10 things to do in Vancouver today: Saturday, March 30

The last Saturday of March deserves some fun events! Here are 10 to check out today, March 30, including Terminal City TableTop Convention, Buckman Coe, and more!

For more things happening around town, check out our events section.

See also

• The breathtaking Chilliwack Tulip Festival returns to full bloom this April
• Snoop Dogg and Smash Mouth to headline epic new Vancouver Island music festival
• This huge bridal fashion week is kicking off in Vancouver this April

Terminal City TableTop Convention

What: Metro Vancouver’s biggest tabletop gaming convention. Try out over 350 games from the TCTC library, and learn a new favourite from a Game Steward. Plus take part in the Catan National Qualifier Tournament.

When: Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31, 2019
Time: 9 am to Midnight (Saturday), 9 am to 6 pm (Sunday)
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre – 6250 Commercial Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

The Cinematheque 24-Hour Movie Marathon

What: A biennial dose of 24 consecutive hours of cinema returns to The Cinematheque this spring. The 19-plus event will include prizes, complimentary craft beer, and tasty treats. For attendees, blankets, pillows, and ” tip-top hygiene” are recommended. The Marathon is a fundraising event for The Cinematheque, and helps to support its year-round programming and award-winning education workshops.

When: Saturday, March 30 to Sunday, March 31
Time: 10 am to 1o am
Where: The Cinematheque – 1131 Howe St, Vancouver
Admission: $60

Riverdale Burlesque

What: While navigating the troubled waters of romance, school and family, Archie and the gang become entangled in yet another dark and sexy Riverdale mystery: A masked figure is trying to ruin Prom/ Who is the masked figure? Will prom be saved? How many lurid and steamy scenarios can Archie and his friends possibly endure? Find out at Riverdale Burlesque.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm
Where: Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $25 in advance

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders

What: Vancouver Whitecaps take on the Seattle Sounders at BC Place.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

Buckman Coe

What: Vancouver’s Buckman Coe brings his Gathering Storm Spring Tour to The Rickshaw with special guests Tonye & Erica Dee.

When: March 30, 2019
Time: 9 pm
Where: Rickshaw Theatre – 254 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars

What: The Vancouver Canucks take on the Dallas Stars at Rogers Arena.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

Van Gogh Designs — Spring Cleaning Sale

What: Van Gogh Designs, a leading manufacturer of upholstered furniture in Canada and the US, is having a massive Spring Cleaning Showroom sale, offering all of Van Gogh Designs floor models, as well as The Goods floor models and warehouse products.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: 9 am to 7 pm
Where: 9178 34A Avenue, Surrey
Admission: Free

Creating A Scene: Bohemian Rhapsody

What: A unique opportunity to explore the worlds of picture editing and sound mixing with Academy Award-winning Composer/Editor, John Ottman and Academy Award-winning Music & Re-Recording Mixer, Paul Massey. Join them as they deconstruct their work on key scenes from Bohemian Rhapsody.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: 9 am
Where: Vancity Theatre – 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $125

10 Gates Dancing – Trust

What: The West Coast premiere of Trust is a thought-provoking duet created and performed by choreographer Tedd Robinson and composer Charles Quevillon. This new contemporary work examines the dynamic interchange of building, maintaining, and testing trust between partners. Audiences are invited to enter into a playful exercise through the interplay of dance artists, examining more about their own beliefs in the world, and reflecting on exactly who they trust. Part of Vancouver International Dance Festival.

When: Now to Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: 8 pm
Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

Hot Brown Honey

What: Hot Brown Honey returns to turn up the heat, deliver lashings of sass and a hot pinch of empowerment. The Honeys will make you laugh, cry, clap and shake what your mama gave you. This stellar posse of phenomenal women make noise as they defiantly smash stereotypes and remix the system.

When: Various dates to March 30, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: York Theatre – 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

Forest Walk and Campfire

What: Enjoy an evening forest walk to a campfire. We provide the stories and roasting forks, you provide your own marshmallows and songs. Hike departs at 6 pm sharp.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Where: Tynehead Regional Park – meet at 96th Ave entrance by Tynehead Hatchery, Surrey
Admission: Free

Used Kidstuff Sale

What: Find bargains on children’s toys, books, decor items and more. Free admission for buyers.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Willingdon Community Centre – 1491 Carleton Avenue, Burnaby
Admission: Free

AirPod Owners Meetup – Vancouver

What: The “AirPod Owners Meetup” will be taking place at The Olympic Cauldron. The event was created by The Pod Squad, a Facebook group where members have access to an entire selection of pod-inspired products for users to purchase, including skins, fabric cases, and an entire clothing line. There will also be a number of food trucks.

When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: 6 to 11:55 pm
Where: The Olympic Cauldron – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
More Info: Online