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SUMMARY:Bite of Burnaby | March 1-31
DESCRIPTION:With more than 75 participating spots and 16+ ticketed dining experiences\, this month-long celebration showcases the incredible diversity and creativity of Burnaby’s culinary scene. From neighbourhood favourites to exciting new additions\, the festival brings together restaurants\, bakeries\, breweries\, and food trucks across the city with special prix-fixe menus and unique culinary experiences. \nThis year’s lineup includes new spots like Il Cappello Enoteca\, Lee’s Donuts Brentwood\, Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen\, Onggi Korean Cuisine\, and Dageraad Brewing alongside its resident food truck\, Between Two Buns. Returning favourites such as Hello Nori\, Cantaritos Mexican Grill\, Portobello Restaurant\, Zubu\, and Steve’s Poke are also back with special festival offerings. \nLooking to go beyond the menu? Discover immersive dining experiences throughout the month\, from Japanese tea ceremonies and sake tastings to paella masterclasses\, Italian feasts\, and hands-on cookie decorating workshops. Whether you’re planning a night out\, a date night\, or a reason to try somewhere new\, Bite of Burnaby makes it easy to savour something different. \nVenture out. Dig in. \nExplore the full lineup and start planning your culinary adventure at biteofburnaby.ca.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/bite-of-burnaby-march-1-31/2026-03-16/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tourism Burnaby":MAILTO:apaul@tourismburnaby.com
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SUMMARY:Suite 1313 Escape Room & Dining Experience
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Mysteries presents a special edition of The Case of the Hotel Detective this Halloween season.\nThe Case of the Hotel Detective is a collaborative murder mystery with escape room style challenges that will be set up in Room 1313 of the Delta Hotel Vancouver Downtown Suites from October 13 to 31 2025. \nEnter the crime scene. Unravel the truth. If you dare! \nThe Murder Mystery: Are you superstitious? You will be brought up to Room 1313 on the thirteenth floor of the hotel. A hotel room where a murder has taken place. You have 90 minutes to collect evidence and catch a killer. A Vancouver Mysteries detective will meet you in the lobby with everything you need to play and will remain in the room with your group to start your mystery and help with clues if you get stuck. Please note: this murder mystery is The Case of the Hotel Detective (do not purchase tickets for this experience if you have already solved it). \nThe Culinary Experience: Once you have solved the mystery (or your time is up) your experience will move to Stock & Supply (the restaurant on the main floor of the hotel). This experience includes one drink per person and a delicious\, hyper-local Stock Board to share between two people. Stock & Supply focuses on approachable yet inventive Pacific Northwest cuisine. Savour their best-selling Stock Board that is unique and customizable and sip on a beverage program that is proudly\, exclusively local.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/suite-1313-escape-room-dining-experience/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites\, 550 W Hastings\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20260214T052421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T052421Z
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SUMMARY:Bite of Burnaby | March 1-31
DESCRIPTION:With more than 75 participating spots and 16+ ticketed dining experiences\, this month-long celebration showcases the incredible diversity and creativity of Burnaby’s culinary scene. From neighbourhood favourites to exciting new additions\, the festival brings together restaurants\, bakeries\, breweries\, and food trucks across the city with special prix-fixe menus and unique culinary experiences. \nThis year’s lineup includes new spots like Il Cappello Enoteca\, Lee’s Donuts Brentwood\, Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen\, Onggi Korean Cuisine\, and Dageraad Brewing alongside its resident food truck\, Between Two Buns. Returning favourites such as Hello Nori\, Cantaritos Mexican Grill\, Portobello Restaurant\, Zubu\, and Steve’s Poke are also back with special festival offerings. \nLooking to go beyond the menu? Discover immersive dining experiences throughout the month\, from Japanese tea ceremonies and sake tastings to paella masterclasses\, Italian feasts\, and hands-on cookie decorating workshops. Whether you’re planning a night out\, a date night\, or a reason to try somewhere new\, Bite of Burnaby makes it easy to savour something different. \nVenture out. Dig in. \nExplore the full lineup and start planning your culinary adventure at biteofburnaby.ca.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/bite-of-burnaby-march-1-31/2026-03-17/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tourism Burnaby":MAILTO:apaul@tourismburnaby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T012856Z
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SUMMARY:Giant Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling a little lonely and finding it hard to connect with community in Vancouver? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a giant silent reading party to get ready for Spring. Our “silent reading party” at the library is a social space where patrons can sit together and read in silence. Do you have book that you just haven’t had the time or space to finish? Well now you can finally bring that book out of your giant TBR pile to the table! \nEnjoy the company of other book lovers with a 30 minute conversational social afterwards to discuss what you are reading. \n*Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/giant-silent-reading-party-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, 350 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 6B1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20251004T233551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T233551Z
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SUMMARY:Suite 1313 Escape Room & Dining Experience
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Mysteries presents a special edition of The Case of the Hotel Detective this Halloween season.\nThe Case of the Hotel Detective is a collaborative murder mystery with escape room style challenges that will be set up in Room 1313 of the Delta Hotel Vancouver Downtown Suites from October 13 to 31 2025. \nEnter the crime scene. Unravel the truth. If you dare! \nThe Murder Mystery: Are you superstitious? You will be brought up to Room 1313 on the thirteenth floor of the hotel. A hotel room where a murder has taken place. You have 90 minutes to collect evidence and catch a killer. A Vancouver Mysteries detective will meet you in the lobby with everything you need to play and will remain in the room with your group to start your mystery and help with clues if you get stuck. Please note: this murder mystery is The Case of the Hotel Detective (do not purchase tickets for this experience if you have already solved it). \nThe Culinary Experience: Once you have solved the mystery (or your time is up) your experience will move to Stock & Supply (the restaurant on the main floor of the hotel). This experience includes one drink per person and a delicious\, hyper-local Stock Board to share between two people. Stock & Supply focuses on approachable yet inventive Pacific Northwest cuisine. Savour their best-selling Stock Board that is unique and customizable and sip on a beverage program that is proudly\, exclusively local.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/suite-1313-escape-room-dining-experience/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites\, 550 W Hastings\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20251218T200710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T200710Z
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SUMMARY:People\, Places & Things
DESCRIPTION:A struggling actress’s life spins out of control\, landing her in rehab\, in this irreverent and darkly funny play. \nEmma was having the time of her life. Now she’s in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem. But the problem isn’t with Emma\, it’s with everything else. She needs to tell the truth. But she’s smart enough to know that there’s no such thing. When intoxication feels like the only way to survive the modern world\, how can she ever sober up?
