The Roundhouse Turntable Plaza project has transformed the plaza into an outdoor public and visual arts/performance space for activities ranging from farmers markets, to concerts and festivals.
Designed to create an arts presentation and social gathering place in which to explore neighbourhood heritage, the project features a viewing platform, unique flexible seating, and a canopy-supporting crane with cables for lighting, banners, and stunning aerial performances.
Residents and media are invited to join Vancouver Park Board Chair Constance Barnes and other special guests at a celebration at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre to mark the opening of the Turntable Plaza, downtown Vancouvers newest outdoor public and community performance space.
When: Sunday, May 20
Time: Official opening ceremonies 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.; community celebrations 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Where: Adjacent to the Roundhouse (Davie Street and Pacific Boulevard)
What: Remarks and ribbon cutting, brass band, kids activities, public art project, aerial dance performances, climb aboard Engine 374, cake and more
In addition to celebrating the completion of the Turntable Plaza, the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, in partnership with the West Coast Railway Association, will be hosting an afternoon acknowledging the 15th anniversary of the Roundhouse and the 125th anniversary of the arrival of Engine 374, which pulled the first passenger train across Canada into Vancouver. The public will also have the opportunity to climb aboard the historic engine during its annual 'steamed up' appearance in the plaza.
Limited street parking is available. The public is encouraged to bike, walk or take transit to the opening celebration.
