📫 Things to do in Van: Feb 27-Mar 5

Good morning, Vancouver!

Dine Out Vancouver and The Hot Chocolate Festival may be over (sigh), but there’s still plenty for foodies to indulge in! This coming week, get ready for the Vancouver International Wine Festival and Vancouver Cocktail Week. Not your thing? No worries—there are chocolate-making classes and a variety of cooking workshops on the horizon too.

Check out the full list of events below!

-Mariana, Publisher of In the Loop, Vancouver

Major Events This Week:

The Vancouver International Wine Festival, Vancouver Convention Centre West, Feb 22 – Mar 2, 2025: An informative, educational, and entertaining experience for both public and trade that raises funds for Bard on the Beach Theatre Society.

Japan Market Spring 2025, UBC Robson Square, Mar 1–2, 2025, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Discover unique gifts and fresh finds as you celebrate Japanese culture at this vibrant market.

Vancouver Cocktail Week, Various venues across Vancouver, Mar 2–9, 2025: A destination event celebrating cocktail artistry with seminars, brunches, dinners, and galas—showcasing Vancouver’s award-winning bartenders and food & drink culture.

Things To Do This Week:

*note: live music is denoted with a 🎤

Thursday, February 27th:

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Deportivo Saprissa, BC Place, 7:00 pm: The Whitecaps face Costa Rican champions Saprissa in the second leg of Round One of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup—the first-ever meeting between these historic sides.

Canned Laughs at Container Brewing, Container Brewing Ltd., 7:00 pm: Enjoy a cheeky midweek comedy show featuring top local comedians and award-winning craft beer.

New Old World Music Society presents Sarah Pagé and Patrick Graham: Littoral States, ANNEX, 7:30 pm: Experience an evocative, wordless musical journey as the duo blends unique instruments and electronics to explore abstract textures of the Anthropocene.

Abstract & Surreal Paint & Sip, East Van Brewing Company, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Join Marie Goulet for a creative evening where art prompts inspire you to craft your own surreal, abstract painting while enjoying craft drinks and tasty bites.

🎤 Early Show: Ryan McMahon: 7:00pm–8:45pm; GroundUp feat. Max Zipursky & Friends: 9:30pm–1:00am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 Angie Faith LIVE: 6:00pm–10:00pm | @ 2nd Floor Gastown
🎤 Cassandra Maze Duo: 4:30pm–8:30pm; DJ Wonjo: 9:00pm–1:00am | @ Lobby Lounge
🎤 BLACK GARDENIA: 8:00pm SHOW | @ Frankie's Jazz Club

Friday, February 28th:

Hoobiyee Ts’amiks Edition, PNE Forum, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm (also March 1st): Celebrate Nisga’a culture, tradition, and community with a full-day event featuring music, art, and interactive activities.

Make Korean Short Ribs (Kalbi) and Seafood Pancake from Scratch (GF), The Skript Kitchen, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Learn to create Korean short ribs and gluten-free seafood pancakes from scratch using all-natural, celiac-friendly ingredients.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Classical Afterworks presents Brahms & Saint-Saëns’ Cello, Orpheum, 6:30 pm: Experience an 80-minute concert debut featuring conductor Christian Kluxen and virtuoso cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia in a dynamic performance of classic repertoire.

Nooroongji Social: Black Futures Edition, Nooroongji Books, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Wrap up the Celebrating Black Futures series with an after-hours evening of music, mingling, raffles, and a short talk by Kika Memeh.

MIDSEASON, Vancouver Playhouse, 7:30 pm (also March 1st): Watch the Arts Umbrella Dance Company deliver an exhilarating performance of innovative works as they progress towards their season finale.

Tyler, The Creator, Rogers Arena, 7:30 pm: Tyler, the Creator brings his signature alternative hip-hop style to the stage for a powerhouse performance.

Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane, Chan Shun Concert Hall, 8:00 pm: Enjoy a special tribute to Alice Coltrane, led by Ravi Coltrane and featuring a stellar ensemble, celebrating her spiritual and transcendent musical legacy.

🎤 Early Show: Matt Storm: 7:00pm–8:45pm; Soul Queens Tribute feat. Tiffany Rivera & Marie Hui: 10:00pm–2:00am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 Shaughnessy Redden LIVE: 6:00pm–10:00pm | @ 2nd Floor Gastown
🎤 Rob Eller: 4:30pm–8:30pm; Kyprios DJ Duo: 9:00pm–1:00am | @ Lobby Lounge
🎤 Steve Deblasio: 8:00pm–11:00pm | @ Dublin Crossing

Saturday, March 1st:

Play to Pay Day – March 1st Only, all COBS Bread locations, (all day): Dust off your instrument and play your version of “Hot Cross Buns” to earn a free hot cross bun.

