Things to Do in Vancouver During Summer Concert Season

Rogers Arena, Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade

Summer concert season is kicking into high gear. Some of the world’s most popular recording artists are coming to town on their various world tours. Most of these popular musical acts are scheduled to perform for sold-out audiences at Rogers ArenaBC Place, or one of Vancouver’s many other live venues.

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Things to Do in Vancouver During Summer Concert Season

Top musicians to perform Mozart to help battle chronic disease

Jane Coop performs at an upcoming Mozart concert.

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic auto-immune disease that affects nerve transmission to the muscle. It can strike anyone at any age. Once recognized, myasthenia is treatable with medication, such as corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, plasma exchange, intravenous gamma globulin, and in younger patients, possible surgery. If diagnosed and treated early, myasthenia patients can look forward to a normal life with medication.

On Sat. March 30, a group of internationally acclaimed artists come together to perform some of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s finest chamber works in support of the Myasthenia Gravis Association of BC. The concert takes place at the Vancouver Academy of Music (1270 Chestnut St.). Find out more about who’s performing, and what, below.

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Top musicians to perform Mozart to help battle chronic disease

Celebrate the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s 100th Anniversary with a full day of free music

Elektra Women’s Choir performs from 3:30-4 p.m. Jan 26 at the Orpheum.

This Saturday, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100 years of bringing classical music to Vancouver audiences. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Jan 26, 12 hours of free music will mark the occasion.

In all, over 1000 musicians will perform as part of over 100 musical acts on 10 stages. All events are first-come, first-serve. Find out more below.

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Celebrate the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s 100th Anniversary with a full day of free music