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MUSIC ROCK/JAZZ/ETC. Architects
British metalcore band plays a complex mixture of metalcore, death, and math metal, laced with alternately violent and comedic lyrics. • Vogue Theatre, March 1, 7 p.m. • $25/$30, ticketfly.com
Bahamas
To share the release of his fourth full-length album Earthtones, Bahamas brings his show to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. • March 1, 8 p.m. • $29.50-$49.50, includes a copy of the CD, livenation.com
Big Wreck
Multi-platinum selling Canadian rockers hit the road to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, In Loving Memory Of. • Commodore Ballroom, March 1 and 2, 9 p.m. • $40 livenation.com
Haunted Summer
Dream pop duo from L.A. tour to support their new full-length album, Spirit Guides. • Rickshaw Theatre, March 1, 8 p.m. • $10 rickshawtheatre.com
Higher Brothers
Chinese hip hop group. • Fortune Sound Club, March 1 and 2, 6:30 p.m. all-ages show, 10:30 p.m. 19+ show • (SOLD OUT), fortunesoundclub.com
Kayzo
L.A. bass producer makes his highly anticipated Vancouver debut for the Outbreak Tour. • Venue Nightclub, March 1, 10 p.m. • $25, venuelive.ca
Dwight Yoakam
Kentucky native and country music legend has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, placing him in an elite class of global superstars. • River Rock Show Theatre, Richmond, March 2 • $119.50, riverrock.com
Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner
World rock ‘n’ roll tribute artist pays tribute to Tina Turner. • March 2, 7:30 p.m.: Genesis Theatre, Delta | March 9, 7:30 p.m.: Chilliwack Cultural Centre | March 16, 8 p.m.: Centennial Theatre, North Van | March 23, 7:30 p.m.: Clarke Theatre, Mission | April 15, 7:30 p.m.: The ACT Theatre, Maple Ridge • luisamarshall.com/ events
Sean McCann
Founding member of the group Great Big Sea tours as a solo artist. • March 2, 8 p.m.: Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, $29/$15 at evergreenculturalcentre.ca | March 3, 7:30 p.m.: Chilliwack Cultural Centre, $40-$45 at chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Terra Lightfoot
Canadian musician and singer-songwriter tours in support of her latest release, New Mistakes. • The Cobalt, March 2, 8 p.m. • $20 livenation.com
54-40 Unplugged
Intimate and unplugged versions of 54-40’s greatest hits. • Genesis Theatre, 5005 45th Ave., Delta, March 3, 7:30 p.m. • $40, 604-940-5550
An Evening with Trace Bundy
Known to fans as “The Acoustic Ninja,” this internationally acclaimed guitarist’s show uses harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an great live concert experience. • Chief Sepass Theatre, 9096 Trattle St., Langley, March 3, 7 p.m. • $25-$35 frontofthelineproductions.com
Brandi Carlile
Grammy-nominated Americana/folk rock singer-songwriter. • Commodore Ballroom, March 3, 9 p.m. • $46, livenation.com
Janis Lives: A Live Music Celebration of Janis Joplin
A celebration of a rock ‘n’ roll legend Janis Joplin, fronted by Sherrie Voxxy Johnson. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, March 3, 7 p.m. • $47 bluefrogstudios.ca
Johnny Reid
Chart-topping, multi-platinum, award winning singer-songwriter brings his Revival National Tour to the Abbotsford Centre, with his longtime big band, The Soul Providers and Juno Award-winning group, Glass Tiger. • March 3, $42.75-$77.75 ticketmaster.ca
Phil Dwyer Trio
Phil Dwyer (tenor sax/piano) needs no introduction to jazz audiences, favouring updated classics from the American Songbook and tunes by jazz greats, as well as playing his own music. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St., March 3, 8 p.m. • $20, coastaljazz.ca
Rogue Folk Club | Tom Russell
American singer-songwriter’s music incorporates elements of folk, traditional country and western, border and cowboy music of the American West. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • March 3 and 4, 8 p.m. • $16-$32, roguefolk.bc.ca
The Real McKenzies
Vancouver-based Celtic punk group celebrate their 25th anniversary. • Rickshaw Theatre, March 3, doors 8 p.m. • $17.50 rickshawtheatre.com
The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo is the professional moniker and stage name of American musician and singer/songwriter Jake Smith. • The Imperial, March 3, 8 p.m. • $23, ticketweb.ca
Trace Bundy
