March is full of ways to spark your curiosity—from live music and theatre to career workshops and big ideas. Whether you’re diving into the sounds of Silkroad Ensemble or exploring the Art of Social Change, there’s plenty to discover!
Opera Tea: Get to Know Manon + Manon by UBC Opera
Opera Tea: Sunday, March 2 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Old Auditorium
Tickets: $18–26
Manon Performances: March 28–30 | Various times | Chan Centre
Tickets: $60–100
Enjoy tea and conversation at Opera Tea, where you’ll get an inside look at Manon before it hits the stage. Then, experience the full production live at the Chan Centre.
Arts Career Conversations: The Art of Social Change
Wednesday, March 5 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Arts Student Centre, Second Floor
Free
Curious about how your Arts degree can help shape a better world? Hear from UBC Arts alumni who drive change in sustainability, justice, and community impact. Learn how they built their careers—and how you can, too.
Increase Focus and Reduce Procrastination
Wednesday, March 5 | 12:00 PM (Noon) | Compass Hub
Free
Every day we’re pulled in multiple directions—social media, catching up with friends and family, gaming—the list goes on! This workshop explores why we procrastinate and arms you with effective strategies to tackle it.
UBC University Singers
Friday, March 7 | 7:30–9:00 PM | Roy Barnett Recital Hall
Free
Experience the stunning harmonies of UBC’s premier choral ensemble. From Renaissance classics to contemporary works, the award-winning University Singers deliver an unforgettable performance.
How Can the Arts Co-op Program Boost Your Career?
Wednesday, March 12 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Compass Hub
Free
Get paid work experience, build your network, and explore career options with Arts Co-op! Learn how the program works, what to expect, and how to apply. Open to students who will be in 2nd- or 3rd-year in the 2025-26 academic year.
Arts Multilingual Week 2025
March 6–14 | Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Peña Room
Free
Step into a world of languages with a week of exciting events! Share your voice at a multilingual poetry slam, take the stage at an open mic night, or cheer on contestants in the speech contest. Plus, check out an undergraduate research symposium highlighting language and culture at UBC.
UBC Composer Concerts
Monday, March 17 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Roy Barnett Recital Hall
Free
Experience the future of music! Hear UBC School of Music students bring new compositions to life in a showcase of innovative works from the UBC Composition program.
Artwork by Jonathan Wood
The Last of the Pelican Daughters
March 19–29 | 7:30 PM | Frederic Wood Theatre
Tickets: $13–$27
A year after their mother’s passing, four sisters reunite to celebrate her memory—but old tensions and hidden desires quickly surface. Presented by UBC Theatre and Film, this darkly funny play explores family, inheritance, and the bonds that hold us together.
UBC Jazz Ensemble
Monday, March 24 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Roy Barnett Recital Hall
Free
Sit back and enjoy a high-energy performance as the UBC Jazz Ensemble, led by Benjamin Henriques, brings big-band classics and contemporary jazz to life.
UBC Contemporary Players
Wednesday, March 26 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Roy Barnett Recital Hall
Free
Experience a bold mix of contemporary masterworks and new compositions by UBC composers. Led by Dr. Paolo Bortolussi, this ensemble brings cutting-edge music to the stage.
Start Making Sense: The Science Behind the Pursuit of a Meaningful Life
Thursday, March 27 | 4:00–5:00 PM | Compass Hub
Free
Join UBC Psychology professor Dr. Steven Heine for a discussion on what research from existential psychology reveals about meaning in life. Explore the difference between meaning and happiness, the connections that shape our lives, and the psychological strategies that help us make sense of it all.
The Phil Lind Initiative: Raven Chacon
Thursday, March 27 | 6:30 PM | Chan Shun Concert Hall
Free admission (Tickets required)
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Raven Chacon blends music and storytelling to challenge colonial narratives and explore themes of identity and resistance. This event features performances of his work alongside a conversation on art, history, and Indigenous perspectives.
Silkroad Ensemble: Uplifted Voices
Sunday, March 30 | 7:00 PM | Chan Shun Concert Hall
Tickets: $20–$86
Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble brings together a powerhouse lineup of performer-composers for Uplifted Voices, a musical journey bridging past and present. Featuring global sounds and storytelling, this performance highlights underrepresented voices and redefines the power of music to connect and inspire.