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/people-places-things/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Historic Theatre\, 1895 Venables St\, Vancouver\, V5L 2H6\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cultch":MAILTO:boxoffice@thecultch.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20260214T052421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T052421Z
UID:10014672-1773792000-1773878399@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Bite of Burnaby | March 1-31
DESCRIPTION:With more than 75 participating spots and 16+ ticketed dining experiences\, this month-long celebration showcases the incredible diversity and creativity of Burnaby’s culinary scene. From neighbourhood favourites to exciting new additions\, the festival brings together restaurants\, bakeries\, breweries\, and food trucks across the city with special prix-fixe menus and unique culinary experiences. \nThis year’s lineup includes new spots like Il Cappello Enoteca\, Lee’s Donuts Brentwood\, Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen\, Onggi Korean Cuisine\, and Dageraad Brewing alongside its resident food truck\, Between Two Buns. Returning favourites such as Hello Nori\, Cantaritos Mexican Grill\, Portobello Restaurant\, Zubu\, and Steve’s Poke are also back with special festival offerings. \nLooking to go beyond the menu? Discover immersive dining experiences throughout the month\, from Japanese tea ceremonies and sake tastings to paella masterclasses\, Italian feasts\, and hands-on cookie decorating workshops. Whether you’re planning a night out\, a date night\, or a reason to try somewhere new\, Bite of Burnaby makes it easy to savour something different. \nVenture out. Dig in. \nExplore the full lineup and start planning your culinary adventure at biteofburnaby.ca.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/bite-of-burnaby-march-1-31/2026-03-18/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tourism Burnaby":MAILTO:apaul@tourismburnaby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T053318Z
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SUMMARY:The Polygon Gallery: Tania Willard: Photolithics
DESCRIPTION: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 which the sun and the land play a vital role beyond the surveillance or spectacle of nature. For The Polygon\, she devises a distinctive treatment for the gallery’s windows based on her research into Salish basketry. Passing through patterns of cedar root\, the sun’s rays cast a warm protective glow\, or “safelight\,” on all the works in the gallery and the people coming to witness. Other works in the 10-year survey include “Only Available Light” (2016)\, which is being presented inside a purpose-built c7ískten̓ (kekuli or underground pit house)\, “Anthro(a)pologizing” (2018)\, “Vestige” (2022)\, and more. \nAdmission to The Polygon Gallery is by donation\, courtesy of BMO Financial Group.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-polygon-gallery-tania-willard-photolithics/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:The Polygon Gallery\, 101 Carrie Cates Ct\, North Vancouver\, V7M 3J4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Polygon Gallery":MAILTO:angelina@ninepointagency.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
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SUMMARY:Suite 1313 Escape Room & Dining Experience
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Mysteries presents a special edition of The Case of the Hotel Detective this Halloween season.\nThe Case of the Hotel Detective is a collaborative murder mystery with escape room style challenges that will be set up in Room 1313 of the Delta Hotel Vancouver Downtown Suites from October 13 to 31 2025. \nEnter the crime scene. Unravel the truth. If you dare! \nThe Murder Mystery: Are you superstitious? You will be brought up to Room 1313 on the thirteenth floor of the hotel. A hotel room where a murder has taken place. You have 90 minutes to collect evidence and catch a killer. A Vancouver Mysteries detective will meet you in the lobby with everything you need to play and will remain in the room with your group to start your mystery and help with clues if you get stuck. Please note: this murder mystery is The Case of the Hotel Detective (do not purchase tickets for this experience if you have already solved it). \nThe Culinary Experience: Once you have solved the mystery (or your time is up) your experience will move to Stock & Supply (the restaurant on the main floor of the hotel). This experience includes one drink per person and a delicious\, hyper-local Stock Board to share between two people. Stock & Supply focuses on approachable yet inventive Pacific Northwest cuisine. Savour their best-selling Stock Board that is unique and customizable and sip on a beverage program that is proudly\, exclusively local.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/suite-1313-escape-room-dining-experience/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites\, 550 W Hastings\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20251218T200710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T200710Z
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SUMMARY:People\, Places & Things
DESCRIPTION:A struggling actress’s life spins out of control\, landing her in rehab\, in this irreverent and darkly funny play. \nEmma was having the time of her life. Now she’s in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem. But the problem isn’t with Emma\, it’s with everything else. She needs to tell the truth. But she’s smart enough to know that there’s no such thing. When intoxication feels like the only way to survive the modern world\, how can she ever sober up?
