Metro Vancouver events on February 25, 2018 - Chinese New Year Festival & Celebrations

Free Ice Skating at Robson Square

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun

Vancouver | Robson Square | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Vancouver Esthétique Spa International Conference

At the conference this year... 2 days, ONE admission price Including all lectures from our Featured Speakers and the Exhibitors classes

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre East | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Untangled Live 2018 - presented by Hungry For Happiness

The live experience that gives you permission to untangle yourself from the grips of who you’re not and uncover the truth of who you are

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Transference - exhibition

Transference incorporates the works of five artists - Aimée Henny Brown, Saskia Jetten, Ross Kelly, Colin Lyons and Kathleen Ritter

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bottoms Up: The Cultures of Drink in the Royal City

A look at New Westminster’s saloons, breweries, distilleries, afternoon teas, soda fountains and other drinking habits, places and stories

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Hastings Park Farmers Market

Located within a thriving community close to the highway and the Second Narrows Bridge, the Hastings Park Farmers Market is a perfect place to stop and shop.

Vancouver | Hastings Park | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Vancouver Pet Lover Show

The Pet Lover's Show will once again be set up at the Tradex in Abbotsford. Come check out the many fabulous vendors and events that will be taking place over the weekend

Abbotsford | Trade & Exhibition Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Nature / Animals

BC Home + Garden Show

Get ready to refresh your space! The BC Home + Garden Show returns to BC Place February 21-25, 2018

Vancouver | BC Place | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Lunar New Year Tea Set

In honour of the year of the dog, celebrate the new year with a special Lunar New Year Tea Set served on a traditional afternoon tea three tier cake stand with delightful sweets and canapés infused with TWG Teas for health & prosperity to be enjoyed with

Vancouver | TWG Tea Salon & Boutique | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Lunarfest at Oakridge Centre

Sky lanterns are used all over the world to carry hopes and wishes, especially for celebrations. Launch your own Blessing in the Sky lantern this year at Oakridge Centre in the West Galleria!

Vancouver | Oakridge Centre | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Festival | Free

Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town & Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories

Join us for the opening reception of Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town & Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories at the Burnaby Art Gallery

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition

Oscar Sermon Series 2018 - 3 Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Join us for our 7th annual Oscar Sermon Series with Rev. Gary Paterson and Rev. Dan Chambers. A fascinating theological review of some of the year’s best films

Vancouver | St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church | 10:30 am to 11:45 am | Lecture

Exhibit Beta Vulgaris

Exhibit by Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon with Keri Latimer

Burnaby | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Guided Tour at Lulu Island Winery

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Lulu Island Winery! During Feb 15 to Feb 25, 2018, Lulu Island Winery is offering VIP guided tours around their beautiful Tuscan-inspired estate winery from 11 am to 2 pm daily

Richmond | Lulu Island Winery | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Food / Wine

LunarFest at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza

LunarFest returns to the newly renovated Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza. From meeting a giant husky to chasing the moon in "Moon Crawl", you and your family are about to experience the most memorable Year of the Dog ever!

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Festival | Free

Roma - Italian Small Plates for Two

There is no denying it.... there is something about Italian food that makes us want to enjoy it with others - preferrably a special someone

Vancouver | The Dirty Apron Cooking School | 11:00 am to 9:30 pm | Cooking

Vancouver Comic & Toy Show #13

We Are Excited To Announce Our 1st Ever Three Room Pop Culture Extravaganza Expansion Show!

Vancouver | Croatian Cultural Centre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Books

CAG Exhibition: Brent Wadden: Two Scores

Two Scores is a solo exhibition of ambitious new work by Vancouver-based artist Brent Wadden, his first in a public institution.

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

CAMRA BC - Vancouver Branch AGM 2018

We would like to formally invite all CAMRA BC - Vancouver Branch members to join us for our 2018 AGM, taking place at Central City on Beatty

Vancouver | Central City on Beatty | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Party | Free

$1,000,000 Year of the Dog Giveaway

Play at Parq Vancouver and earn ballots by playing slots and table games into the $1,000,000 Year of the Dog Giveaway.

Vancouver | Parq Vancouver | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Festival

Practice of Play by Lisa Voth: the art + science of human connection

Why do this? Well, cuz people really really seem to like it...AND to stay alive; to get through the winter; to enliven your art practice; to connect genuinely with an audience; to stay light...

