Family Fun Day at the Symphony

Join us on March 9th at 3PM at the Orpheum Theatre for Family Fun Day at the Symphony!

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with YWCA Metro Vancouver, and co-presenting partner LNG Canada, will host a very special family concert featuring the VSO and special guest hosts Lisa Wu (Phoenix TV) and Rick Cluff (former CBC host) on March 9th at 3PM at the Orpheum Theatre.

Bilingual Symphony for the Family

Lisa and Rick will give bilingual narration (Mandarin/English) to the beloved children’s story Peter and the Wolf while the orchestra plays the beautiful orchestral accompaniment by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev.

Also on the program: A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten, again with bilingual narration and Spring Festival Overture by Li Huan-zhi.

Music Exploration, Discovery & Fun Activities

Families are invited to arrive early to enjoy fun activities and musical exploration including a hands-on instrument fair “petting zoo” in the Orpheum lobby from 2PM, hosted by the VSO and YWCA Metro Vancouver. All instruments generously provided by Tom Lee Music.

Buy a Ticket & Support Crabtree Corner

$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to YWCA Crabtree Corner, which houses a range of programs and services under one roof to help marginalized women and families living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside feel healthier, more connected and empowered to make positive choices.

Regular price tickets are $30/adult and $19.50/child and right now we have a special promo code to help you save more than 50% off regular ticket prices! Use Promo Code “FAMILY”.

CO-PRESENTING PARTNER

Financial support for the concert in collaboration with the YWCA Metro Vancouver provided by Lis and Bruce Welch.