Vancouver Magazine
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The Review: It Gets Emotional at Chef Chanthy Yen’s Touk
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Your Booze-Free Guide to Vancouver’s Best Sips in 2026
The Best Beverages Our Editors Drank in 2025
So Fun City Calendar: 18 Things to Do in Vancouver in February 2026
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Personal Space: Alison Mazurek and Family Know How to Think Small
February may be short, but the list of things to do isn't.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Kerri Donaldson is an assistant editor for Vancouver magazine (and sister mag Western Living) and covers arts and culture, including VanMag’s So Fun City. She’s also a comedian and will proudly overthink almost everything for your benefit. Send her pitches or riff bits at [email protected]
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