So much to do, so little time!
We’ve got the rundown of a bunch of fun things happening around Vancouver this week, so let’s get started! From a Candlelight Taylor Swift tribute to Super Bowl Sunday and more, here are 20 events to check out from February 3 to 9.
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Vancouver Etsy Collective
What: Vancouver Etsy Co. is bringing together local artisans at Heritage Hall for their Too Cute Pop-Up Market on Saturday, February 8.
At this unique (and themed) shopping experience, you’ll be able to secure some of the cutest artisanal products, including art, pins, stickers, apparel, toys, jewelry, and more from various small businesses across the city.
It’s the perfect opportunity to find that perfect gift or a unique treat for yourself. And the best part? 50% of the proceeds are going to select charities across Vancouver.
When: Saturday, February 8
Where: Heritage Hall — 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Tickets: Tickets are $3, available on the Vancouver Etsy Co. website. The event is FREE for anyone under 12 and for those who come in costume (via refund).
What: Lights at Lafarge, Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display, is back again for another holiday season.
The annual tradition will illuminate Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam throughout the season, with over 100,000 twinkling lights to enjoy until the end of February. Guests of all ages can explore the outdoor display that wraps its way entirely around the lake, leading them on a 1.2 km loop through themed zones.
When: Now until February 2025
Time: Nightly from 4 to 11 pm
Where: Town Centre Park – 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Cost: Free
What: Museum & Archives of North Vancouver’s latest feature exhibition spotlights untold stories of aging, memory loss, and dementia and how community can shape a collective human experience. Echoes of Memory features over 100 items from the museum’s collection as well as a touring display by Canadian srtist Kaaen Bondarchuk titled A Crow A Day.
When: February 7 to June 1, 2025 (Open Wednesday to Sunday until March)
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Museum of North Vancouver — 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver
Tickets: $10 to $14 at the door, children five and under and Indigenous people are free. Annual passes can be purchased online
What: Pulitzer Prize for Drama-winning Primary Trust by writer and actress Eboni Booth makes its Canadian debut with Arts Club Theatre. The play follows Kenneth, who is forced to face a world he’s tried to hide from after he’s suddenly laid off, with surprising results. Can small acts of kindness turn things around for a person and improve the community at large? Find out when the show comes to the Granville Island Stage.
When: February 6 to March 2, 2025
Time: Various show times
Where: Granville Island Stage — 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Tickets: From $29, purchase online
North Vancouver’s Shipyard ice skating rink (City of North Vancouver)
What: The City of North Vancouver’s free Shipyards Skate Plaza is welcoming skaters until March 2025. Skaters of all ages can glide on the approximately 12,000 sq ft surface daily from noon to 8 pm. And fun can be had no matter the weather – the Shipyards Skate Plaza is covered by a retractable roof.
When: Now until March 2025
Time: Noon to 8 pm
Where: The Shipyards Commons, North Vancouver
Admission: FREE. Skate rentals are available for $7 for adults and $5 for children (quantities are limited)
What: Dine Out participants will have the one-of-a-kind chance to dine among the jellyfish at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Guests will be able to enjoy a three-course meal prepared by the aquarium’s culinary team, paired with a glass of wine from a BC-based winery.
When: Now until February 6, 2025
Time: 7 to 9 pm. Dinner starts at 7:30 pm
Where: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Tickets: $125 per person; $100 for members
What: Calling all Swifties! A candlelight Taylor Swift tribute concert is coming to Vancouver in February, and it’s sure to make all your “Wildest Dreams” come true.
With a dozen of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits being performed by the Listeso String Quartet, you’re sure to hear your favourites at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church.
When: February 7, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church – 2733 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
@CanucksFIN/X
What: The Canucks continue the NHL season at Rogers Arena this month with three home games, including the Detroit Red Wings on February 2, Colorado Avalanche on February 4, and Toronto Maple Leafs on February 8.
When: February 2, 4 and 8, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
What: The Improv Centre on Granville Island is celebrating Valentine’s all month long with Single, Not Single each Friday and Saturday night from February 7 to 28.
Whether you’re flying solo, in a dynamic duo, throupled, or none of the above, you’ll enjoy the comedians’ exploration of the ups and downs of relationships and singlehood.
When: Friday and Saturday nights from February 7 to 28, 2025
Time: 9:30 pm
Where: The Improv Centre — 1502 Duranleau Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
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What: The world may be wide enough, but is the dance floor big enough?
