Metro Vancouver events on March 5, 2017

28th Annual Festival du Bois

The 28th annual Festival du Bois runs March 3-5 at Mackin Park in the Maillardville area of Coquitlam, the centre of francophone culture in BC, and you're invited!

Coquitlam | Markin Park | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm | Festival

Vancity International Salsa Bachata Kizomba Festival 2017

Vancouver's Biggest Salsa Bachata and Kizomba Festival where world renowned instructors from around the globe share their dance technqiues with you, treat you to live performances every night and maybe even steal you away for a dance

Burnaby | Grand Villa Casino | 9:00 am to 4:00 am | Dance

Dance Power Competition - Burnaby #1

One of Canada's largest dance competitions. Dance Power 25 begins February 28!

Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Dance

Improv Level 1A: Intro to Improvisation

Low pressure and high in fun, the Intro to Improvisation class is a great sampler for people curious about improv or a nice refresher to people who have been out of the improv world for a while.

Vancouver | Instant Studios | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop

Hastings Park Farmers Market

The Hastings Park Farmers Market features a great selection of local produce; nursery items, fish, meat & dairy; artisan prepared foods, baking and treats; the best in local crafts, and of course, hot food trucks

Vancouver | PNE Fairgrounds | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Nature Studies - Drawings by Sibéal Foyle

Come discover our community’s creative spirit! With works on display on both the Main Floor and the Lower Level, the Library’s Art Gallery showcases the talents of established and emerging artists.

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts

We Come to Witness: Sonny Assu in Dialogue with Emily Carr

Sonny Assu continues his ongoing body of work Interventions on The Imaginary, creating a new series of digital tags on a body of Emily Carr paintings selected from the Vancouver Art Gallery’s collection

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Things with Wings

Freedom to Soar. Fireflies, crows, fairies, dragonflies, owls, angels, butterflies, bats and beyond; all celebrate the miracle of flight.

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Show

Vancouver Special: Ambivalent Pleasures

The title of the exhibition, Ambivalent Pleasures, refers to the complex nature of pleasure in the early 21st century as we become increasingly aware of the social, economic and environmental costs of our desires, habits and patterns of living

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

The Vancouver Ukulele Festival 2017. Ruby's Ukes Ukulele School

As featured on CBC's national radio Documentary "Four Little Strings" Ruby's Ukes presents the 8th Annual Vancouver Ukulele Festival!

Vancouver | Croatian Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Workshop

Hong Kong: Heroes of the Dark Years

Discover the relatively unknown but inspiring stories of Chinese Canadians who were heroes during the battle, the occupation and the liberation of Hong Kong during WWII

Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Military Museum | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | History

Meryl McMaster, Confluence

The Richmond Art Gallery is pleased to present Confluence, a touring exhibition organized by the Carleton University Art Gallery in Ottawa and curated by Heather Anderson.

Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Layers of Influence: Unfolding Cloth Across Cultures

We wear clothing not only to keep us warm, but to express our beliefs, social status and political identity. This stunning exhibition showcases more than 130 handmade textiles from around the globe, drawn from the largest collection in Western Canada

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology at UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Sarah Ronald. i spy wild | life

Artist Sarah Ronald shows new drawings, paintings, and installations which spur viewers to tune in and seek out the contradictions present in our daily lives, specifically around our relationships with wild animals in both suburban and natural environment

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

The 25th Annual Wellness Show

2017 is our 25th anniversary and we are more committed than ever to helping you create your happier and healthier life.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health

The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show 2017

Over 250 Exhibitors offering the latest camping gear, paddle sports, outdoor clothing, scuba diving & ultimate adventure travel destinations!

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Active Life / Health

HUB Cycling at the Vancouver Bike Show

Ultimate Cycling Event to Kick off Your 2017 Riding Season! See the Best in Bikes, Accessories and Apparel. New Outdoor Demo Track! Cycle Stage Presentations. Meet Pro Riders. Awesome Interactive fun for the Kids!

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Sports

Our House 40th Anniversary

You are invited! 40th Our House Anniversary. The celebration starts of with a Eucharist at 10am, followed by a reception after the 10 o’clock service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall.

Vancouver | St. Paul's Anglican Church | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Family

Bill Reid Creative Journeys

An exhibition presented in partnership with the Vancouver International Airport to mark the 20th anniversary of Bill Reid's iconic sculpture, The Spirit of Haida Gwaii

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat

The quintessential Seuss, The Cat in the Hat returns to the CTYP stage with extraordinary physical theatre, magic and movement.

Vancouver | The Waterfront Theatre | 11:00 am to 11:50 am | Kids

Spectrum an Exhibition at the Silk Purse Art Gallery West Vancouver

SPECTRUM is an exciting exhibition celebrating the talented & diverse artists in our community!

