Events to Check Out

Carlie Parkinson

Well, it’s been a crazy two years! The global pandemic, COVID-19, took us for a ride and left us living a new life. On April 5th, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that the pandemic measures have been lifted. We no longer need to wear masks or show vaccine passports to enter businesses or restaurants. I guess this means life is going to get back to normal, whether that’s how things were pre-pandemic is another story.

During the pandemic some improvements were made. COVID-19 changed how many people work by eliminating the need to go to an office thus decreasing our dependance on cars. It has adjusted the way we treat ourselves, and everyone around us, when we are sick. It has increased our awareness of cleanliness and keeping our hands clean. It has also shown us the importance of being around others. Many events were missed during the pandemic and we’re excited to have them back. Here are a few events to check out:

Stargazer – An

Immersive Universe is presented in partnership with the HR Macmillan Space Center and in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. The Stargazer immersive experience, located at Tswassen Mills, is a complete walkthrough of our complex and wondrous universe, featuring a 270-degree Immersive room, a detailed timeline of the historic space race, and numerous replicas of famous rockets, space stations, and satellites.

Jurassic Quest, North America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit will arrive at the Vancouver Convention Centre for one weekend only May 13–15, and then make their way to TRADEX in Abbotsford May 20–24. Fun for the entire family! Theatres Under The Stars (TUTS) presents

Something Rotten! and We Will Rock You,

running alternate evenings July 2–August 27, 2022, at Stanley Park’s scenic Malkin Bowl.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is returning to its iconic Vancouver waterfront site iin Senákw/Vanier Park with a lineup that includes the all-time audience favourite A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the BMO Mainstage, Harlem Duet, by Djanet Sears, and Romeo and Juliet on the Howard Family Stage. The Festival will run from June 8 to September 24 and include a range of concerts and special events as well as the three plays.

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