Winter Celebrations 2022: Community Performances

During Winter Celebrations, in addition to the Winter World lantern labyrinth and ticketed performances, celebrate the holidays with family and friends at one of our FREE community performances inside the Anvil Centre Ballroom! The line-up features a blend of dance, music and singer songwriters, including Chris Clute and Victoria Groff, Jason Qiu, Kevin Lam String Quartet, world renowned Indian classical arts duo, Cassius Khan and Amika Kushwaha, and more.

Performance Schedule

About the Performers

Stage New West: Student Performers from the Stage Musical Theatre Academy
December 21, 2022
A variety of student groups of various ages perform musical theatre songs from this local musical theatre school. Unlocking the courage and resilience in each student so that they may achieve their highest potential in the arts and in life. Every student who walks through our doors is inherently creative and carries within themselves talents and ideas that are important to bring to the world. No matter their experience every student brings value to their classes, and we are honored to have them as members of our Stage family.

Chris Clute & Victoria Groff
December 21, 2022
Acoustic duo (vocals and guitar) featuring a blend of originals and covers.

Jason Qiu
December 24, 2022
Holiday ballads performed acoustically on keyboard and vocals. Performing in both Chinese and English, Qiu’s songs are introspective monologues and musings on impactful life experiences conveyed in vulnerable, emotion-laden vocal lines.

Ed & Salve Jazz Duo
December 24, 2022
Two members of this trio (Jeff and Salve) performing holiday easy listening jazz covers (New West locals).

MUSICXCONNECT String Quartet with Kevin Lam, Mark Kim, Cassandra Feltrin and Joey Ye
December 27, 2022
String quartet playing various pieces by classical composers.

Wazaman Guitar Duo featuring Matt Silerman and Sara Wazani
December 27, 2022
New West guitar teachers playing a selection of light pieces from classical to their own compositions.

Devon More
December 28, 2022
New West singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist playing her own music.

Maple Leaf Singers
December 31, 2022
25 singers perform in this “show chorus” with 6-part harmony and choreography. The group is made up of individuals ranging in age from 18 to 80 years of age. The Maple Leaf Singers draw its members from all parts of Metro Vancouver.

Cassius Khan & Amika Kushwaha
December 31, 2022
New West musician Cassius Khan performs classical ghazal/thumri singing and on the tabla. He performs with his wife Amika Kushwaha, a kathak dancer. Canada’s most recognizable Indian Classical musician, the globally renowned Cassius Khan is a performer of combining the Classical styles of Ghazal/Thumri singing and the Tabla, the North Indian pair of drums and presents both, simultaneously. Amika Kushwaha is a performer, choreographer and instructor of Kathak. She is one of the few Kathak artists in Canada who pairs her performances with live musical accompaniment. This live collaboration between dancer and musician enables moments of spontaneity and thus no two performances are ever the same.

Winter World Schedule

Come enjoy the Winter World Labyrinth and kids games during the buskers and daytime performances.

Wednesday, Dec 21 from 10-6

Thursday, Dec 22 from 10-6

Friday, Dec 23 from 10-6

Saturday, Dec 24 from 10-2

Tuesday, Dec 27 from 10-6

Wed, Dec 28 from 10-6

Thursday, Dec 29 from 10-6

Friday, Dec 30 from 10-6

Saturday, Dec 31 from 10-6