February Events Calendar

• Feb. 12, 2018 – Family Day in BC
• Feb. 14, 2018 – Valentine’s Day
• Feb. 16, 2018 – Chinese New Year
• The month of February is African American History Month

Also Note: many February festivals and events don’t yet have their dates and details confirmed for 2018. Click Other Events to jump to the bottom of the page for a list of events not yet listed in the calendar by date.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival (January 16 to February 4, 2018).
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants (January 19 to February 4, 2018).
  • East Vancouver Craft Beer and Food Tour – a hop-on hop-off tour of local breweries as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Cost is $99.50 excluding tip.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – gourmet hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – against Chicago at Rogers Arena.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Friday, February 2, 2018

• Hoobiyee – cultural celebrations of the Nisga’a Nation’s New Year with singing, dancing and other cultural activities at the PNE Forum (Free admission).
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – against Calgary at the Langley Events Centre.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – exotic hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Friday Night Live – live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at 3201 Mountain Highway. Cost is $10 and free for children 12 & under. Tonight’s show features the a cappella group Sweet Scarlett.
• Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
  • East Vancouver Craft Beer and Food Tour – a hop-on hop-off tour of local breweries as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Cost is $99.50 excluding tip.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Saturday, February 3, 2018

• Winter Wander – an event where you can visit the Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and Maritime Museum all for just $5 between 10 am and 5 pm.
• Hoobiyee – cultural celebrations of the Nisga’a Nation’s New Year with singing, dancing and other cultural activities at the PNE Forum (Free admission).
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
  • East Vancouver Craft Beer and Food Tour – a hop-on hop-off tour of local breweries as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Cost is $99.50 excluding tip.
• PuSh Festival – an international performing arts festival.
• Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 at 11 am (to be confirmed).
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – against Tampa Bay at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – against Medicine Hat at the Langley Events Centre.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – gourmet hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Markets
  • Nat Bailey Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
  • Royal City Winter Farmers Market – in the 600 block of Belmont Street in New Westminster from 11 am until 3 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Sunday, February 4, 2018

• Super Bowl Sunday – the American football championships take place on TV and in sports bars all around town (and the continent).
• Dine Out Vancouver Festival – last day of the season for the special deals at hundreds of local restaurants.
• PuSh Festival – last day of the season for the international performing arts festival.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – gourmet hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Markets
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive weekly flea market that includes some farmers market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Jazz Vespers – with Steve Smith at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church at 1022 Nelson Street between 4 and 5 pm. Admission is by donation. Even if you aren’t “church-y,” if you like Jazz and beautiful buildings it’s worth checking out.

Monday, February 5, 2018

• Hedley – in concert with Shawn Hook and Neon Dreams at the Abbotsford Centre.
• Katy Perry – in concert on her Witness The Tour at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Snowshoe Social Night – at Grouse Mountain (free with admission to the mountain).
• Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – ladies ski for a minimum $10 donation at Mount Seymour from 6 to 10 pm.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

• Katy Perry – on her Witness The Tour at Rogers Arena.
• Majid Jordan – in concert at the Orpheum at 601 Smithe Street.
• Motown the Musical – a Broadway Across Canada production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Cheap night at various movie theatres throughout the region.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

• Music on the Bow – free live music featuring local artists at the Trout Lake Community Centre at 3360 Victoria Drive. Today features the Blue Lasso Band from 1 to 3 pm.
• Motown the Musical – a Broadway Across Canada production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Snowshoe Social Night – at Grouse Mountain (free with admission to the mountain).

