1. Celebrate Indigenous Women’s Voices and Stories at MOA’s To Be Seen, To Be Heard Exhibition
When: Through March 2025
Where: Museum of Anthropology
Cost: $12 to $20
More info: moa.ubc.ca/exhibition/to-be-seen-to-be-heard
Explore the bold, powerful voices of Indigenous women in this exhibition that challenges norms and packs an emotional punch. It’s art that talks back—and you’ll want to listen.
2. Enjoy Some Chill Glides Only at Robson Square’s Free Ice Skating
When: All month long
Where: Robson Square ice rink
Cost: Free ($5 to rent skates)
More Info: robsonsquare.com
Christmas may be over, but Robson Square’s rink is still open for spins, twirls and the occasional wobbly glide. Bring your own skates or rent a pair and get ready to channel your inner ice dancer.
3. Witness a Special Wedding Meets Wrestling Show at BOOM Pro Wrestling
When: February 14
Where: Scottish Cultural Centre
Cost: $35
More Info: boomprowrestling.com
In this very special wedding-themed edition of East Van’s cult-fave wrestling soap opera, evil landlord wrestler Tony Baroni attempts to tie the knot with his alleged love Raven Lake. Expect both bouquet tosses and body slams.
4. Enjoy the City-Wide Feast Fest That Is Dine Out Vancouver
When: Until February 9
Where: Various restaurants across Vancouver
Cost: Varies
More Info: dineoutvancouver.com
With exclusive menus and killer dining deals at hundreds of spots, this is your chance to eat fancy without breaking the bank—perfect prep for Valentine’s Day splurging.
5. Take Romance to New Heights with Love Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
When: Until February 23
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Cost: $72 for adults
More Info: capbridge.com
Walk the lit-up bridge, snap pics under the rainforest chandelier and sip a rosé martini. Romance and balance required.
6. Celebrate Black History Month With Live Events, Films, Docs and More at the VIFF Centre
When: Various dates throughout February
Where: VIFF Centre
Cost: Varies
More Info: viff.org/series/black-history-month
Celebrate Black History Month with a lineup of thought-provoking films highlighting Black stories and voices.
When: February 8
Where: Christ Church Cathedral
Cost: $30 (suggested)
More Info: westcoastsymphony.ca
Treat your valentine to a night of rom-com-level romance with classic mood-setters like Elgar and Mussorgsky, plus some violin magic that’ll pluck at your heartstrings.
8. Soar Into Laughter with Flight at Vancouver Opera
When: February 8 to 16
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Cost: From $50
More Info: vancouveropera.ca/flight
Love, drama and laughs collide in this operatic airport adventure. Finally, an airport experience that doesn’t involve explaining to security why you need so many liquids.
9. Laugh Your Guac Off at Taco Tuesdays All-Ladies Comedy Show
When: February 11
Where: Comedy After Dark
Cost: $14
More Info: eventbrite.ca
Tacos + hilarious women = the best Tuesday ever. Head to Comedy After Dark for your fill of punchlines, laughs and guac.
10. Witness Piano and Tap Collide in Counterpoint
When: February 12
Where: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Cost: From $16
More Info: chancentre.com
If you’ve ever been torn between a tap show and a piano show, now’s your chance to truly have it all as pianist-composer Conrad Tao and dance prodigy Caleb Teicher collaborate on a joyful, expansive multidisciplinary duet.
11. Have a Howling Good Time at National Geographic Live: Wild Wolves of Yellowstone
When: February 12
Where: Vancouver Playhouse
Cost: From $35
More Info: vancouvercivictheatres.com
Wildlife biologist Doug Smith shares captivating tales from the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone (meanwhile, your own dog can’t stop ralphing up his new organic dog food).
12. Geek Out at Fan Expo Vancouver
When: February 21 to 23
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre
Cost: From $35 a day
More Info: fanexpohq.com/fanexpovancouver
Comic legends, sci-fi stars and anime icons are coming, so you better be on your nerdiest behaviour: bringing your full Deadpool cosplay, panel questions that aren’t totally cringe and a stash of merch-line snacks.
13. Get Your Funk On with the Music of Magic City Hippies
When: February 22
Where: The Pearl
Cost: From $35
More info: thepearlvancouver.com
Get your groove on with Magic City Hippies and their beachy indie-funk that feels like sunshine in your ears.