The man known by fans around the world as the ‘Acoustic Ninja’ returns to the Lower Mainland for a concert of amazing guitar playing, warm storytelling and humorous audience banter. • Chief Sepass Theatre, 9096 Trattle St., Langley, March 3, 7 p.m. • $25/$35, frontofthelineproductions.com
Ultimate Queen Celebration
Hand-picked by original Queen band members for the Queen Extravaganza tribute tour, Marc Martel is known for his uncanny resemblance to Freddie Mercury. • River Rock Show Theatre, Richmond, March 3 • $69.50 riverrock.com
Iced Earth
Heavy metal band from Florida. • Rickshaw Theatre, March 4, 6:30 p.m. • $32.50 livenation.ca
Atmosphere: Welcome to Canada
American hip hop duo from Minneapolis, consisting of rapper Slug and DJ/producer Ant. • Commodore Ballroom, March 5, 9 p.m. • $33.75 livenation.com
Decibel Magazine Tour 2018
Featuring Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room, Myrkur, Khemmis. • Rickshaw Theatre, March 5, 6 p.m. • $32.50, livenation.com
Alejandra Ribera
Montreal based pop and jazz singer-songwriter performs material in English, French and Spanish. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, March 6, 8 p.m. • $39.50, bluefrogstudios.ca
Machine Head
American thrash/groove metal band. • Commodore Ballroom, March 6, 8 p.m. • $30-$35 ticketmaster.ca
PVRIS: North American Tour 2018
American rock band from Lowell, Mass., is touring in support of their new album, All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell. • Vogue Theatre, March 6, 7:30 p.m. • $27.24 livenation.com
Strong Women, Strong Music
In celebration of International Women’s Day some of the West Coast’s most prominent women jazz musicians sing in support for Enterprising Women Making Art. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St., March 6, 8 p.m. • $30, coastaljazz.ca
Busty & the Bass
With their seamless blend of soulful hip hop vocals, rap, signature brass and synths, this Montreal-based nine-piece group is ushering in a new era of genre-defying sound. • The Imperial, 319 Main St., March 7, 9 p.m. • $20 livenation.com
The Donny McCaslin Quartet
American jazz saxophonist has recorded more than a dozen albums as a band leader, and came to wider prominence when David Bowie hired McCaslin’s ensemble as his backing band for Blackstar, his final studio album. • The York, 639 Commercial Dr., March 7, 8 p.m. • $35, capilanou. ca/blueshor-efinancial-centre/ Events/
Nelly: All Work No Play
Grammy Award-winning rapper. • Harbour Event Centre, 750 Pacific Blvd., March 8, 8 p.m. • $40$100, eventbrite.ca
CLASSICAL/CHORAL The Barber of Seville
The Burnaby Lyric Opera presents this comic masterpiece filled with romance, deception, mistaken identities and glorious music. • Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, until March 3 • $15/$36, tickets. shadboltcentre.com
VSO Chamber Players: Schnittke & Shostakovich
Repertoire includes Alfred Schnittke: Quartet No. 3, Alfred Schnittke: Hymnus II, Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor. • March 1: 7:30 p.m. and March 4: 2 p.m., Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour St. • vancouversymphony.ca
Animenz Live 2018
Animenz is classically trained pianist well known for his virtuosic performance and transcription of Japanese animation (anime) music. • Chan Centre, UBC, March 2, 7 p.m. • $49-$79, tickets.ubc.ca
Dialogues
World-class ensemble, the Borealis String Quartet, presents this unique concert that takes audiences on a journey into the human soul through evocative sonic conversations. • Orpheum Annex, 823 Seymour St., March 3, 7:30 p.m. • $35/$15, borealisstringquartet.com
Choral Tapestry
Laudate Singers and artistic director Lars Kaario use the power of the human voice to showcase our multicultural riches, both local and global. • Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Van, March 3, 8 p.m. • $10$35, laudatesingers.com
Elektra Women’s Choir: Fire Flowers
An inspiring journey into the resilience of the human spirit. Elektra will take listeners to inspiring places where light overcomes darkness, and beauty appears in surprising places. • St. John’s Shaughnessy Anglican Church, 1490 Nanton Ave., March 3, 7:30 p.m. • $18-$35, elektra.ca
John Luther Adams: Ten Thousand Birds
Directed by homegrown pianist Vicky Chow, and interpreted by the Music on Main All-Star Band, this intimate performance will transform the Roundhouse into an enchanting forest walk. • Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, March 3, 8 p.m. • $10/$29, musiconmain.ca
Sea&Sky
