Spring Flings: Your Ultimate March/April Events Guide Is Here

From concerts and comedy to art shows and outdoor adventures, here’s your go-to list of everything happening in Vancouver this March (besides the cherry blossoms!)

1. DANCE REVOLUTION: Cambodian Rock Band

WHEN March 6 to April 6
WHERE Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
COST From $29
MORE INFO artsclub.com
It’s your classic tale: Khmer Rouge survivor returns to Cambodia a after 30 years. Family secrets intertwine with a war crimes trial set to a soundtrack of Cambodian oldies and modern hits.

2. BAND OF SISTERS: Heart’s Royal Flush Tour

WHEN March 13
WHERE Pacific Coliseum
COST From $35.50
MORE INFO ticketleader.ca
Rock legends Heart are back on tour after Ann Wilson announced she’s on the other side of her cancer treatment. Get ready to belt out “Barracuda” and feel those 80s vibes. Big hair optional, but encouraged.

(Ziwe) Myles Loftin/Showtime

3. THE HOT SEAT: The Phil Lind Initiative Presents Ziwe

WHEN March 13
WHERE Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
COST Free
MORE INFO chancentre.com
Comedian, writer and all-around cultural provocateur Ziwe takes the stage for a sharp, hilarious and unfiltered conversation (as part of the Phil Lind Initiative series) that’s anything but shy. She’ll be an iconic guest.

4. PUNK’S NOT DEAD: Punkstravaganza

WHEN March 14 and 15
WHERE Rickshaw Theatre
COST $36
MORE INFO rickshawtheatre.com
It’s two days of high-energy punk bands that refuse to turn down the volume. Put some spring in your step and hit that mosh pit.

Photo by Mark Bates Photography via facebook.com/stpatricks5k

5. EMERALD MILES: St. Patrick’s Day 5K

WHEN March 15
WHERE Stanley Park Pavilion
COST From $55.76
MORE INFO stpatricks5k.com
Don your green gear and race through scenic Stanley Park this St. Paddy’s Day. While everyone else is puking green beer, you’ll be spewing “self-satisfaction.”

Photo courtesy of afwv.ca

6. RUNWAY RHYTHMS: African Fashion Week Vancouver

WHEN March 22
WHERE Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre
COST From $81
MORE INFO afwv.ca
Celebrate African fashion, culture and art through live music and showstopping designs—come for the couture, stay for the party.

7. WHEELIE GLAM: Glam-O-Rama Roller Disco

WHEN March 22
WHERE Rollerland at the PNE
COST From $27
MORE INFO rollaskateclub.com
Lace up for a night of glam on eight tiny wheels! Expect retro anthems, neon vibes and giving smooth moves until you’re using the wall to brake. (Honestly, is there any better way?)

8. THE LEG MASTER: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

WHEN March 25 to 30
WHERE Queen Elizabeth Theatre
COST From $108
MORE INFO vancouver.broadway.com
It’s the life and songs of the great Tina Turner in this critically acclaimed musical that’s sure to be simply the best… sorry, not sorry.

(Slasher) Design by Ricky Castanedo Laredo

9. CUT TO THE CHASE: Slasher

WHEN March 27 to April 6
WHERE Studio 58
COST $20
MORE INFO langara.ca/studio-58/current-season/in
Step into a 1980s horror set where on-screen screams meet off-screen drama in this thrilling multimedia piece that blurs reality and fiction.

 

(Clap Your Hands Say Yeah) Ian Shiver

10. ROUND OF APPLAUSE: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

WHEN April 13
WHERE Biltmore Cabaret
COST From $50
MORE INFO timbreconcerts.com
Get ready to clap your hands and feel old (but in a fun way!) to celebrate 20 years since the band released its landmark self-titled debut album.

December 2024’s Portobello West Market event Via Facebook

11. SHOP, DROP, REPEAT: Portobello West Spring Pop-up Market

WHEN April 5 and 6
WHERE Roundhouse Community Centre
COST $5; kids 12 and under free
MORE INFO portobellowest.com
Local vendors, handmade goodies and a shot at a $50 spree? It’s giving shop till you pop!

12. WAND WAVING: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert

WHEN April 24 to 26
WHERE Orpheum Theatre
COST From $26
MORE INFO vancouversymphony.ca
Relive the magic as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’s iconic score live alongside the film. Wands optional, but gasping at the flying letters is mandatory.

13. CAN’T GET HER OUT OF YOUR HEAD: Kylie Minogue’s Tension Tour

WHEN April 26
WHERE Pacific Coliseum
COST From $84
MORE INFO kylie.com
Everyone’s fave Aussie pop princess is bringing dance vibes and some serious padam padam to Vancouver… along with an excuse to wear sequins.

 

14. ART ATTACK: Art Vancouver

WHEN April 24 to 27
WHERE Vancouver Convention Centre
COST From $19
MORE INFO artvancouver.net
With 100-plus local and international galleries under one roof, it’s like speed dating for art lovers… without the awkward small talk.

15. CRAFT SERVICES: Made in the 604 Pop-up

WHEN April 26 and 27
WHERE Heritage Hall
COST Free
MORE INFO madeinthe604.ca
Support local artisans and find unique treasures at this seasonal craft fair. From handmade jewellery to quirky home decor, it’s Etsy come to life.

16. SCOT ROCK: Mogwai live in concert

WHEN April 24
WHERE Commodore Ballroom
COST From $65
MORE INFO timbreconcerts.com
Scotland’s post-rock legends are here to blow your mind (and maybe your eardrums) with their epic, cinematic soundscapes. Earplugs are probably a good idea. (Safety first!)

Bike the Blossoms. Photo by Linda Poole

17. PETALS AND PEDALS: Bike the Blossoms

WHEN April 5
WHERE Starting at Queen Elizabeth Park
COST Free
MORE INFO vcbf.ca/festival/bike-the-blossoms
Combine your love for cycling and cherry blossoms on this guided bike tour through Vancouver’s most scenic routes. It’s the wheel deal for nature enthusiasts.