What are you in the mood for this weekend?
Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered with our roundup of 15 fun things to do from April 5 to 7 in Metro Vancouver.
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Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
What: The 2025 Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival is happening at Garry Point Park on Sunday, April 6. Visitors will help celebrate the arrival of spring and the blooming of cherry blossoms, as well as enjoy a day full of free activities, live entertainment, and food trucks.
Check out the Sakura Tent for main-stage performances and demos, including taiko drumming, folk singing, dancers, and ikebana demonstrations. Children of all ages can also stop by the Chibi-Chan Tent to learn how to fold origami creatures with special Japanese papers and techniques.
Attendees will also want to visit the Hanami Tent between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for displays and demos from local artisans, including bonsai, calligraphy, and origami. You’ll also have the chance to take in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony.
When: April 6, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Garry Point Park – 12011 7th Ave., Richmond
Cost: Free
Anand: A Soul’s Journey Home
What: SHMBC hosts an evening of art, storytelling and performances that highlight the soul’s journey through life as well as its return to the light. Get ready to enjoy a lineup of local artists, including spoken word, sarangis, tables, dhaadi, and more.
When: April 5, 2025
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Anvil Centre – 777 Columbia St., New Westminster
Cost: $15, purchase online
Ins Choi: Son of a Preacherman
What: Kim’s Convenience creator Ins Choi returns to Pacific Theatre with his new work, Son of a Preacherman. Choi will share his creative process, riff on Bible stories, and share what it was like to grow up in a Korean church “as the only begotten son of the head pastor.”
When: Now until April 13, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Pacific Theatre – 1440 W 12th Ave., Vancouver
Cost: $40, purchase online
Tightrope Theatre presents The Workplace
What: Tightrope Theatre in Mount Pleasant presents The Workplace, a live improv comedy show where the performers bring the hilarious antics of one of the audience members’ workplaces to life.
When: Every Friday
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Tightrope Theatre — 2343 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $25 plus fees; purchase online
Food Truck Festival at UBC
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What: This event features over 20 food trucks alongside an artisan market with plenty of local vendors. What’s even better is that entry is free, meaning you can spend all your hard-earned cash on enjoying as much food as possible.
When: April 3 to 4
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: UBC Commons
Tickets: Free online
Vancouver Canucks vs Las Vegas Golden Knights
What: Cheer on the Vancouver Canucks as they take on the Las Vegas Golden Knights on April 6 at Rogers Arena.
When: April 6, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Cambodian Rock Band
What: The Arts Club presents Cambodian Rock Band, a dark-humour, genre-defying play about a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia decades later just as his daughter is about to prosecute one of the country’s worst war criminals.
A live band will bring classic Cambodian songs and contemporary Dengue Fever hits to the stage as the play travels back and forth in time and showcases the enduring power of the human spirit and music.
When: Now until April 6, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage — 2750 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: Tickets from $29; purchase online
Ari Shaffir
What: Ari Shaffir has released several comedy specials, including Double Negative, Paid Regular, and Jew. He also created the Comedy Central storytelling show This Is Not Happening and is the host of the hit podcast You Be Trippin. He performs two shows in Vancouver in April.
When: April 4, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre – 918 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online for early show and late show
Bear Creek Park Easter Train
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What: Bear Creek Park Train presents its annual Easter Train in Surrey throughout the month of April. Put on your bunny ears and hop aboard Eddy The Engine for a magical ride at one of the city’s most popular parks.
After your Easter Train ride, children of all ages can enjoy arts and crafts, go on a decorated forest tour, and take part in an egg hunt.
There will also be games, animals onsite every weekend, and a chance for a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny.
When: April 5 to 21, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Bear Creek Park & Mini Golf – 13750 88th Ave., Surrey
Price: $10 plus tax for weekday trains, $15 for weekend trains
Vancouver International Burlesque Festival
What: Canada’s longest-running burlesque festival returns to Vancouver this week, and fans are in for an electrifying time.
When: Now until April 6, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Saturday Night Laughs with The Comedy Department
What: The Comedy Department brings the laughs to The Show Cellar every Saturday night. The award-winning improvisers have appeared on Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix, and more, and will use audience suggestions to create hilarious scenes right on the spot.
No two shows are alike, so head down to help build the hilarity in front of your very eyes.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Show Cellar – 1755 Davie St., Vancouver
Tickets: $23 plus fees, purchase online
Meet Monte Creek Winemaker Galen Barnhardt
What: BCLIQUOR Park Royal welcomes Monte Creek Winemaker Galen Barnhardt on Friday, April 4. Barnhardt will be offering complimentary tastings of unique VQA wines from the Thompson Valley. Enjoy a sample while learning about sustainable wine making.
When: April 4, 2025
Time: 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: BCLIQUOR Park Royal – 785 Park Royal N, West Vancouver
Cost: Free
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Colorado Rapids
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What: Vancouver Whitecaps continue their MLS season this spring with several exciting home games at BC Place. Cheer on the ‘Caps as they face Colorado Rapids on April 5.
When: April 5, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Queen of the Ring
What: Vancouver’s star Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow, Calamity Jane) stars as Mildred Burke in Queen of the Ring from Ash Avildsen (son of Rocky director John G Avildsen).
Burke is heralded as the first million-dollar female athlete, winning world championships in the 1930s and 40s, a time when women’s wrestling was illegal in many places. Catch all the action for a limited time at VIFF.
When: April 4, 6, and 8, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: VIFF Centre – 1181 Seymour St. Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Vancouver Art Gallery – Free First Friday Nights
What: The Vancouver Art Gallery was founded in 1931 and is renowned as one of North America’s leading visual arts institutions. The largest public art museum in Western Canada currently has a variety of exhibitions on display, and you can check them out for free during the Free First Friday Nights events.
When: The first Friday of every month
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: 750 Hornby St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Cat Love Art Show
Art Spot YVR
What: The Cat Love Art Show is on Saturday, April 5, at Jig Space in the city’s Marpole neighbourhood, with dozens of artists expected to take part.
The event is produced and curated by Art Spot YVR, and each unique work of art is a tribute to cats.
When: April 5, 2025
Time: 2 to 10 p.m.
Where: Jig Space — 8889 Laurel St., Unit #106, Vancouver
Admission: By donation to the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) Cat Sanctuary
Public Disco and VCBF’s Blossom Block Party
What: The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) is just around the corner, and we’ve got the details on a massive event you need to add to your calendar.
When: April 5, 2025
Time: 2 to 9 p.m.
Where: Dunsmuir Patio at Bentall Centre — 1055 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver
Admission: Free
Vancouver Warriors vs Albany Firewolves
What: The Vancouver Warriors continue the National Lacrosse League season at Rogers Arena this week with a match against the Albany Firewolves on April 4.
When: April 4, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online