Features works on Sea and Sky’s new CD plus a special appearance by Bill Richardson. • March 3, 7:30 p.m.: Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour St. | March 8, 2 p.m. and March 9, 7:30 p.m.: West Point Grey United Church, 4595 W. 8th Ave. • vettamusic.com
The Gathering of Eagles
A unique cultural collaboration between the West Vancouver Youth Band and the Eagle Song Dancers of the Squamish Nation, premiering new music celebrating Squamish Nation traditional history. • Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 205 Welch St., North Van, March 3, 7:30 p.m. • $35, 604-908-1518
Voices
The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and the Richmond Chorus showcase the works of B.C. composers and arrangers. • March 3, 7:30 p.m.: First Ave. Christian Assembly, Chilliwack, chilliwacksymphony.com | March 10, 7:30 p.m.: Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Dr., Richmond, roca.ca
VSO: Great Romantics
Pianist David Fray, BBC Music Magazine’s Newcomer of the Year in 2008, will play Mendelssohn’s sparkling, dynamic Piano Concerto No. 1. This concert also features Bruckner’s tribute to Wagner, Symphony No. 3. • Orpheum Theatre, March 3 and 5, 8 p.m. • vancouversymphony.ca
Marc-André Hamelin
Vancouver Recital Society presents celebrated Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin. His recital program includes Liszt, Feinberg, Debussy, and Godowsky. • Chan Centre, UBC, March 4, 3 p.m. • From $25, vanrecital.com
New Westminster Symphony
The New Westminster Symphony presents a performance of Puccini’s epic Messa di Gloria. • Massey Theatre, New West, March 4, 2 p.m. • By donation, masseytheatre.com
Vivaldi Gloria
Join the Gallery Singers in celebrating their 50th anniversary. The program includes Vivaldi’s Gloria, as well as favourites by Purcell, Charpentier and Monteverdi. • Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1440 W. 12th Ave., March 4, 3 p.m. • $25/$12, gallerysingers.ca
Goldberg Variations — Angela Hewitt
Hailed as “the pre-eminent Bach pianist of our time,” Grammy Award-winning Angela Hewitt has captivated listeners around the world. For this highly-anticipated concert, Hewitt will perform on a modern Fazioli grand piano as part of EMV’s ongoing Goldberg Experience. • Chan Centre, UBC, March 7, 7:30 p.m. • $18-$68, earlymusic.bc.ca
JUST ANNOUNCED Lake Street Dive
Brooklyn-based jazz-pop band tour to support their latest release, Free Yourself Up. • Commodore Ballroom, May 29, $35.25 includes a copy of the CD, timbreconcerts.com
Bryan Adams: The Ultimate Tour
Homegrown, multi-million selling recording artist Bryan Adams tours in support of his 14th album, Ultimate. • Rogers Arena, June 6, $45$125 livenation.com
Xavier Rudd: Storm Boy Tour
Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist tours in support of his ninth studio album, Storm Boy. • Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, June 9, $39.50 livenation.com
Gomez: Bring It On, 20th Anniversary Tour
English indie/alternative rock band commemorate the 20th anniversary of their Mercury Music Prize winning debut album, Bring It On, playing the album in its entirety. • Commodore Ballroom, June 27, $39.50 livenation.com
John Butler Trio
Australian roots and jam band led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler, an APRA and ARIAaward-winning musician. • Orpheum Theatre, June 27, $39.50/$49.50 livenation.com
The Psychedelic Furs
Born out of the post-punk U.K. rock scene, led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler, and his bass-wielding brother Tim. • Commodore Ballroom, July 28, $45 livenation.com
Toto: 40 Trips Around the Sun Tour
American pop/rock band celebrate their 40th anniversary. • The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, July 30, $45-$89 livenation.com
Portugal. The Man | Broken Social Scene
American psychedelic rock band Portugal. The Man, with Broken Social Scene, a Canadian indie rock band and musical collective. • Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, Sept. 1, $59.50/$64.50 livenation.com
STAGE COMEDY/CABARET Jim Norton American standup comedian, radio personality, bestselling author and actor, Jim Norton is the co-host of The Jim Norton & Sam Roberts Show that can be heard every morning on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. • Vogue Theatre, March 2, doors 6 p.m. • $32.50, ticketfly.com Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford stars in the semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, lauded as ‘revelatory’ by Entertainment Weekly and one of 2016’s must-see shows by Variety and Rolling Stone. • Vogue Theatre, March 3, 7 p.m., $32.50, ticketfly.com Brian Regan
