Sunday 15 August 2010 (18:00 - 20:30)

The Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception will set the tone for the Congress with official remarks and vibrant entertainment, highlighting the unique cultural mosaic that is Canada. Delegates will then take part in the Welcome Reception, with local wines and hors d'oeuvres served, allowing you the opportunity to mix and mingle with colleagues and friends.

Tuesday 17 August 2010 (19:30 - 23:00)

Experience Vancouver beyond the Congress venue! The city's rich cultural background has helped produce a spectrum of artistic expression and a thriving creative community. Choose to participate in one of Vancouver's many evening highlights. All options include return transportation.  

Bard on the Beach
Celebrating its 21st season in 2010, Bard on the Beach is one of Canada's largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festivals.  Join in the romantic tragedy of Antoine & Cleopatra Passion and let’s passion, war and betrayal erupt within a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky.  

Antoine & Cleopatra: Although the sensual Cleopatra has conquered the heart of Rome's greatest soldier, Mark Antony must choose between duty and desire. To secure a political alliance, he marries Octavia, Caesar's sister. His return to Egypt and Cleopatra ignites a war in which one of the world's great love stories plays out its final chapter.

Museum of Anthropology
Resting at the edge of the sea, on the lush campus of the University of British Columbia, the Museum of Anthropology is world-renowned for its ethnographic and archaelogical objects from around the world, many of which originate in particular from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia. The Museum’s treasures are housed in an impressive building designed by world-renowned local architect Arthur Erickson.  For this summer, the Audain Gallery is also hosting “Border Zones: New Art Across Cultures”, an exhibition of contemporary work of twelve international artists engaged in a dialogue about cultural boundaries and the possibility of translation across them. Traditional Gitksan dances performed in the Great Hall will complete your cultural encounter.

Night at the Improv!
Vancouver TheatreSports League is a pillar of the Vancouver performing arts scene and a worldwide phenomenon, producing and staging some of the most daring and innovative improv in the world. This year, Vancouver TheatreSports League is celebrating 30 years of success with a new intimate theatre. There will be no shortage of laughther as witty performers bring out their best arsenal to create an exclusive TTS performance from audience suggestions and simple improv games.

Price: $65 CAD

Tickets: Please book your ticket at the time of registration via the online registration form or contact the TTS Registration Team at tts2010-registration@meet-ics.com

Wednesday 18 August 2010 (19:30 - 23:00)

Please join us for an exclusive dinner featuring regional cuisine, award-wining B.C. wines, and a chance to network with old and new friends alike.