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CKNW KIDS FUND PINK SHIRT DAY 2025
February 26, 2025
Pink shirt day merchandise now on sale! For Pink Shirt Day 2025, presented by FortisBC, the CKNW Kids’ Fund is cultivating a community of kindness. Just like tending to a garden, together we can each help nurture a sense of belonging where we live, work, and go to school. It all starts with small gestures— a kind word, an offer of support or understanding. If we plant enough, pretty soon, more will be sprouting up all around us! By sprinkling these seeds of empathy and compassion, we can work towards a world without bullying and “Let Kindness Grow” through all of our community gardens.
Get your pink shirt and other merchandise today at pinkshirtday.ca and let kindness grow on Wednesday, February 26, 2025!
DOMINIC MILLER: SHAPE OF MY HEART TOUR
January 16
Vogue Theatre
Widely known as Sting’s trusty side-kick guitarist and the co-author of many Sting’s super hits, is due to make his first appearance in Alberta and British Columbia. Dominic Miller and his band are bringing the program “THE SHAPE OF MY HEART” to Western Canada in January 2025.
Dominic Miller has been involved in every Sting album since the 1991’s “The Soul Cages” and performed over a thousand concerts with the former “The Police” singer as well as co-written hit songs such as “Shape Of My Heart” and “La Belle Dame sans regrets”.
He recently accompanied Sting in his 2024 “Sting 3.0” tour across Europe and North America, which included five sold out shows in Toronto.
Dominic Miller is also a very successful solo artist having released 12 albums to positive reviews.
Get your tickets here!
CANYON LIGHTS AT CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE PARK
Open now until January 19th
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park North Vancouver – Get Your Tickets Here!
Step into a magical winter wonderland at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with the return of the iconic Canyon Lights. From Friday, November 22, 2024 to Sunday, January 19, 2025, the Park will be aglow with millions of holiday lights, filling the air with festive cheer, seasonal treats, and fun for the whole family.
Stroll across the world-famous suspension bridge, illuminated by a mesmerizing display of multi-coloured lights that span the canyon, creating a breathtaking glow from end to end. Then, wander along Cliffwalk’s twinkling walkway along the cliff’s edge creating a stunning backdrop of lights along the granite cliff face. Over at Treetops Adventure, towering Douglas-fir trees are lit from tree top to bottom, offering visitors a fairytale-like journey up to 110 feet above the rainforest floor.
Tickets and annual passes are now available and must be purchased in advance online, at capbridge.com, with a limited quantity of tickets available in 30-minute arrival increments. Don’t forget, BC Annual Passholders need to reserve their entry time online prior to every visit. Book early to avoid missing out!
BC FIREFIGHTERS BRIGHT NIGHTS 50/50
On Now
Buy Your Tickets Here!
Bright Nights 50/50 tickets will be on sale from November 26 to midnight on January 10, 2025. Proceeds from each ticket help fund programs for burn survivors across British Columbia, including Burn Camp and the Home Away Program.
Last year’s jackpot reached an incredible $422,710 with the winner taking home half! Tickets for the Bright Nights 50/50 are one for $15, three for $40, six for $60, and 25 for $250. The draw will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
The Bright Nights 50/50 was created in 2020 to recoup lost funds during the cancellation of Bright Nights due to the pandemic. It also supported fundraising efforts in 2021 when mechanical issues and the theft of electrical cords forced the premature closure of the event and in 2022 when the Stanley Park Train was not running. The Bright Nights 50/50 is an important holiday fundraiser for the Burn Fund.
Bright Nights 50/50 tickets can be purchased online.
VANCOUVER ART GALLERY: FIRELEI BAEZ
On Now to March 16, 2025
Vancouver Art Gallery
One of the most exciting painters of her generation, Firelei Báez delves into the historical narratives of the Atlantic Basin. Her multilayered work explores the legacies of colonial rule in the Americas and the Caribbean, drawing from sci-fi, fantasy, anthropology, folklore and mythology to propose new narratives.
Check out the exhibit website here!
Indulge your inner foodie
Sip, savour and sous vide your way through Canada’s largest food and drink festival from Jan 22 to Feb 9.
Experience curated fixed-price menus at over 350 of Vancouver’s hottest restaurants and discover unique culinary events that span everything from sea foraging to dumpling fests.
