BC Events

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation supports the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to children. Tickets for the 2026 Choices Lottery are on sale now!

Global News is once again a proud partner of the Make Happy Tummies campaign, supporting a nationwide effort to help ensure children across Canada start their school day nourished, focused, and ready to learn. Led by the Grocery Foundation, Make Happy Tummies is one of Canada’s largest community-driven fundraising initiatives dedicated to supporting local school breakfast and student nutrition...

Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the Orpheum, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. The Orpheum, a designated National Heritage Site, was built in 1927. Each year the theatre hosts international musicians, popular concerts and unique events; it is also home to the beloved Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The 90-minute...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, from February 14, 2026 – February 14, 2027. Guided by the concept of the river as a physical and symbolic connector, Every River Has a Mouth highlights the deep cultural,...

Start your Sunday with an awe-inspiring view as the backdrop to a Hatha yoga session. This gentle, slower-paced style of yoga focuses on physical postures and breathing—which will be all the more restorative with a stunning view of Vanier Park, English Bay and the North Shore Mountains. This will be the ultimate way to reset...

Exhibition Extension: IN FLUX: RHYTHMS OF LIFE at Lipont Gallery Extended to March 19, 2026 RICHMOND, BC — February 24, 2026 — Due to exceptional public interest, Lipont Gallery is pleased to announce that the contemporary art exhibition “IN FLUX: RHYTHMS OF LIFE – Art by Sichen Grace Chen, Yuan Wen, and Echo Xie” has...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents Blossoming, a solo exhibition from Kwakwaka’wakw artist Jamie Gentry, curated by Aliya Boubard, from February 28 – May 24, 2026. After 12 years of creating moccasins by commission, this exhibition serves as an opportunity for Gentry to implement her handcrafted beadwork based solely on personal inspiration, culminating...

The Province of BC has proclaimed March 2026 as Women’s Health Research Month. Women make up 51% of the population yet receive only 7% of national health research funding. This March, during Women’s Health Research Month, BC Women’s Health Foundation is bringing awareness to the significant gap in women’s health and the importance of philanthropy...

Get Ready for Drag Fight Club: Spring Break Brawl! Spread over 3 events, the competition has been spun on it’s head and we’re thrilled to be introducing the very first Team Challenge, with one victorious winning Team! Runway Lewks, Themed Individual Performances, Choreographed Group Numbers, Team Mentors & Twists are all included in this frenzied...

The Polygon Gallery presents Tania Willard: Photolithics from March 7–May 24, 2026. The exhibition is Willard’s first since winning the 2025 Sobey Art Award — Canada’s biggest contemporary art prize — and is her largest solo show to date. Photolithics, a portmanteau of ancient words for “light” and “stone,” highlights Willard’s evolving photographic practice, in...

Get ready to explore exciting career paths and hands-on experiences at the Youth Trades Fair – it’s where your future begins! The Building Tomorrow Youth Trades Fair is designed to connect youth with the wide range of career opportunities available within the trades sectors. Representatives from leading trades schools, companies, and institutions will be present...

Real Home Advice from Local Trusted Experts. Newly located at the Vancouver Convention Centre, visitors are invited to get inspired at the BC Home + Garden Show! Kortney Wilson, Home Network TV Host and Designer of Life Is Messy, leads this year’s premier lineup of local and national experts across home improvement, design, culinary arts,...

March 14, 2026 (Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm) March 15, 2026 (Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm) Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Ave, Richmond Calling for book lovers & readers of all ages! Friends of the Richmond Library (FOL) is hosting its eagerly anticipated “Whale of a Book Sale” at Thompson Community Centre in...

Travel back in time at Fort Langley National Historic Site with daily family activities from March 14–29. Enjoy a Parka the Beaver scavenger hunt, gold panning, and hands-on historic fun. Special programs on March 21 and 22 include rock painting, outdoor games, and Métis cultural activities. Drop-in friendly with free 4-hour parking available. Regular admission...

Spring Discovery Days Join us for two weeks of hands-on discovery as we explore the lifeblood of our region: the mighty Fraser River. Dive into the stories that flow through our waters, bringing together Indigenous traditions and salmon conservation science. WHAT: Mar 14th to 21st: Roots of the Fraser Learn about trade routes and trade...

Bello Fusion Wedding Show is a premier cultural wedding showcase in Metro Vancouver, created for modern couples planning stylish, multicultural celebrations. Hosted at the Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport in Richmond, this curated bridal event brings together top wedding professionals, elegant décor, designer bridal fashion, and culturally inspired ideas reflecting Chinese, South Asian, Vietnamese, Korean,...

Observe International Long COVID Day at the Museum of Vancouver during a low barrier, low sensory day in the galleries. Admission to the MOV will be on a Pay What You Can basis that day. Between 1:00pm and 3:00pm, artist Emily van Lidth de Jeude will present (dis)robe: Hospital Gown, a short live art performance,...

Camp Descriptions: Week 1: Rooted in the River – March 16-20 • Grab your magnifying glasses and take a close look at the past, present, and future of the Fraser River. We’ll dive into how humans have lived, worked and changed the river. In this week of camp, we will learn about pollution, science, climate...

Facilitation Lab Vancouver offers a hands-on environment where you can test ideas, navigate real challenges, and strengthen your skills through practice. This session uses the Practice Playground format — an interactive structure where participants rotate between facilitating, role-playing, and giving feedback. It’s experiential, supportive, and focused on practical growth rather than theory. Bring a real...

The Museum of Anthropology at UBC (MOA) presents the world premiere of Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision, on display at MOA from March 19, 2026–January 3, 2027. Guest curated by Luis Manuel González, Adjunct Professor in UBC Department of Anthropology, the bilingual (English and Spanish) exhibition offers a glimpse into Andean cosmovision–a holistic and spiritual framework...

The comfortable era of predictable trade and multilateral rules between Canada and USA appears to be over. As we approach the critical 2026 joint review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), Canada faces a structural “rupture” in its most vital economic relationship. From the 50% tariffs on steel to the persistent friction in BC’s forestry...

OPENING RECEPTION Friday, March 20th, 2026 6-9pm Come Meet & Greet Local Artists! Enjoy the art & libations. EXHIBITION RUNS March 18th – 29th, 2026 Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 12-6pm

The night we’ve all been waiting for! The Grand Finale of Drag Fight Club: Spring Break Brawl! The competition was spread over 3 events and drastically changed from the winter main edition. Having been spun on it’s head and introducing the very first Team Challenge, we now get to find out which is the victorious...

Join us for East Vancouver Seedy Saturday! We’ll have free seeds, a community seed swap, activities, exhibitors, and vendors. Admission by suggested donation at the door (min. $2; cash only). Mask mandatory from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Seedy Saturdays (or Sundays) are low/no-cost grassroots community events dedicated to the distribution and exchange of seeds...