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Simpsons trivia, a JFL comedy show and a special cocktail night for singles and not-so-singles on Main Street.
Here’s your weekly roundup of the top events in the city, including art exhibitions, local theatre, restaurant openings, concerts, film, markets and other to-dos we think you’ll love. If you have a Vancouver event you’d like to submit for consideration, send an email to kdonaldson@canadawide.com.
Un-named Sketch Show is Vancouver’s biggest sketch comedy collective and they want you to join them post-Valentine’s Day for some sketchy laughs at the unusual time of 9:15 p.m.
When: February 15 Where: The Improv Centre Cost: From $18.50 More info: tickets.theimprovcentre.ca
Catch local comedy darling Sasha Mark and his specially curated stand-up showcase, featuring top talent from both local and international scenes—including comedians from SNL, APTN, CBC’s The Debaters, JFL, OutTV, and more. It’s always a surprise who’ll show up for this special JFL edition, so don’t miss out. Be sure to check out the rest of the Just For Laughs Vancouver comedy festival running from February 15-24. Full lineup available here!
When: February 18 Where: China Cloud Cost: From $24.97 More info: jflvancouver.com/show/sasha-ha-ha-show
Don’t be a Milhouse—be a Thrillhouse at this trivia night dedicated to millennials who grew up with the spiky-haired Springfield fam. Test your knowledge of classic Simpsons moments from seasons 1-10 (A.K.A the golden years of television.)
When: February 12 Where: The Pearl Cost: $11.98 More info: eventbrite.ca
Get ready because the hunt is on at this one-day pop-up market chock-full of unique craft materials, seconds and one-of-a-kind items from your favourite creators. With over 50 stalls packed with art, jewelry, clothing and more—it’s the perfect spot for all you makers and artists (or wannabes) out there.
When: February 17 Where: Heritage Hall Cost: $3 More info: simpletix.com
Single, taken or it’s complicated? Doesn’t matter! If your relationship status is more confusing than one of those puzzles that’s just the sky, grab some liquid courage and head over to the uber-cool Ellis Building. Here, Cupid’s slinging cocktails instead of arrows and playing bartender to all your romantic whims (and blunders).
When: February 14 Where: The Ellis Building Cost: $106.77 More info: eventbrite.ca