West Vancouver | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition

Out of Sight: Eadweard Muybridge and Harold Edgerton

Discover the work of two photographers who were revolutionary in making time stand still

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Hank Bull: Connexion

Take a closer look at renowned Vancouver artist Hank Bull

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

2017 Chutzpah! Festival presents Spellbound Contemporary Ballet

Spellbound Contemporary Ballet has defined itself in the European dance community for its many works, dynamic choreography, and the virtuosic technique of the company’s dancers

Vancouver | The Norman Rothstein Theatre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Dance

Šxʷʔam̓ət (home)

šxʷʔam̓ət means home in Hǝn̓q̓ǝmin̓ǝm̓, a local Indigenous dialect. This word has so many different meanings to all of us who are living on this land.

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Theatre

Prayer: Deep Listening for God to Transform your Life

Prayer: Deep Listening for God to Transform your Life is a 5-part series on personal prayer will commence on the 1st Sunday of Lent.

Vancouver | St. Paul's Anglican Church | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health

2017 Vancouver International Dance Festival: Mutable Subject. Dancers Playing Basketball

We are a group of dance artists who have been gathering to play basketball, in which we have varying degrees of experience. Some of us had never touched a ball before. Deanna played in high school.

Vancouver | Woodwards Atrium | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Dance | Free

Top Hats and Tales

A dazzling musical romance that follows a show business love relationship through time.

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm | Theatre

Early Music Vancouver: Stile Antico - In a Strange Land: Elizabethan Composers in Exile

Stile Antico is a British ensemble now established as one of the most original and exciting new voices in its field and has an extensive and award-winning discography on the Harmonia Mundi label

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

Elbow Room Café: The Musical

A candid look inside Vancouver’s most iconic eatery: home of raucous service, celebrity sightings, and hearts of gold.

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Musical

Brent Carver and the Art of Time Ensemble

An evening with the Tony Award–winning Canadian theatre legend

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Music

Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat

The quintessential Seuss, The Cat in the Hat returns to the CTYP stage with extraordinary physical theatre, magic and movement.

Vancouver | The Waterfront Theatre | 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm | Kids

Festival du Bois

Celebrate French-Canadian history right here in Maillardville. Experience maple baked goods, musical performances and storytelling

Coquitlam | Coquitlam Heritage Society | 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Festival

2017 Vancouver International Dance Festival: Yayoi Theatre Movement presents “OKUNI” - Mother of Kabuki

Okuni-Kabuki is Yayoi Theatre Movement Society’s new 70 minute production choreographed and performed by artistic director, Yayoi Hirano, that will premiere in March 1 to March 10 2017

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm | Dance

2017 Vancouver International Dance Festival: KTL Company

KTLco is an urban dance company based out of Vancouver, BC. It was created by Ken Yung and Shauna Smith and operates out of Harbour Dance Centre

Vancouver | Woodwards Atrium | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Dance | Free

Vancouver Recital Society: Harriet Krijgh, Magda Amara, piano

Twenty-four year old Dutch cellist Harriet Krijgh is one of today’s most exciting and promising young cellists.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music

Canadian Iranian Foudnation Presents: Breaking Barriers INternational Women's Day Celebration Day

The event consists of speakers who have broken barriers and became successful, traditional music, dance and poetry

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Philadelphia Union

Vancouver Whitecaps FC will commence their seventh season in Major League Soccer when they host Philadelphia Union

Vancouver | BC Place | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Sports

2017 Chutzpah! Festival presents Spellbound Contemporary Ballet

Spellbound Contemporary Ballet has defined itself in the European dance community for its many works, dynamic choreography, and the virtuosic technique of the company’s dancers

Vancouver | The Norman Rothstein Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

Arash, Kamran & Hooman. Vegas In Vancouver

4 Mega Stars Live In Concert Arash, Kamran & Hooman, Sasy

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra: Rising Stars

Intermediate & Junior Orchestra Concerto Winners’ Concert

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

Encounters: Broadway Love Stories

The Bergmann Duo will perform an array of memorable tunes from two of the most beloved works of the American musical theatre and opera genre: West Side Story and Porgy and Bess

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:20 pm | Music

Šxʷʔam̓ət (home)

šxʷʔam̓ət means home in Hǝn̓q̓ǝmin̓ǝm̓, a local Indigenous dialect. This word has so many different meanings to all of us who are living on this land.

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Mike前Mike後仙杜拉慈善演唱會 Mikes & Sandra Lang Charity Concert

三位音樂泰斗，鬼馬歌后仙杜拉小姐，著名英文歌手Michael Remedios及Michael Samson攜手為加拿大肝臟基金會籌款，帶我們回到愛與希望的美好時光!

Richmond | The River Rock Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music