Thursday, February 8, 2018

• Science of Cocktails – a fundraising event at Science World that includes an open bar, fancy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails crafted by award-winning bartenders. $159 for general admission and $289 for VIP with a portion eligible for a tax receipt.
• Motown the Musical – a Broadway Across Canada production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Music on the Bow – free live music featuring local artists at the Trout Lake Community Centre at 3360 Victoria Drive. Today features Rain City Swing from 7 to 9 pm.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Friday, February 9, 2018

• Vancouver Giants Hockey – against Seattle at the Langley Events Centre.
• Motown the Musical – a Broadway Across Canada production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Friday Night Live – live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at 3201 Mountain Highway. Cost is $10 and free for children 12 & under. Tonight’s show features the Jazz ensemble Barrett and Sons.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Saturday, February 10, 2018

• Family Day at West Richmond – free pancake breakfast and craft activities at West Richmond Community Centre at 9180 No. 1 Road from 9:30 until noon.
• Family Fun Days at the Nature Park – a scavenger hunt and other family-friendly activities at the Richmond Nature Park at 11851 Westminster Highway from 11 am until 4 pm.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Motown the Musical – a Broadway Across Canada production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 at 11 am (to be confirmed).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Nat Bailey Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Sunday, February 11, 2018

• Family Day Weekend Activities
  • Family Fun Days at the Nature Park – a scavenger hunt and other family-friendly activities at the Richmond Nature Park at 11851 Westminster Highway from 11 am until 4 pm.
  • PJ’s Paws & Jaws – a family sleepover night at the Vancouver Aquarium from 9 pm to 9 am. Cost is $115 per person ages 6+ or $95 for members.
  • Click Family Day Weekend for more activities.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Motown the Musical – a Broadway Across Canada production at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Markets
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
  • Cannery Farmers Market – at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery at 12138 Fourth Avenue in Steveston Village from 10 am to 3 pm.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive weekly flea market that includes some farmers market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Jazz Vespers – at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church at 1022 Nelson Street between 4 and 5 pm. Admission is by donation. Even if you aren’t “church-y,” if you like Jazz and beautiful buildings it’s worth checking out.
• Jazz Vespers in Surrey – Jazz also takes place at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey from 4 to 5 pm. Admission is by donation. Today’s special guest musician is Don Stewart.

Monday, February 12, 2018

• BC Family Day – a statutory holiday with special family-friendly activities at various locations including the following:
  • Family Day at the Carousel – entertainment and unlimited carousel rides (subject to lineup waiting times) at Burnaby Village. (Note: the museum itself won’t be open). Runs from 11 until 2 pm. Cost is $6.50 per person and pre-registration is recommended.
  • Family Day in Maple Ridge – includes free lantern-making workshops and crafts at the ACTS Art Centre. Tickets to see the show by Rick Scott cost $15.
  • Family Day at Grouse Mountain – 50% off admission to the mountain for fun in the snow. (Note: regular ski ticket rates apply.) (To be confirmed for 2018.)
  • Skiing at Manning Park – 50% off ski and trail tickets. (To be confirmed for 2018.)
  • Family Fun Days at the Nature Park – a scavenger hunt and other family-friendly activities at the Richmond Nature Park at 11851 Westminster Highway from 11 am until 4 pm.
  • Family Day on the Drive – family-friendly activities including free ice skating, face painting and treats at the Britannia Ice Rink at 1661 Napier Street from 1:00 until 3:30 pm. (To be confirmed for 2018.)
  • Richmond Children’s Art Festival – all sorts of imagination stations and performances throughout the day on the holiday Monday at the Richmond Cultural Centre at 7700 Minoru Gate.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Snowshoe Social Night – at Grouse Mountain (free with admission to the mountain).
• Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – ladies ski for a minimum $10 donation at Mount Seymour from 6 to 10 pm.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 10 am to 4 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

• Serena Ryder – at the Vogue Theatre at 918 Granville Street.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – special hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Cheap night at various movie theatres throughout the region.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

• Valentine’s Day – a great reason to treat your sweetheart to something special on February 14.
• Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – last day of the special hot chocolate offerings around town.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – against Florida at Rogers Arena.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Snowshoe Social Night – at Grouse Mountain (free with admission to the mountain).

