20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: Feb. 16 to 22

Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got the lowdown on a bevy of great activities to check out around Vancouver!

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And with the Year of the Fire Horse officially galloping in on Feb. 17, 2026, here are five fun ways to ring in the Lunar New Year.

From meaningful traditions to snack-filled festivities, it’s a great time to usher in the transition from winter to spring with plenty of energy and joy.

Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Celebration and Parade

What: The 52nd Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Celebration is happening on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year.

The popular event is expected to draw over 5,000 participants and more than 100,000 spectators to the historic neighbourhood, with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and more for everyone to enjoy.

When: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. (parade start), 2 to 4 p.m. (fair)
Where: Various locations throughout Chinatown
Cost: Free for parade and fair

Vancouver Career Fair and Training Expo Canada

What: Career Fair and Training Expo Canada is taking place at Pan Pacific Vancouver on Thursday, Feb. 19.

The upcoming Vancouver job fair brings together a mix of employers from a variety of industries, as well as on-site training exhibitors who can teach applicants about different credentials that may help them land their dream jobs.

When: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Pan Pacific Vancouver (Crystal Pavilion Ballroom) – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Cost: Free, register online

Megadeth

What: Thrash metal legends Megadeth are bringing their farewell tour to Abbotsford’s Rogers Forum with Anthrax and Exodus this February. The Grammy winners will also be releasing their final album just a few weeks before their Metro Vancouver show.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Forum – 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

An Evening with David Letterman and Special Guest Zach Galifianakis

What: Emmy Award-winning talk show host David Letterman is making his Just For Laughs debut in Vancouver as part of the 10th annual comedy fest. It will be his first show in Canada in nearly 50 years.

Also on the bill at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 18, is a legendary comedian in his own right, Zach Galifianakis.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Family Day Reflections of Vancouver’s Black History

What: The Fade To Black Entertainment Society Black History Month event is a celebration of some of Vancouver’s local Black business and cultural trailblazers.

The event will honour Andre of Riddim & Spice Restaurant and his 40 years on Commercial Drive. Guests will also dance to DJ Earl Da Pearl, take in a performance by Phyllis Adelyne, and hear from special guest keynote speakers.

There will also be a tasty meal, door and raffle prizes, and more to enjoy.

When: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Riddim & Spice Restaurant – 1945 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
Cost: $50, purchase online

Love Your City

What: Seventeen Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) of Vancouver have come together to help you show love to your city and to the many fantastic small businesses that make this place so amazing.

The annual February contest is all about love in Vancouver, B.C. And this year, everyone is invited to rediscover and reconnect with the city by playing tourist for the month. So, get out those cameras, maps and passports and fall in love with Vancouver all over again.

Along the way, maybe meet a new friend, call up someone to head to a neighbourhood with or text a friend who’s far away with a “wish you were here.” It’s all about reconnecting with the city and the people you love.

Oh, and did we mention there’s a grand prize of Vancouver goodies valued at over $4,000 to be won?! Follow the instructions on the giveaway posts throughout the month to enter. at @loveyourcitycontest for a chance to win over $4,000 worth of goodies. Giveaways and installations take place all month long.

When: All February long
Where: Various neighbourhoods and small businesses around Vancouver
More information: Online

Riley Park Winter Farmers Market

What: Visitors will find over 85 farms and producers and a selection of food and coffee trucks. Shop for fruits and veggies, eggs and dairy, meat, prepared food, craft beverages, craft items, and more.

When: Every Saturday until March 28, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 50 E. 30th Ave. and Ontario St., Vancouver

Ebony Roots

What: ​The concert celebrating Black/African descent music showcases a lineup of acclaimed B.C.-based artists, including Brandon Thornhill and Leo D.E Johnson (vocalists), Olaf de Shield (MD/guitarist), Russell Jackson (bass), Carlos Joe Costa (percussion), and guest pianist Benjamin Sigerson.

Ebony Roots is visiting eight communities across the province during Black History Month, including stops at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Theatre on Feb. 19 and Vancouver’s Roundhouse Community Centre on Feb. 20.

When: Thursday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Coquitlam’s Evergreen Theatre (Feb. 19), Vancouver’s Roundhouse Community Centre (Feb. 20).
Cost: Various prices, purchase online

Family Saturdays at Chinatown Storytelling Centre

What: Learn about Chinatown’s heritage and culture through hands-on activities during Family Saturdays at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. The event happens on the third Saturday of each month from 12 to 3 p.m. and includes themed activities for guests and free admission for youth 17 years and under.

When: The third Saturday of each month.
Time: 12 to 3 p.m. (Centre is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Where: 168 East Pender St., Vancouver
Cost: Free for youth 17 and under; an adult must accompany guests under 12. Admission is $10 to $12; purchase online

Odds with special guests Strippers Union

What: ​Canadian ’90s rock staples Odds and special guests Strippers Union are teaming up for a show at the Commodore Ballroom on Friday, Feb. 20. Get ready to sing along with favourites like “Eat My Brain” and “Someone Who’s Cool.”

When: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom – 868 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: $45 plus fees, purchase online

Family Day Weekend at Grouse Mountain

What: Grouse Mountain invites all ages to enjoy its Family Day Weekend, where children ages 12 and under receive free mountain admission and lift tickets.

