Short on ideas for weekend fun times? Here are a few ideas for things happening in Vancouver this weekend.
The Vancouver Events Calendar has more.
Saturday, March 5
Ani DiFrancco
- What: American singer, multi-instrumentalist, poet, and songwriter Ani DiFrancco comes to the Vancouver Playhouse with special guests Rupa and the April Fishes.
- Where: Vancouver Playhouse – 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
- When: Saturday, March 5; 8 p.m.
Cap U at The Silk Purse
- What: The Capilano University Music Diploma and Jazz Studies Programs present the best students Vancouver has to offer, and the music legends of tomorrow.
- Where: Silk Purse Arts Centre – 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver
- When: Saturday, March 5; 8 p.m.
Deja Vu Vintage Market
- What: Over 30 vendors, including food trucks, live music, and more. Get the best in the old and find something new for you.
- Where: The Shipards – The end of Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
- When: Saturday, March 5; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Anderson East
- What: Hailing from Athens, Alabama, Anderson East is a name to know in rhythm/blues. He comes to The Cobalt Cabaret on a tour of North America, so catch him while you can.
- Where: The Cobalt Cabaret – 917 Main Street, Vancouver
- When: Saturday, March 5; 7 p.m.
Spartacus
- What: The Stanley Kubrick classic about the gladiator that became the legend.
- Where: The Cinematheque – 200 – 1131 Howe Street, Vancouver
- When: Saturday, March 5; 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 6
Whitecaps vs. Impact
- What: Vancouver faces Montreal at BC Place.
- Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
- When: Sunday, March 6; 2:30 p.m.
Rebelution
- What: California’s Rebelution comes to the Commodore Ballroom for a night of roots reggae to finish off your weekend the right way.
- Where: The Commodore Ballroom – 868 Granville Street, Vancouver
- When: Sunday, March 6; 7 p.m.
Opera Tea Series
- What: Enjoy opera arias and classic favourites while enjoying coffee, tea, and light refreshments. As refined as a Sunday is likely to get.
- Where: Old Auditorium – 6344 Memorial Road, Vancouver
- When: Sunday, March 6; 2 p.m.
Who Will Win the Digital Revolution?
- What: A talk regarding the rate of technological evolution, and what we can do to stay afloat.
- Where: Vancouver Public Library Central Branch – 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
- When: Sunday, March 6; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Vinyl Swap
- What: Join the city’s vinyl collectors and new enthusiasts to swap, shop, and spot the hidden gems of the record world.
- Where: Alexander Gastown – 91 Powell Street, Vancouver
- When: Sunday, March 6; 10 p.m.