Eyes on Eagles: Nest Spotting, Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop, 10:30 am – 11:30 am: Get a close-up look at eagle nests and learn how bald eagles prepare to raise their eaglets this summer.

Pop-Up Cafe: Turkish/Syrian Coffee on Hot Sand & Boardgames, Granville Island (Kids Market), 11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Enjoy authentic Turkish coffee brewed on hot sand, Turkish tea, and games in a lively, family-friendly setting.

Make Authentic Thai Curries & Tom Yum Soup From Scratch! GF, The Skript Kitchen, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Learn to create Thai curries (yellow, green, red), healthy multigrain rice, and spicy Tom Yum Soup—all made from scratch and gluten-free.

Carve a Spoon, Lee Valley Tools Vancouver Store, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Master spoon carving with expert guidance; all materials and tools provided.

Coiled Basket Making, The Painted Loft, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Create your own coiled basket using natural fibres in a beginner-friendly workshop (all materials are supplied).

Tiny, Mighty Mosses, Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Explore the fascinating world of mosses with bryologist Connor Wardrop.

The Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show/BC Bike Show, East Building, All Day (March 1–2): Discover the latest in outdoor gear and adventure travel with 250+ exhibitors and 40 presentations.

One Night In Paris, The Skript Kitchen, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Dive into a hands-on French cooking class and learn to braise dishes like moules à la Normande, soufflé au fromage, and boeuf bourguignon.

Oshi sushi, Northwest Culinary Academy, 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm: Master the art of making oshi sushi, futomaki, and onigiri from scratch while perfecting sushi rice and charring peppers.

RBC Dumpling Tasting Soirée – A Tasty Networking & Social Party, BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Join over 400 guests for an evening of gourmet dumplings, drinks, live entertainment, and networking.

Outback Presents Nikki Glaser Alive and Unwell Tour, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 9:30 pm: Experience Emmy®, Grammy® and Golden Globe®-nominated Nikki Glaser’s brutally honest comedy.

The Vancouver Cantata Singers presents Roam, ANNEX, 7:30 pm: Enjoy a musical journey featuring folk songs from across the globe, highlighted by guest tap dancer Danny Nielsen.

Colin James: Chasing the Sun 2025 tour, Orpheum, 8:00 pm: Rock out with Colin James as he delivers his signature blues-rock performance with an all-star guest lineup.

🎤 ARSEN SHOMAKHOV: 8:00pm SHOW | @ Frankie's Jazz Club
🎤 Early Show: Josephine Walker: 7:00pm–8:45pm; TripleFiveSoul: 10:00pm–2:00am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 Sean from the Yukon LIVE: 6:00pm–10:00pm | @ 2nd Floor Gastown

Sunday, March 2nd:

Sophie Scarf Workshop, Baaad Anna’s Yarn Store, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Learn to knit a quick, addictive Sophie Scarf using one skein of yarn—perfect for a stylish gift project.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. LA Galaxy, BC Place, 2:00 pm: Watch the Caps take on LA Galaxy in an MLS clash.

Mastery School of Music presents Gifted Artists Concerto Gala, Chan Shun Concert Hall, 2:00 pm: Enjoy a concerto gala featuring nine gifted pianists performing classical masterpieces with the Vancouver Chamber Orchestra.

Opera Tea: Get to Know Manon, UBC Old Auditorium, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Get a sneak peek at the production of Manon and hear arias from student performers in a relaxed, intimate setting.

Vancouver Recital Society presents Yunchan Lim, Orpheum, 3:00 pm: Experience South Korean prodigy Yunchan Lim’s Vancouver debut as he performs Bach’s Goldberg Variations.

The Friends of Chamber Music present Notos Quartett, Vancouver Playhouse, 3:00 pm: Enjoy an energetic performance by a German piano quartet playing Mozart, Walton, and Schumann.

Visitors Choice Vancouver 16th Annual Academy Awards Dinner, Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night with a glamorous dinner event featuring luxe ambiance and red carpet vibes.

The 97th Annual Academy Awards, The Rio Theatre, Doors at 3:00 pm, Ceremony at 4:00 pm: Join the red carpet coverage and live broadcast of the Oscars for an unforgettable evening of film and fashion.

Oscars Watch Party Fundraiser, The Park Pub, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Enjoy a fun-filled Oscars watch party with champagne, popcorn, trivia, and raffles—all in support of Ronald McDonald House.

