20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: March 17 to 23
Spring has sprung, and we’re ready to have fun!
Fill your weekly schedule with these 20 great events happening around Vancouver from March 17 to 23. Monster Jam, Generation Pixar, and more.
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Monster Jam Vancouver
What: Monster Jam returns to Vancouver this spring, and the travelling motorsports experience will have some new gigantic beasts along for the ride.
The family-friendly event is returning to the Pacific Coliseum for three massive events from March 21 to 23. It will be the only Vancouver stop in 2025.
The world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks will be tearing up the dirt during the Vancouver Monster Jam Arena Championship Series West shows. Local fans will also experience two new trucks for the very first time.
When: March 21 to 23, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 1 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Pit Party passes are also available.
Where: Pacific Coliseum – 100 N. Renfrew St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Murmuration by Le Patin Libre
What: Le Patin Libre’s Murmuration is inspired by the aerial choreography of birds and transposes the swoops, swirls and configurations of mass flight to the ice.
Le Patin Libre sought out the world’s top skaters through a series of international auditions to fully embody this phenomenon. Guests can look forward to an aeriform ballet infused and emboldened with meticulous choreography.
When: March 20 to 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm (Thursday to Saturday), 2 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena – 5670 East Blvd., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Nowruz New Year Celebration at Capilano Mall
What: Capilano Mall is hosting a thrilling Nowruz New Year celebration on March 22, and everyone is invited. Guests will enjoy cultural dance performances by the Academy of Middle Eastern Dance, traditional drumming by Dafan Band, and a Haft-Seen table display by Solievent.
When: March 22, 2025
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
Where: Grand Court at Capilano Mall – 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver
Cost: Free
Dancing Queen: ABBA x Queen Dance Party
What: Get ready to take over the dance floor because an ABBA and Queen dance party is coming to the Hollywood Theatre this month. DJ Flipout will spin your faves from the two timeless bands plus more hits to get you in the partying mood.
When: March 21, 2025
Time: 10 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Theatre – 3123 W. Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: $10 plus fees, purchase online
Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum
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What: Burnaby Village Museum is celebrating spring break, and longtime visitors and new guests will discover plenty to enjoy. Special activities throughout the two weeks include Storytime at the Indigenous Learning House, a scavenger hunt, playing heritage games, steam demos, and more.
The beloved open-air historical attraction transports people back in time and lets them experience life in a 1920s village, complete with heritage and recreated buildings and staff dressed in the period’s fashion. The carousel will also be open but only at 50 per cent capacity.
When: March 17 to 28, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.)
Where: Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
Admission: Free
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Chicago Fire FC
What: Vancouver Whitecaps aim to continue their hot start to the MLS season with a match against Chicago Fire FC on Saturday, March 22.
When: March 22, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s
What: The Vancouver Art Gallery presents Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s, a deep dive into the experimental art made in six Central Eastern European nations on the three decades.
The interdisciplinary exhibition features works from nearly 100 artists questioning how, when, and where art could exist and uncovering its various meanings for society.
When: Now until April 21, 2025 (closed Tuesdays)
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday to Wednesday), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Thursday and Friday)
Where: 750 Hornby St., Vancouver
Admission: $29-$35, free for ages 18 and under, gallery members, Indigenous peoples, and caregivers. Book online
Yuk Yuk’s University Showcase
What: The latest graduates of Yuk Yuk’s University are about to hit the stage for their big debut. The comedians have trained for weeks with veteran performer Brett Martin and honed their craft to share with comedy lovers. Catch all of the laughs at Yuk Yuk’s Surrey.
When: March 20, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Yuk Yuks Surrey at Elements Casino – 17755 60th Ave., Surrey
Tickets: $15 plus tax, purchase online
Spring Break at VIFF Centre – Generation Pixar
© Disney Pixar 2010
What: Bring the whole family to the VIFF Centre and enjoy an exciting variety of films that everyone will love. The lineup for VIFF’s spring break programming is celebrating everything Pixar, with screenings of 11 different films, talks, music, trivia and more.
Whether you’re a fan of Toy Story, Cars, Up, or Finding Nemo, guests of all ages will fall in love with the timeless Pixar classics all over again at VIFF Centre this spring break.
When: March 17 to 30, 2025
Time: Various screening times
Where: VIFF Centre — 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver
Tickets: $10-$16. Discounts for students, seniors, and VIFF+ members. Purchase online
Meet Cuties
What: Love is in the air at Chill X Studios with Meet Cuties, a live show where comedians have real first dates onstage and the audience decides what happens next. New comics and new surprises each month.