Find all the details on restaurants, event and more – here!
COVENANT HOUSE SLEEP OUT – February 20th
Could you spend a night on the street to help vulnerable young people sleep safely? Join the Sleep Out movement and help support homeless youth! Funds raised help ensure Covenant House Vancouver can provide 24/7 care for every young person who walks through its doors.
This powerful event shines a light on the crisis of youth homelessness and raises funds that help Covenant House Vancouver provide 24/7 care — and a brighter future — for every young person who walks through their doors.
Sign up and start fundraising today: sleepoutvancouver.org
The Vancouver International Boat Show returns to BC Place Stadium January 29th – February 2nd!
Providing attendees with a first look at the 2025 boating season’s premiere boat models and accessories along with presentations and workshops led by boating experts.
This year’s show will once again be hosted in two locations, indoors at BC Place and the floating show at Granville Island. Free shuttle buses and water ferries will also be operating continuously between the two
venues.
BC Place
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Granville Island – Floating Show
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am-5:30pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Western Canada’s largest consumer boating event, the Vancouver International Boat Show is owned by the Boating BC Association and produced by Canadian Boat Shows.
NATHANIEL RATILIFF AND THE NIGHT SWEATS: SOUTH OF HERE TOUR 25′
February 13, 2025
Rogers Arena
Nathaniel Ratliff and the Night Sweats bring their South Of Here tour to Rogers Arena February 13th! Get your tickets now through Ticketmaster!
COLIN JAMES – CHASING THE SUN TOUR
March 1, 2025
Orpheum Theatre
Canadian Rock legend Colin James hits the road for his new album Chasing The Sun 2025 tour with Terra Lightfoot! For more info on the tour check out his website here!
Get ready for the Boot Scootin’ Boogie Fundraiser!
On Sat, Mar 01, 2025 at 7:30 PM at Northview Golf & Country Club for a night of dancing, live music by Dave Hartney, hearty country-style appetizers, and good ol’ country fun! Don your best cowboy hats, boots & buckles and get ready to kick up your heels for a great cause.
Look forward to an action-packed evening planned with a live auction, silent auction, raffle, wine wall, and much more! You won’t want to miss it!
So grab your friends and come on down for a night you won’t forget! Giddy up!!!
This fundraiser is hosted by Making Tomorrow Better and all proceeds go to EmotionsBC to support mental health initiatives. Be a friend of mental health and join us!
AZIZ ANSARI: HYPOTHETICAL TOUR
March 15
Orpheum Theatre – Get Your Tickets Here!
Aziz Ansari is an award-winning actor, director, writer and comedian. He co-created, writes, directs, and stars in the Netflix original series Master Of None for which he has won two Emmy’s for Outstanding Comedy Writing as well as Emmy and DGA Award nominations for his directing. In October of 2025, he will release the film Good Fortune which he wrote, directed, and costars with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. He is also known for co-starring in NBC’s Parks and Recreations and for being one of the few headlining comedians ever to sell out Madison Square Garden. In 2019, he released his 5th standup for Netflix entitled Right Now directed by Spike Jonze to critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. His latest special Nightclub Comedian is now streaming on Netflix
BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE: BACK IN OVERDRIVE TOUR 25′
April 3rd
Abbotsford Centre – Get Your Tickets Here!
Bachman Turner-Overdrive, the legendary rock n’ roll band behind worldwide hits such as “Takin’ Care Of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet”, announced an extensive tour across Canada in April and May of next year titled, Back In Overdrive Tour 2025. Multi-platinum April Wine and Headpins, two fellow Canadian rock bands, will open in support. Tickets go on sale next Friday, November 8.
Last year, Randy Bachman revived BTO, and has continued to tour throughout 2024 with a run of US dates wrapping up next week. Led by Bachman, who was recently nominated to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, BTO’s latest lineup also includes his son Tal Bachman. With Randy’s legendary guitar and Tal’s contemporary flair, BTO forges ahead, blending their classic hits with a fresh energy that captivates audiences worldwide. The band will also be performing hits from The Guess Who, the iconic classic rock group which Bachman co-founded with Burton Cummings. The BTO legacy lives on, promising unforgettable performances and a continued impact on the ever-evolving rock landscape.