Thursday, February 15, 2018

• New Year’s Eve at the Buddhist Temple – Chinese New Year’s Eve celebrations at one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. Free admission and highly recommended.
• Chutzpah Festival – first day of the season for the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival which runs from today until March 15).
• A Conversation with Michelle Obama – the former First Lady of the United States speaks to the Vancouver Board of Trade at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets available to the general public as of January 18th,.
• The Sheepdogs – in concert at the Commodore Ballroom.
• Abra Cadabra – ABBA tribute concert at the Chief Sepass Theatre in Fort Langley (February 15, 2018).
• Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation tonight from 5 to 8:30 pm. Guided tours are at 7 pm.
• Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Friday, February 16, 2018

• Chinese New Year – today marks the first day of the Year of the Dog with celebrations all week and weekend throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lanterns in the Garden – a Chinese lantern festival at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden from 5 to 10 pm.
• The Sheepdogs – in concert at the Commodore Ballroom.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival featuring theatre, music and dance performances.
• Friday Night Live – live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at 3201 Mountain Highway. Cost is $10 and free for children 12 & under. Tonight’s show features the rock guitarist Don Alder.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – Chinese New Year activities at the following times and places.
  • Oakridge Centre – from February 7th to 25th.
  • Vancouver Playhouse – featuring the Butterfly Lovers ballet.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – against Edmonton at the Langley Events Centre.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

• Chinese New Year – celebrations all weekend throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Lanterns in the Garden – a Chinese lantern festival at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden from 5 to 10 pm.
• 24 Hours of Winter – two days of non-stop skiing, boarding and other fun winter activities at Grouse Mountain.
• Vancouver Chamber Choir – Maestro! The Annual Conductors’ Concert at Dunbar Ryerson United Church at 2195 West 45th Avenue.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival featuring theatre, music and dance performances.
• Vancouver Golf Expo – at the PNE forum from 10 am until 5 pm.
• Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 at 11 am (to be confirmed).
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – against Boston at Rogers Arena.
• Markets
  • Nat Bailey Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
  • Royal City Farmers Market – from 11 am until 3 pm in the 600 block of New Westminster’s Belmont Street.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Sunday, February 18, 2018

• Chinese New Year’s Parade – a major parade in Vancouver’s Chinatown starting at 11 am.
• Dharma Drum Center New Year’s Celebrations – special hands-on activities for children plus lion dance, drumming and other traditional musical performances at 8240 No. 5 Road in Richmond.
• Vancouver Lunarfest – Chinese New Year activities in the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza.
• 24 Hours of Winter – two days of non-stop skiing, boarding and other fun winter activities at Grouse Mountain.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival featuring theatre, music and dance performances.
• Vancouver Golf Expo – at the PNE forum from 10 am until 5 pm.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – against Red Deer at the Langley Events Centre.
• Markets
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive weekly flea market that includes some farmers market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Jazz Vespers – with the Hot Mamas at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church at 1022 Nelson Street between 4 and 5 pm. Admission is by donation. Even if you aren’t “church-y,” if you like Jazz and beautiful buildings it’s worth checking out.

Monday, February 19, 2018

• Snowshoe Social Night – at Grouse Mountain (free with admission to the mountain).
• Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – ladies ski for a minimum $10 donation at Mount Seymour from 6 to 10 pm.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – against Colorado at Rogers Arena.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• Cheap night at various movie theatres throughout the region.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

• BC Home and Garden Show – a trade show featuring over 400 exhibitors at BC Place Stadium.
• Music on the Bow – free live music featuring local artists at the Trout Lake Community Centre at 3360 Victoria Drive. Today features the Soda Crackers from 7 to 8 pm.
• Snowshoe Social Night – at Grouse Mountain (free with admission to the mountain).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Thursday, February 22, 2018

