February is just speeding by! Slow down and have some fun with these 15 great Vancouver events happening from Feb. 21 to 23.
There’s HSBC SVNS, The City of Others, Fan Expo Vancouver, and more. Have fun!
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What: Rugby sevens returns to BC Place from Feb. 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: Feb. 21 to 23, 2025
Time: Various match times
Where: BC Place — 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: General admission three-day, two-day passes and one-day passes are on sale now
Vancouver Public Library’s Black History Month Celebration
What: Vancouver Public Library hosts a family-friendly celebration of Black History Month at its Central Branch. Special guests include cultural drummer and musician Maurice Earle, a cultural storyteller for the younger children, and more.
VPL states that the event is best suited for young children ages two to five and their parents and caregivers. The celebration is presented in partnership with the BCABC Barbados Cultural Association of B.C.
When: Feb. 22, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Alice McKay Room, Lower Level, VPL Central Library — 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Cost: Free, drop-in welcome
Le Nozze Di Figaro
What: Burnaby Lyric Opera brings the timeless tale of The Marriage of Figaro by W.A. Mozart to the Shadbolt Centre. Follow along as the characters attempt to outsmart, out-scheme and outlast each other while exploring life’s strange twists and challenges with humour and poise.
When: Feb. 22 to 27, March 1, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts – 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Fan Expo Vancouver 2025
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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: Feb. 21 to 23, 2025
Time: 3 to 8 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Halls B And C — 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Odds and Limblifter
What: Canadian ’90s rock staples Odds and Limblifter are teaming up for a show at the Commodore Ballroom on Feb. 21. Get ready to sing along with favourites like “Eat My Brain” and “Wake Up To The Sun.”
When: Feb. 21, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom – 868 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $45 plus fees, purchase online
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2025
What: The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, which runs from Feb. 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: Feb. 21 to March 4, 2025 (in person), Feb. 21 to March 23, 2025 (online)
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
The Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Notch8
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
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. 23, 2025
Time: Various seatings
Where: Notch8 Restaurant & Bar – 900 W Georgia St., Vancouver (Fairmont Hotel Vancouver)
Cost: $72 per adult, $40 per child (ages 12 and under); make a reservation
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: Feb. 20 to 23, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Meeting place in Gastown
Tickets: Register online
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 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 Feb. 23, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver
Tickets: Available online
The City of Others (La Ciudad de los Otros)
The City Of Others
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: Feb. 21 and 22, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 2 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: Vancouver Playhouse — 600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Miserable Faith
What: Lead singer Gao Hu, guitarist Song Jie, bassist Zhang Jing, and drummer Chi Gongwei form Miserable Faith, one of China’s top rock bands since 1999. The award-winning group has toured the world sharing their music and will be coming to the Vogue Theatre on Feb. 23.
When: Feb. 23, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre — 918 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: $99.50 plus fees, purchase 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: Feb. 21 and 22, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. (Friday), 7 and 9:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: Yuk Yuks Surrey at Elements Casino – 17755 60th Ave., Surrey
Tickets: $19.05 to $20.95 plus tax, purchase 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, Sept. 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 Sept. 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 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: Feb. 23, 2025
Time: 6:30 and 9 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices; 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 until Feb. 23, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Firehall Arts Centre — 280 East Cordova St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online