21 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: February 17 to 23

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Fan Expo Vancouver 2025

What: Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the three-day celebration at the Vancouver Convention Centre, drawing in fans of sci-fi, horror, comic books, and everyone in between.

The epic lineup of celebrity guests includes Hayden Christensen (Star Wars), William Shatner (Star Trek), Jenna Coleman and Catherine Tate (Doctor Who), Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien), and many more.

When: February 21 to 23, 2025
Time: 3 to 8 pm (Friday), 10 am to 7 pm (Saturday), 10 am to 5 pm (Sunday)
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Halls B And C — 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

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Rajni Perera: Futures

What: Sri Lankan artist Rajni Perera brings nearly 30 works from throughout her career to the Surrey Art Gallery for the exhibition, Futures. While she looks ahead to unsure times with social inequities and climate change looming, her future goddesses and inventive armours work to adapt to challenging times and places.

When: Tuesdays to Sundays until March 16, 2025. (Closed Mondays and holidays)
Time: Various times
Where: Surrey Art Gallery — 13750 88th Avenue, Surrey
Admission: Free, though donations are accepted

Odds and Limblifter

What: ​Canadian ’90s rock staples Odds and Limblifter are teaming up for a show at the Commodore Ballroom on February 21. Get ready to sing along with favourites like “Eat My Brain” and “Wake Up To The Sun.”

When: February 21, 2025
Time: 7 pm
Where: Commodore Ballroom – 868 Granville Street, Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $45 plus fees, purchase online

HSBC SVNS Vancouver

What: Rugby sevens returns to BC Place from February 21 to 23 for three days of excitement. This is the 10th time Vancouver has hosted the event.

The rugby sevens tournament, which includes both men’s and women’s events, is a massive party where fans get dressed up, sing, and cheer on the athletes on the field. Games are played with just seven-minute halves, but one ticket gets you into the building for a whole day of matches.

You can also spot neon signs popping up around Vancouver as the city hosts the global Sevens rugby tournament. Take a picture and scan the code to upload your photos to enter for a chance to win the Greatest Moments Sweepstakes.

When: February 21 to 23, 2025
Time: Various match times
Where: BC Place — 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Cost: General admission three-day, two-day passes and one-day passes are on sale now

Discover Black Strathcona Resurgence Project murals

What: Vancouver Mural Festival’ss Black Strathcona Resurgence Project is a multi-year project that spotlights Black storytelling through public murals created in partnership with local Black artists, businesses, and communities.

Begin at the corner of Main & Union (check out the mural story along the Georgia Viaduct and look up and walk around the Hydro station), and then explore the 11 new BSRP murals created in the Hogan’s Alley neighbourhood during VMF 2021.

When: Any Day
Time: Any Time
Where: Various locations in Hogan’s Alley neighbourhood
Cost: Free

Sommelier Showdown

What: The second event in the Sommelier Showdown series is taking place at Five Sails, featuring renowned sommelier Nick Bertoia (L’Abattoir, Published on Main, Bar Susu) and Randy Chafe (Fairmont Hotels, The Vancouver Club) going head-to-head to battle by pairing wines with a four-course dinner crafted by Five Sails Culinary Director Alex Kim.

When: February 18
Where: Five Sails — 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Cost: $225 per person

Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s

What: The Vancouver Art Gallery presents Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s, a deep dive into the experimental art made in six Central Eastern European nations over the three decades.

The interdisciplinary exhibition features works from nearly 100 artists questioning how, when, and where art could exist and uncovering its various meanings for society.

When: Now until April 21, 2025 (closed Tuesdays)
Time: 10 am to 5 pm (Saturday to Wednesday), 10 am to 8 pm (Thursday and Friday)
Where: 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Admission: $29-$35, free for ages 18 and under, gallery members, Indigenous peoples, and caregivers. Book online

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2025

What: The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, which runs from February 21 to March 4, is here to inspire you with its epic series of events celebrating climbing, snowsports, mountain biking, and more.

There are 60 films at 20 in-person shows in VIMFF’s 2025 lineup, exploring important themes like the environment, Indigenous voices, resistance, and more.

VIMFF is also welcoming some of the world’s leading explorers, athletes, and creatives. Hear their unique experiences and take part in a variety of workshops throughout the festival.

When: February 21 to March 4, 2025 (in person), February 21 to March 23, 2025 (online)
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Dining and Dragons: Food Tour Quest

What: Vancouver Foodie Tours invites adventurous foodies to embark on a Food Tour Quest of Gastown. Dining and Dragons is a limited-time-only event during Fan Expo Weekend where guests use D&D skills and pre-built characters with backstories to discover and devour delicious food and drinks at three restaurants in the neighbourhood.

When: February 20 to 23, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: Meeting place in Gastown
Tickets: Register online

Big Trouble in Little Canada

What: Vancouver stand-up faves Jon Endo, Cory Lupovichi, and Robert Peng are teaming up for the new Big Trouble in Little Canada tour. The trio members have been featured on Just for Laughs, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, and they’re excited to cause a hilarious ruckus for three shows this winter.

When: February 20, March 6, and March 20
Time: 7:30 pm (February 20 and March 6), 9:30 pm (March 20)
Where: House of Comedy (February 20), Underground Comedy (March 6) and The Improv Centre (March 20)
Tickets: Various prices

Love Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

What: The most romantic month of the year is here, and you can take your next date night to great heights with the return of Capilano Bridge’s Love Lights.

