A new initiative at the Mary Winspear Centre boosts the entertainment value for Family Day weekend on the Saanich Peninsula.
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They tried to keep the pricing low, tickets are $20 for adults and $14 for those 12 and younger, with one and younger free.
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On Sunday, Feb. 17 celebrate the universal nature of sibling relationships in Max & RubyB次元官网网址檚 Musical Playdate. Max & Ruby never quite want the same thing and their plans always collide B次元官网网址� with hilarious results.
Monday, Feb. 18 meet the five pals from The Backyardigans; quick-moving penguin Pablo; mellow moose Tyrone; thrill-seeking, purple-spotted creature Uniqua; lady-like hippo Tasha; and Austin, the new kangaroo on the block. Each musical adventure encourages kids to develop their imaginations and express themselves creatively as they sing and dance along with the gang.
The 45-minute shows, made popular on television, include a meet and greet with characters afterwards.
Performances run at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on both days.
The hope, Salvador says, is that the times and dates allow families to visit Sidney for the weekend, wedging in other activities such as the Lego Exhibit at the Sidney Museum.
Tickets are on sale now at the Mary Winspear CentreB次元官网网址檚 box office and online at .
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