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Photo via Isabelle VauclairWhat\u2019s new, Vancouver?Hannah-versary<\/p>\n
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is out, and Canadians can relive the nostalgia on Disney+<\/a>. We can\u2019t help but hope Miley Cyrus decides to go on tour!<\/p>\n To celebrate, The Rec Room Burnaby is hosting a special 20th Hannah-versary Drag Show and Dance Party<\/a> on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Don\u2019t forget your cowboy hats for this one.<\/p>\n Minimum wage increase<\/p>\n The federal minimum wage<\/a> just went up to $18.15 per hour, which will go into effect next week on April 1, 2026. A small win is still a win.<\/p>\n A one-day, free FIFA event<\/p>\n The countdown to the World Cup is getting serious, and next week, the anticipation builds in Victoria with a one-day \u201ctest event\u201d on the grounds of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.<\/p>\n According to FIFA, the free, family-friendly event will feature live international match action, official mascots, guest speakers, and on-site football activations. Radio personality Angelina Rai will host, and there will be a special appearance by Tosaint Ricketts, former Canada men\u2019s national team player and Canada Celebrates Ambassador.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re ready to get in on the action, mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 31, 2026,<\/a> and consider hopping on that ferry.<\/p>\n Chelsea Handler is coming to Vancouver<\/a><\/p>\n The supremely witty and talented Chelsea Handler just announced her tour dates in Canada, and she\u2019s officially coming to Vancouver in early December. Pre-sale tickets<\/a> go on sale on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, followed by GA on Friday, March 27, 2026.<\/p>\n Openings to look out for<\/p>\n A new neighbourhood bistro and wine bar called Touski<\/a> is soon opening in Chinatown.<\/p>\n Small-batch ice cream from Little Spoon<\/a> on the Sunshine Coast is coming to West Broadway this spring.<\/p>\n MUJI<\/a> just opened its doors in Delta at Tsawwassen Mills last weekend.<\/p>\n Vancouver\u2019s best magnolia season yet<\/p>\n The city is shrouded in its first wave of pink cherry blossoms (specifically, Akebono cherry trees<\/a>), but magnolias might be on track to steal the spotlight.<\/p>\n According to Douglas Justice<\/a>, Associate Director of Horticulture and Collections at the\u00a0UBC Botanical Garden<\/a>, this might just be \u201cVancouver\u2019s best magnolia season yet<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been very, very lucky this year. We not only had a mild winter, which means that we have early magnolias, but it stayed very cool, and that means that the flowers open slowly and last much longer.\u201d<\/p>\n People are already raving about the fragrant magnolia blooms as they emerge on Reddit<\/a>, with many noting how early it is.<\/p>\n One Reddit user<\/a> even shares a pro-tip for magnolia savants; the petals are edible!<\/p>\n \u201cIf you didn\u2019t already know this, you can eat the petals. They are kind of ginger-y and definitely worth trying.\u201d<\/p>\n It might be time to brew a cup of magnolia tea<\/a>, which apparently is great for cold and flu season and for regulating your nervous system.<\/p>\n While the upcoming Spring Magnolia Walk<\/a> is already sold out, a visit to the UBC Botanical Garden is a great way to meet some of these fragrant beauties. On the same day as the magnolia walk (April 11, 2026), there is a live performance<\/a> by dancer, poet, and award-winning educator Celeste Nazeli Snowber under the blooming trees.<\/p>\n Flowers in the dark<\/p>\n The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Fest<\/a> kicks off this Friday and Saturday, with two nights of Blossoms After Dark<\/a>. This free-to-enjoy event illuminates David Lam Park and all of its blooming cherry trees with colourful lights. Honestly, we can\u2019t think of a more whimsical way to kick off the season!<\/p>\n Plus, there will be cute themed drinks and bites to eat, as well as live DJ sets. So you don\u2019t have to choose between a night out and an evening in nature.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re more of a tulip lover, the Harrison Tulip Festival will soon open its new immersive night garden<\/a> experience.<\/p>\n Your sign to do something random<\/p>\n They say \u201cinsanity\u201d is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, so what does that make our daily routines? We all have a hierarchy of needs and wants, but sometimes the best way forward is by trying something new. You never know what you\u2019ll discover or who you\u2019ll meet in the process!<\/p>\n Meet some new people at VPL\u2019s \u201cSpeed Friending\u201d<\/a> event on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.See the internationally-acclaimed Vagina Monologues<\/a> onstage at Waterfront Theatre on Tuesday, March 24, 2026Talk to a professional figure skater<\/a> about methods of creative inspiration at the Apple Store on Thursday, March 26, 2026.Build Legos with other singles at this fun speed date<\/a> session at Slice of Life on Thursday, March 26, 2026.Join an adult colouring club<\/a> at the Renfrew library branch on Friday, March 27, 2026.Check out a zine exhibition<\/a> by BIPOC youth at Slice of Life on Saturday, March 28, 2026.Pet some adorable baby highland cows, bunnies, mini horses, and more at Maan Farms\u2019 Bae Days<\/a> this weekend.<\/p>\n That\u2019s all for now, Vancouver. Soak up the spring colours and get ready to see the sun<\/a> again.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll be back next week with more updates.<\/p>\n Recent Posts: Isabelle Vauclair<\/p>\n Staff Writer, Vancouver \u2013 Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver\u2019s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.<\/p>\n![\"the](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9836-scaled-e1774394856119.jpg\")
Photo via Isabelle Vauclair \/ Curiocity<\/p>\n
These cozy spots and scenic viewpoints in Vancouver are among the most romantic in the city<\/a>
A historic B.C. village on Kootenay Lake has natural hot springs open year-round<\/a><\/p>\n