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Welcome to The Playground, a place for Vancouver families. Every Wednesday I post a roundup of upcoming family-friendly events and activities. I’m always on the lookout for fun stuff to do, so if there’s something happening that you think I should know about, contact me. |
Artwork by Ana, age 2.
In The Playground for the week of March 9-15: Darwin the Dinosaur, the Coastal First Nations Dance Festival, St. Patrick's Day Family Fun, Music with Marnie and a chance to make your own snow goggles.
The Cultch in East Vancouver is presenting Darwin the Dinosaur this weekend. "With moments of both calamity and comedy, this heart-warming tale tells the story of a scientist, his creation and the true meaning of love." The production uses electroluminescent characters and music to illustrate the story, so it sounds like it could be a very interesting sensory experience. There are 4 shows this weekend, but you'll have to call for tickets while the online ticket centre is down. 604-251-1363.
Also this weekend, the Dancers of Damelahamid are hosting the 2011 Coastal First Nations Dance Festival at the Museum of Anthropology. The event features a variety of styles on Saturday and Sunday afternoon and a signature performance on Friday night. The signature on Friday requires tickets, but the afternoon performances are free included with your admission to the museum (which is free if you're of aboriginal ancestry).
On Saturday the 12th, the West Point Grey Community Centre is hosting St. Patrick's Day Family Fun from 10:30AM-12PM. The event is "includes arts and crafts, shamrock cookie decorating, and Irish jigs." Tickets are $5.
Music with Marnie has another performance coming up in support of her latest album, Super Kids. The show is Friday morning from 10:30-11:15AM at the Kitsilano Community Centre. Tickets are $10 and you can register online.
Lastly, Parks Canada historian and award-winning author Lyle Dick will be at Science World this Saturday to talk about the history of the high arctic. The event is called Make Your Own Snow Goggles, so presumably you'll get a chance to do just that. 1PM in the Science Theatre.
See you in a week.