American standup comedian who uses observational, sarcastic, and self-deprecating humour. • Vogue Theatre, March 5, 7 p.m. • $52.50, ticketfly.com Bill Burr
An American comedian, writer and actor, Bill Burr first gained notoriety for his recurring role on the second season of Chappelle’s Show. • March 7: 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre | March 8: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Queen Elizabeth Theatre • JFLNorthWest.com Jo Koy
This Filipino-American standup comic has come a long way from his modest beginnings at a Las Vegas coffee house. He sells out clubs across the nation, is a weekly guest on The Adam Carolla Show podcast and recently started his own podcast, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, March 7, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • JFLNorthWest.com DANCE Vancouver International Dance Festival A diverse and dynamic roster of internationally-celebrated artists and local favourites, featuring three weeks of enriching performances, workshops, and a host of dance activities. • March 1-24, free-$65, vidf.ca Vast
Celebrated choreographer and contemporary dance artist Amber Funk Barton’s first full length solo is inspired by universal space, personal travels and the ideas of scientist Carl Sagan — an ode to the explorer that resides in all of us. • Scotia Bank Dance Centre, March 1-3 • $25/$30, vidf.ca Shen Wei Dance Arts
This 12-member ensemble from New York present two western Canadian premieres: Folding and Rite of Spring from artistic director and choreographer Shen Wei. Drawing on his Chinese heritage and prowess as a visual artist, these works fuse Eastern and Western cultures, incorporating vivid colours, striking design, and imaginative use of space into theatrical, kinetic paintings. • Vancouver Playhouse, March 2-3, 8 p.m. • $55/$65, vidf.ca THEATRE Forget About Tomorrow This new play by Jill Daum, member of the award-winning Mom’s the Word Collective, is about her husband John Mann’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the impact on the family. When Jane’s husband Tom is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, they face a difficult journey ahead. Will love and humour be enough to brace their family for the future? Can Jane reconcile her dreams with today’s reality? Or will she grow to doubt her loyalty to the man who will ultimately forget her name? • BMO Theatre Centre, 162 W. 1st St., March 1-25 • From $29, artsclub.com A Few Good Men First Impressions Theatre presents the electrifying play that became the legendary Oscar-nominated film. A young lawyer and his team uncover a conspiracy at the highest level while defending their clients accused of murder in this tense, riveting courtroom drama. • Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, North Van, March 1-17 • $23/$25, firstimpressionstheatre.com
Things My Mother Taught Me
Young lovers Gabe and Olivia are moving into their first apartment together and are looking forward to proving they’re all grown up. The day goes from challenging to down right crazy when both sets of parents show up to ‘help’. • Opening Nite Theatre, 33223 Railway Ave., Mission, March 2-18 • $15, openingnitetheatre.com
To Bill, with Love
A tribute performance and fundraising event to celebrate the career of outgoing Arts Club Theatre Artistic managing director, Bill Millerd. All proceeds from this event will go toward the Bill Millerd Artist Fund, which provides opportunities for artists in our community to hone their craft and further their training. • Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, March 4, 8 p.m. • $150, artsclub.com
The After After Party
The year is 2006, the place, Canada. Jules and Fiona, best friends in the prime of their life — high school — wake up in what appears to be a raccoon sanctuary. With no memory of their wild evening, and with high hopes of finding the location of the elusive after, after party, these two teenage misfits decide to attempt drug activated time travel. • The Cultch Historic Theatre, March 6-17 • $35, thecultch.com
Teachers
It’s the ‘90s. And it’s high school. The times are changing and they’re changing fast for this poor, dysfunctional social studies department. Presented by Open Hearts Theatre. • Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery St., until March 10 • $20, bit.ly/teachersplay
