So much to do, so little time!
We’ve got the rundown of a bunch of fun things happening around Vancouver this week, so let’s get started!
From The Lantern City to The War and Treaty and more, here are 20 fun things to do in Vancouver from Feb. 2 to 8.
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The Lantern City
LunarFest
What: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with LunarFest and discover the many stories at The Lantern City.
Guests are invited to take a walk through five different locations in downtown Vancouver and on Granville Island to see dozens of lanterns created by artists of diverse cultural backgrounds.
When: Various dates in February and March, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Admission: Free
Museum of Personal Failure
What: The Museum of Personal Failure, a community art project showcasing artifacts of the contributors’ perceived failures, will remain open until Monday, Feb. 9.
Artifacts on display range from unfinished art pieces to abandoned albums to rejection letters from jobs and past lovers. There is a half-built bicycle, handwritten notes, and more pieces being added throughout the run.
When: Now until Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
Where: Kingsgate Mall — 370 E. Broadway, Vancouver
Admission: Free
Vancouver Giants
What: The Vancouver Giants continue the WHL season this week at the Langley Events Centre with games including the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, Feb. 6, and the Kamloops Blazers on Saturday, Feb. 7.
When: Feb. 6 and 7, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Langley Events Centre – 7888 200th St., Langley
Cost: Various; purchase online
Underneath the Harlem Moon featuring Krystle Dos Santos
What: Underneath The Harlem Moon is a “Smokey Soul-era Harlem cabaret” curated and produced by Krystle Dos Santos. Each month features a variety of spoken word and vocal guests backed by the Harlem Moon band.
When: The first Tuesday of each month
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: Guilt & Co. – 1 Alexander St., Vancouver (Downstairs)
Admission: Pay what you can
The Taboo Show
Taboo Show
What: The Taboo Show is dedicated to enhancing lifestyles, encouraging romance, personal betterment and all things Taboo.
Unlike any other tradeshow in North America, Taboo brings never-before-seen acts and performances that bring you a thrilling live experience every year. Enjoy entertainment, educational seminars, unique shopping from vendors and sponsors, fashion shows and demonstrations, and more.
When: Feb. 6 to 8, 2026
Time: 5 p.m. to midnight (Friday), 1 p.m. to midnight (Saturday), Noon to 5 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre East Building – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Starting at $36.17, purchase online
Lunar New Year at the Met
What: Metropolis at Metrotown invites everyone to enjoy the family-friendly activities of Lunar New Year at the Met.
Running from Feb. 3 to March 2, this festive experience has something for everyone wanting to celebrate the Year of the Horse, including LEGO Play, calligraphy demonstration, lion dance performance, dumpling eating contest, and more.
Where: Tuesday, Feb. 3 to Monday, March 2, 2026
Time: Various times
When: Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
The War and Treaty
What: Acclaimed husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter founded The Ware and Treaty in 2014, and since then have won two Americana Music Awards, been nominated for multiple Grammys, and performed at the closing ceremony of The Invitus Games in Vancouver.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Theatre – 3123 W. Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: $40 plus fees, purchase online
Skate Plaza at The Shipyards
Free ice skating at The Shipyards on the Lonsdale waterfront in North Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan)
What: The City of North Vancouver’s free Shipyards Skate Plaza is welcoming skaters of all ages to glide on the approximately 12,000 sq ft surface daily from 12 to 8 p.m. Fun can be had no matter the weather – the Shipyards Skate Plaza is covered by a retractable roof.
When: Now until end of season
Time: Noon to 8 p.m.
Where: The Shipyards Commons, North Vancouver
Admission: Free. Skate rentals are available for $7 for adults and $5 for children (quantities are limited)
H Tasting Lounge’s Winterlust
What: Winterlust is once again taking over the stunning H Tasting Lounge’s patio. The event consists of five private translucent domes decorated with seasonal evergreen elements and Alpine-themed accents. Visitors will also enjoy views of the North Shore mountains and Coal Harbour.
Each dome can accommodate up to six guests and is fully equipped with heaters and fresh-air circulation to keep things nice and cozy. Additionally, each dome has an independent sound system so you can enjoy your own tunes while dining.
When: Now until Sunday, March 1
Where: H Tasting Lounge — 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Reservations: Online
NFL Football at PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Parq Casino Grand
What: NFL Football is officially back for the 2025/2026 season, and Parq Casino is doing it up big for NFL Pick’em.
As Vancouver’s premier sports-viewing venue, the PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge is hosting each game on a massive 50-foot screen, complete with surround sound and stadium-style energy. Hang out with friends and other football enthusiasts while cheering for the teams that bring you together.
And of course, no football viewing is complete without epic eats and delicious drinks, which is why, along with the classic Sportsbook Lounge menu, you can enjoy a special NFL brunch menu.
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Parq Casino – 39 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Vancouver World Chef Exchange — Chef Wilfrid Hocquet at Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar
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What: If you’re looking for something delicious to do next month, look no further. The 10th annual Vancouver World Chef Exchange is returning with a lineup of Michelin Guide-recognized teams from across the globe joining forces with much-loved Vancouver restaurants.
Among those participating, Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar is welcoming Wilfrid Hocquet, executive chef and co-founder of Margo, an acclaimed modern bistro in Bangkok that’s already earning international attention after recently opening.
Expect a tasting menu featuring elegant seafood preparations, signature dishes including Hocquet’s black truffle pithivier, and a dessert by Hocquet and Executive Pastry Chef Kenta Takahashi.