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/people-places-things/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Historic Theatre\, 1895 Venables St\, Vancouver\, V5L 2H6\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cultch":MAILTO:boxoffice@thecultch.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20260214T052421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T052421Z
UID:10014673-1773878400-1773964799@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Bite of Burnaby | March 1-31
DESCRIPTION:With more than 75 participating spots and 16+ ticketed dining experiences\, this month-long celebration showcases the incredible diversity and creativity of Burnaby’s culinary scene. From neighbourhood favourites to exciting new additions\, the festival brings together restaurants\, bakeries\, breweries\, and food trucks across the city with special prix-fixe menus and unique culinary experiences. \nThis year’s lineup includes new spots like Il Cappello Enoteca\, Lee’s Donuts Brentwood\, Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen\, Onggi Korean Cuisine\, and Dageraad Brewing alongside its resident food truck\, Between Two Buns. Returning favourites such as Hello Nori\, Cantaritos Mexican Grill\, Portobello Restaurant\, Zubu\, and Steve’s Poke are also back with special festival offerings. \nLooking to go beyond the menu? Discover immersive dining experiences throughout the month\, from Japanese tea ceremonies and sake tastings to paella masterclasses\, Italian feasts\, and hands-on cookie decorating workshops. Whether you’re planning a night out\, a date night\, or a reason to try somewhere new\, Bite of Burnaby makes it easy to savour something different. \nVenture out. Dig in. \nExplore the full lineup and start planning your culinary adventure at biteofburnaby.ca.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/bite-of-burnaby-march-1-31/2026-03-19/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tourism Burnaby":MAILTO:apaul@tourismburnaby.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20260214T053318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T053318Z
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SUMMARY:The Polygon Gallery: Tania Willard: Photolithics
DESCRIPTION: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 which the sun and the land play a vital role beyond the surveillance or spectacle of nature. For The Polygon\, she devises a distinctive treatment for the gallery’s windows based on her research into Salish basketry. Passing through patterns of cedar root\, the sun’s rays cast a warm protective glow\, or “safelight\,” on all the works in the gallery and the people coming to witness. Other works in the 10-year survey include “Only Available Light” (2016)\, which is being presented inside a purpose-built c7ískten̓ (kekuli or underground pit house)\, “Anthro(a)pologizing” (2018)\, “Vestige” (2022)\, and more. \nAdmission to The Polygon Gallery is by donation\, courtesy of BMO Financial Group.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-polygon-gallery-tania-willard-photolithics/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:The Polygon Gallery\, 101 Carrie Cates Ct\, North Vancouver\, V7M 3J4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Polygon Gallery":MAILTO:angelina@ninepointagency.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20260128T201541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T201541Z
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SUMMARY:The Perfect Bite\, A Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
DESCRIPTION:NOW EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 2026! Gather your closest (and hungriest) friends to sift through Chef Maribelle Moore’s 4-course mystery infused with delicious food-based puzzles. They say never play with your food\, but those people never had to solve a murder… \nTICKET PRICES (not including taxes & fees): \nIndividual Ticket: $165\nTable of 4: $601 ($150.25 per person) \nLocation: Glowbal Restaurant\, 590 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, BC V6E 1A3 \nParking: Telus Garden (Advanced Parking Lot #9160)\, 510 W Georgia St\, Downtown\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 0M3 \nDuration: 2.5 hours \nMenu: 4-course pre-fixe meal (Vegan/vegetarian options available). Please let us know at least 72 hours before your reservation if a meal change is required. \nArancini Ball\nMushroom Cigar\nBraised Short Ribs or Salmon or Pesto Gnocchi (Vegetarian) or Mushroom Risotto (Vegan)\nCheesecake \nArrival: Doors open 30 minutes before dinner time. Please arrive on time\, as late guests will not be admitted or provided refunds/exchanges. \nAttire: Dress to impress in your best! \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-perfect-bite-a-dinner-experience-inspired-by-glass-onion-a-knives-out-mystery/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Glowbal 590 W Georgia St\, 590 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, V6E 1A3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20260126T011526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T034625Z
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SUMMARY:The Grunch! A New Children's Musical
DESCRIPTION:Spring Break family musical in Port Coquitlam – support local kids on stage! \nThe Grunch (inspired by The Grinch Who Stole Christmas) is a hilarious\, high-energy show about Ruby Grunch\, a grumpy 6th grader who tries to sabotage the school musical by taking the sets\, costumes\, and lights the night before opening. Will she succeed\, or will theatre magic win? \nJoin Mountain Theatre and 35+ elementary students for this energetic musical that will have the whole family laughing!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-grunch-a-new-childrens-musical/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Terry Fox Theatre\, 1260 Riverwood Gate\, Port Coquitlam\, V3B 7Z5
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20251004T233551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T233551Z
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SUMMARY:Suite 1313 Escape Room & Dining Experience
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Mysteries presents a special edition of The Case of the Hotel Detective this Halloween season.\nThe Case of the Hotel Detective is a collaborative murder mystery with escape room style challenges that will be set up in Room 1313 of the Delta Hotel Vancouver Downtown Suites from October 13 to 31 2025. \nEnter the crime scene. Unravel the truth. If you dare! \nThe Murder Mystery: Are you superstitious? You will be brought up to Room 1313 on the thirteenth floor of the hotel. A hotel room where a murder has taken place. You have 90 minutes to collect evidence and catch a killer. A Vancouver Mysteries detective will meet you in the lobby with everything you need to play and will remain in the room with your group to start your mystery and help with clues if you get stuck. Please note: this murder mystery is The Case of the Hotel Detective (do not purchase tickets for this experience if you have already solved it). \nThe Culinary Experience: Once you have solved the mystery (or your time is up) your experience will move to Stock & Supply (the restaurant on the main floor of the hotel). This experience includes one drink per person and a delicious\, hyper-local Stock Board to share between two people. Stock & Supply focuses on approachable yet inventive Pacific Northwest cuisine. Savour their best-selling Stock Board that is unique and customizable and sip on a beverage program that is proudly\, exclusively local.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/suite-1313-escape-room-dining-experience/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites\, 550 W Hastings\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20251218T200710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T200710Z
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SUMMARY:People\, Places & Things
DESCRIPTION:A struggling actress’s life spins out of control\, landing her in rehab\, in this irreverent and darkly funny play. \nEmma was having the time of her life. Now she’s in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem. But the problem isn’t with Emma\, it’s with everything else. She needs to tell the truth. But she’s smart enough to know that there’s no such thing. When intoxication feels like the only way to survive the modern world\, how can she ever sober up?