JIM GAFFIGAN – EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL TOUR
April 4
Queen Elizabeth Theatre – get your tickets here!
Outback Presents is proud to be bringing three-time Emmy-winning , seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, best-selling author and top touring performer JIM GAFFIGAN back to Vancouver, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on April 4, 2025. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.ca.
AC/DC POWER UP NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
April 22, 2025
BC Place
Rock N Roll royalty AC/DC have announced their 2025 North American Power Up Tour with the Pretty Reckless. Tickets go on sale Friday December 6 through Live Nation!
VANCOUVER SUN RUN 2025
April 27
Downtown Vancouver
The Vancouver Sun Run Presented by Herbaland Naturals celebrates community spirit and personal achievement in health and fitness. In celebration, we’re offering exclusive Launch Pricing for the month of October. So lock in the best deal of the season and register between now and October 31st! As a bonus, you’ll be entered into our Launch Pricing contest, with prizes up to $1500 in value! *details below
Register as an Individual in the 10K or EVA AIR 2.5K Mini Sun Run, or create a team with your friends, family, coworkers, neighbours or school!
HAUSER – THE REBEL IS BACK TOUR
June 4
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Stadium (UBC) – Get Your Tickets here!
Following HAUSER’s sold-out debut North American tour, today, the international superstar cellist announces his second solo North American tour, The Rebel Is Back! for Spring 2025. Known for his captivating live performances, HAUSER kicks off his tour on May 15 and will play the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Stadium in UBC June 4th! Following an incredible 10-year run as half of 2CELLOS, global superstar HAUSER has ushered in a new era as a solo artist and visual concept creator, using his innovative musical skills and irresistible charisma to bring a new wave of cello music to fans everywhere.
KATY PERRY THE LIFETIMES TOUR 2025
July 22
Rogers Arena
Multi-platinum global superstar Katy Perry announced a run of Canada dates on her 2025 ‘The Lifetimes Tour.’ Produced by Live Nation, the Canada leg kicks off on Tuesday, July 22 in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena
with additional stops in Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, and more before wrapping up on Tuesday, August 5 in Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena. The tour supports Katy’s seventh studio album, 143, which is available now. Tickets go on sale November 29th! Get your here.
BRIT FLOYD CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF WISH YOU WERE HERE
July 24
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Brit Floyd, the greatest Pink Floyd Tribute Band has announced a new tour celebrating 50 years of Wish You Were Here! They’ll play the Queen Elizabeth Theatre July 24th! Brit Floyd, formed in 2011, present iconic performances supported by an immense-immaculately curated state-of-the-art production, reverently emulating the stunning soundscapes ,award winning Laser show and visuals of Pink Floyd’s iconic catalog.
Tickets go on sale Friday December 13th, learn more about Brit Floyd, their tour and get tickets here!
CREED SUMMER OF 99′ TOUR
August 16
Rogers Arena – Get your tickets when they go on sale here!
Due to fan demand, CREED has extended their sold-out The Summer of ’99 Tour with 23 additional dates. Produced by Live Nation, the dates begin July 9 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY and wrap August 20 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB with rotating support from 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Mammoth WVH and Big Wreck.
When it kicked off in 2024, The Summer of ’99 Tour quickly became “one of the most anticipated tours of the summer” (USA Today) and “one of the hottest rock tickets of the year” (Billboard) for a return that “may be something this industry has never seen” (Pollstar). To date, CREED’s Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall, and Scott Phillips have performed over 60 sold-out concerts throughout North America, selling over 800,000 tickets and breaking venue records in multiple markets.
THE VSO 2024 CONCERT SEASON IS ON NOW!
Multiple shows, to see their schedule click here.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) announces its 2024 season: A season of irresistible musical experiences and one of its most exciting to date.
Led by Music Director Otto Tausk since 2018, the VSO performs more than 150 concerts each year, throughout Vancouver and the province of British Columbia, reaching over 270,000 people annually. “This season we’re bringing you huge masterpieces from the classical repertoire: two superb Mahler symphonies, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Verdi’s Requiem, Stravinsky’s Petrouchka, Haydn’s Creation, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, and others, including a British Columbia premiere of John Adams’ game-changing masterwork Harmonielehre.”
The orchestra presents passionate, high-quality performances of classical, popular and culturally diverse music, creating meaningful engagement with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.