You can find out as you dance to Hamilton hits as well as songs from other smash musicals when Broadway Rave comes to Vancouver. The musical theatre dance party is taking over Hollywood Theatre in Kitsilano on Saturday, February 8.
When: February 8, 2025
Time: Doors 10 pm
Where: Hollywood Theatre – 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: $25 plus fees, purchase online
What: Cheer on your favourite team while you enjoy some tasty food and drinks amongst your fellow football fans.
When: February 9
Time: Starts at 1 pm
Where: D/6 Bar and Lounge — 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Starting at $11.93
What: The Cultch and The Push Festival team up to present Dimanche, which tells the tale of a family trying to spend their traditional Sunday together before climate chaos threatens to shake things up. Dimanche features physical theatre, puppetry, video, and practical effects for the critically acclaimed show.
When: February 6 to 8, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Vancouver Playhouse – 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Invictus Games (Patrick Roberge Productions)
What: The first-ever Winter Hybrid Invictus Games are coming to BC in 2025, and there’s plenty for fans to look forward to.
Invictus Games bring together wounded, injured, and ill service personnel to the arena to compete and inspire recovery and rehabilitation. More than 500 competitors from up to 25 nations will compete in the Games.
The entertainment lineup for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 features a star-studded lineup of musical acts. Chris Martin of Coldplay, Katy Perry, Noah Kahan and Nelly Furtado headline the highly anticipated opening ceremony at BC Place on Saturday, February 8.
Closing ceremonies of the Invictus Games will also bring together some huge stars, including Jelly Roll, Barenaked Ladies, and The War and Treaty.
When: February 8 to 16, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various venues in Vancouver and Whistler
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
What: Ballet Jörgen: Sleeping Beauty: The Ballet takes to the stage for a magical interpretation of the timeless story of Aurora and her prince. The performance will include the original 1890 score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and is set to a libretto based on Charles Perrault’s story La Belle au Bois Dorman.
When: February 8, 2025
Time: 4 pm
Where: Massey Theatre — 735 8th Avenue, New Westminster
Tickets: $35 to $55, purchase online
What: Place des Arts invites guests of all ages to immerse themselves in art. Tour the not-for-profit arts education centre, then take part in the drop-in style activities inspired by the content and/or mediums in the current exhibitions.
When: February 4, 2025
Time: 1 to 3 pm
Where: Place des Arts – 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
Cost: Free, register online
Women of the Fur Trade/Jon Benjamin
What: Women of the Fur Trade by playwright Frances Koncan is set in “eighteen hundred and something-something” on the banks of a Reddish River in Treaty One Territory. The audience will meet three women who are knowledgeable about 21st-century slang. They discuss everything about life, love, and Louis Riel while stuck in a fort and having tea.
When: Wednesdays to Sundays from February 8 to 23, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Firehall Arts Centre — 280 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
What: The Museum of Surrey, in partnership with the Chinese Village Club, hosts a free Lunar New Year event on February 8. Check out several live performances, including dragon dance teaching, poetry, dance, tai chi, storytelling and more. Guests will also learn about the history of the Lunar New Year and Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.
When: February 8, 2025
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Where: Museum of Surrey – 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey
Admission: Free
What: Acclaimed Vancouver comedians Simon King and Harris Anderson invite the audience to get dark with them and a curated lineup of stand-ups in The Dark Room.
While the comics promise to provide the laughs, they also warn that the show is “not for the easily offended, those with weak sensibilities, or flat-out stupid people.”
When: February 6, 2025
Time: 8 pm
Where: Tyrant Studios — 1019 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $20 plus fees, purchase online
Union Street
What: Reel Causes presents a remarkable night of celebration of local Black artists, filmmakers, and creators. Curator Natasha Tony will be joined by acclaimed singers Dawn Pemberton and Khari McClelland. Guests will also have a chance to be inspired by the Vancouver documentary Union Street.
When: February 6, 2025
Time: Doors 6 pm, event 7 pm
Where: Rio Theatre — 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door plus fees. Purchase online
La Mezcaleria and Dickyʼs Dumps are joining forces to create a collaborative dining experience featuring a menu that celebrates the vibrant flavours of Mexican and Chinese cuisines. Expect tasty bites like Black Macha Aguachile with Prawns & Scallops Dumplings, Grilled Veggies with Vegetarian Dumplings, and Mexican Master Stock with Chicken & Ginger Dumplings, to name a few.
When: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Time: 4 to 10:30 pm
Where: La Mezcaleria — 1622 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Reservations: Available online