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/people-places-things/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Historic Theatre\, 1895 Venables St\, Vancouver\, V5L 2H6\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cultch":MAILTO:boxoffice@thecultch.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
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SUMMARY:Pippin the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of ‘spectacle and unease’ with Play On Words Productions’ gritty reimagining of Stephen Schwartz’ Pippin\, February 26th-March 7th at the Jericho Arts Centre \nSet inside a decaying nightclub suspended between life and death\, Pippin is the story of one young man’s search for the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of battle\, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. Dark\, raw\, and reckless\, this production is a haunting exploration of purpose and desire\, leaving the audience to wonder: would they choose the fire\, or walk away? \nCONTENT ADVISORY: This show includes mature themes\, sexual suggestion\, dramatized violence\, and sensory elements (lighting and sound). We recommend only those who 13+ attend. Viewer discretion is advised.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/pippin-the-musical/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Jericho Arts Centre\, 1675 Discovery St\, Vancouver\, V6R 4K5\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Play On Words Productions":MAILTO:playonwordspro@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
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SUMMARY:Bite of Burnaby | March 1-31
DESCRIPTION:With more than 75 participating spots and 16+ ticketed dining experiences\, this month-long celebration showcases the incredible diversity and creativity of Burnaby’s culinary scene. From neighbourhood favourites to exciting new additions\, the festival brings together restaurants\, bakeries\, breweries\, and food trucks across the city with special prix-fixe menus and unique culinary experiences. \nThis year’s lineup includes new spots like Il Cappello Enoteca\, Lee’s Donuts Brentwood\, Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen\, Onggi Korean Cuisine\, and Dageraad Brewing alongside its resident food truck\, Between Two Buns. Returning favourites such as Hello Nori\, Cantaritos Mexican Grill\, Portobello Restaurant\, Zubu\, and Steve’s Poke are also back with special festival offerings. \nLooking to go beyond the menu? Discover immersive dining experiences throughout the month\, from Japanese tea ceremonies and sake tastings to paella masterclasses\, Italian feasts\, and hands-on cookie decorating workshops. Whether you’re planning a night out\, a date night\, or a reason to try somewhere new\, Bite of Burnaby makes it easy to savour something different. \nVenture out. Dig in. \nExplore the full lineup and start planning your culinary adventure at biteofburnaby.ca.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/bite-of-burnaby-march-1-31/2026-03-20/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tourism Burnaby":MAILTO:apaul@tourismburnaby.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T170000
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SUMMARY:The Polygon Gallery: Tania Willard: Photolithics
DESCRIPTION: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 which the sun and the land play a vital role beyond the surveillance or spectacle of nature. For The Polygon\, she devises a distinctive treatment for the gallery’s windows based on her research into Salish basketry. Passing through patterns of cedar root\, the sun’s rays cast a warm protective glow\, or “safelight\,” on all the works in the gallery and the people coming to witness. Other works in the 10-year survey include “Only Available Light” (2016)\, which is being presented inside a purpose-built c7ískten̓ (kekuli or underground pit house)\, “Anthro(a)pologizing” (2018)\, “Vestige” (2022)\, and more. \nAdmission to The Polygon Gallery is by donation\, courtesy of BMO Financial Group.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-polygon-gallery-tania-willard-photolithics/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:The Polygon Gallery\, 101 Carrie Cates Ct\, North Vancouver\, V7M 3J4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Polygon Gallery":MAILTO:angelina@ninepointagency.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
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SUMMARY:The Perfect Bite\, A Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
DESCRIPTION:NOW EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 2026! Gather your closest (and hungriest) friends to sift through Chef Maribelle Moore’s 4-course mystery infused with delicious food-based puzzles. They say never play with your food\, but those people never had to solve a murder… \nTICKET PRICES (not including taxes & fees): \nIndividual Ticket: $165\nTable of 4: $601 ($150.25 per person) \nLocation: Glowbal Restaurant\, 590 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, BC V6E 1A3 \nParking: Telus Garden (Advanced Parking Lot #9160)\, 510 W Georgia St\, Downtown\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 0M3 \nDuration: 2.5 hours \nMenu: 4-course pre-fixe meal (Vegan/vegetarian options available). Please let us know at least 72 hours before your reservation if a meal change is required. \nArancini Ball\nMushroom Cigar\nBraised Short Ribs or Salmon or Pesto Gnocchi (Vegetarian) or Mushroom Risotto (Vegan)\nCheesecake \nArrival: Doors open 30 minutes before dinner time. Please arrive on time\, as late guests will not be admitted or provided refunds/exchanges. \nAttire: Dress to impress in your best! \n 
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-perfect-bite-a-dinner-experience-inspired-by-glass-onion-a-knives-out-mystery/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Glowbal 590 W Georgia St\, 590 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, V6E 1A3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
CREATED:20260126T011526Z
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SUMMARY:The Grunch! A New Children's Musical
DESCRIPTION:Spring Break family musical in Port Coquitlam – support local kids on stage! \nThe Grunch (inspired by The Grinch Who Stole Christmas) is a hilarious\, high-energy show about Ruby Grunch\, a grumpy 6th grader who tries to sabotage the school musical by taking the sets\, costumes\, and lights the night before opening. Will she succeed\, or will theatre magic win? \nJoin Mountain Theatre and 35+ elementary students for this energetic musical that will have the whole family laughing!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-grunch-a-new-childrens-musical/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Terry Fox Theatre\, 1260 Riverwood Gate\, Port Coquitlam\, V3B 7Z5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T225818Z
