📫 Things to do in Van: March 6-12

Good morning, Vancouver!

Now more than ever, supporting local businesses is important—and with so many great options, it's easy to do! Whether you're grabbing a bite, learning something new, or catching a show, there’s lots to check out this week.

And don’t forget—clocks move forward this Sunday! ⏰

-Mariana, Publisher of In the Loop, Vancouver

Major Events This Week:

🍸 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.

📱Pokémon 2025 Regional Championship, Vancouver Convention Centre, March 7–9: Join thousands of trainers for a three-day event in the iconic Pokémon tournament featuring card, video, and Pokémon GO! challenges.

Things To Do This Week:

*note: live music is denoted with a 🎤

Thursday, March 6th:

J'adore Paris, Orpheum, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Escape to the City of Lights with conductor David Bui as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tea & Trumpets present classic French melodies, complete with complimentary tea and biscuits.

Leatherwork: Cardholder, Trout Lake Community Centre, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Learn the basics of leatherwork in this hands-on workshop where you'll craft a three-slot card holder from vegetable tanned leather using techniques like beveling, burnishing, and saddle stitching.

Letter Writing Club, The Regional Assembly of Text, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Join this free monthly letter writing event—complete with tea, cookies, typewriters, and encouragement—to pen heartfelt messages to your loved ones (first come, first served).

Ballet BC presents ZENITH, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm (also on March 7 &8): Enjoy an evening of innovative choreography featuring a world premiere by Andrea Peña, the return of Johan Inger’s PASSING, and a new commission by Fernando Hernando Magadan.

"Papillon" We All Fall Down, ANNEX, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm (also on March 8): Witness a powerful fusion of street and contemporary dance as performers explore chaos, connection, and transformation.

Vancouver International Dance Festival presents Elie-Anne Ross & Lorin Sookool: Flux & Woza Wenties!, ANNEX, 8:30 pm: Experience a dynamic, wordless performance that reclaims body and mind, blending personal history with political expression.

🎤 Initiate (L.A.), Wisecrack (Reno), Juice + guests: 7:00pm–11:00pm (Doors at 6:00pm) | @ Green Auto
🎤 Garima Soni LIVE: 6:30pm–10:00pm | @ 2nd Floor Gastown
🎤 SISTER JAZZ QUINTET: 8:00pm | @ Frankie's Jazz Club
🎤 Stephen Lecky Duo: 4:30pm–8:30pm; DJ Wonjo: 9:00pm–11:59pm | @ Lobby Lounge

Friday, March 7th:

Girls and STEAM: From Curiosity to Career on International Women's Day, Science World and Online, 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Celebrate International Women’s Day with inspiring STEAM mentors sharing their career journeys in a free, interactive livestream event (registration required).

Natural Dyes and Shibori, Art Studio, Trout Lake Community Centre, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Learn the art of shibori and natural dyeing to create a unique cotton bandana using plant-based pigments and creative resist techniques.

Minnesota Wild at Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Arena, 7:00 pm: Cheer on the Canucks as they face the Minnesota Wild in an exhilarating NHL matchup.

Canvas Painting Night: Cherry Blossom Bloom, Arts & Crafts Room, Roundhouse Community Centre, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Celebrate spring by painting cherry blossoms in a guided workshop where all supplies are provided—no experience necessary.

UBC Symphony Orchestra: Berlioz, Bizet & Brahms, Chan Shun Concert Hall, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Enjoy a classical concert featuring works by Berlioz, Bizet, and Brahms, led by conductor Jonathan Girard.

UBC University Singers, Roy Barnett Recital Hall, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Experience a premier performance by UBC’s select 32-voice ensemble, showcasing a repertoire that spans from Renaissance to modern choral masterpieces.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Pops presents Uptown Nights, Orpheum, 8:00 pm (also March 8th): Swing into the night with a vibrant, swingin’ tribute to Harlem’s musical legacy, celebrating the classics with a modern twist.

Experience the Magic of Latin, Fusion, and Jazz, Zameen Art House, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Immerse yourself in a dynamic musical journey as the Taras Luka Quartet blends Latin, fusion, and jazz influences for an electrifying performance.

🎤 Early Show: Doc Fingers: 7:00pm–8:45pm; Coco Jafro: 10:00pm–2:00am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 Ocean and Fire LIVE: 6:30pm–10:00pm | @ 2nd Floor Gastown
🎤 THOMAS MARRIOTT CD RELEASE FEAT ALL-STAR NY BAND!: 8:00pm | @ Frankie's Jazz Club
🎤 Otaku Bop: Ghibli Jazz Orchestra with MissingNo and Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band: 7:00pm | @ Rickshaw Theatre
🎤 Jim Kwan: 4:30pm–8:30pm; DJ Big Poppa Pump: 9:00pm–1:00am | @ Lobby Lounge
🎤 Bob Collins: 8:00pm | @ Dublin Crossing

Saturday, March 8th:

Cold Process Soap Making Workshop, Think SOAP, 3607 W 4th Ave, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Learn to craft your own cold process soap from scratch in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop using all-natural ingredients.

