Transmigration, the life of a shaman artist.| Photo courtesy of the Cultch.
The weather is only getting better, and what better way to spend a nice spring day than by attending wonderful cultural events? The events this time around are all over the Lower Mainland, so find an event near you and enjoy!
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VanDusen Botanical Garden – Kids are Free
March 1–31
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St., Vancouver
www.vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/current-offers-at-vandusen
Enjoy the beautiful weather at the world famous VanDusen Botanical Garden. With the most recent promotion, kids get in free with the purchase of an adult admission. Bring the whole family to view over 7,000 species of plants from all around the world. For more information on hours, please visit the website.
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Spring Break at the Cannery
March 7–29
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Moncton St., Richmond
(604) 664-9009
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is holding special events this spring break for kids of all ages! Kids will learn all about the historic fishery through hands on activities. It will be fun for the whole family with a story time at noon for the kids. Located near the beautiful waterfront, make the Cannery a part of your spring break!
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From the film Last Days in Vietnam: Aboard the USS Kirk, crew members signal the Chinook to hover over the deck and drop its passengers out. | Photo courtesy of Hugh Doyle.
Last Days in Vietnam
March 10
Kay Meek Center
1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver
Included in the DOXA documentary film festival, Last Days in Vietnam is about the incredible story of Vietnamese heroism. Escaping the doom of the Nixon army, Last Days in Vietnam shares how the Vietnamese community helped each other escape. For more information on scheduling and ticket prices, please visit the website.
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Discover Dance! JC Dance Co.
March 12
Scotiabank Dance Centre
677 Davie St., Vancouver
(604) 606-6400
The discover dance series is showcasing ballroom and Latin dance. Joining the dance team will be students doing the Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Samba and much more! This event is perfect for the dance enthusiasts. For more information on scheduling, please visit the website.
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Playdome
March 14–22
BC Place
777 Pacific Boulevard., Vancouver
www.bcplacestadium.com/playdome
Join Global BC at Canada’s largest indoor carnival with over 45 rides and attractions. With different rides, including the Zero Gravity ride, kids will be entertained for hours. Many favourite rides and attractions are back at this year’s carnival. For more information on ticket pricing, please visit the website.
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Through Your Throat: New Music for Flute with Text
March 16, 8 p.m.
SFU Meeting, Event and Conference Services – Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
149 West Hastings., Vancouver
www.sfu.ca/sca/events/day/2015/03/16
The flute, a beautiful woodwind instrument, is the main focus of this musical event. Join four young composers from around the continent as they present their musical pieces for their audience. Through Your Throat is a musical event that is on tour in different cities such as Boston, Seattle and Chicago. For more information on ticket pricing, please visit the website.
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Marathon
March 17–29
Granville Island
1398 Cartwright St., Vancouver
Back by popular demand, this Fringe Festival favourite is here to bring more laughter to the audience. TJ Dawe tells a funny story about running track and field to please his father. Dawe relates this to psychology, psychedelics and much more. This performance is guaranteed to have audiences laughing along. For more information on ticket and scheduling, please visit the website.
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TransMigration
March 17–21
The Cultch Theatre
1895 Venables St., Vancouver
(604) 251-1363
Inspired by the life and paintings of iconic Ojibwe shaman-artist Norval Morisseau, this event focuses on the visions and struggles of the artist. Performing at the Cultch, this performance is concentrated on the vibrant costumes, the visually astounding stage and the power to transform and transcend.
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Virtual Solitaire
March 17–29
Granville Island
1398 Cartwright St., Vancouver
Virtual Solitaire is a performance that will leave audiences feeling more connected to their virtual world. Nathan is addicted to virtual reality to the point where he can’t tell the difference between dimensions. Part of the Fringe Festival, this highly anticipated performance has received good reviews from the Vancouver Sun.
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Lulu Series: Art in the City
March 19
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Rd., Richmond
Connie Watts, a First Nations artist and designer, discusses her work with other Aboriginal artists across Canada. Watts discusses her own work along with how other Aboriginal artists contribute their works to Canadian society. This event is open to the public. For more information on the event, please visit the website.
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B.C. Cadet Honour Band
March 19
Michael J. Fox Theatre
7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby
The B.C. Cadet Honour Band is the ultimate goal for all cadet musicians. This talented group of cadets brings you a night of musical excitement, featuring music from Disney’s Frozen and the Hunger Games. These musicians learn all of their songs in three days and then proceed to tour the province performing for thousands of listeners.
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Mushi no Hoshi – Space Insect
March 20–21, 8 p.m.
The Vancouver Playhouse
600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Part of the Vancouver International Dance Festival, Mushi no Hoshi brings forward Japan’s butoh performance group. This two day performance combines visually stunning dancing with a daring performance that turns humans into insects. For more information on ticket pricing and reservations, please visit the website.
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Traditional musics intertwine.| Photo courtesy of the Chan Centre
Zakir Hussain’s Celtic Connections
March 21, 8 p.m.
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
6265 Crescent Rd., Vancouver
(604) 822-2697
The internationally renowned Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain is performing at UBC’s Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Hussain combines Indian and Celtic traditional music with an ensemble of talented musicians. This performance is guaranteed to leave audiences with a sense of wonder as Hussain engages with stunning blends of native tones.