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SUMMARY:Grad School Improv
DESCRIPTION:Grad School Improv perform a theatrical genre-based improv show every third Friday of the month at Little Mountain Gallery (LMG). Known for hits like Point Grey’s Anatomy\, English Baywatch\, and Murder on the West Coast Express\, GSI creates incredibly unique shows\, riveting stories\, and hilarious scenes. It’s always a good time at a GSI show! \nCast: Graeme Achurch\, Dide Su Bilgin\, Evan Brow\, Brad Burega\, Kelsey Land\, Jordan Johnston\, Sarah Masri\, Trang Nguyen\, Jesse Rea\, Mary Saunders\, and Jordan Wesley
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/grad-school-improv-2/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Little Mountain Gallery\, 110 Water Street\, Vancouver
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grad School Improv":MAILTO:gradschoolimprov@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
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SUMMARY:Suite 1313 Escape Room & Dining Experience
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Mysteries presents a special edition of The Case of the Hotel Detective this Halloween season.\nThe Case of the Hotel Detective is a collaborative murder mystery with escape room style challenges that will be set up in Room 1313 of the Delta Hotel Vancouver Downtown Suites from October 13 to 31 2025. \nEnter the crime scene. Unravel the truth. If you dare! \nThe Murder Mystery: Are you superstitious? You will be brought up to Room 1313 on the thirteenth floor of the hotel. A hotel room where a murder has taken place. You have 90 minutes to collect evidence and catch a killer. A Vancouver Mysteries detective will meet you in the lobby with everything you need to play and will remain in the room with your group to start your mystery and help with clues if you get stuck. Please note: this murder mystery is The Case of the Hotel Detective (do not purchase tickets for this experience if you have already solved it). \nThe Culinary Experience: Once you have solved the mystery (or your time is up) your experience will move to Stock & Supply (the restaurant on the main floor of the hotel). This experience includes one drink per person and a delicious\, hyper-local Stock Board to share between two people. Stock & Supply focuses on approachable yet inventive Pacific Northwest cuisine. Savour their best-selling Stock Board that is unique and customizable and sip on a beverage program that is proudly\, exclusively local.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/suite-1313-escape-room-dining-experience/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites\, 550 W Hastings\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
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SUMMARY:People\, Places & Things
DESCRIPTION:A struggling actress’s life spins out of control\, landing her in rehab\, in this irreverent and darkly funny play. \nEmma was having the time of her life. Now she’s in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem. But the problem isn’t with Emma\, it’s with everything else. She needs to tell the truth. But she’s smart enough to know that there’s no such thing. When intoxication feels like the only way to survive the modern world\, how can she ever sober up?
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/people-places-things/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Historic Theatre\, 1895 Venables St\, Vancouver\, V5L 2H6\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cultch":MAILTO:boxoffice@thecultch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
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SUMMARY:Pippin the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of ‘spectacle and unease’ with Play On Words Productions’ gritty reimagining of Stephen Schwartz’ Pippin\, February 26th-March 7th at the Jericho Arts Centre \nSet inside a decaying nightclub suspended between life and death\, Pippin is the story of one young man’s search for the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of battle\, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. Dark\, raw\, and reckless\, this production is a haunting exploration of purpose and desire\, leaving the audience to wonder: would they choose the fire\, or walk away? \nCONTENT ADVISORY: This show includes mature themes\, sexual suggestion\, dramatized violence\, and sensory elements (lighting and sound). We recommend only those who 13+ attend. Viewer discretion is advised.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/pippin-the-musical/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Jericho Arts Centre\, 1675 Discovery St\, Vancouver\, V6R 4K5\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Play On Words Productions":MAILTO:playonwordspro@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013717
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SUMMARY:Harm
DESCRIPTION:Mitch and Murray Productions is excited to produce and present the North American premiere of Harm from Friday\, March 20 to Sunday\, March 29\, 2026\, at Studio 16. \nAudiences are invited into an unsettling world with Harm\, a gripping one-woman play by acclaimed British playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell. This suspenseful\, razor-sharp comedy stars Kelli Ogmundson (Animal Control) in a powerful solo performance under the direction of Jennifer Copping. \nHarm follows an unhappy estate agent whose life takes a startling turn after she sells a home to Alice\, a charismatic social media influencer. What starts as an unlikely friendship quickly spirals into fixation\, and when her obsession with Alice’s seemingly perfect world intensifies\, the lines between digital fantasy and real life become dangerously blurred. Harm is a thrilling\, twisted tale on the corrosive effects of social media and isolation. \n“Our company’s mandate is to always speak to the current moment\,” says Mitch and Murray Productions’ Artistic Director\, Aaron Craven. “For years now\, I’ve been looking for a play about social media and the loneliness epidemic. Digital addiction is everywhere – we know the smartphones are fueling unhealthy habits\, but like smoking in the twentieth century\, the allure and the corporate sales tactics keep us itchy for that next dopamine hit. Harm is a beautifully intimate\, often funny\, and ultimately disturbing look at one lonely woman’s descent into obsession – one hashtag at a time.”
