鶹ýӳInternational Dance Festival
Sit down and see some incredible and diverse dance performances that will have you on your feet. The 鶹ýӳInternational Dance Festival features internationally celebrated artists and local favourites taking part in three weeks of performances, workshops and other dance activities. Highlights include three Canadian premieres from New York’s acclaimed contemporary company White Wave Dance, Mexico’s Compañía de Danza Experimental de Lola Lince, Hungary’s Ferenc Fehér, a Western Canadian premiere of New York’s Shen Wei Dance Arts and a West Coast premiere from Montreal’s Lucie Grégoire Danse, among others.
March 1 to 24, various venues
The Growler’s B.C. Craft Beer Tap Takeover
Help celebrate the new issue of the Growler with a curated lineup of beers from some of the craft beer guide’s favourite breweries across the province. They’ll be pouring exclusive and hard-to-find beers from Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks, Moody Ales, Twin Sails Brewing, Steel & Oak Brewing Co., Fernie Brewing Company, Crannóg Ales, Category 12 Brewing, Strange Fellows Brewing, Cannery Brewing and Red Collar Brewing. They’ll also be launching the first beer in the Growler’s B.C. Brewer Collaboration Series, the Experimental Belgian Ale from Category 12 Brewing and Faculty Brewing Co.
March 1 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Railway Club, 579 Dunsmuir St.
JFL NorthWest
It’s time to guffaw, chortle, snicker and yuk: The 2018 Just for Laughs NorthWest Festival of high-profile funny folks in town for nearly two weeks of chuckle-worthy events. This year’s stand-up lineup includes comedians Bill Burr, Trevor Noah, Maria Bamford, and much more, including a film festival and exciting events such as This Is That, the 鶹ýӳComedy Awards and Tinder Tales.
March 1 to 10, various venues
Ghostly 鶹ýӳTours: Gastown
This 90-minute guided walking tour takes you to all of the haunts (get it?) of Gastown of yesteryear. Get to know this historic 鶹ýӳarea through its stories and spirits as you visit haunted places. Maybe you’ll spot a famous ghost. The tour starts at the angel statue in front of Waterfront station just before 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Thursdays (starting March 3) at 7:30 p.m., Gastown
Women in Film Festival
Featuring several days of dynamic programming, the annual 鶹ýӳInternational Women in Film Festival (VIWIFF) will shine a light on the work of women working in the screen biz. Panel talks, Q&A sessions, parties and, of course, multiple screenings, are the cornerstone of this annual celebration and discussion of women working in the film industry. The programming includes several free events (registration required), as well as unique opportunities to speak with women working in the industry. There’s even a party one night that’s an evening “Summer Camp” complete with s’mores and campfire songs.
March 6-11, various venues
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