Congratulations, you made it to the weekend!
Celebrate by calling up your friends and checking out these 15 fun events around Vancouver from March 14 to 16. St. Patrick’s Day events, Twilight in Concert, and more.
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Twilight in Concert
Twilight in Concert (Tam Photography/submitted)
What: A Twilight concert experience is coming to Vancouver this winter, and fans won’t want to miss it.
The live symphony performance, presented by GEA Live and GFN Productions in collaboration with Lionsgate, is taking place at The Orpheum on Friday, March 14, 2025. Twilight in Concert will feature a live orchestra playing the film’s score while guests enjoy a screening of the supernatural love story.
When: March 14, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum – 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Webinar: How Stratas Can Get Low Carbon Fuel Credits for EV Charging
What:As the cost of living, gas, and many other essentials continue to rise, not to mention your standard bills and fees coming in, it’s more important now more than ever to have some positive cash flow enter your strata corporation.
Luckily, if your strata has electric vehicle charging stations, it might be able to earn credits for supplying the electricity.
The Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association (VISOA) is a non-profit society that has been providing support and education to strata owners in BC for over 50 years. On March 15, they’re going to help you find out if your strata is eligible for low-carbon fuel credits at a free online webinar: How Stratas Can Get Low Carbon Fuel Credits for EV Charging.
When: March 15, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. PST
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
Price: Free
BC Home + Garden Show
What: The BC Home + Garden Show returns to BC Place with everything you need to whip your home and garden into shape. The exhibition will feature home improvement, design, culinary and garden experts to inspire you and your home this spring.
When: March 13 to 16, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Thursday and Friday), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Tickets: $13-$16, children 12 and under free. Half-price tickets are available after 4 pm. Purchase online
The Blossom Melodies of Homeland
What: Neynava ensemble and Blackout Art Society have come together for The Blossom Melodies of Homeland, an evening of music and song that will transport guests back to their roots and touch their hearts.
When: March 15, 2025
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Kay Meek Arts Centre — 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver,
Cost: $55 plus fees, purchase online
2025 Indochino U Sports Women’s and Men’s Final 8 Basketball Championships
What: UBC is hosting the Women’s and Men’s Final 8 basketball tournaments at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre and Historic War Memorial Gym, and it will be the first time in U Sports history that a single university is hosting both events at the same time. Cheer on the teams as they compete for the championships from March 13 to 16.
When: March 13 to 16, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre and Historic War Memorial Gym
Cost: Various; purchase online
Let’s Hear It BC Junos Plaza Party
The Juno Awards
What: Surrey will host the Let’s Hear It BC Junos Plaza Party at City Hall Plaza on March 15. There will be over 30 artists on six stages to check out throughout the day.
Headlining the festival are 2025 Juno nominees Tyler Joe Miller, Chani Nattan, and Inderpal Moga, plus renowned Punjabi singer Sarbjit Cheema. Other artists include Shawnee Kish, Brass Camel, Luca Fogale, Fionn, Empanadas Ilegales, and Ginalina.
Guests can also participate in an open jam, where they can play a variety of instruments and collaborate with fellow music lovers, as well as the vibrant 5X Art Party, where they can explore immersive selfie-photo booths inspired by Surrey’s unique town centres. There will also be free crafts and face painting, food trucks, and a beer garden.
When: March 15, 2025
Time: 2 to 10 p.m.
Where: Surrey Civic Plaza — 13450 104th Ave., Surrey
Cost: Free, register online
Taste of the Tri-Cities
What: Taste of the Tri-Cities is in full swing with dozens of participating restaurants, breweries, cafes, and more. The festival lasts until March 15, so you have plenty of time to taste set menus from participating eateries, enjoy some sweet takeout specials, and potentially score a great discount on your meal.
When: Now until March 15, 2025
Where: Various locations
What’s the Craic? A Night of Irish Devilry
What: Clare Voyeur presents a Paddy’s Day party as part of the 2025 Celtic Fest’s programming. Guests of the annual variety show will enjoy burlesque, comedy, live music, games, and more while learning about the spirit and lore of the Emerald Isle.
When: March 16, 2025
Time: Doors 8:15 p.m., show 9 p.m.
Where: Rio Theatre – 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: $38 online, $42 at the door plus fees. Purchase online
Vancouver Warriors vs Toronto Rock
Vancouver Warriors
What: The Vancouver Warriors continue the National Lacrosse League season at Rogers Arena this week with a St. Paddy’s Day game against the Toronto Rock on Friday, March 14.
When: March 14, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Rajni Perera: Futures
What: Sri Lankan artist Rajni Perera brings nearly thirty works from throughout her career to the Surrey Art Gallery for the exhibition, Futures. While she looks ahead to unsure times with social inequities and climate change looming, her future goddesses and inventive armours work to adapt to challenging times and places.
When: Tuesdays to Sundays until March 16, 2025 (Closed Mondays and holidays)
Time: Various times
Where: Surrey Art Gallery — 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey
Admission: Free, though donations are accepted
Never Let Go at Vancouver Public Library
What: Vancouver Public Library hosts a variety of movie screenings for the public at its branches, and the best part is they are free to check out.
On Friday, March 14, check out Never Let Go, starring Halle Berry, at the Mount Pleasant branch.
When: March 14, 2025
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: VPL Mount Pleasant Branch — 1 Kingsway, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Terminal City TableTop Convention
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What: Terminal City Tabletop Convention (TCTC) returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre this month for its 11th anniversary. Get your game on with drop-in tabletops, a silent auction, exhibitors, panels, trivia and more to check out over the three days.
When: March 14 to 16, 2025
Time: 3 p.m. to midnight (Friday), 9 a.m. to midnight (Saturday), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre East — 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices; purchase online
St. Patrick’s Day Party at CRAFT
What: CRAFT English Bay is marking the occasion with a fun night of live music, drinks (specials starting at $5), and a late-night DJ.
When: March 15, 2025
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: 1795 Beach Ave.
Cost: $6.66
Fish & Sips at the Vancouver Aquarium
What: The Vancouver Aquarium’s adults-only after-hours Fish & Sips event series returns in September with its Lucky Tides edition.
Local craft beers, wines, and ciders, plus seasonal menu items, will be available for purchase during the St. Patrick’s Day-themed event. There will even be a special deep-sea DJ and a live fiddler for you to get your groove on.
When: March 14, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Tickets: $35; purchase online
Spring Break at Britannia Mine Museum
Brittania Mine Museum
What: The Britannia Mine Museum invites visitors to take part in the family-friendly “Mini Mud Monsters” activity in their Terralab STEAM learning space as well as its new program, “Whatever Happened to Mt. Sheer?”
During the interpreter-led drop-in sessions, participants will discover what microorganisms in freshwater ecosystems look like up close through magnification. Guests will also learn what life was like in the historic Mt. Sheer townsite.
When: March 15 to 30, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Mini Mud Monsters), 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. (Mt. Sheer)
Where: Britannia Mine Museum – 150 Copper Dr., Britannia Beach
Cost: Drop-in programming is included with general admission, purchase online
Lift your spirits around Vancouver
What: Don’t let the winter blahs get you down! We’re here to help brighten your day with our list of the best places to lift your spirits in Vancouver.
After all, while crying can be cathartic, there are few things better than when we’re in a good mood. To paraphrase the immortal words of Buddy the Elf, we just like to smile. Smiling is our favourite.
When: Various days of operation
Time: Various hours of operation
Where: Various locations across Vancouver. See the list online.