• BC Home and Garden Show – a trade show featuring over 400 exhibitors at BC Place Stadium.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival featuring theatre, music and dance performances.
• Whose Live Anyway – live comedy improv at Coquitlam’s Hard Rock Casino.
• Museum of Vancouver – admission is by donation as it’s the last Thursday of the month from 5 pm to 8 pm.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Friday, February 23, 2018

• Battle of the Brush – a social event featuring multiple teams of artists in a live painting competition at Heritage Hall. Tickets are $15 to $25.
• Lanterns in the Garden – a Chinese lantern festival at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden from 5 to 10 pm.
• BC Home and Garden Show – a trade show featuring over 400 exhibitors at BC Place Stadium.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival featuring theatre, music and dance performances.
• Whose Live Anyway – live comedy improv at Coquitlam’s Hard Rock Casino.
• Friday Night Live – live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at 3201 Mountain Highway. Cost is $10 and free for children 12 & under. Tonight’s show features storyteller Andrew Bailey.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – against Everett at the Langley Events Centre.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Saturday, February 24, 2018

• Vancouver Lunarfest – Chinese New Year activities in the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza.
• BC Home and Garden Show – a trade show featuring over 400 exhibitors at BC Place Stadium.
• Lanterns in the Garden – a Chinese lantern festival at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden from 5 to 10 pm.
• Vancouver International Wine Festival – first day of the wine festival featuring over 150 wines from over a dozen different countries (February 24 to March 4, 2018).
• Whose Live Anyway – comedy improv featuring Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff Davis and Joel Murray at the River Rock Casino.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival featuring theatre, music and dance performances.
• Family Favourites Movies – a kid-friendly film shows at select Cineplex theatres for just $2.99 at 11 am (to be confirmed).
• Nat Bailey Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street.
• Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Sunday, February 25, 2018

• Vancouver Lunarfest – Chinese New Year activities in the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza.
• Lanterns in the Garden – a Chinese lantern festival at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden from 5 to 10 pm.
• BC Home and Garden Show – a trade show featuring over 400 exhibitors at BC Place Stadium.
• Vancouver International Wine Festival – a wine festival featuring over 150 wines from over a dozen different countries.
• Chutzpah Festival – the Vancouver Jewish Performing Arts Festival featuring theatre, music and dance performances.
• Vancouver Giants Hockey – against Kamloops at the Langley Events Centre.
• Markets
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – from 10 am to 2 pm at Hastings Skatepark by the PNE (at Renfrew Street and Pandora).
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – from 10 am until 2 pm at Port Moody’s rec centre at 300 Ioco Road.
  • Cannery Farmers Market – at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery at 12138 Fourth Avenue in Steveston Village from 10 am to 3 pm.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – a massive weekly flea market that includes some farmers market stalls at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 6 am until 3 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – from 9 am to 5 pm at 703 Terminal Avenue not far from Science World.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.
• Jazz Vespers – with Anita Eccleston at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church at 1022 Nelson Street between 4 and 5 pm. Admission is by donation. Even if you aren’t “church-y,” if you like Jazz and beautiful buildings it’s worth checking out.
• Jazz Vespers in Surrey – Jazz also takes place at Northwood United Church at 8855 156th Street in Surrey from 4 to 5 pm. Admission is by donation. Today’s special guest musician is Olaf DeShield.

Monday, February 26, 2018

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – a wine festival featuring over 150 wines from over a dozen different countries.
• Snowshoe Social Night – at Grouse Mountain (free with admission to the mountain).
• Shred for the Cause Ladies Night – ladies ski for a minimum $10 donation at Mount Seymour from 6 to 10 pm.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – a wine festival featuring over 150 wines from over a dozen different countries.
• Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
• Cheap night at various movie theatres throughout the region.
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

• Vancouver International Wine Festival – a wine festival featuring over 150 wines from over a dozen different countries.
• Vancouver Canucks Hockey – against the New York Rangers at Rogers Arena.
• Snowshoe Social Night – at Grouse Mountain (free with admission to the mountain).
• Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating at the corner of Robson and Howe.

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