15 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, March 14

by The Georgia Straight Staff on March 13th, 2015 at 4:00 PM

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Looking for something to do tomorrow? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 15 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, March 14.

CONCERTS

Canadian folk-rock band Spirit of the West (above) plays the Commodore Ballroom, with guest Jesse Roper.

Performances by the Pogues tribute band Shane's Teeth and guests the Bad Beats at the WISE Hall.

San Francisco rock band the Flamin' Groovies plays the Rickshaw Theatre, with guests Bum and Rich Hope and His Evil Doers.

The CelticFest Ceilidh at the Imperial features performances by the Paperboys, Mark Sullivan and Andy Hillhouse, and Fásta.

FORUMS

Birdwatcher Jeremy Gordon shares tips on how to identify birds and highlights hot birding spots in Vancouver at VanDusen Gardens.

BENEFITS

Rumbo a Cuba! fundraising party at the Croatian Cultural Centre features dancing, food, prizes, and DJ Carlitos Tun Tun. Proceeds help obtain a tractor and freezer truck for the Julio Antonio Mella International Solidarity Camp in Caimito, Cuba.

ETCETERA

Board-game, card-game, and tabletop role-playing convention at Burnaby's Bonsor Recreation Centre features tournaments, a game library, silent auction, and prizes. Includes a kids' library for younger gamers between four and eight years old.

Antiques and collectibles show at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver features over 70 vendors dealing in antiques, fine art, jewellery, collectibles, memorabilia, military, and Canadiana.

SPORTS

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in National Hockey League action at Rogers Arena. Ticket prices range from $87.75 to $326.75, plus service charges and fees.

DANCE

The stars of Temple Street Productions’ The Next Step present an interactive dance experience for kids and families, including solos, duets, and group numbers. Event takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Ballet Victoria presents a dance performance at North Van's Centennial Theatre that melds the music of Mozart and Queen's Freddie Mercury.

MUSIC

The Elektra Women's Choir and percussionist Beverley Johnston premiere a new suite for marimba and women’s choir by Winnipeg composer Timothy Corlis. Event takes place at Ryerson United Church.

New York-based JACK Quartet performs works by Taylor Brook, Georg Friedrich Haas, and Horațiu Rădulescu. The Vancouver New Music presentation takes place at the Orpheum Annex.

MOVIES

Island Occupation presents a screening of Sunflower Occupation, a documentary about a student-led occupation of the Taiwan Legislature. Movement leader, filmmakers, and speakers will join in a discussion after the film, which screens at SFU Woodward's.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Documentary Film Festival at Vancity Theatre features three documentaries, along with guest speakers, filmmakers, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions.