed as the biggest electronic music show in Western Canada. Culminating with an unhooked performance by Deadmau5, whose new album, > album title goes here <, is up for a Grammy for Best Electronic Album, the festival also includes Nero, Alesso, Chris Lake and Lazy Rich. Deadmau5 is no stranger to Vancouver. Known to his mother as Joel Zimmerman, he played in multiple arena events for Blueprint and a LiveCity event during the 麻豆传媒映画2010 Olympics. The only tickets remaining are Final Tier ($99) or VIP ($150), available at .
Home-spun holiday gold
Consistently one of the most popular 麻豆传媒映画vocal ensembles, Musica Intimas staging of Home for Christmas will elevate the true serenity of the holiday season amidst the rush. Traditional spirituals, audience favorites as well as two 17th-century Canadian Ursuline carols celebrate Christmas in all its appeal. Soft lingering notes from classics such as Carol of the Bells and Do You Hear What I Hear will follow you home long after you spill from the doors of the church. Both remaining dates (Dec. 21 at Christ Church Cathedral and Dec. 22 at Knox Presbyterian Church) are close to sold out so advance tickets are highly recommended. Tickets are $35 (adults), available at or 604-731-6618.
Inside 麻豆传媒映画'Pick of the Week': Free ice skating at the Square
It doesnt quite feel like the holiday season until you can stroll by Robson Square in the heart of downtown 麻豆传媒映画and hear the whooshing of ice skaters. The best part about this festive, family-friendly 麻豆传媒映画winter tradition? Its free. While visitors in NYC have to pony up $19 to skate at the iconic Rockefeller Center Ice Rink, and its $20+ to skate the Natural History Museum Rink in London, Vancouvers Robson Square Ice Rink (800 Robson) charges for rentals only. And at $4 (cash) for blades, its really not steep. The skating rink at Robson Square will be open every day until the end of February from 9am to 9pm daily, with Fridays and Saturdays staying open to 11pm. Last winter over 100,000 people visited the plaza for ice skating, concerts and other special events. Aside from skating there will be Friday night DJ Series, free concerts Saturday nights, photos with Santa, 12 days of Christmas festivities, a family friendly 2013 New Years celebration, and a Valentines Day skating competition. A concession stand with snacks and warm drinks is also available at the rink.
