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<p>Following her smash-hit-filled, Grammy-award-winning album <em>Future Nostalgia, </em>Dua Lipa has announced the long-awaited dates of her upcoming tour of the same name. And Vancouver is on the list.</p>
<p>The official announcement of the North American tour was shared on the 26-year-old pop star&#8217;s Instagram page on Monday.</p>
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<p>The arena tour, which will feature special guests like Megan Thee Stallion, will make stops in 28 cities across the continent, including Lipa’s first-ever headline show at Madison Square Garden in New York City.</p>
<p>In a statement to fans via a press release, Lipa said, &#8220;When I was writing <em>Future Nostalgia</em>, I imagined the songs being played in clubs on nights out with your mates. I’m so excited that this fantasy is finally coming true. I can’t wait to experience these songs with you together live!”</p>
<p><em>Future Nostalgia</em> is the longest-running top 10 album by a female artist on the Billboard 200 in 2021. It was also the #1 most-streamed album of 2020 on Spotify.</p>
<p>Lipa is set to play at Rogers Arena on Friday, April 1. Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 17.</p>
<p>For more information, click <a href="https://evenko.ca/en/events/41049/dua-lipa/bell-centre/02-22-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a></p>
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<p><strong>When: </strong>Friday, April 1, 2022<strong><br />
Time: </strong>7:30 pm<br />
<strong>Tickets:</strong> Tickets will be available <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/dua-lipa-the-future-nostalgia-tour-montreal-quebec-02-22-2022/event/31005B119C740D89?_ga=2.248029959.1463590430.1631547434-906773745.1631547431" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online</a> as of September 17</p>


Vancouver

Following her Grammy-award-winning album Future Nostalgia, Dua Lipa has announced the long-awaited dates of her upcoming tour.

Dua Lipa announces tour date for Vancouver concert

<p>This Halloween, join us on Robson Street for an early evening of FREE family fun and trick-or-treating! From 4pm to 6pm in the Robson and Thurlow Parklet (1091 Robson St.) pick up your free kids Halloween tote bag, Treat Trail Map, and create a fun kids craft. Then head off on the trick-or-treat trail with a dozen participating businesses between Burrard and Jervis Street. </p>

This Halloween, join us on Robson Street for an early evening of FREE family fun and trick-or-treating! 