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/harm/
LOCATION:Studio 16\, 1555 W. 7th Avenue\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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SUMMARY:Bite of Burnaby | March 1-31
DESCRIPTION:With more than 75 participating spots and 16+ ticketed dining experiences\, this month-long celebration showcases the incredible diversity and creativity of Burnaby’s culinary scene. From neighbourhood favourites to exciting new additions\, the festival brings together restaurants\, bakeries\, breweries\, and food trucks across the city with special prix-fixe menus and unique culinary experiences. \nThis year’s lineup includes new spots like Il Cappello Enoteca\, Lee’s Donuts Brentwood\, Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen\, Onggi Korean Cuisine\, and Dageraad Brewing alongside its resident food truck\, Between Two Buns. Returning favourites such as Hello Nori\, Cantaritos Mexican Grill\, Portobello Restaurant\, Zubu\, and Steve’s Poke are also back with special festival offerings. \nLooking to go beyond the menu? Discover immersive dining experiences throughout the month\, from Japanese tea ceremonies and sake tastings to paella masterclasses\, Italian feasts\, and hands-on cookie decorating workshops. Whether you’re planning a night out\, a date night\, or a reason to try somewhere new\, Bite of Burnaby makes it easy to savour something different. \nVenture out. Dig in. \nExplore the full lineup and start planning your culinary adventure at biteofburnaby.ca.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/bite-of-burnaby-march-1-31/2026-03-21/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tourism Burnaby":MAILTO:apaul@tourismburnaby.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
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SUMMARY:StrideFest: Just Wonder!
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2019\, StrideFest is a volunteer-led arts initiative dedicated to building community through the arts in Burnaby\, BC. Through accessible programming and imaginative placemaking\, StrideFest continues to amplify local creative voices and spark meaningful connections across the city. \nAn art installation in a library? Poetry in the streets? Tiny artworks for the taking in a free little art gallery? Expect diverse art forms in unexpected places as festival host The Long Table Society and Burnaby’s creative community present StrideFest 2026\, a celebration of curiosity\, creativity and connection. \nEnjoy visual and live performing arts\, workshops\, demos and more! With accessible and FREE family-friendly programming and experiences spreading across Burnaby\, StrideFest is a colourful reminder that creativity happens all year long. \nStrideFest at the Shadbolt: Opening before and closing after StrideFest\, this extensive exhibition in the Shadbolt atrium features exciting visual artworks by many of our festival creatives. During StrideFest week from March 21-28 add a visit to nearby Christine Sinclair Community Centre\, one of our many Art Walk host sites. \nOpening Reception and Panel Discussion\nWhen: Opening reception Thursday\, March 19 (6:30-8:30PM)\nWhere: Shadbolt center for the Arts\, Studio 103\nPanel Discussion Title: Cultivating Wonder – The Joy\, Ecology\, and Practice of Artmaking \nThis StrideFest “soft opening” offers a sneak peek at what’s coming in our upcoming Art Walk. \nThe evening will include an artist panel on the theme of Wonder\, featuring visual artists Dawn Livera\, Marika Morissette\, Nickie Lewis\, and Bicram Rijal. 4 artists working across diverse mediums\, they will discuss how wonder appears in their artistic process and practice\, and how it is reflected in their work. \nMeet the artists and organizers\, and learn more about how the arts help fuel healthy communities.\nFree and family friendly. We will have registration to gauge attendance. The registration will be through the Shadbolt. \nOpening Night! – Live Irish Tunes and Tales\nWhere: Overlynn Mansion\, 401 N Esmond Ave\nWhen: Saturday\, March 21\, 6 – 8 PM\nRegistration required \nWe’ll kick off StrideFest 2026 with Irish Tunes and Tales at Burnaby’s Overlynn Mansion – a heritage home with its own stories to tell. \nSeasoned StrideFesters will remember local performing arts trio Phillomena Jordan\, Marilyn Noort and Dave Holloway from our popular Celtic Kitchen Party series. Marilyn and Dave will share some soulful and lively Irish tunes on fiddle and guitar\, while Philomena delights with stories\, poetry\, and songs from Ireland’s rich cultural heritage. \nMeet many of our StrideFest artists\, creatives and presenters and celebrate old and new traditions with neighbours and friends.\nFamily-friendly. Registration required. \nJust Wonder! Lighting Up the Night\nCity of Burnaby light display\nWhere: City Hall and BC Parkway (Skytrain line) near Metrotown\nWhen: Sunday\, March 22 from dusk to dawn (off from 8:30-9:30pm for Earth Hour) \nThis open air\, dazzling nighttime display connects every Burnaby citizen through the human language of art. It’s a luminous celebration of community and will remind everyone who sees it that creativity never sleeps. Our yellow\, red and blue primary colours motif is an artful metaphor for the multitude of ways each of us can contribute to something bigger than ourselves. \nPoets Corner\nWhere: Multiple locations (outdoor advertising columns on each Hastings Street corner between Ingleton and Madison Ave.)\nWhen: March 21-28\, 24/7 \nExperience the art of the written word as you shop and stroll the Heights. Look for our bright yellow poems written by talented Burnaby wordsmiths. It’s one more way to add art to your day. \nBurnaby Art Calling (Free Little Art Gallery)\nWhere: Outside the Heights Dairy Queen at 103-4191 Hastings St and under the neon eagle sign.