Vancouver | 202-1814 Pandora St | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Workshop

Winter Jazz: Monk's Music

Trailblazing genius Thelonious Monk forever changed the direction of music with his unorthodox compositions and idiosyncratic piano work

Vancouver | Performance Works | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Music | Free

Study and Go Abroad Fair Spring 2018

Canada’s largest international university and student travel expo is back in town!

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre East | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Fair | Free

Exhibitions at Place des Arts

Colour: A Personal Response, acrylics and fibre art by Lesley Turner and Sarah McLaren; Lyrical Expressions, acrylics by Jane Appleby; Balance, fibre arts

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Compagnia Baccalà: Pss Pss

Inspired by Chaplin and Keaton, Compagnia Baccalà’s enthralling physicality and exquisite expression has been delighting audiences the world over. A breathtaking pas de deux of mishaps and acrobatics, you’ll be laughing long after you leave the theatre

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:10 pm | Family

Strawberry & Tea Student Concert

VAM’s monthly series features students from a variety of programs celebrating all levels of musical learning. Join the VAM community in its tradition of music topped with a serving of tea and strawberries!

Vancouver | Vancouver Academy of Music | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music | Free

Open Hearts Theatre: Teachers

Local production company, Open Hearts Theatre Company presents Teachers, an original Canadian stage play about the mysteries of high school – from the unique perspective of the staff room

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

The Landing Dance Centre - Launch 2018

The Landing Dance Centre, Advanced Division presents Launch 2018. A presentation of new and in progress choreographic works

Burnaby | Michael J Fox Theatre | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Performing Arts

Drinking Habits By Tom Smith

Wine and secrets are spilled in this laugh-out-loud production!

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Rise & Shine Music Seminar

Rise and Shine is an event designed to showcase the talent emerging and existing in Vancouver within the urban creative community. Specifically focused on R&B, Rap and Dance genres

Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 2:00 pm to 11:45 pm | Music | Free

Down in the Uncanny Valley

Could you love a robot? In the near-future to keep up with the artificial intelligence arms race and survive a changing planet, many people are opting to have their minds “uploaded” into android bodies

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts

Jitters

Backstage nerves hit a Hilarious high note. Four actors, a director, a playwright, and one grand dream of Broadway-bound success.

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Readings: New work from 2017 Anvil Centre AiR

Join us for this event in conjunction with the AiR exhibition at the Community Art Space presenting art and writing by AiR’s Chelsea Comeau, Lois Klassen and Elisa Yon

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Books | Free

VPO Goes to England

A celebration of British composers!

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Music

Sundays at 3 Series: Urban & Pastoral Masterworks for Clarinet

Urban and Pastoral Masterworks for Clarinet: Enjoy this lovely afternoon concert performance with clarinetist Stephen Robb, pianist Bernard Duerkson, soprano Sinéad White, and pianist Bryn Wilery

Delta | Ladner United Church | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Music

Songs of Justice, Songs of Freedom, Songs of Hope

From the music of Bob Marley to Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke to Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers, from Spirituals to Gospel, Folk to Reggae Good Noise will bring a diverse range of music that speaks of the journey to freedom through justice and hope

Vancouver | Dunbar Ryerson United Church | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Music

Winter Jazz: Alicia Hansen

Haunting and sophisticated, Vancouver native Alicia Hansen’s “ethereal voice and classically informed arrangements come together in experimental pop that’s both listenable and challenging”

Vancouver | Performance Works | 3:45 pm to 5:50 pm | Music | Free

Winterruption at Granville Island

I'll be playing 2 sets - the first with Ben Brown (drums), James Meger (bass), Peggy Lee (cello), and the second adding Lee Hutzulak (electronics) to play all the music from my new album before you, for release this May

Vancouver | Performance Works | 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm | Music | Free

Onegin

The hit musical as immersive as love itself! When Evgeni Onegin visits the Larin family estate, his romantic charms stir passions long forgotten by its residents, including the Larin sisters. This hit musical sold out its premiere run!