Robson Street Halloween Treat Trail

Robson and Thurlow Parklet

<p>Vancouver’s leading pregnancy, baby and toddler event, <strong>The Baby Show Vancouver</strong>, returns to <strong>Canada Place</strong>, running <strong>November 2</strong> and <strong>3</strong>. Shop 100’s of brands from national and local retailers showcasing the latest must-haves for parents, while indulging in free samples and hearing from the country’s top parenting experts. From car seat safety to babywearing, sleep routines to perinatal and postpartum support, The Baby Show Vancouver offers parents the chance to dive head first into the parenting world. Brands participating at the show this fall include <strong>TJ’s The Kiddie Store, Ergo Baby, Pampers, Aveeno Baby, Zarbee’s, Peg Perego, Wonderfold, Clek, Munchkin, Ddrops, Nest Designs, Stonz, Paume, Quark </strong>and<strong> Embark. Tickets are available now via thebabyshows.com.</strong></p><p>The Baby Show Vancouver offers visitors peace of mind, with everything they need for their little one under one roof. Attendees can shop the latest baby products, enjoy exciting giveaways and discounts, indulge in complimentary on-site massages, and ask their pressing questions to expert speakers and exhibitors. Parents can also look forward to meet and greet sessions with the beloved character <strong>Bluey</strong>, taking place Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm.</p><p><strong>The Baby Show Vancouver runs Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 at Canada Place, East Facility, Hall B.</strong> Tickets are on sale now at thebabshows.com.</p><p><strong>When:      </strong></p><p>Saturday, November 2, 2024 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM </p><p>Sunday, November 3, 2024 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM</p><p><strong>Where: </strong></p><p>Canada Place, East Facility, Hall B, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3E2</p><p><strong>Admission:   </strong></p><p>General (12+): $15.00</p><p>Child (5-11): $10.00</p><p>Infant (0-4): FREE</p><p><strong>Purchase Tickets:</strong> For a smooth purchase experience, we encourage you to buy your tickets online in advance.</p><ul><li><strong>Promo Code: </strong>Save $5 off the general admission ticket price with a customized promo code available for online sales only. Contact info@thebabyshows.com for your code<strong>.</strong> <strong>Note</strong>: <em>No discounts will be available at the door. You must buy tickets online in order to redeem savings.</em></li></ul><p><strong>Parking/Transport:</strong></p><ul><li>Underground parking is available for a fee at Canada Place</li><li>Canada Place is easily accessible via public transit</li></ul><p><strong>SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Embark Seminar Stage </strong>–<strong> </strong>Stop by to hear leading local and national parenting experts speak on a variety of topics ranging from what parents need to know about car seat safety, babywearing and how to attain some much-needed sleep. All speakers are also available for question and answer periods after their talks. </p><p><strong>Massage Area </strong>– Designed for both prenatal and postnatal massage, <strong>West Coast College of Massage Therapy</strong> will be on hand to give you some relief. Massage can help you sleep better and can also reduce fluid retention and swelling. Stop by and receive a complimentary massage both days of the show</p><p><strong>Aveeno Baby Photowall </strong>–<strong> </strong>Strike a pose in front of the eye-catching Aveeno Baby-branded photowall and take home a special full size sample!</p><p><strong>Sample Area </strong>– Exclusive product giveaways from the: <strong>Egg Board</strong>, <strong>Pampers</strong>, <strong>MAM baby, Love Child Organics,</strong> Skip The Dishes &amp; more. Plus, 3,000 reusable bags provided by <strong>Ddrops</strong> are available at the door to fill with free shopping samples and new products. </p><p><strong>Meet and Greet </strong>–<strong> </strong>Bring your little ones for a meet and greet with <strong>Bluey </strong>on Saturday and Sunday<strong>.</strong> Sponsored by <strong>Pampers.</strong></p><p><strong>SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Holly Choi</strong>, Child Safety Expert from Safe Beginnings First Aid</p><p><strong>Topic</strong>: <strong>Car Seat Safety </strong></p><p>Holly Choi will discuss the common car seat mistakes she helps families resolve on a regular basis, and how to avoid them; so you can ensure your little one is riding safe and sound.</p><p><strong>Missy Morrison Charko</strong>, Certified Pediatric Sleep Sense™ Consultant and Founder of “Say Yes to the Rest Pediatric Sleep Consulting”</p><p><strong>Topic</strong>: <strong>From Bump to Baby: How to Achieve Healthy Sleep for You and Your Little One</strong></p><p>Missy will be sharing her essential tips on how to help your little one take restful naps and achieve the necessary, quality sleep to support their growth and development throughout the night.</p><p><strong>Makita Wiggins</strong>, Registered Clinical Counsellor</p><p><strong>Topic</strong>: <strong>The Pre Before Postpartum</strong></p><p>Makita is a mom of two little ones and has been navigating the plethora of emotions that comes with parenting. She understands the complications that come with perinatal and postpartum and looks forward to supporting more moms through this process. </p><p><strong>Hannah Fairman</strong>,<strong> </strong>Babywearing Educator and Consultant</p><p><strong>Topic: Intro to Babywearing</strong></p><p>Hannah is passionate about assisting families in mastering the art of comfortable and confident babywearing. Her talk will cover the benefits of babywearing, different types of baby carriers, safety guidelines for babywearing, and practical demonstrations on how to properly use and adjust carriers. It will also cover the physiological and emotional bonding aspects of babywearing.</p><p><strong>Visit www.thebabyshows.com for a full speaker schedule. </strong></p><p>For the latest updates on The Baby Show, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Tag us with the hashtag <strong>#BabyShowVAN </strong>and<strong> #BabyShowBC</strong> to share your experience. Plus, never miss contests and deals when you sign up for The Baby Show Newsletter!</p>

Enjoy Vancouver’s top pregnancy and parenting event! Engage with experts, shop must-haves, unlock discounts, and enjoy free samples!

