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THE DEMON STRIKES BACK
Rainforest Theatre presents James MacDonald’s play about an evil demon who escapes and wreaks vengeance on the townspeople who captured him. Dec. 22 at 8 pm, Dec. 23 at 2 pm, Britannia Auditorium (1001 Cotton). Suggested donation $6, info rainforesttheatre@yahoo.ca.
This Week
ALADDIN
Vagabond Players presents a marionette musical featuring the Elwoodettes Marionettes, with words and music by Elizabeth Elwood. Dec. 15 & 28 at 7 pm; Dec. 16, 17, 23, 26, 27, & 30 at 2 pm, Bernie Legge Theatre (Queens Park, New West.). Info 604-521-0412.
BREAKFAST SKATE WITH SANTA
Pancake breakfast followed by skating, gym activities for the kids, and a crafts workshop. Dec. 16, 1-3 pm, Trout Lake Community Centre (3350 Victoria). Tix $6 including rink admission ($14 for a family of four), info 604-257-6955.
BABES IN TOYLAND
Theatrix Youtheatre Society presents an original adaptation of Victor Herbert’s classic story about two orphans who save Christmas and thwart their evil Aunt Barbarina’s quest to take over Nursery Rhyme Land. Created by a cast of 30 between the ages of five and 15, with music by Mr. I. Dec. 16-19, 1 & 7 pm, Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Tix $12/10, info 604-931-2008.
GUARD DOG IN CONCERT
Elwoodettes marionettes perform a musical marionette show about a dog who gets a special visit from Santa Claus. Dec. 16, 10:30 am, Silk Purse Arts Centre (1570 Argyle Ave., West Van.). Tix and info 604-925-7292.
CHARLOTTE DIAMOND & THE HUG BUG BAND
Popular children’s entertainer performs a 60-minute holiday-themed concert. Dec. 17, 2 pm, Centennial Theatre (2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Van.). Tix $16, info 604-984-4484.
ALADDIN & THE MAGIC LAMP
The North Shore Theatre for Children presents a puppet show for kids aged three to eight, directed by Nora Linhart, with puppets by Svetlana Bardos. Dec. 17, 3 & 4 pm and Dec. 18, 10 am & 6 pm, Presentation House Theatre (333 Chesterfield Ave., North Van). Tix $6, info 604-990-3474.
Ongoing
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM MARINE SCIENCE CENTRE
Stanley Park, 604-659-3474, www.vanaqua.org/. Admission rates: $18.50 adults, $13.95 seniors/youth/students, $10.95 kids four to 10, kids three and under free. Open 10 am–5:30 pm. Daily events include dolphin, sea-lion, and beluga shows; sea-otter feeds; and shark dives.
SCIENCE WORLD
1455 Quebec St., 604-443-7443, www.scienceworld.ca/. Open Mon.-Fri. from 10 am–5 pm, Sat.-Sun. and holidays from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission: $18.75/13.75 adults, $14.50/9.50 youth (13-18), seniors, and students; kids under four free. Hundreds of interactive exhibits in five permanent galleries, live science demonstrations, and workshops, plus giant movies in the Alcan Omnimax Theatre. »GUNTHER VON HAGENS’ BODY WORLDS 3: THE ANATOMICAL EXHIBITION OF REAL HUMAN BODIES (popular but controversial touring exhibition of human bodies that have been preserved through the process of plastination) to Jan. 14
TIGERS AND DRAGONS: CHINA AND INDIA FOR KIDS
Multicultural learning and activities for kids. To Dec. 14, Sat. 11 am–5 pm, Kids Around the World Children’s Museum (12 Water). Admission $3, info www.kidsaroundtheworld.ca/.
Upcoming Highlights
JUDY & DAVID’S SYMPHONIC ADVENTURE
Treehouse TV stars join the VSO and conductor Ken Hsieh for a high-energy musical family adventure. Jan. 14, 2 pm, Orpheum Theatre. Tix and info 604-876-3434.
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