\nWhen: 24/7\, 365 \nA decommissioned phone booth in Burnaby Heights is now the city’s smallest community art gallery. Make art\, take art or leave art. Sharing something small in the FLAG can have a big impact in the neighbourhood. Maybe you’ll find the newest piece for your budding art collection in this ever-changing exhibition curated by YOU. Free! \nBirthday announcement: Burnaby Art Calling will be 3 in 2026! Here’s to all who have been giving and taking home mini artworks over the years. You make our community awesome. Keep it up! \nWORKSHOP INFO: Art of Bookbinding: Coptic Stitch Binding (workshop) \nWhere: McGill Library\, 4595 Albert St.\nWhen: Saturday March 21\, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nRegistration required\nFor ages 13+ \nIn this hands-on session\, participants will explore a stitching style with a bold\, open aesthetic. The Coptic stitch\, developed by early bookbinders\, produces journals that lie completely flat and feature an elegantly exposed spine\, ideal for sketching and showcasing decorative thread work. \nOver the course of the workshop\, participants will be guided through material preparation and the signature chain-like sewing pattern that makes this method so distinctive. There’s no prior experience needed from participants\, just curiosity and a willingness to try something new! \nWater Weaving Workshop\nWhere: Cranberry Commons Community Room\, 4272 Albert Street\nWhen: Saturday March 21\, 1 – 4 PM\nRegistration required\nUnder 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nJoin multi-disciplinary Artist and Activist Sara Ross to weave a small tapestry on the theme of water. All instruction and materials will be provided\, including a box loom and gorgeous\, locally sourced\, soft-fibre weaving materials. Beginner to advanced weavers welcome. Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nCan we experience water with our heart\, mind\, body\, and spirit? Through our weavings\, and through our time together we will wonder about our connections to water. What waters do we love? What waters raised us? Do we ever connect with or praise water? How? \nParticipants in Sara’s Water Weaving Workshops will be invited to contribute their weaving to become part of the Water Blanket – gift to Ye-Ye – but only if they wish! Learn more about Honouring Our Grandmothers Healing Journey\, a multi-year creative movement led by visionary Nlaka’pamux/Secwepemc artist Nadine Spence → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWKcBHSf6Tc\nWe are woven with water. Water carves stone\, pounds beaches\, cleanses our face after tears. We are held by water in our mothers bellies. Water flows through our bodies\, and through every living being on earth as part of the great water cycle. #WaterIsLife \nInkmaking with Invasive Trees\nWhere: Dania Gardens Multi-Purpose Room\, 4277 Norland Ave\nWhen: Sunday March 22\, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nRegistration required\nUnder 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nCollaborating and working with European Mountain Ash\, we will learn how to make our own black ink from upcycled sticks. Conversation will be led on the history and story of these introduced plants to the Lower Mainland. Attendees will take home their own mini jars of handmade ink.\nThough spills are unlikely please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. \nMaking Comics with Stephanie Broder\nWhere: Bob Prittie Metrotown Library – Community Room 1\nWhen: Sunday March 22\, 2:30 – 4:30 PM\nRegistration required\nUnder 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nWhether you have lots of experience in writing and drawing or none\, there is a place for YOU in comics! Come and learn about this magnificent medium through a series of introductory exercises and playful experiments. Together\, we will make mini zines filled with your unique comics and ideas. All supplies provided and no previous experience required. Just bring your imagination and curiosity!\nRegistrants under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult. \nSeeds to Carry Forward – Embodied Practice and Caring Card-Crafting\nWhere: Cranberry Commons Community Room\, 4272 Albert Street\nWhen: Sunday March 22\, 4:30 – 6:30 PM\nRegistration required\nFor ages 13+ \n“Seeds to carry forward” is a 1.5-hour workshop by multidisciplinary artist and educator Ligia Di Froscia\, that combines gentle sensory games with collective card-crafting as a way of learning through embodied experience. Inspired by Theatre for Living practices\, the session uses movement and relational awareness to invite participants to reflect on connection\, care and the conditions that shape how we create and grow together.\nThese moments lead into a calm\, guided card-making process\, offering participants a tangible reminder to carry forward – supporting reflection and grounding beyond the workshop\, within the shared forest of everyday life. \nPlease note that the session involves gentle movement and some walking\, with flexible options to adapt\, observe and participate in ways that work for different bodies and capacities. Masking is encouraged and appreciated\, and remains optional. \nMixed Media Poetry Collages – poetry workshop\nWhere: Burnaby Public Library – McGill Branch\, 4595 Albert St\, Burnaby\nWhen: March 25\, 6 – 8 PM\nRegistration required \nCreate hybrid poetry collages in the Program Room with award-winning poet and master of fine arts graduate Cynthia Sharp.\nYou’ll learn about\, create and then physically cut and paste parts of your own ekphrastic and interdisciplinary poems onto artwork inspired by provided paintings or printouts of your own personal photos or artwork from home. Participants will leave with several versions of their initial poem and the painting they choose to write to. \nThe library will provide all materials but you are invited to bring blank paper to write your poem on\, scissors\, fast-drying clear glue or tape and coloured pencils\, markers\, etc.. \nCreating Abstract Photos with your Mobile Phone\nWhere: Outside CIBC Bank (corner of Gillmore Ave. and Hastings St.)