PopCappella with Chor Leoni
What: Award-winning choral group Chor Leoni brings its thrilling pop music experience to St. Andrew’s-Wesley United. PopCappella will feature some of music’s biggest hits as performed by Chor Leoni and some of the city’s top musicians.
When: March 6 and 7, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church – 1022 Nelson St., Vancouver
Tickets: $20-$70 plus fees. Purchase online
Workout for Women’s Day at YWCA Health + Fitness Centre
What: YWCA Health + Fitness Centre is celebrating International Women’s Day by offering non-members and members fitness classes that raise funds and awareness for charities that help girls, women, and other marginalized genders. There are a variety of group fitness classes to choose from between March 4 and 8.
When: March 4 to 8, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: YWCA Health + Fitness Centre — 535 Hornby St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Vancouver International Wine Festival
Vancouver International Wine Festival
What: Vancouver International Wine Festival is filling glasses for its 47th year, and there’s so much for connoisseurs to discover.
There are over 100 wineries from 14 countries featured at this year’s VIWF, with winery dinners, seminars, minglers, and more from March 7 to 14.
When: March 7 to 14, 2026. International Festival Tastings from March 12 to 14, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Venues around Vancouver. International Festival Tastings at Vancouver Convention Centre East – 999 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Gender Equity in Media Festival
What: Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver presents its 21st annual festival from March 5 to 8 at VIFF Centre. It’s your chance to catch rising film stars and support women and gender-diverse filmmakers from around the world. There will also be panels, a pitch forum, and more.
When: March 5 to 8, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: VIFF Centre — 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver; virtual
Cost: Various prices, purchase online; festival passes also available
Art Soul Methods – Social Mixer 6.0
What: Art Soul Methods invites everyone to celebrate International Women’s Day. Enjoy an art exhibit of works by local female artists, dance along to some of Vancouver’s best female DJs, and more.
When: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. to late
Where: The Well Studios – City Center Artist Lodge – 2111 Main St., Vancouver
Tickets: $25, purchase online
Meet the Maker of Canadian Whisky Bearface
What: A global spirits innovator, Andres Faustinelli brings experience across beer, bourbon, wine, and mezcal to his role as Master Blender at BEARFACE, shaping the brand’s boldly creative approach to Canadian whisky.
Known for developing BEARFACE’s signature style from inception, he embraces Canada’s unique whisky‑making freedoms to craft expressive, boundary‑pushing blends. Faustinelli’s work includes the adventurous Wilderness Series, inspired by rugged landscapes and elemental aging in the extreme Canadian climate.
His fearless experimentation continues, and Faustinelli will debut an exciting new BEARFACE innovation at this event.
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: BCLIQUOR 39th and Cambie – 5555 Cambie St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Jully Black
What: Music icon Jully Black is a platinum-selling artist who was dubbed one of The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever by CBC Music. The Juno and Gemini Award winner performs at the Biltmore Cabaret in March.
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Biltmore Cabaret – 2755 Prince Edward St, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Coastal Dance Festival
Coastal Dance Festival
What: The 19th Annual Coastal Dance Festival brings Indigenous artists from across the country and around the world together to celebrate and showcase Indigenous dance. Highlights include artist-sharing events, festival stage performances, and more.
When: March 3 to 8, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Museum of Anthropology – 6393 NW Marine Dr., Vancouver – Anvil Centre – 777 Columbia St., New Westminster
Cost: Various prices with a number of events included in museum admission, more info online
Smut Slam
What: Smut Slam, the adult-only storytelling open mic, was created by award-winning playwright, performer, sex activist and educator Cameryn Moore. Consenting Slammers sign up at the event to tell a five-minute dirty story, based on real life.
The audience can also ask a question or share a confession in the F-BUCKET, which will be anonymously read out on stage. The open and inclusive event is hosted by DD Brassiere.