When: March 22, April 25, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Chill x Studio – 2270 Manitoba St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits
What: Science World invites guests to challenge themselves to jump, dive, fly, and climb in a new feature exhibit that explores some of the most exciting sports in the world. Learn the science behind the sports and hear stories from around the world highlighting the dedication and determination of top-class athletes.
When: Now until May 19, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Tickets: Available online
Toptable Kitsilano Hiring Fair
What: Toptable Group, which owns several Vancouver restaurants like Araxi, Bar Oso, and Cin Cin, is hosting a Kitsilano Hiring Fair at Blue Water Cafe this week. They are accepting applications for a variety of front and back-of-house roles, including baristas, cooks, cashiers, and bakers.
When: March 19 and 20, 2025
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Blue Water Cafe – 1095 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Registration: Online
Elevate Vancouver Auto Show
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What: Car lovers, start your engines! The Vancouver International Auto Show is making its highly anticipated return to the Vancouver Convention Centre from March 19 to 23, 2025
The 2025 Auto Show will feature displays of the latest vehicles, test drive opportunities, and insights into electric and hybrid technologies from top automotive manufacturers and local BC dealerships.
When: March 19 to 23, 2025
Time: 12 to 9 p.m. (Wednesday), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Thursday to Saturday), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West — 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Price: $19 to $21 for general admission | $14 to $15 for students and seniors | $6 for kids | $38 to $53 for a family pass. Purchase online
Nowruz: Farsi Tour + Film Screening Of One Must Wash Eyes
What: The Polygon Gallery is hosting a special screening of One Must Wash Eyes, directed by Vancouver-based Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Yadegar, for Nowruz. Guests can also go on a Farsi language tour of the Spring exhibition, Rotimi Fani-Kayode: Tranquility of Communion.
When: March 20, 2025
Time: Doors 6 p.m.
Where: The Polygon Gallery – 101 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver
Cost: By donation
Wildlife Weeks: Spring Break at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
What: Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre and guest presenters are helping nature enthusiasts of all ages discover the wild world around you! The in-person programs include topics such as “Exploring BC Bats,” “Treetop Tales: Forest Magic,” and “Raptor Rescue with OWL Rehab.”
When: Various dates from March 17 to March 28, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre – 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, including many by donation. Register online
Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show
What: The Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show is returning to the PNE Forum with more than 100 of gem, mineral, and jewellery vendors from across the country.
You can wander the forum filled with vendors selling all kinds of crystals, fossils, wearable art, and more. This is the perfect place to ask experts questions and learn more about rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems.
When: March 21 to 23, 2025
Time: 1 p.m. to 9 pm (Friday), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: PNE Forum, 2901 East Hastings St., Vancouver
Cost: $6-$8, children 12 and under are free. Three-day tickets are also available. Purchase online
David Cross
David Cross
What: Award-winning comedian David Cross returns to Canada with his new stand-up tour, The End of The Beginning of The End.
David is an Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee. Fans will recognize him from Arrested Development, Mr. Show, Kung Fu Panda, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
When: March 22, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre – 918 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Chaharshanbe Suri – Persian New Year Fire Festival
What: The Tri City Iranian Cultural Society invites everyone to celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri, the Iranian fire festival. The community event at Town Centre Park will feature fire jumping, live performances, and a Persian New Year market.
When: March 18, 2025
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Town Centre Park — 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Cost: Free
Insomnia Festival 2025
What: Insomnia Festival returns to the TRADEX in Abbotsford on Saturday, March 22, and the lineup includes some of the world’s biggest DJs and EDM stars.
This year will feature Alesso, Alok, KSHMR, Ben Nicky, and Cosmic Gate. Guests can also check out the new Basszone Stage showcasing Rooler and Lil Texas.
When: March 22, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Tradex Trade and Exhibition Centre – 1190 Cornell St., Abbotsford
Tickets: Various prices; purchase online
Vancouver Canucks
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What: The Canucks take on the Winnipeg Jets as the push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs continues. Cheer them on at Rogers Arena when the game starts at 7 p.m.
When: March 18, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
The Beach Boys
What: The Beach Boys’s Endless Summer Gold Tour announcement coincides with the news that co-founder, lead singer, and lyricist Mike Love has been nominated for induction into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Love has written or co-written some of the most well-known songs in pop music history, including “California Girls,” “I Get Around,” and “Kokomo.”
The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million albums, and their founding members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. They also released a self-titled documentary on Disney+ in May of this year.
When: March 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre — 6066 Thunderbird Blvd., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Purchase online