Based on the Western Canada Theatre production, The Arts Club Theatre is presenting a musical coming of age in 1970s Alberta, Made in Italy.
About the Show:
Meet Francesco Mantini, a second-generation Italian teen struggling to find his place in Jasper, Alberta. Inspired by pop culture icons Rocky Balboa and John Travolta, he reinvents himself as Frank Martin: crooner and ladies' man. As buoyant and bubbly as a glass of prosecco, Made in Italy is a celebration of music, food, and family that's so delightful you won't soon fuhgeddaboudit.
The Vancouver International Auto Show, Western Canada's best-attended trade and consumer event, will mark its much-anticipated return to the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Explore a new era of driving, dive into luxury with Dilawri's European showcase, and witness automotive artistry at Supercar Eleganza. Experience the best in automotive innovation at half the price, and don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate over 100 years of automotive tradition!
For more detailed information about the Vancouver Auto Show, visit their website: https://vancouverinternationalautoshow.com/
Grammy-nominated comedian, television host, best-selling author and advocate, Chelsea Handler, is extending her highly-acclaimed Little Big Bitch Tour into 2024. Presented by Live Nation, this expansive tour continues to bring Handler across North America, featuring over 20 remaining stops in 2023 and 15 newly added dates for the coming new year thanks to overwhelming fan demand.
The Little Big Bitch Tour gives fans a retrospective look at what made her the person and comedian we all have grown to love. This run follows her successful Vaccinated & Horny Tour which saw her perform over 115 shows in over 90 markets during the last year & a half and garnered her a People’s Choice Award for Best Comedy Act along the way. The Vaccinated & Horny Tour marked Handler's return to standup after a six-year hiatus, reminding her of her love of the craft; it was also taped for Handler's new special, Revolution, now available for streaming on Netflix.
About Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, six-time New York Times best-selling author and advocate whose humor and candor have established her as one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment and pop culture. After a strong seven-year run as the host of E!’s top-rated Chelsea Lately, a tenure in which she was the only female late-night talk show host on-air, she launched her documentary series Chelsea Does followed by her talk show Chelsea on Netflix in 2016. She has penned six best-selling books, five of which have reached #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list, including 2019’s Life Will Be the Death of Me.
In 2022, Handler made her return to Netflix with her critically acclaimed comedy special Revolution. It follows the success of her 2020 HBO Max comedy special Evolution, which earned Chelsea a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. In 2021, she launched her iHeart Radio advice podcast, Dear Chelsea, and embarked on the Vaccinated and Horny Tour, bringing her sensational stand-up set to 90+ cities with 115 shows across North America and winning “The Comedy Act of 2021” at the People’s Choice Awards. Handler has been honored by TIME magazine as one of its annual “TIME 100;” Glamour Magazine as one of their Women of the Year; and the Human Rights Campaign, which gave her its Ally for Equality Award.
As one of today’s premiere stand-up comics Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. The comedian, who pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son, sells-out arenas and theaters across the world.
In 2017, Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at 23,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. In response, the mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.” The comedian continued his record breaking streak by being the only comedian to sell out 6 shows at The Warfield in San Francisco. He then broke the attendance record at Club Regent Event Centre in Winnipeg with 4 sold-out shows. In 2019, Koy sold-out 5 shows at the San Diego Civic Theatre, the most consecutive sold-out shows for a comedian. He recently became the only comedian to sell 17,000+ tickets, over 30 shows (in one year) at the Brea Improv.
He was given the prestigious “Stand-Up Comedian Of The Year” award at the 2018 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He has had four highly rated and successful comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. His 2019 Netflix special, Comin’ In Hot is currently streaming world-wide. Koy is on a mission to educate the masses on how to raise a millennial, the intricacies of Filipino traditions, and more!
In 2019, the comedian reached #1 on the Billboard Charts for his stand-up comedy album, Live From Seattle. H e can also be heard on his weekly podcast, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy by Starburns Audio. Listeners can dive in each week as Koy welcomes friends and fellow comedians to share their hilarious insights on life.
Koy has appeared on over 140 episodes of Chelsea Lately as a season regular roundtable guest. Other appearances include: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, Lights Out with David Spade, @Midnight with Chris Hardwick, Beat Bobby Flay, The Breakfast Club, Celebrity Page TV, World’s Funniest Fails and Sean In The Wild.
Today, the comedian tours around the world on his Funny is Funny World Tour with ALL NEW material.
Science of Coctails is back. Join the team at Science World as they transform the dome into Canada's largest cocktail laboratory.
Engage with the city's most talented bartenders showcasing the sceince behind their tastiest tipples, and enjoy mouth-watering food samples prepared by locally renowned chefs, restaurants and caterers. Witness astounding hands-on science shows and demos, explore the galleries, and mix and mingle with the nerdiest cool kids in town as you enjoy an open bar of over 30 stations with unique cocktails.
Science of Cocktails also offers a special VIP package that includes early access and premium refreshments and live entertainment in their VIP Lounge.
Tickets sales supports tens of thousands of learners, students, teachers, and families across BC with FREE access to Science World.
It's the best of Science World and Vancouver's food-and-beverage industry distilled into a night unlike any other. Must be 19 or over to attend.
In a remarkable journey spanning four decades, the Vancouver Sun Run has solidified its status as an iconic event in British Columbia's history. As it celebrates its momentous 40-year milestone, this annual road race stands as a testament to the power of community, health, and resilience. What began in 1985 as a vision to promote fitness and well-being among Vancouverites has grown into a massive celebration of athleticism, drawing participants from all walks of life. As the Vancouver Sun Run marks its 40th year, it not only commemorates its own history but also the stories of countless individuals who have made each step a part of their personal journey toward health and accomplishment.
As the largest running event in the country, the Vancouver Sun Run draws between 30,000 and 40,000 participants of all ages each year, and its charitable efforts have raised more than $3.3 million dollars since its inception. New for 2024, Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Children’s Foundation and Hope Air will join the BC Cancer Foundation, BC Epilepsy Society, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver, Charlford House Society for Women, Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Raise-a-Reader, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, and Family Services of Greater Vancouver as the official beneficiaries of the 2024 event.