Live Nation presents Stavros Halkias: The Dreamboat Tour, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 7:00 pm: Laugh out loud with comedian Stavros Halkias as he delivers his signature, no-holds-barred humour on stage.

Alexander Boldachev Concert, Vancouver Academy of Music, 7:00 pm: Internationally-acclaimed harpist Alexander Boldachev returns to Vancouver for a much-anticipated performance.

🎤 Early Show: Ted Kim: 7:00pm–8:00pm; Tumbling Tumbleweeds: 9:00pm–12:00am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 SoulDriver LIVE: 6:00pm–10:00pm | @ 2nd Floor Gastown
🎤 CHRISTIE GRACE: 8:00pm SHOW | @ Frankie's Jazz Club

Monday, March 3rd:

Khao Soi Masterclass w/Top Chef Finalist Haan, Northwest Culinary Academy, 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm: Learn to make the world-renowned Khao Soi from scratch—mastering techniques for curry paste, Thai ingredients, and Asian egg noodles in this hands-on culinary workshop.

John Patrick Green, West Point Grey Academy Upper Gym, 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm: Join InvestiGators’ John Patrick Green for a fun, interactive talk and meet-and-greet celebrating the third installment of the Agents of S.U.I.T series, recommended for ages 7-10.

🎤 Early Show: Gerardo Alcala: 7:00pm–8:00pm; The Stephen Nikleva Band: 9:00pm–12:00am | @ Guilt & Co

Tuesday, March 4th:

Start a Cut Flower Garden From Seed, Figaro's Garden, 6:00 pm: Learn how to grow your own cut flower garden from seed!

Worth Writing Down with Jessica Deitcher, Collage Collage, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Join local educator and devoted journal writer Jessica Deitcher for a journaling night that inspires you to record even the everyday details—complete with a copy of her new book.

Readings and Conversation with Andrew Boden and Robert Mackay, Main St. Book Warehouse, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Dive into a powerful discussion on war, survival, and Nazi Germany as the authors share insights on their works, "The Forgotten" and "When We Were Ashes."

Destroy Lonely: FOREVER TOUR, PNE Forum, 8:00 pm: Catch the performance of Destroy Lonely on his FOREVER TOUR at PNE Forum.

🎤 Early Show: Nadine Weldon: 7:00pm–8:00pm; Underneath the Harlem Moon: 9:00pm–12:00am | @ Guilt & Co

Wednesday, March 5th:

How To: Creative Cocktail Development, Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Soren Schepkowski guides you through cocktail crafting—from core principles and creative tweaks to final presentation—in an engaging seminar that will elevate your drink game.

Beaver Tails and Otter Trails, Stanley Park Nature House, 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm: Explore the homes and lives of beavers and otters in Lost Lagoon and catch a glimpse of these fascinating, semi-aquatic creatures.

Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Arena, 7:30 pm: Catch an exciting NHL matchup as the Anaheim Ducks face off against the Vancouver Canucks in a thrilling game.

Vancouver International Dance Festival presents Elie-Anne Ross & Lorin Sookool: Flux & Woza Wenties!, ANNEX, 8:30 pm: Experience dynamic solos where Elie-Anne Ross’s "Flux" reclaims body and mind, and Lorin Sookool’s "Woza Wenties!" explores identity through movement.

🎤 Early Show: Rob Elder: 7:00pm–8:00pm; Arsen Shomakhov: 9:00pm–12:00am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 WEDNESDAYS / WINE / WEEDS RETURNS!: 7:00pm SHOW | @ Frankie's Jazz Club

Coming Soon:

Catoro Movie Nights - March 2025, Catoro Cat Cafe, Various showtimes throughout March: Enjoy a movie series at Catoro Cat Cafe all month long, featuring a mix of films for every fan.

Art From The Heart Paint Night, Three Bentall Tower (305-595 Burrard St.), March 12th: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Unleash your creativity with guided acrylic painting sessions where experienced instructors help you bring your unique vision to life.

Chocolate Tempering Workshop, Drunken Chocolatier, Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm PDT: Learn the art of tempering chocolate and crafting molded bars and rolled truffles in a hands-on workshop.

Chocolate Making 1.0: Classic, Centre for Social and Economic Innovation (312 Main St.), Saturday, March 15, 2025, 2:00 pm: Discover the full journey of chocolate making—from cacao farms to the final delicious treat—in an intimate, group workshop.

Pad Thai, Northwest Culinary Academy, Various dates starting April 1, 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm: Master the classic Thai noodle dish and green papaya salad, with tantalizing flavours that perfectly balance umami, sweet, sour, and spicy.

Have an amazing week,

Your friends at In the Loop Vancouver