When: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
Where: Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar — 845 Burrard St., Vancouver
Cost: $225 per person, taxes and 20% gratuity added at time of booking
Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO Bricks
What: Science World invites guests to blast off in its latest feature exhibit, Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO Bricks.
Visitors will use LEGO bricks to imagine, design, and build their way through deep space challenges. There are also huge LEGO sculptures and workshop stations to inspire the creativity of explorers of all ages.
When: Now until April 6, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Tickets: Available online
Chinatown Cocktail Showdown
What: Make plans for the third annual Chinatown cocktail showdown, where eight of Chinatown’s finest bars and restaurants (Bagheera, Bao Bei, Chickadee, Fiorino, Keefer Bar, Kissa Tanto, Laowai, and Meo) go head-to-head to craft the best Lunar New Year-inspired cocktail.
When: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Chinatown Storytelling Centre — 168 E. Pender St., Vancouver
Cost: $97.98 plus fees, purchase online
Single, Not Single at The Improv Centre
The Improv Centre
What: The Improv Centre on Granville Island kicks off its Valentine’s celebration with Single, Not Single. Whether you’re flying solo, in a dynamic duo, throupled or none of the above, you’ll enjoy the comedians’ exploration of the ups and downs of relationships and singlehood.
When: Every Friday and Saturday from Feb. 6 to 28, 2026
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Improv Centre — 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Trouble Score
What: PuSh Festival and Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre presents Trouble Score, pitched as “a hallucinatory portrait of family myth refracted through the lens of magic realism.”
The work by Luanda Casella, Pablo Casella, and ntgent is part ritual, part pop concert, with a layered story of a family scandal.
When: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Playhouse – 600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Tickets: $39-$69 plus fees. Purchase online
Abbotsford Canucks vs San Jose Barracuda
What: Abbotsford Canucks continue their AHL campaign this week, with home games against the San Jose Barracuda on Feb. 6 and 7.
When: Feb. 6 and 7, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. (Friday), 4 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: Abbotsford Centre – 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford
Cost: Various; purchase online
Taste Around Abby
Ministère of Seafood (Codi Lynn)
What: The 15-day festival (a new culinary experience under the Taste of Abby Umbrella) is running until Feb. 4, inviting locals and visitors to enjoy thoughtfully curated three-course menus priced from $40 to $70.
Participating restaurants include Restaurant 62, Amici Italian Osteria + Wine Bar, Tasty Indian Bistro, Table Bistro, Bow and Stern, and Ministère of Seafood, each with food philosophies rooted in supporting local producers and celebrating the Fraser Valley’s right agriculture.
When: Now until Feb. 4, 2026
Where: Participating restaurants around Abbotsford
Price: Three-course menus ranging from $40 to $70
Dine Out Festival Murder Mystery: Murder is a Drag
What: Vancouver Mysteries and Dine Out Festival are teaming up for Murder is a Drag: Killer Birthday, an immersive 19+ event where guests collect clues, solve puzzles, and can even become part of the twisting plot.
Dress up to attend the fourth chapter of the acclaimed theatrical series. Your ticket includes a general admission seat for the performance, a puzzle to solve, clues and one charcuterie casket from Black Casket Cafe.
Vegan, gluten-free and plant-based variations are available, and guests will also have the option to add on a $5 dessert at the time of booking.
When: Feb. 1, 5 and 8, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. (Thursdays), noon (Sundays)
Where: KW Studios / Kokoro Dance Theatre Society – 111 W. Hastings St., Vancouver
Cost: $90, purchase online
Lunar New Year Celebration
What: Coquitlam Heritage is hosting Lunar New Year celebrations on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Yuto Books will present story time sessions throughout the day in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, and there will also be crafts and art activities. Make sure to take a Lunar New Year photo at the photoshoot station on site, and try some Lunar New Year snacks too.
When: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
Time: 12 to 3 p.m.
Where: Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House – 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam
Cost: Free
Burning Mom
Arts Club Theatre Company
What: Arts Club Theatre is on tour with its inspiring comedy, Burning Mom. Meet Dorothy, who, upon realizing that life is too short to put off achieving one’s goals, heads off in an RV to Burning Man.
Join the journey of self-discovery and learn how art and human connection can keep us going on life’s winding roads.
When: Various dates until Feb. 8, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Clarke Theatre in Mission (Feb. 3) Chilliwack Cultural Centre in Chilliwack (Feb. 4), The ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge (Feb. 7 and 8)
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Dine Out Vancouver at the Vancouver Aquarium Pop-Up
What: Dine Out participants will have the one-of-a-kind chance to dine among the jellyfish at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Guests will be able to enjoy a three-course meal prepared by the aquarium’s culinary team, paired with a glass of wine from a BC-based winery.
When: Feb. 6 to 8, 2026
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Tickets: $125 per person; $100 for members
Taste of Chinatown
What: Taste of Chinatown! festival has returned to Vancouver with an exciting lineup of food collaborations, culinary pop-ups, and more.
Throughout February, foodies can head to the Chinatown Storytelling Centre for events like Sip & Paint on Feb. 15, the Art of Faie Cheun on Feb. 16, Mahjong Parlour on Feb. 20, and Red Envelopes and Candy Tasting during the Lunar New Year Parade on Feb. 22.
When: Feb. 6 to 22, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Chinatown Storytelling Centre — 168 East Pender St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, learn more online