Made in the 604 Pop-Up Market, Heritage Hall, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (also on March 9th): Browse a curated collection of local artists, makers, and small businesses at this vibrant community market.

Budgies Burritos 20th Birthday Celebration, Budgies Burritos, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM: Celebrate Budgies’ 20th anniversary with throwback 2005 burrito prices and a day full of community fun.

Traditional Turkish Ceramic Painting Workshop, Soumak Boutique (Kids Market, Granville Island), 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM: Create your own ceramic piece using traditional Turkish painting techniques, with all materials provided.

Bunny Mug Workshop, 4cats Main St, 2:00 & 5:30 PM (also on March 9th): Celebrate spring by crafting an adorable bunny mug from stoneware clay with step-by-step instructions—perfect for beginners.

Greekish: Everyday Recipes with Greek Roots, The Skript Kitchen, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Cook a four-course Greek meal featuring classics like dolmathes, spanakopita, and baklava in a fun, hands-on culinary class.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. CF Montréal, BC Place, 6:30 PM: Cheer on the Whitecaps as they build on a record-breaking season in an exciting MLS clash.

Jelly Roll – The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour 2025, Rogers Arena, 7:00 PM: Experience a dynamic performance by Grammy-nominated country music star Jelly Roll.

Saturday Night Laughs, The Show Cellar, 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM: Unwind with a night of improv comedy in an intimate, speakeasy-style setting, featuring some of Vancouver’s best improv comedians.

LA Concert Group presents Serouj Kradjian & Band: Piano Fantasy, Vancouver Playhouse, 8:00 PM: Enjoy a genre-defying musical journey as Grammy-nominated Serouj Kradjian blends global influences in a high-energy 90-minute show.

Vancouver International Dance Festival presents Stage Crasher!, ANNEX, 9:45 PM: Celebrate the festival’s first week with an energetic performance featuring some of the city’s best DJs and dancers.

🎤 Early Show: Ivan Hartle: 7:00pm–8:45pm; Susana Williams Live: 10:00pm–1:45am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 Nightingale North LIVE: 6:30pm–10:00pm | @ 2nd Floor Gastown
🎤 THOMAS MARRIOTT CD RELEASE FEAT ALL-STAR NY BAND!: 8:00pm | @ Frankie's Jazz Club
🎤 Saturday Sounds feat. Top City: 2:00pm–4:30pm | @ Hero's Welcome
🎤 Infidels Jazz Presents: City Pop ft. Chen Baker: 7:00pm | @ Fox Cabaret
🎤 Jim Kwan: 4:30pm–6:30pm; Jim Kwan Duo: 7:00pm–10:00pm; DJ Wonjo: 10:00pm–1:00am | @ Lobby Lounge
🎤 Great Shame, The Furniture, Bananahaus, Stale: 7:00pm | @ Green Auto

Sunday, March 9th:

Natural Dyes and Shibori, Art Studio, Trout Lake Community Centre, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Learn traditional shibori and natural dyeing techniques to create a unique cotton bandana using plant-based pigments.

Little Red Warrior & His Lawyer, The Cultch, 2:00 pm: Dive into this sharp-witted satire, where the last remaining member of the Little Red Warrior First Nation winds up living with his court-appointed lawyer after a fiery clash over his ancestral land.

Pup Enrichment & Sip, The Drive Canteen, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Enjoy an afternoon of pup enrichment activities and non-alcoholic drinks with fellow dog lovers while building a custom pet bowl.

Origami, Activity Room, Coal Harbour Community Centre, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Master the art of paper folding in this hands-on workshop where you'll create beautiful origami models using traditional Japanese techniques.

GET CLASSICAL! With Ian Parker, Chan Shun Concert Hall, 3:00 pm: Join world-renowned pianist Ian Parker for an interactive multimedia concert that blends classical masterpieces with engaging animations and dance.

Bachandel, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Enjoy a choir concert by The Gallery Singers featuring cantatas by Bach and Handel, accompanied by strings and continuo, followed by a reception.

Dallas Stars at Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Arena, 6:00 pm: Cheer on the Canucks as they take on the Dallas Stars in an exciting NHL matchup.

🎤 Early Show: Scott Verbeek (solo): 7:00pm–8:00pm; The Tim Sars Quartet: 9:00pm–12:00am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 Martin Jasinski Trio LIVE: 6:30pm–10:00pm | @ 2nd Floor Gastown
🎤 THOMAS MARRIOTT CD RELEASE FEAT ALL-STAR NY BAND!: 8:00pm | @ Frankie's Jazz Club
🎤 Infidels Jazz presents Sundays at Hero’s Welcome: 2:00pm–4:00pm | @ Hero's Welcome
🎤 Mad Libs Release Party: 6:00pm | @ The Pleasant
🎤 Olaf De Shield: 4:30pm–8:30pm; Adam Thomas: 9:00pm–11:59pm | @ Lobby Lounge

Monday, March 10th:

Silent Movie Mondays: Piccadilly, Orpheum, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Escape to the 1920s silent movie era at the historic Orpheum theatre, featuring popular silent films with live dramatic music on Canada's last original Wurlitzer organ. Enjoy a pre-show performance by the Gatsby Strutters Jazz Band and a post-show discussion with Keith Blackmore about film history, while being immersed in the captivating tale of Piccadilly (1929).

