{"id":553964,"date":"2026-03-22T21:11:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T21:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/553964\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T21:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T21:11:10","slug":"20-fantastic-things-to-do-in-vancouver-this-week-march-23-to-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/553964\/","title":{"rendered":"20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: March 23 to 29"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new week is upon us \u2013 who\u2019s ready to have some fun around Vancouver?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for something to do, we\u2019ve got you covered. From Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival to Monster Jam and more, here are 20 fantastic things to do from March 23 to 29.<\/p>\n

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\"Vancouver<\/p>\n

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival<\/p>\n

What: Get your cameras ready because the colourful Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) is blooming again this spring.<\/p>\n

The festival is one of the city\u2019s most beloved yearly events, with a huge lineup of events to discover from March 27 to April 12. There will be several arts workshops to enjoy, the return of the Blossom Block Party on April 4 at Bentall Centre, the Sakura Days Japan Festival from April 11 to 12 at VanDusen Botanical Garden, and more.<\/p>\n

The festivities kick off with the Blossoms After Dark on March 27 and 28 from 6:30 to 10 p.m., and the Big Picnic on March 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 28 & 29, Saturday & Sunday<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0March 27 to April 12, 2026
Time:\u00a0Various times
Where:\u00a0Various locations around Metro Vancouver<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0The Improv Centre transforms into a comedy laboratory as Mainstage performers team up with House Teams players for Spontaneous Combustion. The monthly show promises to be a side-splitting improv show where anything can happen, inspired by the audience\u2019s suggestions.<\/p>\n

When: March 24 and April 14, 2026
Time:\u00a07:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a0The Improv Centre \u2013 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Tickets: Sliding scale tickets of $10-$15-$20, plus happy half-hour prices in effect all night long. Purchase online<\/a><\/p>\n

What: The Canucks are back in action this week with games including the Anaheim Ducks on March 24 and L.A. Kings on March 26.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0March 24 and 26, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena \u2013 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online<\/a><\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Vancouver International Auto Show<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0Car lovers, start your engines! The Vancouver International Auto Show is making its highly anticipated return to the Vancouver Convention Centre this month.<\/p>\n

Imagine the latest technology-leading vehicles coupled with specialty cars, lifestyle features, and commercial vendors. Then, imagine bigger.<\/p>\n

VIAS takes guests through over 100 years of automotive tradition across 300,000 square feet, with over 30 manufacturers onsite, including BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Honda, and more.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Wednesday, March 25 to Sunday, March 29
Time:<\/p>\n

Wednesday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m
\nThursday to Saturday:\u00a0 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
\nSunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Vancouver Convention Centre West \u2014 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Cost:\u00a0General admission starts at $21.50<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0The Fox Cabaret presents a monthly showcase featuring four emerging bands for just $4. There will be drink specials available during the event.<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: Doors 7 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Fox Cabaret \u2013 2321 Main St., Vancouver
Admission:\u00a0$4<\/p>\n

What: Rat Academy 2: Gnaw and Order is a hilarious show starring Fingers and Shrimp, the last two rats in Alberta. The rats face eviction from the province that claims to be entirely rat-free. and are now in a desperate search for a new home.<\/p>\n

The sequel to the award-winning hit Fringe show is physical and clown theatre at its finest. Conceived and performed by Dayna Lea Hoffmann and Katie Yoner, and directed by Joseph McManus<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0March 26 to 28, 2026
Time:\u00a07:30 p.m.
Where: Waterfront Theatre \u2013 1412 Cartwright St., Vancouver
Tickets: $25, purchase online<\/a><\/p>\n

\"things<\/p>\n

Gateway Theatre<\/p>\n

What: Wildwoman isn\u2019t your typical theatre show. It\u2019s a hilarious, audacious, and provocative twist on royal history that brings Catherine de Medici\u2019s rebellious evolution to life, from pawn to powerhouse. Perfect for date night or a fun girls\u2019 night out <\/p>\n

When: Thursday, March 26 to Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time:\u00a0Showtimes starting at 1 p.m and 7:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Gateway Theatre \u2014 6500 Gilbert Rd., Richmond
Tickets: Starting at $37, purchase online<\/a><\/p>\n

What:\u00a0The Vegan Night Market, hosted by Peaces, is a plant-based food-fuelled party where guests can enjoy a drink and food while they shop from over 45 businesses. There will be a bunch of plant-based products to discover, including soaps and treats, while you listen to live music.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0March 26 and April 23, 2026
Time: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: HI Vancouver Jericho Beach \u2013 1515 Discovery St., Vancouver
Tickets:\u00a0Minimum donation of $4 or canned goods, clothing, or pet food<\/p>\n

What: The American is hosting a monthly dance party rooted in Soul, Funk and R&B classics. <\/p>\n

Kick things off with an all-levels line dancing lesson led by host Justine Redila, accompanied by DJ Rhond Hunte. Whether you\u2019ve got two left feet or you\u2019re already cookin\u2019, Justine will get you steppin, slidin and spinnin in no time.<\/p>\n

The vibe during Soul Steppin Fridays is inspired by family bbqs in the sunshine. Nothing but good times, dancing, belly laughs, and good company. Solo dancers and groups welcome.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: The American \u2013 926 Main St., Vancouver
Tickets: $15 plus GST, purchase online<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Monster<\/p>\n