There will be daily family activities from Saturday to Monday, including crafts, owl talks, and a scavenger hunt with a prize draw entry. You can even go on family snowshoe tours (bookings required), and check out the fireworks display on Sunday at 6 p.m.

Other fun activities include a DJ skate party on Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m., an outdoor pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. by donation to Family Services of the North Shore, and a hockey shoot-out at the Mountaintop Skating Pond from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

When: Now until Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Sunday), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Monday)
Where: Grouse Mountain – 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, more information online

Cardi B

What: Cardi B will touchdown in Vancouver’s Rogers Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21, 2026, as part of the Little Miss Drama Tour.

The tour is in support of Cardi B’s second studio album, Am I the Drama?, which came out in September. She is also the first solo female artist in Grammy history to win the Best Rap Album award.

When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Lunar New Year at Museum of Surrey

What: The Museum of Surrey, in partnership with the Chinese Village Club, hosts a free Lunar New Year event on Feb. 21. Check out several live performances, including dragon dance teaching, poetry, dance, tai chi, storytelling and more. Guests will also learn about the history of Lunar New Year as well as Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.

When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Museum of Surrey – 17710 56A Ave., Surrey
Admission: Free

Ola Dada

What: Nigerian-born, Canada-based comedian Ola Dada is hitting the road this February as part of the Just For Laughs Western Canada Tour, including a major milestone performance in Vancouver on Feb. 20, where he will record his second comedy special.

The host of the 2025 Juno Awards for Comedy Album of the Year was also a runner-up in the SiriusXM Top Comic Competition, a semifinalist on Canada’s Got Talent, and a top finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition.

When: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Theatre – 3123 W. Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

The Last Resort

What: The Last Resort is an immersive experience that takes guests on a journey of change, choice, mortality, and growth. Use the Tarot arcana to interact with your fates directly as you explore the transformed Waldorf and meet the unique characters within.

Check out the cabaret performance, take part in a game show, and visit the three themed bars with delicious cocktails made just for The Last Resort.

When: Feb. 22, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: The Waldorf – 1489 East Hastings St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

The Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Notch8

What: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver invites you to its Lunar New Year-themed Afternoon Tea at Notch8. Guests will enjoy a curated lineup of teas paired with sweet and savoury treats. There is also a Children’s Tea available, which includes finger sandwiches, scones, cookies, and other tasty foods.

When: Now until Feb, 22, 2026
Time: Various seatings
Where: Notch8 Restaurant & Bar – 900 W. Georgia St., Vancouver (Fairmont Hotel Vancouver)
Cost: $75 per adult, $40 per child (ages 12 and under); make a reservation

Buckskin Gloves

What: The historic Buckskin Gloves Indigenous boxing tournament comes to the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond. Cheer on the elite Indigenous boxers coast to coast, from 110-lb flyweights to 250 lb super heavyweights, in 12 exciting Buckskin matchups.

When: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: River Rock Casino Resort – 8811 River Rd., Richmond
Cost: Various prices, purchase online

Lights at Lafarge

What: Lights at Lafarge, Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display, is back again for another holiday season.

The annual tradition illuminates 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 Monday, Feb. 16 2026
Time: Nightly from 4 to 11 p.m.
Where: Town Centre Park – 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Cost: Free

Whistler Winter Music Series

What: Season 2 of the Whistler Winter Music Series is going strong until the springtime, with a variety of concerts and venues perfect for epic après-ski vibes.

Saturday, Feb. 21, will feature It’s Murph, AKA Garrett Murphy. He’ll be taking over the GLC with a production of euphoric melodies, edgy basslines, and sonically expansive atmospheres.

ÆON:MODE, AKA JP Orchison, is bringing his Quantum Tour to Après Après for a special 360 set on Friday, Feb. 27.

And Eli Brown will also be making his Whistler debut at GLC on Friday, Feb. 27.

When: Various dates in February 2026
Where: Various venues across Whistler
Cost: Varies by show — tickets available here

Family Day Skate

What: The City of Burnaby has a variety of Family Day events lined up, including two skate sessions. Drop by Bill Copeland Sports Centre from 1 to 3:15 p.m. for a family skate, crafts, and face painting.

In the evening, head on by Kensington Complex from 6 to 8:15 p.m. for another family skate event.

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 1 to 3:15 p.m. (Bill Copeland Sports Centre), 6 to 8:15 p.m. (Kensington Complex)
Where: Bill Copeland Sports Centre – 3676 Kensington Ave., Burnaby; Kensington Complex – 6159 Curtis St., Burnaby
Cost: Various prices

Plus, here’s an event happening next month that you need to get on your radar!

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC

What: The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC is a fun and refreshing way to raise important funds to assist athletes with intellectual disabilities develop skills and belonging through year-round sport, youth, and health programs.

By participating in the #Plunge4SOBC, you’ll make a difference for athletes with intellectual disabilities and open hearts and minds to their abilities.

There are several events and individual Plunges across the province, including the Vancouver Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC at Kitsilano Beach on Saturday, March 7.

When: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Kits Beach
Cost: Registration is free! Donations will go to help Special Olympics BC. Register online.