Now that COVID-related restrictions have lessened, I want to make up for the time I spent inside the last two years and I surely can’t be the only person who feels that way. I found some pretty fun events happening in and around Vancouver in the next few weeks that I think you should check out.
- Alegria by Cirque Du Soleil
Cirque Du Soleil is back in Vancouver with Alegria.
Alegria is a classic Cirque Du Soleil show that has been reimagined for a new generation. The show tells the story of a kingdom that has lost its king and the struggle for power between the old order and the new movement. Cirque Du Soleil utilizes memorable acrobatic performances, soundtrack, and costumes to convey the story.
My mom and I have wanted to go to a Cirque Du Soleil show for YEARS and I am finally taking her this year for Mothers Day.
Cirque Du Soleil is in town until June 5th at Concord Pacific Place.
2. The Real Wild West by FlyOver Canada
FlyOver Canada’s newest show takes you over the real wild west.
Fly over the wild west in America and see iconic locations such as Lake Tahoe, Zion National Park, the Las Vegas Strip, and the Grand Canyon. Glide over prairies, soar through mountains, dip into valleys, and fly through urban areas without leaving downtown Vancouver.
I have gone to a FlyOver Canada show nearly every year since it opened in 2013 and the shows never disappoint. I truly forget I’m sitting in Canada Place whenever I attend a show.
This experience is on now till June 26th
3. HMS Pinafore by Vancouver Opera
Vancouver Opera will wrap up the 2021-2022 season with HMS Pinafore.
HMS Pinafore is a comedic tale of forbidden love across classes and the mischief that takes place along the way. The show pokes fun at social hierarchies and is filled with absurd characters. Writer and comedian JD Derbyshire collaborated with director Brenna Corner to adapt the operetta for a modern audience.
I wouldn’t classify myself as an opera fan but this show seems to promise a fun, laughter-filled evening.
Opening night is April 30th but you can also catch a show on May 5th, 7th, and 8th.
4. Hamilton: An American Musical
The world-famous Broadway musical, Hamilton, is making its way to Vancouver at the end of May. Hamilton tells the story of one of America’s Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton. Playwright, Lin-Manuel Miranda, combined traditional-style show tunes with hip-hop, r&b, pop, and soul to create the unique, unforgettable soundtrack.
Opening night is May 24th and shows run nearly every day until June 19th at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.