Fun Home
This coming-of-age musical features Alison at three different stages in life — as a child, a college student and an adult — revealing memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family along the way. An Arts Club Theatre Company production. • Granville Island Stage, until March 10 • From $29, artsclub.com Onegin: Arts Club on Tour
When Evgeni Onegin visits the Larin family estate, his romantic charms stir passions long forgotten by its residents. • Until March 3: Surrey Arts Centre | March 4: Chilliwack Cultural Centre | March 6-10: Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam | March 11: Clarke Theatre, Mission | March 13-14: Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby | March 15: The ACT, Maple Ridge • 604-687-1644, artsclub.com
Pss Pss
Switzerland’s Compagnia Baccalà’s award-winning clown show. • York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., until March 4 • From $22, thecultch.com She Stoops to Conquer
This much beloved 18th century comedy revolves around Charles Marlow, a young bachelor who brims with confidence when dallying with working-class women but becomes a shivering bundle of nerves in the presence of highborn ladies. • Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Dr., until March 17 • $25/$22, metrotheatre.com FESTIVALS JFL NorthWest Vancouver’s comedy festival returns for a third year of hilarity. Performers include Bill Burr, Trevor Noah, Jo Koy and many others. • March 1-10, JFLNorthWest.com 18th Annual Chutzpah! Festival
Dance, theatre, comedy and globally-celebrated music highlight this year’s festival with world-class performances. • Until March 15, chutzpahfestival.com Lanterns in the Garden
Experience an authentic Chinese lantern festival in Vancouver’s classical Chinese garden. • Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden, March 2-4, 5-10 p.m. • $15/$12, lanternsinthegarden.com 40th Vancouver International Wine Festival
A celebration of wine and food held at the Vancouver Convention Centre and other venues around Metro Vancouver. This year, the spotlight shines on wines from Iberian Peninsula neighbours Spain and Portugal. • Until March 4, VanWineFest.ca 11th Annual Coastal First Nations Dance Festival In celebration of Indigenous stories, songs and dance, this festival welcomes performers from throughout B.C., Yukon, Alaska, and Washington state as well as national and international guest artists. • Museum of Anthropology, UBC, until March 4 • Damelahamid.ca FILM Just for Laugh Film Festival The Vancouver Just For Laughs Film Festival marks its first edition with eight features, 23 shorts, three panels and three special events. • March 1-10, jflnorthwest.com The Royal Opera House presents: Rigoletto
Rigoletto, court jester to the libertine Duke of Mantua, is cursed by the father of one of the duke’s victims for his irreverent laughter. When the duke seduces Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda, it seems the curse is taking effect. • Vancity Theatre, March 5, 2 p.m. • $18, viff.org 2018 Vancouver International Women In Film Festival Women in Film and Television presents several Canadian and North American premieres of local and international features at this annual film festival. • Vancity Theatre, March 6-11, viff.org OSCARS The Oscar Shorts: Documentary For the first time, Canadian theatres are able to bring you the short films nominated in the documentary category. • Vancity Theatre, March 2 and 3, viff.org The Academy Awards: Vancity Theatre
This Oscar party comes with red carpet fashion commentary by Steven Schelling, and a prize for best dressed guest. We’ll be serving Prosecco, wine and beer, plus eats from the Disco Cheetah Korean taco truck. Includes unlimited popcorn, and an Oscar ballot bingo card, with a chance to win great prizes. CBC’s Lisa Christiansen hosts the ceremony. • Vancity Theatre, March 4, 3:30 p.m. • viff.org The Oscars! The Rio’s Annual Very Live, Very Free Screening Party Enjoy the live televised broadcast of the 90th annual Academy Awards. Get ready for trivia, an Oscar contest, prizes and more! Come in your finest for a chance to prance our red carpet and maybe win a prize for your efforts. • Rio Theatre, March 4, doors 3 p.m. • Free, riotheatre.ca Feel Like a Star Oscar Party
