Vancouver

February 28 - March 1, 2008

Ballet British Columbia: Royal Winnipeg Ballet - Sleeping Beauty

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver

The world’s most popular ballet is a fantasy come to life on stage with a cast of familiar storybook characters, including Princess Aurora, Prince Désiré, the Lilac Fairy, Puss ‘n Boots, and the White Cat and Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. This ballet is cherished by children and adults alike. Choreographed by Marius Petipa with music composed by Tchaikovsky — performed live by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Touring Orchestra.

Performance Times:
Thu, Feb 28, 2008 — 8 pm
Fri, Feb 29, 2008 — 8 pm
Sat, March 1, 2008 — 2 pm & 8 pm

Cost: $26-73/ kids; $32-80/adults.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Opens March 7, 2008

Dolphins & Whales 3D

Go underwater and swim with Dolphins & Whales in IMAX 3D! Showing at the Imax theatre at Canada Place. Show info is available at www.imax.com/vancouver and educational info can be found at www.dolphinsandwhales3d.com.

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Night of the Mummy - A Family Overnight Adventure

Explore the museum by flashlight, dig for Egyptian artifacts, solve the curse of the mummy in a flashlight scavenger hunt and examine a real mummy.
Times: Overnight, 7:30pm - 9:00am
Ages: Open to kids ages 7 & up, with one adult for every 4 kids.
For more information, call 604.730.5307 or visit http://www.vanmuseum.bc.ca/mummy.html

$50 per person, Members $40
Includes snack, a light breakfast and all programming supplies

March 16, 2008

Supersunday: Art for Families

Vancouver Art Gallery — 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
On the third Sunday of each month, the Gallery is transformed into a fun-filled space for families (children age 12 and under) to learn about art together. Artists, staff and volunteers engage families in hands-on activity areas, where children and adults draw, paint, create, watch and participate in performances, and learn about art together.

Hours: Noon - 5 pm
Rates: Complimentary Gallery admission for children age 12 and under on SuperSunday. Admission is free for Members.
Suggested donation for materials: $2

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Teen Games Afternoon!

Join Dave Strutt from Imperial Hobbies and other teens for a fun afternoon of cool games and pizza! No need to know how to play board games beforehand! Learn new, exciting and fun games together! Come and have Fun, Fun, Fun!
Ages: 13 to 18 - registration required.
Times: 12:00pm - 4:45pm
Location: Clearbrook Library

See Vancouver area events for families & kids for other months:

Vancouver Area Family Events: February 2008
:: Vancouver Area Family Events: March 2008
Spring Break Activities in and Around Vancouver BC
Vancouver Area Family Events: April 2008

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