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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 X Map 1: d3 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. www.ensembletheatrecompany.ca X Map 4: d2 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 SAVE UP TO $5 AT Kids 3 & under ride FREE! J u ly 2 0 1 8 where.ca 79