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We’re in for a mostly sunny week ahead, and it’s nearly time to “spring forward,” which means early sunsets will soon be a thing of the past! From Vancouver Cocktail Week to Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (March 2-6).
Now in its fifth year, Vancouver Cocktail Week toasts to the city’s incredible beverage scene, inviting residents to enjoy sips of all kinds at venues across the city through happy hour specials, events, and seminars. In addition to spotlighting award-winning local bar talent, there will be visiting bartenders and beverage ambassadors from across the globe.
When: Sunday, March 1 to March 8, 2026
Time: Varies per event
Where: Venues across Vancouver
Cost: Varies per event
The 19th annual Coastal Dance Festival is back in Vancouver with a lineup of events at the Museum of Anthropology and New West’s Anvil Theatre that celebrate the lived artistic practices of Indigenous artists from across Canada and the globe.
When: March 3 to 8, 2026
Time: Varies per event
Where: 6393 NW Marine Dr.
Cost: Varies per event
The Orpheum Theatre hosts Silent Movie Mondays every week, and this Monday, they’re screening It, accompanied by dramatic music played live on the historic Wurlitzer organ.
When: Monday, March 2, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 884 Granville St.
Cost: $19.65
This week, the Canucks are facing off against the Dallas Stars.
When: Monday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: $54.12
A special edition of Upstart & Crow’s Translation Spotlight Series, Time, Memory, and Nostalgia is a night of contemporary Bulgarian literature and an exhibition of visual works (by Biliana Velkova).
When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 1387 Railspur Alley
Cost: Free admission
The End of Tyranny is THIS Gallery’s newest exhibition, examining survival, stillness, and endurance through works shaped by artist Bravebirdie’s lived experience of war and displacement.
When: Until Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time: Noon to 6 p.m. on Fridays
Where: 108 East Broadway (entrance in alley)
Cost: Free admission
Starting this Friday, Vancouver’s International Mountain Film Fest is back at theatres across the city, Coquitlam, and West Vancouver with screenings and live guest appearances that mountain lovers won’t want to miss.
When: Friday, Feb. 27 to March 11, 2026
Time: Showtimes vary
Where: Theatres across Vancouver, Coquitlam, and West Vancouver
Cost: Varies per film, or $145 for an all-access pass
Known for their collaborative, vibrant music, TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan are a popular Filipino singer-songwriter duo, and they’re performing at Queen Elizabeth Theatre this week.
When: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 630 Hamilton St.
Cost: $190.80
The Vancouver Warriors hit the turf this week in a game against the Toronto Rock at Rogers Arena, kicking off the weekend with an exciting evening of action-packed lacrosse.
When: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: $31+
This Thursday, the Canucks are playing against the Carolina Hurricanes.
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: $54.12
With more than 75 participating eateries, Bite of Burnaby is back with a month-long celebration of the local food scene, including spots like Il Cappello Enoteca, Lee’s Donuts Brentwood, Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen, Onggi Korean Cuisine, and Dageraad Brewing.
When: March 1 to 31, 2026
Time: Varies
Where: Locations across Burnaby
Cost: Varies
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