Lasers and Led Zeppelin: light shows hit planetarium

AbhinayaNatesh anatesh@burnabynow com

AVancouver-based independent production company is making a stellar comeback with its long-running laser, light and astronomy shows after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

On Saturday, July 15, Roundhouse Productions, which has been creating planetarium laser and light shows since 1978, will be kicking off its comeback light show series at a new location the British Columbia Institute ofTechnology (BCIT) planetarium

The shows include video with lasers, analog and

COSMIC SPECTACLE: Enjoy the comeback of Vancouver’s OG laser, light and astronomy shows starting July 15 at BCIT planetarium digital star projections in 360 degrees and a full Led Zeppelin concert in surround sound all choreographed live in the planetarium dome

Three years in the making, the full dome video will open at 8 p m on July 15 featuring many Led Zeppelin classics, followed by Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon at 9:05 and Gorillaz at 10:15.

BCIT PLANETARIUM VIDLASER SHOW

When: Saturday, July 15; shows start at 8 p.m. Free astronomy show starts at 7 p m (it is advised to arrive 10 mins early, and no late entries will be admitted)

Where: BCIT Planetarium (3700Willingdon Avenue)

Cost: $2 to $30; visit eventbrite com