FESTIVALS

Juno Week in Vancouver

The Juno Awards have evolved from an industry awards night to a weeklong festival, encompassing both public-facing fan events and industry networking opportunities that feature a diverse array of Canadian artists and emerging talent. • March 22-25, junoawards.ca/events/

Sonic Boom Music Festival

A multi-day celebration of contemporary classical music by B.C. composers, presented by Vancouver ProMusica. • Pyatt Hall and Orpheum Annex, March 22-25 • $20/$15, Festival Pass/$50, vancouverpromusica.ca

29th Annual Festival du Bois

B.C.’s largest and most popular celebration of francophone music and culture presents a dynamic roster of music artists from B.C., Quebec and beyond. • Mackin Park, Coquitlam, March 23-25 • festivaldubois.ca

Maple Ridge Festival of B.C. Film

Highlighting films created in beautiful British Columbia, this festival kicks off with an opening reception on March 23 at 6:30 p.m. • The ACT, Maple Ridge, March 23-25 • theactmapleridge.org/FestivalofBCFilm

Japan Fair

120 students visiting from Yokohama High School in Japan will be presenting this annual family event, offering the opportunity to experience Japanese culture first hand. • Brockton School, 3467 Duval Rd., North Van • March 24, 1-4:30 p.m. • Free, japanfair.ca