When: Thursday, March 5 (Vancouver) and Saturday, March 7 (Langley)
Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Farm Country Brewing Inc. – 20555 56th Ave. #5, Langley; Chill Pill Comedy – 2270 Manitoba St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
2026 Burgundy Week Marquee Dinner
What: The 2026 Burgundy Week Marquee Dinner is a one-night celebration of one of the world’s most influential wine regions.
Hosted by Wine Director Haley McLeod alongside the Published on Main wine and kitchen teams, the dinner will explore Burgundy through both food and glass, with guided commentary on each pairing throughout the evening.
The evening begins with passed canapés and a sparkling welcome, followed by a seated multi-course dinner paired with Burgundian wines spanning classic and expressive styles.
When: Monday, March 2, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Published on Main – 3593 Main St, Vancouver
Cost: $275 plus tax and gratuity, reserve online
Paper Label Warehouse Sale
Paper Label
What: A Vancouver-headquartered fashion brand is hosting a warehouse sale this week where shoppers can get their hands on chic clothes just in time for spring.
Paper Label is opening its doors for an in-person warehouse sale from March 6 to 8. Shop for timeless staples, last season steals, and those essentials you always come back for. Stock replenished daily.
When: March 6 to 8, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: 1355 Parker St., Vancouver. Buzz #240 and meet in the lobby
Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO Bricks
What: Science World invites guests to blast off in its latest feature exhibit, Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO Bricks.
Visitors will use LEGO bricks to imagine, design, and build their way through deep space challenges. There are also huge LEGO sculptures and workshop stations to inspire the creativity of explorers of all ages.
When: Now until April 6, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Tickets: Available online
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC
What: The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC is a fun and refreshing way to raise important funds to assist athletes with intellectual disabilities develop skills and belonging through year-round sport, youth, and health programs.
By participating in the #Plunge4SOBC, you’ll make a difference for athletes with intellectual disabilities and open hearts and minds to their abilities.
There are several events and individual Plunges across the province, including the Vancouver Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC at Kitsilano Beach on Saturday, March 7.
When: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Kits Beach
Cost: Registration is free! Donations will go to help Special Olympics BC. Register online
Celtic Fest
Museum of Surrey
What: The Museum of Surrey hosts Celtic Fest, with live performances, cultural displays, and interactive activities. There will also be music, a photobooth, community vendors, and crafts and activities that are fun for the whole family.
When: March 7, 2026
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Museum of Surrey – 17710 56a Ave, Surrey
Admission: Free
Vancouver Cocktail Week
What: Get ready to raise a glass because Vancouver Cocktail Week is returning for its fifth annual citywide celebration.
Taking place from March 1 to 8, the week-long cocktail extravaganza is filled with daily seminars, master classes, Cinq à Sept happy hours, tasting events, cocktail-paired dinners, guest shifts, and plenty of other celebrations.
When: March 1 to 8, 2026
Where: Participating venues around Vancouver
Tickets: Available online
Orpheum Tours by Vancouver Civic Theatres
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.
When: Feb. 14, March 7 and 28, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum – 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Cost: $10 plus fees, register online
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2026
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
What: Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, which runs until March 11, is here to inspire you with dozens of films celebrating climbing, snow sports, mountain biking, and more.
Guests will also hear from inspiring guest speakers and thought-provoking filmmakers from around the world in the thrilling lineup of films, presentations and workshops.
When: Now until March 11, 2026 (in-person), March 14 to April 11, 2026 (online)
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Vancouver Canucks
What: The Canucks are back in action in March with a bunch of games happening at Rogers Arena. Cheer them on as they take on the Dallas Stars on March 2 and the Carolina Hurricanes on March 4.
When: March 2 and 4, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Ramadan Fest and Night Market
What: A mouthwatering festival returns to Surrey in March that will help the community celebrate Ramadan while offering delicious food, cultural activities, and more late into the night.
Ramadan Fest B.C. is happening at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds from Thursday, March 5, to Sunday, March 8.
When: March 5 to 8, 2026
Time: 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Where: Cloverdale Agriplex – 17763 62nd Ave., Surrey
Cost: Various prices, purchase online