7 things to do in Vancouver today: Thursday, March 7

Top up your Thursday with these seven fun Vancouver events happening March 7! Enjoy Ladies of Leisure Comedy, Redpatch, and more.

See also

• Multi-platinum-selling artist Pentatonix is coming to Vancouver this July
• Kodak Black will be performing live in Vancouver this March
• The 99th annual Vancouver International Auto Show is almost here

For more things happening around town be sure to check out our events section.

The Ladies of Leisure Comedy Show

What: Katie-Ellen Humphries, Andrea Jin, K.C. Novak, Rachel Schaefer, Randee Neumeyer and Jane Stanton team up for a comedy show on the eve of International Women’s Day. Partial proceeds will go to support the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.

When: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Time: 8 pm
Where: Yuk Yuk’s Vancouver – 2837 Cambie St, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $15

Over the Rainbow: LGBTQ2+ Seniors in the Lower Mainland

What: Are you a senior in LGBT2Q+ communities, or an ally? Do you work with seniors in the Lower Mainland? You’re invited to join the City of Surrey on the launch of the new Lesbian, Gay, Trans, Two-Spirit, Queer/Questioning (LGBT2Q+) Response Network (CRN) for Seniors.

At this launch, there will be keynote speakers and discussions around reducing vulnerability in seniors due to isolation, abuse, neglect and self-neglect.

When: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Surrey City Hall – 13450 104 Ave, Surrey
Register: Online, Free

Collage Night in the Gallery

What: Get together with friends and make art. Cut and paste while you chat, listen to music, and share a drink at Richmond Art Gallery’s Collage Night social for adults. This free event is for artists and art lovers to gather in the Art Gallery space for a social art night. Work on solo or collaborative collage works while listening to Guest Artist DJ Beaubien spin some tunes. All collage materials provided. Open to creatives of all skill levels. Cash only bar. For ages 19+.

When: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Time: 7 to 10 pm
Where: Richmond Art Gallery – 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Tickets: Online, Free

Port Moody Film Society 19th Annual Canadian Film Festival

What: Port Moody Film Society presents a selection of the best recent Canadian features and documentaries as well as outstanding short subjects by local filmmakers.

When: March 7 to 10, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Inlet Theatre – 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
Tickets: Membership $5 a year. Member admission $5 per film. Festival admission $7 per film.

Daniel Sloss: X

What: Daniel Sloss has two Netflix comedy specials, performed on Conan a record eight times, sold out his shows across 11 consecutive Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, and received rave reviews from around the globe.

When: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Time: 8 pm
Where: The Commodore Ballroom – 868 Granville Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $35 plus fees

Parkside Comedy Nights

What: Vancouver comedians Ryan Williams and Alistair Ogden host a night of comedy in the Parkside Tasting Room with a rotating cast of comedians monthly.

When: Thursday, March 7 2019
Time: 8 pm
Where: Parkside Brewery – 2731 Murray Street, Port Moody
Admission: Free

Redpatch

What: Redpatch is a historical drama that focuses on a young Métis solider from the Nuu-chah-nulth nation of Vancouver Island who volunteers to fight for Canada in the First World War. Set in both Canada and the battlefields of France, Redpatch follows the experiences of this young solider as he endures the horrors of war.

When: Thursday, March 7 to Sunday, March 31, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre – 162 West 1st Ave, Vancouver
Tickets: Online