\nWhen: Thursday March 26\, 6:30 – 8pm\nRegister here\nFor ages 13+ \nJoin Burnaby photographer Jillian Chateauneuf for a hands-on workshop exploring how to use your iPhone’s long exposure feature to turn everyday neighbourhood sights into expressive works of art. \nIn this 1.5-hour session\, you’ll review your iPhone camera features then head onto the street\, where you’ll experiment with the technique of ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) – a method in which the camera is deliberately moved to blur\, distort\, or abstract the scene.\nJillian will be joined by fellow photographer Bicram Rijal (for android users) and under their supervision\, you’ll try motions such as panning\, tilting\, and rotation to replace sharp realism with painterly streaks of light\, colour\, and atmosphere. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll have a few unique art images and the confidence to continue exploring this playful\, expressive approach to photography. \nPlease note that the workshop will be held outdoors\, so participants should dress appropriately. We will gather and close out the workshop in the Community Room at the Janet Routledge Office. \nCommunity Contradance\nWhere: Capitol Hill Community Hall – 361 Howard Ave\nWhen: Friday\, March 27\, 7 – 9 PM\nNo registration required. \nCome join us for a family-friendly participatory dance. The Stride Festival Stringband – Leith Davis (fiddle)\, Connie Balaz (piano) & Rob McGregor (mandolin) – will provide lively fiddle music for your dancing pleasure. All dances will be taught on the spot by our caller\, Katie Pinter. No experience necessary. Just bring your family\, friends and neighbours and be ready for an evening of amazing dancing fun. \nFestival Closing Event: Just Wonder! Together\n10am-4pm\nWhere: Carl Mortensen Manor Auditorium\, 4175 Norland Ave\nWhen: Sunday\, March 28 10AM – 4PM \nBurnaby’s Dania Home plays host to this special StrideFest event\, a final gathering before the curtain falls on another exciting festival. This day of visual\, interactive and performing arts will be a reminder of the power of the arts to connect us and energize us for the year ahead. \nAccessibility notice: The auditorium entrance off Kincaid is down a set of stairs. Please review our Dania map for elevator access. \nThe StrideFest Popup Exhibition\n10 AM – 2:30 PM \nA rare opportunity for art fans\, art collectors\, and the art curious to experience multiple visual art styles all under one roof and to connect with the talented Burnaby creatives behind the work. For free\, for all ages\, and for one day only! \nPieces of me\, Flamenco Performance\n3 – 4 PM \nLili Flamenco is looking forward to sharing the art of flamenco dance with you. Flamenco dance is an expression of passion and emotion; with it\, the feelings that make us human are honoured and celebrated. From pure joy to the deepest sorrow\, flamenco encompasses the full spectrum of human emotions. \nAccompanied by a talented flamenco guitarist and singer\, Lili Flamenco (Liat Har lev) will take you on a journey through four Flamenco dance solos\, each with a distinct rhythm and style. Each piece is a direct reflection of this dancer’s personal experiences and is a vehicle for self expression. \nAll events are free. All are welcome. Wonder is required. \nFor the full event calendar\, Art Walk map\, artist profiles\, and registration links\, follow @stridefest on Instagram and Facebook. \n 
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LOCATION:Multiple Locations
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SUMMARY:The Birth Standard
DESCRIPTION:The Birth Standard Prenatal Class is a three day workshop designed to support and empower you through the transition into parenthood—both mentally and physically. Grounded in evidence-based education\, this comprehensive course guides you from pregnancy and labour through the early days at home with your baby. \nLed by Blair Graham BScN\, RN\, you’ll gain practical\, up-to-date knowledge to help you feel informed and confident every step of the way. In addition\, prenatal and postpartum fitness specialist Lucy Ulmer will teach you how to prepare your body for labour through intentional\, specialized movement\, and how to safely begin your recovery and healing journey after birth. Blair and Lucy believe that combining prenatal education with guided movement is essential for feeling both physically strong and mentally prepared for one of life’s most significant transitions. \nOur first launch of this course begins in March 7 so anyone due in May or June would be our target. \nFollow us on Instagram @thebirthstandard and event information and tickets can be found here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/120790261249?aff=ebdsshios
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-birth-standard/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:lululemon West 4th\, 2nd Floor\, 2101 W 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, V6K 1N7
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SUMMARY:Community Shredding Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Shredding Event and securely dispose of your confidential paper documents while supporting the FCRCC Senior C Women Competitive Dragon Boat Team\, \nDate: Saturday\, March 21\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n(Please note: if the shredding truck fills before 2 PM\, the event may close early. Arrive early to guarantee your spot.)\nLocation:\nItalian Cultural Center – Parking Lot\n3075 Slocan Street\, Vancouver\nShredding services will be provided on-site by Urban Impact\, allowing you to watch your documents being securely destroyed.\nBring up to 4 boxes of paper documents — any donation amount appreciated (cash only)\nFor more than 4 boxes\, a minimum donation of $20 per box applies\nTwo convenient service options: \nWalk-up station\nDrive-up lane
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/community-shredding-event/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre 3075 Slocan Street\, 3075 Slocan Street\, Vancouver
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