Paint Nite Brand Creative Events, The King's Head Public House, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Join Paintnite for a relaxed, community-focused evening of guided painting, socializing, and creative fun at this lively pub event.

🎤 Early Show: David Ward (solo): 7:00pm–8:00pm; Steven Somers & the Redwing Blackbirds: 9:00pm–12:00am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 BIG BAND MONDAYS! JILL TOWNSEND JAZZ ORCHESTRA: 7:00pm | @ Frankie's Jazz Club
🎤 Dave Martone: 5:30pm–8:30pm; Paul Filek: 9:00pm–11:59pm | @ Lobby Lounge

Tuesday, March 11th:

Flower Basket Arrangement Workshop, About Flower Atelier, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Create a seasonal floral basket in this hands-on workshop—perfect for gifts or home decor, with all materials provided.

Bento Cake Decorating, Douglas Park Community Centre, 6:15 PM – 8:45 PM: Unleash your creativity in a fun cake decorating session where you'll design and decorate bento cakes while making sweet memories.

Translator for a Night: A Workshop with Janet Hong, Upstart & Crow, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Step into the world of translation with renowned Janet Hong and discover the art of transforming texts—no prior language skills required.

Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Arena, 7:00 PM: Cheer on the Canucks in an exciting NHL matchup against the Montreal Canadiens.

Vancouver International Dance Festival presents little house/Heather Stewart in i am an impossible thing, ANNEX, 8:30 PM (also March 13): Experience a raw, solo dance performance exploring addiction and sobriety through movement and vulnerability

🎤 Early Show: Morgan Stedman: 7:00pm–8:00pm; The Josh Williams Trio: 9:00pm–12:00am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 David Capper: 5:30pm–8:30pm; Adam Thomas: 9:00pm–11:59pm | @ Lobby Lounge
🎤 Hillsboro, Kilroi, Quarter Conscious, Ghool: 7:00pm | @ Green Auto

Wednesday, March 12th:

Prehistoric Plants Among Us, Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Take a light-hearted journey through time as you explore “living fossils” like dawn redwoods, horsetails, and gingko trees with bryologist insights.

Art From The Heart Paint Night, Three Bentall Tower (305 – 595 Burrard St.), 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Unleash your creativity with guided acrylic painting sessions where experienced instructors help you complete a customizable masterpiece.

Spring Fling Pottery Play, Kits Beach Coffee, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Enjoy an evening of botanical pottery play—craft pinch pots, bowls, and trinket dishes using fresh and dried botanicals, with all materials provided.

Vancouver International Dance Festival presents BRKFST Dance Company in Stormclutter, ANNEX, 8:30 pm (also March 14): Experience an emotionally charged dance performance that navigates complex family dynamics and the weight of life's emotional baggage through breaking and abstraction.

🎤 Early Show: Emily Best: 7:00pm–8:00pm; Steve Kozak: 9:00pm–12:00am | @ Guilt & Co
🎤 WEDNESDAYS / WINE / WEEDS: 7:00pm | @ Frankie's Jazz Club
🎤 Rob Eller: 5:30pm–8:30pm; Jim Kwan: 9:00pm–11:59pm | @ Lobby Lounge

Coming Soon:

Golden Glow Daisies with Willow Wolfe, Opus Art Supplies, 10:00 am: Paint a bright, uplifting botanical scene with delicate daisies and graceful butterflies.

Alobeara Beginner Embroidery Workshop, Aloe Beara Artisanal, Sat, Mar 15, 2025, 6:00–8:00 pm: Join this beginner-friendly embroidery workshop to create a charming capybara hoop, with all materials provided and personal guidance.

The Curry Cup 2025, Heritage Hall, Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 6:30–9:00 pm: Savour the ultimate family-style curry showdown as Vancouver's top chefs compete in the 11th Annual Curry Cup, featuring vibrant culinary heritage and tasting samples.

Chocolate Tour and Tasting, Granville Island, Mar 30, 2025, 40–50 min: Explore the magic of chocolate-making from cacao bean to finished treat—smell, taste, and learn about award-winning chocolate in a fun, intimate session.

Butter Chicken, Northwest Culinary Academy, May 5, 2025, 6:15–8:15 pm: Uncover the secrets of crafting rich, creamy Butter Chicken with perfectly balanced spices, aromatic Basmati Pilaf, and refreshing Cucumber Raita in this hands-on, dietary-friendly class.

Italian Pizza Making Class, Italian Cultural Centre, Mon, May 26, 2025, 6:00 pm: Master authentic Italian pizza making with Irene Mazzucato, from homemade dough to delicious pizzas, in a comprehensive three-hour workshop.

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Have an amazing week,

Your friends at In the Loop Vancouver