Your Ultimate February Fun Guide

February may be short, but the list of things to do isn't.

TO BE SEEN, TO BE HEARD
Photo courtesy of MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver

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. 

Photo credit: robsonsquare.com

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.

BOOM PRO WRESTLING

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.

Dine out Vancouver
Photo by Mark Yuen

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.

Love Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge

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. 

From viff.org (Pictured) Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul playing at the VIFF Centre

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.

West Coast Symphony Orchestra’s Pictures of Love

7. Let the West Coast Symphony Orchestra’s Pictures of Love Tug at Your Heartstring

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.

Flight at Vancouver Opera 
Photo by David Cooper Photography

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.

Taco Tuesdays All-Ladies Comedy Show

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.

From website: chancentre.com

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.

National Geographic Live: Wild Wolves of Yellowstone
Photo by Getty Images

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).

Facebook.com (pictured) Fan Expo Vancouver 2018

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.

Magic City Hippies
Photo courtesy of Magic City Hippies

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.