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Theatre

Anita Eccleston Sextet Jazz Vespers

Come, relax and take a breath; listen to lower mainland's finest Jazz. Vibrant. Soulful. Joyful. Reflective

Vancouver | St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Music

St Andrew’s North Van Vespers with David Blake, Joe Poole and Conrad Good

A beautiful uplifting program of jazz and swing featuring favourite composers from the Great American Songbook explore how passion, love, inspiration and creativity flow from Spirit

North Vancouver | St. Andrew's United Church | 4:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

DanceLab Studio Showing - Dancers of Damelahamid

The Dancers of Damelahamid are developing a new multi-media dance work, Mînowin, that integrates narrative, movement, song, and multi media design, connecting to landscapes from contemporary perspectives of customary Indigenous dance forms

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Dance | Free

The Love & Light Gathering

Come and join us for a wonderful evening at the Love and Light Gathering

Vancouver | The Wise Hall & Lounge | 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Performing Arts

Lanterns in the Garden

Experience an authentic Chinese lantern festival (yuánxiāo jié) in Vancouver’s classical Chinese garden

Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Dirkschneider listening party at The Moose!

We celebrate Dirkschneider's return! We will be listening to all classic tracks from the man himself, with a scheduled viewing at 7:30 PM of "Live Back to the Roots" DVD

Vancouver | The Moose Vancouver | 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music | Free

Winter Olympics Viewing

Second Floor Eatery + Bar will have extensive Winter Olympics coverage with multiple station feeds everyday. Food and Drink Specials Daily

Vancouver | Second Floor Eatery + Bar | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Food / Wine

Black Veil Brides & Asking Alexandria With guests Crown The Empire

Every order of online tickets comes with one (1) CD of Black Veil Brides’ or Asking Alexandria’s forthcoming album

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Jen Hodge All Stars CD Release Event!

The Jen Hodge All Stars are dropping a new album and it's amazing! Take a little jaunt to the South Surrey countryside to the Blue House where the album was recorded to enjoy the festivities and purchase your CD

Surrey | The Blue House | 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Seven Tyrants Theatre proudly presents: A Steady Rain by Keith Huff

Seven Tyrants Theatre, Vancouver's Jessie Award-nominated independent theatre company, celebrates their 10th Season with the Vancouver premiere of A Steady Rain by Keith Huff

Vancouver | The Penthouse Studio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Scin Laeca Album Release with Tayt Modern and Night Bust

Join Scin Laeca at LanaLou's as we release our second album, Symbol of a Secret, with special guests, Tayt Modern and Night Bust! A great night featuring local alternative rock

Vancouver | LanaLou's | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

2018 Chutzpah! Festival: Idan Raichel (Israel)

Idan Raichel is back! This time… solo… grand piano… digital keyboard… video… singing songs and sharing stories.

Vancouver | The Norman Rothstein Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

East Vancouver Improv League - High Octane Improv Comedy

Instant Theatre is proud to present the launch of the East Vancouver Improv League!

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Comedy

Rogue Folk Club - Altan

With founding member Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh at the helm for nearly 30 years, Altan continues to be one of the most important live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and on the World stage

Vancouver | Rogue Folk Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

future star, first boyfriend (oly), & cruel sport

WOWEE what a treat!

Vancouver | The Avant-Garden | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Boots & The Hoots LIVE at the Wise Hall Lounge with Gillian Moranz

Boots & The Hoots are mighty excited for our return to Vancouver's The Wise Hall & Lounge. We will be joined by our wonderfully talented friend Gillian Moranz to kick things off

Vancouver | The Wise Hall & Lounge | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Down in the Uncanny Valley

Could you love a robot? In the near-future to keep up with the artificial intelligence arms race and survive a changing planet, many people are opting to have their minds “uploaded” into android bodies

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

套馬桿 烏蘭圖雅演唱會 The Blossoming of Mongolia Flower WuLan Tu Ya

草原之花烏蘭圖雅將於2018年2月25日來到河石大劇院啦!

Richmond | The River Rock Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Sherman Tai Charity Fortune Reading at River Rock Casino Resort

Celebrate the Year of the Dog at River Rock Casino Resort. Get your fortune told by Master Sherman Tai! Tai's reputation as a fortune teller and feng shui master is well established in Vancouver and Richmond, as well as in Hong Kong

Richmond | The River Rock Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Theory of a Deadman

Theory of a Deadman is a Canadian rock band from Delta, British Columbia. Formed in 2001, the band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Cagematch: Ultimate Comedy Showdown

Cagematch pits the fiercest and most hilarious improvisers against each other to determine who has the best improv in the city. For 15 years, Cagematch is an underground hotbed of talent where improvisers pull out all the stops

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy