Welcome one, welcome all to the first days of spring 2023. 

The forecast might be looking like nothing but rain and gray skies for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get into the spirit of the season by heading outside and checking out what’s going on around the city, anyway. 

And boy, is there ever a lot going on around the city. 

From a cyberpunk experience to a spring market, here are our picks for the must-check-out events in Vancouver this week:

Experience SYNCRA

This immersive music experience brings attendees into SYNCRA City, a futuristic cyberpunk landscape full of tech, sci-fi, interactivity, music, and more. 

When: to March 26
Where: Experience SYNCRA, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Admission: $25+

Big Queer Party Mix Vol 3

Check out the third volume of Big Queer Party Mix at the ANZA club for a night of comedy and drag, with proceeds going towards SWAN Vancouver. 

When: March 23
Where: ANZA Club, 3 West 8th Ave, Vancouver
Admission: $17.38

The Vancouver Rock Shop Presents Comfortably Numb: Canada's Pink Floyd Show

Pink Floyd fans rejoice! The Vancouver Rock Shop will be performing the band’s iconic music for two nights at the Vogue Theatre, with songs from Animals and Wish You Were Here. 

When: March 24 and 25
Where: Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville, Vancouver
Admission: $49-$89

What a Young Wife Ought to Know by Hannah Moscovitch

What a Young Wife Ought to Know takes audiences a full century back in time to Ottawa in the 1920s, following the life of a young working-class girl named Sophie. She's had two difficult childbirths and warning from doctors that a third would be dangerous—without offering any information about how to prevent it, ultimately leading to another life-threatening pregnancy.

Find our full story on the play here. 

When: March 24 to April 1
Where: Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright St., Granville Island, Vancouver
Admission: $30

First Pick Handmade Spring Pop Up Fashion and Design Market

Find yourself some thoughtfully made fashion from 28 BC-based designers at Heritage Hall this weekend to get your 2023 spring wardrobe off on the right foot. 

When: March 25 and 26
Where: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., Vancouver
Admission: $25

Want more? Check out the events page on our site to find out what else is going on around the city.