Fall Baby Show Vancouver

Canada Place

<p>An End-of-a-Lifetime Immersive Journey into Purgatory Paradise</p><p>Guests of 'The Last Resort' were passengers of a cruise ship that sailed into the Bermuda Triangle in 1971 and was never heard from again.</p><p>You arrive at a destination that wasn’t on the itinerary – ‘The Last Resort’ is lavishly appointed and seems to promise endless tropical luxuries, but you'll quickly come to discover there’s no obvious way to leave. </p><p>Your every need will be tended to by the mysterious staff: Mr. Temperance, the host at the Hereafter Bar, the Queen of Cups, a winsome mixologist always ready to lend an ear, Death, the beautiful showgirl who stars at the Limbo Lounge, and many other friendly faces. Judgement. The Magician. The Lovers. The Devil.</p><p>Seize the opportunity to embark on our mind-altering journey through tropical splendour to your final reward. Linger in the moonlight with a haunted lover, attend a sultry cabaret performance with Death as the star, cherish a private moment with a magical guide, take part in an eerie game show, or dance in the arms of a doomed storyteller whispering secrets into your ear.</p><p>Welcome.</p><p>The Last Resort is an immersive theatrical experience as imagined by the award-winning mind behind such Vancouver-based immersive shows as 'Slumber Here', 'Alice in Glitterland', and 'The Neverland Night Circus', alongside a team of professional artists, writers, dancers, actors, magicians, costumers, and themed entertainment designers.  Join us on this one-of-a-kind journey through a purgatory paradise exploring themes of change, choice, mortality, and growth. Weaving the Tarot arcana throughout the story allows audience members to interact with their fates directly, and guests are invited to choose their level of participation, denoted by a colored lei placed around their necks as they're welcomed into the Hereafter.</p><p>The two-hour experience leads audience members through an exploration of death and the process of self-actualization as seen through the eyes of guests of a tropical party resort in the early 1970s. The story unfolds through an awe-inspiring blend of sensual choreography, vintage exotica soundtrack, three themed bars with cocktails crafted just for The Last Resort, and several rooms of lushly-detailed atmosphere.</p><p>Every stay at The Last Resort is a unique experience, as every guest is encouraged to explore, observe, follow and interact with the resort staff as they please. Partake in resort activities, eavesdrop on private conversations and intimate moments, or linger at the Hereafter Bar and let the old souls spin you a tall tale or two. It’s your Afterlife.</p><p>thelastresortvancouver.com</p><p>fairlith.com</p>

Guests of this End-of-a-Lifetime immersive trip into Purgatory Paradise are cruise ship passengers lost in the Bermuda Triangle in 1971.

The Last Resort - Immersive Theatre in Vancouver

At the Waldorf

<p>In its 31st year, and as popular today as ever, one of this country’s most joyous annual traditions returns to BC this December 1-22, 2024 as part of a 9-city tour. Known for sold-out houses and standing ovations, this ensemble is a “must-see” ticket on the holiday calendar. Winter Harp is a joyous concert experience that has captured the spirit of the season, and audience’s hearts, for over three decades. On stage, Winter Harp’s outstanding musicians and singers, clad in beautiful medieval attire, perform a collection of music that ranges from familiar carols to Celtic, medieval and world tunes. At the theatre performances, magical backdrops of cathedral and snow set a stage for the golden Celtic and classical harps, drums, tambourines, temple bells, flutes, and an assortment of beautiful ancient and rare instruments, including the ethereal-sounding <em>bass</em> <em>psaltery</em> (the only one like it in the world), the <em>organistrum</em> (an early form of the hurdy-gurdy) and the Swedish <em>nyckelharpa</em>. </p><p>Don’t miss this journey of pure magic! Winter Harp — Christmas begins here.</p>

Glorious music and song combine with festive  stories to wrap you snugly in the Christmas spirit. Winter Harp --Christmas begins here.