1. From the creative team behind the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony comes Opera Warriors. Billed as “an epic tale of power, passion and the Peking Opera told through a mix of contemporary dance, acrobatics and martial arts,” Opera Warriors leaps across the Queen Elizabeth stage Jan. 5 and 6. Tickets at ticketmaster.ca. Details at operawarriors.com.
2. Wake up to the cold, sober reality of 2016 as members of the VSO, the Strauss Symphony of Canada, vocal soloists and ballroom dancers take a trip down the Danube for A Salute to Vienna Jan. 1 at the Orpheum Theatre. The afternoon of waltzes and operetta kicks off at the ungodly hour of 2:30 p.m. Details vancouversymphony.ca.
3. Oh yeah, New Year’s Eve. It’s happening. And if you are inclined to wade through the sea of humanity just so you can cram into a crowded bar and sip champagne from a dinky plastic cup at midnight, we assume you’ve already purchased your tickets. If not, well good luck. Personally, we’ll be surfing the TV looking for a Roseanne marathon. That D.J. is so funny. Happy New Year!
