To Sep 22 bARD On THE bEACH
SHAkESpEARE FESTivAl the 29th
annual fest in Vanier park. bmo main-
stage: As You Like It a joyful tribute to
the free-spirited 1960s, featuring clas-
sic beatles songs (to Sep 22). Macbeth
a classic tale of power and corruption,
set in medieval scotland (to Sep 13).
howard Family stage: Timon of Athens
a powerful exploration of capitalism
and greed (to Sep 9). Lysistrata a new
adaptation of aristophanes’ outra-
geous 411 bc comedy about the first-
ever female strike (Jul 6-Sep 13). $24+.
special events: Wine Wednesdays (Jul
11). Bard-B-Q & Fireworks (Jul 28; aug
1, 4). Family Nights (Jul 24). Chor Leoni:
Mane Event (Jul 2). Exploring Shake-
speare (Jul 7, 14, 21). dress warmly and
bring a blanket. Vanier park, chestnut
st. 604-739-0559 or toll-free 1-877-
739-0559. www.bardonthebeach.org
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moves inside. 604-685-6217.
www.carouseltheatre.ca Map 6: B7
ATTRACTIoNS
CApilAnO SUSpEnSiOn bRiDGE Van-
couver’s oldest attraction has thrilled
visitors since 1889. cross the swaying
planks of the bridge suspended above
the capilano river and wander among
towering evergreens in a west coast
rainforest. Get a squirrel’s-eye view at
treetops adventure: seven suspension
bridges in the trees take you high above
the forest floor. Explore the cliffwalk,
an adrenaline-pumping series of
narrow suspended stairs, bridges and
walkways (year-round). Free shuttle
from downtown Vancouver. open
daily. $46.95, senior $42.95, student
$34.95, 13-16 $27.95, 6-12 $14.95,
under 6 free. after 5 pm, admission
is 30% off (to Sep 3). 3735 capilano
rd., north Vancouver. 604-985-7474.
www.capbridge.com Map 4: B4
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAM!
Jul 4-Aug 18 THEATRE UnDER THE
STARS Vancouver’s long-running
amateur-summer-musical company
mounts Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
Cinderella (a rags-to-riches princess
finds her prince charming) on alternat-
ing nights with 42nd Street (an aspiring
theatre star gets her lucky break on
broadway). 8 pm (7 pm on fireworks
nights: Jul 28; aug 1, 4). $30-$49.
shows go on even in rain. bring warm
clothes or a blanket. malkin bowl, stan-
ley park. tickets 1-877-840-0457.
www.tuts.ca X Map 5: C5
Jul 10-15 lES MiSÉRAblES one of
broadway’s longest-running shows
ever, this uplifting musical is a timeless
testament to the survival of the human
spirit. $30.50+. Queen Elizabeth
theatre, 630 hamilton st. tickets
1-855-985-5000. www.broadway
acrosscanada.ca X Map 1: C6
Jul 12-Aug 17 SUMMER REpERTORY
FESTivAl aaron sorkin’s A Few Good
Men, ian rankin’s Dark Road and
martin mcdonagh’s The Beauty Queen
of Leenane play in repertory. $25+.
Jericho arts centre, 1675 discovery st.
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Jul 27-Aug 11 A MiDSUMMER
niGHT’S DREAM talented teens bring
to life shakespeare’s beloved tale
about friendships, fairies, mischief
and magic. m-sa 7:30 pm. Free,
premium seating in advance $6. per-
formance works outdoor stage, 1218
cartwright st. if it rains, the show
OPEN DAILY
20 rides & attractions for ages 2-10
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Kids 3 & under ride FREE!
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