The last weekend of March is upon us!
Time flies when you’re having fun, so check out these 15 things to do in Vancouver from March 28 to 30, including the Juno Block Party, the Magic Festival, and more.
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Let’s Hear It Live Juno Block Party
The Juno Awards
What: The Let’s Hear It Live Juno Block Party will showcase a variety of established Canadian talent and emerging artists on the TD Main Stage. Attendees will enjoy performances by local and Juno-nominated artists, discover a night market with local vendors and delicious food, and more.
The block party is just one of the events planned for Vancouver during the Junos season. There will also be an Indigenous business of music workshop, a music therapy session, an Indigenous storytelling circle and music industry mixer, and a lunchtime concert series at The Carnegie Centre.
When: March 27 to 29, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Thursday and Friday), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza)
Cost: Free, register online
Eastside Flea – Spring Fling Market
What: Eastside Flea features dozens of local vendors offering a variety of items, including handmade goods and vintage clothing, collectibles and plants, artisan foods and more. Each event will also have food trucks on-site, beverages being served, and a photo booth.
When: March 29 and 30, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 1739 Venables St., Vancouver
Admission: $5
The Magic Festival
What: Get ready to be astounded as the Magic Festival returns to New Westminster this week. Catch world-famous magicians like Shawn Farquhar with 52 & You at Hidden Wonders, cheer on the next big star as Vancouver Magic Circle presents the Children’s Magician of the Year competition, and more.
When: March 24 to 30, 2025
Time Various times
Where: Various locations in New Westminster
Cost: Various prices, including individual tickets, tables of 4, and VIP. More info online
Cambodian Rock Band
Arts Club Theatre
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
Media Res Gallery – Henna Night II / Shabe Kheena II by Hangama Amiri
What: Vancouver’s Iranian Visual Arts (VIVA) Alliance is hosting its inaugural exhibition at Media Res Gallery: Henna Night II / Shabe Kheena II by Afghan-Canadian artist Hangama Amiri. The acclaimed artist is known for her textile wall hangings portraying how women’s lives are influenced by ideas of gender and social norms in Afghanistan and beyond.
Henna Night II / Shabe Kheena II features artworks from an ongoing series with scenes from traditional Afghan pre-wedding rituals that speak to themes of nostalgia and loss.
When: March 27 to May 2, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Tuesday to Friday), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: Media Res Gallery – 401-353 Railway St., Vancouver
Admission: Free
Dinneraad 2025
Dageraad Brewing
What: Dageraad Brewing and Summit & Savour are teaming up for an epic culinary adventure. Dinneraad is a Bite of Burnaby 2025 exclusive where you can indulge in a mouthwatering menu that blends West Coast flavours with Belgian-inspired brewing.
Only 45 seats are available per night. Grab your tickets now for Friday, March 28, or Saturday, March 29, and prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable journey!
When: March 28 and 29, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 118 – 3191 Thunderbird Cr., Burnaby
Cost: $80, register online
Riley Park Winter Farmers Market
What: Visitors will find over 85 farms and producers and a selection of food and coffee trucks. Shop for fruits and veggies, eggs and dairy, meat, prepared food, craft beverages, craft items, and more.
When: Every Saturday until March 29, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 50 E. 30th Ave. and Ontario Street, Vancouver
West Van Comedy Classic
What: Jokers Canada is a travelling comedy club that showcases professional and hilarious stand-ups all over Vancouver. Laugh your way throughout March with acclaimed comics that have performed at Just For Laughs and Winnipeg Comedy Festival, on CW and the CBC, and more.
Performing at the Kay Meek Arts Centre on March 28 are Yumi Nagashima (CBC’s Debaters), Ivan Decker (Conan), Ola Dada (Canada’s Got Talent), and Jane Stanton (Disney+).
When: March 28, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Kay Meek Arts Centre – 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Saturday Roller Skate parties at Rolla Skate Club
Rolla Skate Club
What: Rolla Skate Club hosts a weekly Saturday night roller skating party at Rollerland. Dress to impress and get ready to have fun with the different theme nights. Rental rollerskates and protective gear are included with each ticket, and skaters are invited to also roll in their own gear.
Each Saturday has two time slots to choose from: an early all-ages skate and an evening 19+ roller party.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (All ages) and 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. (19+)
Where: Rollerland – 21 N Renfrew St., Vancouver
Tickets: Purchase online
Differences Aside: A Comedy Event
What: Playwrights Theatre Centre and Vancouver Creative Space are teaming up for Differences Aside, a showcase of Indigenous comedians who all represent a different aspect of Indigenous life through comedy and presence. The event is curated by Səl̓ílwətaɬ comic Jiovanni Beltran and also features Trevor Jang, Sasha Mark, Keith Nahanee, Brenda Prince and Crystal Asham
When: March 28 and 29, 2025
Time: Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.
Where: Progress Lab 1422 – 1422 William St., Vancouver
Tickets: Pay what you choose, purchase online
Venom: The Last Dance 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 28, check out Venom: The Last Dance, starring Tom Hardy, at the Mount Pleasant branch.
When: March 28, 2025
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Where: VPL Mount Pleasant Branch — 1 Kingsway, Vancouver
Cost: Free
The 54th Annual Juno Awards
What: The 54th Annual Juno Awards will take place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Rogers Arena, presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS).
Canada’s largest celebration of music includes festivities across the city, a Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction, and Michael Bublé hosting and performing during the star-studded event.
The Juno Awards will also induct Canadian pop punk rock legends Sum 41 into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during a special presentation. The live broadcast performance is also set to be the group’s last.
When: March 30, 2025
Where: Rogers Arena — 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Start at $70.85 (including tax plus fees) and are on sale now
Blossoms After Dark
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
What: The popular Blossoms After Dark takeover of David Lam Park returns bigger than ever from March 28 to 30. Discover the wonder of cherry blossoms in the evening as the event will illuminate the entire perimeter of the Yaletown park.
Guests will enjoy added light art installations, a licensed lounge with a stage where you can try specially crafted cherry blossom cocktails, and roaming performers.
When: March 28 to 30, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Where: David Lam Park — 1300 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Broadway Across Canada – Tina
What: Broadway Across Canada presents Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, filled with all the iconic songs from the Queen of Rock and Roll. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall, Tina tells the story of how the singer overcame the odds to become one of the world’s favourite artists of all time.
When: March 25 to 30, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday to Sunday), 2:30 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Tickets: Online