Megalodon (Monster Jam\/Feld Entertainment)<\/p>\n

What: Monster Jam returns to Vancouver this spring, and the travelling motorsports experience will have some new gigantic beasts along for the ride.<\/p>\n

The family-friendly event is returning to the Pacific Coliseum for massive events from March 27 to 29. The world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks will be tearing up the dirt during the Vancouver Monster Jam Arena Championship Series West shows.<\/p>\n

When: March 27 to 29, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Pacific Coliseum \u2013 100 N Renfrew St., Vancouver
Tickets:\u00a0Various prices, purchase\u00a0online<\/a><\/p>\n

What: Underground Comedy Club presents Vancouver Pro Stand-Up Series, featuring a lineup of pro comics that you have seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Netflix, and Just for Laughs.<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, March 26 and Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: Various times
Where:\u00a0Underground Comedy Club \u2014 120 Hastings St., Vancouver
Tickets:\u00a0$20 plus fees; purchase online<\/a><\/p>\n

What: VSO is throwing it back to the era of the Disco Divas in its latest Pops Series presentation. Get ready to groove to hits from Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, and Diana Ross, and sing along to favourites like \u201cBad Girls,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m Coming Out,\u201d and Lady Marmalade.\u201d<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0March 27 and 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Orpheum \u2014 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Tickets:\u00a0Various prices; purchase\u00a0online<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Construction<\/p>\n

Construction Expo<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0The 10th Annual Construction Expo at the Cloverdale Agriplex is a free event that brings together builders, contractors, suppliers, and developers to discover the latest construction products, technologies, and services.<\/p>\n

Guests will learn about new tools, network, explore exhibitor showcases, and more. There will also be complimentary food, door prizes, and a chance to win tickets to Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

When: March 28 and 29, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Cloverdale Agriplex \u2013 17798 62nd Ave, Surrey
Cost: Free<\/p>\n

What: The Great Big Sea alum and\u00a0Robin Hood star has a career in music spanning three decades. Alan Doyle comes to Vancouver with his Already Dancing Tour on March 25 with special guest The East Pointers.<\/p>\n

When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Orpheum \u2014 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online<\/a><\/p>\n

What: Professional figure skater Elladj Bald\u00e9 will share how he uses ice as inspiration for creativity and changes, and how a new generation of athletes can be \u201cfearlessly authentic.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Apple event will feature Bald\u00e9 sharing his journey as a storyteller, plus demos on how users can use Dual Capture on an iPhone to tell their own stories. Sign language supported.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time:\u00a07 to 8 p.m.
Where: Apple Pacific Centre \u2013 701 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Registration: Online<\/a><\/p>\n

What: The Cultch\u2019s second annual Warrior Festival celebrates the strength of women and gender-expansive artists with six funny and fierce shows this month at York Theatre, Historic Theatre, and Vancity Culture Lab.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s festival includes\u00a0the frank theatre company\u2019s Tomboy (Ch\u0142opczyca) (March 4 to 8), The Search Party\u2019s People, Places and Things (March 10 to 22), and Troupe Courage\u2019s\u00a0The Horse of Jenin (March 25 to 29).<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Various dates until March 29, 2026
Time:\u00a0Various times
Where:\u00a0York Theatre, Vancity Culture Lab, and Cultch Historic Theatre
Tickets:\u00a0Various prices, purchase\u00a0online<\/a><\/p>\n

\"orpheum<\/p>\n

Orpheum Theatre. (Vancouver Civic Theatres)<\/p>\n

What: Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the historic Orpheum theatre. The event is presented in partnership with the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and will be sure to delight music fans, architecture enthusiasts, and history buffs.<\/p>\n

When: March 28, May 2, 2026
Time:\u00a011 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where:\u00a0The Orpheum\u00a0\u2013\u00a0601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: $10 plus fees, register online<\/a><\/p>\n

What: Abbotsford Canucks continue their AHL campaign this week, with home games against the San Diego Gulls on March 28 and 29.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0March 28 and 29, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Abbotsford Centre \u2013 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford
Cost: Various; purchase online<\/a><\/p>\n

What:\u00a0Get ready to be astounded as The Magic Festival returns to New Westminster this week. Catch world-famous magicians like Shawn Farquhar with\u00a052 & You\u00a0at Hidden Wonders, cheer on the next big star as Vancouver Magic Circle presents the Children\u2019s Magician of the Year competition, and more.<\/p>\n

When: March 23 to 29, 2026
Time\u00a0Various times
Where:\u00a0Various locations in New Westminster
Cost:\u00a0Various prices. More info online<\/a><\/p>\n

What:\u00a0Established in 2008, the Port Moody Winter Farmers\u2019 Market began as a market in the lobby and courtyard of the Port Moody Rec Centre. Now a weekly market, shoppers can stop by every Sunday for local B.C. produce, artisan crafts, and delicious baked goods.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Every Sunday until April 2026
Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Port Moody Recreation Complex \u2013 300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The new week is upon us \u2013 who\u2019s ready to have some fun around Vancouver? If you\u2019re looking…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":553965,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194298],"tags":[49,48,55],"class_list":["post-553964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-vancouver","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-vancouver"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=553964"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553964\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/553965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=553964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=553964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=553964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}