B.C. Adventures: Things to Do in March

There are so many awesome things to do in March in British Columbia—the days may be rainy, but our province’s arts and culture scene delivers amazing (indoor) programming. Here’s what’s happening now.

1. A Taste of Hong Kong – Thursday, March 6 to Sunday, March 15
Vancouver

Immerse yourself in Hong Kong’s rich history and food culture through this play. Pi Theatre is bringing this production to audiences in collaboration with Vancouver Asian Theatre Company. This production is set in a food tasting class, where the host will bring audiences through the history of Hong Kong from colonial times to the present, while preparing and introducing popular street food items like curry fish balls and siu mai. If you love history and food, this one is for you! All ticket prices include food sampling. 

Vancity Culture Lab
1895 Venables Street, Vancouver
Tickets from $36
Details online

2. The Art of Banksy Without Limits – Until Sunday, May 25
Vancouver

This curated art exhibit brings renowned artist Banksy’s radical spirit to the streets of Vancouver. It showcases 200 works from the artist’s repertoire, 50 of which are authentic originals, with the remainder being high quality reproductions of prints, lithographs, sculptures and murals. With Banksy’s thought-provoking artworks spread throughout two floors at this venue (including a cinema and gift shop), visitors have much to be mesmerized by. Be sure to check out Banksy’s hologram installation, which tells a story about the contemporary artist’s history and motivations.

1 Alexander Street, Vancouver
Tickets from $23
Details online

3. 18th annual Coastal Dance Festival – Tuesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 9
Vancouver and New Westminster 

This Indigenous performance festival is back, and has expanded to two venues—the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC and the Anvil Centre in New Westminster. The return to the MOA after a six-year hiatus means an expanded program to honour Indigenous stories, song and dance. Programs at the MOA will include signature evening performances and artist talks, while the Anvil Centre will offer mainly daytime performances and one signature evening performance. For more details on programs throughout the week, check out the Coastal Dance Festival website.  

Locations vary
Ticket prices vary
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4. Monster Jam – Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 23
Vancouver

Watch the Monster Jam trucks soar across the stadium as professional drivers perform high-stakes stunts. This family-friendly event will showcase the Vancouver debut of the JCB DIGatron™ and Sparkle Smash™ trucks.  There will be 12 trucks and drivers taking part in high-speed races, backflips and vertical two-wheel stands. If you enjoy speed and action, this show would be an exciting way to spend your weekend. This show will also be Monster Jam’s only appearance in Vancouver this year—don’t miss it! 

Pacific Coliseum
2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Tickets from $22
Details online

5. Vancouver Cocktail Week – Sunday, March 2 to Sunday, March 9
Vancouver

One of the city’s largest cocktail parties is back for another week of sipping and ahh-ing. This event is presented by The Alchemist magazine, with over 40 events throughout the week. The party kicks off on March 2 with the traditional “Signature Sunday Cocktail Brunch” at ARC Restaurant. The rest of the week will include seminars, tastings, master classes, parties and drag shows at partnering bars around town. There are also neighbourhood cocktail crawls happening throughout the week, where you can explore creations by local mixologists. To close off the event, the “Black & White Gala” is happening on March 8, featuring live music, a DJ, elevated bar snacks and over two dozen sponsors. Whether you are a cocktail enthusiast or the occasional G&T sipper, there is something here for you.

Locations vary
Ticket prices vary
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6. DanceHouse Presents: Le Patin Libre’s Murmuration – Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23
Vancouver

DanceHouse is hosting the Vancouver premiere of this ice dance performance in partnership with Canada Dance Ice Theatre. This production’s mesmerizing choreography was inspired by the flight patterns of birds; it brings the sky down to the ice for audiences. The performance is brought to life by 15 international skaters performing choreography by Alexandre Hamel, Pascale Jodoin and Samory Ba. The skaters mimic the fluid movements of bird flocks with precision, dancing to a musical soundtrack composed by Jasmin Boivin and Philippe Le Bon.

Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena
5670 East Boulevard, Vancouver
Tickets from $51.45
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7. Women in Wine – Sunday, March 9
Kelowna

To celebrate International Women’s Day (on March 8), Kelowna Museum is hosting a chat-and-mingle gathering. This event will feature a discussion with three female Okanagan winemakers — Sandy Leier (Laughing Stock), Keira LeFranc (Stag’s Hollow) and Nadine Kinvig (TerraVista Vineyards). Learn about their story and insights on winemaking while sipping a glass of fine wine (included in ticket price) for a lovely Sunday evening. Cheers to women in the industry!

Laurel Packinghouse
1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna
Tickets for $45
Details online