Walk the red carpet to an exclusive Red Carpet reception, complete with a complimentary welcome cocktail. Participate in the Oscar Ballot contest, watch the official Academy Awards telecast and Red Carpet arrivals from Hollywood, and enjoy a three-course prix-fixe dinner prepared by Executive Chef Edmond Yee. • Vancouver Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 20th floor, 1133 W. Hastings St. • March 4, 4:30 p.m., $75 eventbrite.com FOOD/DRINK Savour Our Neighbourhood 2018 A joyful celebration of local food, wine and community in support of the Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society. Features a sampling of bites from Mount Pleasant eateries, paired with beverages from local microbreweries and B.C. Wine Studio — a premier B.C. winemaker. With musical entertainment by Van Django and a silent auction. • Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., March 8, 5:30-9:30 p.m. • $45-$55, savourourneighbourhood.ca TALKS/FORUMS Letting go of Anxiety: Public Talk Explore mindfulness methods, meditations and ways of thinking derived from Buddha’s teachings that will help you let go of anxiety. With international Buddhist Meditation Teacher, Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, March 1, 7-8:30 p.m. • $20, meditateinvancouver.org PechaKucha New West: Volume 18
Ten presenters from a range of fields share their interesting projects — with the use of 20 images and only 20 seconds for each image. • Massey Theatre, New West, March 3, 8 p.m. • ticketsnw.ca MISCELLANEOUS Monster Jam Adrenalin-charged family entertainment featuring some of the most recognizable trucks in the world including Grave Digger and MaxDTM. • Pacific Coliseum, March 2-4 • $15-$65, ticketleader.ca B.C. Sportsmen’s Show
A one-stop marketplace for every hunting, fishing, boating or outdoor enthusiast. • Tradex, Abbotsford, March 2-4 • $15/$12, bcboatandsportsmenshow.ca Fraser Valley Women’s Expo 2018
More than 200 exhibits, free samples, entertainment, free makeovers, fashion shows, workshops, cooking demos, food and wine sampling, career and business resources, decorating and travel ideas and much more. • Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, March 2-4 • $8, facebook.com/events/1972563399676840/ Antique & Collectible Market
Find retro treasures like antique glass, jewelry, toys, advertising, postcards and much more. • Sullivan Hall, 6306 152nd St., Surrey, March 3, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • $2 admission Birth Fair 2018
A fun, and educational environment for couples ready to conceive, parents-to-be, new parents, grandparents. • Cloverdale Agriplex, Surrey, March 3-4, doors 10 a.m. • $5/$10, birthfair.com The Outdoor Adventure
& Travel Show/Vancouver Bike Show Explore B.C.’s largest adventure and travel show offering pre-season deals on the newest outdoor gear and amazing travel destinations. • Vancouver Convention Centre East, March 3-4 • outdooradventureshow.ca/ vancouver ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Owl Hootenanny Uncover the mysterious lives of owls with skull and feather displays, activities and crafts. Enjoy a five-minute walk to the red barn. • Campbell Valley Regional Park, meet at 20285 8th Ave., Langley • March 3, noon-3 p.m. • Free, metrovancouver.org/ events Nature Vancouver/Marine Biology
Dave Scott, Lower Fraser Salmon Program coordinator for Rainforest Conservation Foundation, will explore the relationship of salmon and the transformation of the quality and quantity of salmon habitats over time. • Unitarian Hewett Centre, 949 W. 49th Ave., March 8, 7:30 p.m. • Free, naturevancouver.ca The Inside Story: Salmon-atomy
The salmon’s life journey is a perilous, from when they hatch to migrating down and upstream. Dive in for an immersion into salmon biology and discover what makes this fish so fit for sea and stream. • Stanley Park Nature House, Lost Lagoon, March 8, 7 p.m. • $17-$23, stanleyparkecology.ca LITERARY Growing Room: A Feminist Literary Festival Features 18 panels and readings, an opening night party, and nine workshops covering diverse topics. Presented by Room Magazine. • Various Mount Pleasant venues, March 1-4 • roommagazine.com The Writer’s Studio Reading Series
Novelist Paul Headrick heads a great lineup of TWS alumni and new and emerging local authors who will be sharing published and unpublished works of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. • Cottage Bistro, 4470 Main St., March 1, 8 p.m. • Free, sfu.ca/continuing-studies/events