Valentine’s Day-themed lights will transform the park into a pink paradise until February 23, and romantics of all ages are welcome. 

Bring your favourite people to enjoy the glow of the suspension bridge, several sparkling photo opportunities, and special activities for the season of love.

When: Now until February 23, 2025
Time: 10 am to 8 pm (until 9 pm from February 13 to 16)
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Tickets: Available online

Tsiknopempti Celebration at Nammos Estiatorio

What: Nammos is inviting the whole community to stop by and celebrate Tsiknopempti, also known as “Smokey Thursday” in Greece. This celebration is part of the Greek Carnival season and is marked by enjoying grilled and roast meats before Lent. You’ll find plenty of grilled skewers, lamb chops, and more outside. Plus, Nammos has promised some “surprises” are in store.

When:  February 20
Where: Nammos Estiatorio — 3980 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Reservations: Available online

Chris Griffin at Yuk Yuks

What: Chris Griffin has won the Vancouver’s Yuk Yuk’s Competition, is one of the only Canadian comics to reach the finals of the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and has shared the stage with stand-up greats like Norm Macdonald, Tom Papa, and Bert Kreischer. He performs three shows at Yuk Yuks Surrey this month.

When: February 21 and 22, 2025
Time: 8 pm (Friday), 7 and 9:30 pm (Saturday)
Where: Yuk Yuks Surrey at Elements Casino – 17755 60th Avenue, Surrey
Tickets: $19.05 to $20.95 plus tax, purchase online

The City of Others (La Ciudad de los Otros)

What: DanceHouse, in partnership with Blackout Art Society and the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre, presents the Vancouver premiere of The City of Others (La Ciudad de los Otros).

Sankofa Danzafro’s artistic director, Rafael Palacios, choreographed the work to celebrate Colombia’s 159th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The audience will experience a blend of contemporary dance, high-energy techno beats, and traditional Colombian songs and dances.

When: February 21 and 22, 2025
Time: 8 pm (Friday and Saturday), 2 pm (Saturday)
Where: Vancouver Playhouse — 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Feast of Fortune

What: Hosted by Global BC’s Jason Pires and Talentvision’s Yi Yi Wang, you’ll enjoy performances, a live auction, and the chance to sample plenty of delectable dishes from the Chinese Restaurant Awards.

When February 22
Where: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver — 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Available online

Vancouver Aquarium presents Survival of the Slowest

What: Vancouver Aquarium’s new exhibit, Survival of the Slowest, celebrates all things slow in the animal kingdom by giving you a sneak peek behind some of nature’s most inventive creatures. From now until Monday, September 1, this limited-time exhibit lets you step into a world where being slow, small, and even weak can be a powerful survival strategy.

Throughout the exhibit, you can dive into interactive displays to uncover how these naturally slow critters, like the two-toed sloth, have adapted to survive in the wild. Relax into daily Slow & Tell animal presentations so you can chill with the coolest sluggish creatures like the four-toed hedgehog and the armoured armadillo.

When: Now until September 1, 2025
Where: Vancouver Aquarium — 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Tickets are on sale now starting at $41.95

Jerry Seinfeld

What: Jerry Seinfeld will perform two shows at the historic Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Sunday, February 23, as part of the ninth annual Just for Laughs Vancouver.

Seinfeld’s big break came with his appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. He is also beloved for his sitcom Seinfeld, co-created with Larry David, which won him legions of fans and awards at the Emmys, the Golden Globes, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

The Brooklyn, New York-born star has written three best-selling books, has two lauded Netflix specials, Jerry Before Seinfeld and 23 Hours to Kill, and continues to serve up laughs with his popular series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

When: February 23, 2025
Time: 6:30 and 9 pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices; purchase online

Super Weekend at Fraser Valley Discovery Centre

What: Fraser Valley Discovery Centre hosts a series of public programs for families on the last weekend of each month, with immersive activities that help guests of all ages discover the important waterway.

February explores the Blustery Fraser Canyon and how its unique geography of the Fraser Canyon shapes the Lower Mainland’s weather patterns.

When: February 22 and 23, 2025
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre — 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Cost: Included with admission, $5-$8. Free for ages 2 and under.

Vancouver Warriors vs Saskatchewan Rush

What: The Vancouver Warriors continue their National Lacrosse League season at Rogers Arena this week with a game against the Saskatchewan Rush on February 21.

When: February 21, 2025
Time: 7 pm
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online

Women of the Fur Trade

What: Women of the Fur Trade by playwright Frances Koncan is set in “eighteen hundred and something-something” on the banks of a Reddish River in Treaty One Territory. The audience will meet three women with knowledge of 21st-century slang as they discuss everything about life, love, and Louis Riel while stuck in a fort having tea.

When: Wednesdays to Sundays from February 8 to 23, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Firehall Arts Centre — 280 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Korean Cuisine – Seoul Food Edition

What: Chef Brent Kim returns to teach you how to make some tasty Seoul food. You’ll learn how to make authentic Korean favourites like tteokbokki, beef bulgogi, kimbap, and more.

When: February 22, 2025
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts — 1505 W 2nd Avenue #101, Vancouver
Cost: $198