A seriously jam-packed weekend is ahead of us, and we’re ready to get it started!
From an epic Super Bowl party to the Invictus Games to much more, here are 15 fun things to do in Vancouver from February 7 to 9.
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Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
“I AM” sign for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 at Terry Flox Plaza at BC Place/Submitted
What: The first-ever Winter Hybrid Invictus Games are coming to BC, and there’s plenty for fans to look forward to.
Invictus Games bring together wounded, injured, and ill service personnel to the arena to compete and inspire recovery and rehabilitation. More than 500 competitors from up to 25 nations will compete in the Games.
The entertainment lineup for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 features a star-studded lineup of musical acts. Chris Martin of Coldplay, Katy Perry, Noah Kahan and Nelly Furtado headline the highly anticipated opening ceremony at BC Place on Saturday, February 8.
Closing ceremonies of the Invictus Games will also bring together some huge stars, including Jelly Roll, Barenaked Ladies, and The War and Treaty.
When: February 8 to 16, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various venues in Vancouver and Whistler
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
What: Calling all Swifties! A candlelight Taylor Swift tribute concert is coming to Vancouver in February, and it’s sure to make all your “Wildest Dreams” come true.
With a dozen of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits being performed by the Listeso String Quartet, you’re sure to hear your favourites at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church.
When: February 7, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church – 2733 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence 2025
What: Celebrate Black Excellence at DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society’s third annual Black in BC at the Surrey Art Gallery. The free event features speakers, a live performance by Ndidi Cascade, limbo with King Fish, and more. There will also be traditional cuisine served and the Black Brilliance Awards ceremony.
When: February 7, 2025
Time: 3 to 7 pm
Where: Surrey Art Gallery — 13750 88th Avenue, Surrey
Cost: Free, register online
Vancouver Etsy Co. — Too Cute Pop-Up Market
Vancouver Etsy Collective
What: Vancouver Etsy Co. is bringing together local artisans at Heritage Hall for their Too Cute Pop-Up Market on Saturday, February 8.
At this unique (and themed) shopping experience, you’ll be able to secure some of the cutest artisanal products, including art, pins, stickers, apparel, toys, jewelry, and more from various small businesses across the city.
It’s the perfect opportunity to find that perfect gift or a unique treat for yourself. And the best part? 50% of the proceeds are going to select charities across Vancouver.
When: Saturday, February 8
Where: Heritage Hall — 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Tickets: Tickets are $3, available on the Vancouver Etsy Co. website. The event is FREE for anyone under 12 and for those who come in costume (via refund)
Echoes of Memory
What: Museum & Archives of North Vancouver’s latest feature exhibition spotlights untold stories of aging, memory loss, and dementia and how community can shape a collective human experience. Echoes of Memory features over 100 items from the museum’s collection as well as a touring display by Canadian srtist Kaaen Bondarchuk titled A Crow A Day.
When: February 7 to June 1, 2025 (Open Wednesday to Sunday until March)
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Museum of North Vancouver — 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver
Tickets: $10 to $14 at the door, children five and under and Indigenous people are free. Annual passes can be purchased online
Saturday Night Laughs with The Comedy Department
What: The Comedy Department brings the laughs to The Show Cellar every Saturday night. The award-winning improvisers have appeared on Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix, and more and will use audience suggestions to create hilarious scenes right on the spot.
No two shows are alike, so head down to help build the hilarity in front of your very eyes.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 7:30 and 9:30 pm
Where: The Show Cellar — 1755 Davie Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $23 plus fees, purchase online
Primary Trust
What: Pulitzer Prize for Drama-winning Primary Trust by writer and actress Eboni Booth makes its Canadian debut with Arts Club Theatre. The play follows Kenneth, who is forced to face a world he’s tried to hide from after he’s suddenly laid off, with surprising results. Can small acts of kindness turn things around for a person and improve the community at large? Find out when the show comes to the Granville Island Stage.
When: February 6 to March 2, 2025
Time: Various show times
Where: Granville Island Stage — 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Tickets: From $29, purchase online
D/6 Super Bowl Viewing Party
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What: Cheer on your favourite team while you enjoy some tasty food and drinks amongst your fellow football fans.
When: February 9, 2025
Time: Starts at 1 pm
Where: D/6 Bar and Lounge — 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Starting at $11.93
Dine Out Vancouver 2025
What: Dine Out Vancouver is set to spotlight the city’s world-renowned food scene with a host of unique culinary experiences until Sunday, February 9.
As always, foodies can enjoy fixed-price three-course menus for under $65 at participating restaurants across the city. Curated by the city’s top chefs, these menus offer an incredible and affordable way to experience some of Vancouver’s higher-end restaurants — from Michelin Guide restaurants to some of the hottest new spots.
More than 350 restaurants will participate in Dine Out this year, so you’ll be spoiled for choice!
When: Now until February 9, 2025
Where: Participating restaurants and various locations across the city
Price: Fixed menus range from $20 to $65 per person
Broadway Rave
What: The world may be wide enough, but is the dance floor big enough?
You can find out as you dance to Hamilton hits as well as songs from other smash musicals when Broadway Rave comes to Vancouver. The musical theatre dance party is taking over Hollywood Theatre in Kitsilano on Saturday, February 8.
When: February 8, 2025
Time: Doors 10 pm
Where: Hollywood Theatre – 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: $25 plus fees, purchase online
Dimanche
What: The Cultch and The Push Festival team up to present Dimanche, which tells the tale of a family trying to spend their traditional Sunday together before climate chaos threatens to shake things up. Dimanche features physical theatre, puppetry, video, and practical effects for the critically acclaimed show.
When: February 6 to 8, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Vancouver Playhouse — 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Valentine’s Chocolate Making Workshop
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What: Chocolate is one of the go-to gifts for Valentine’s Day, and what better way to show your special someone you really care than by making that chocolate yourself? The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is holding a Valentine Chocolate Making Workshop where you’ll create a heart-shaped chocolate box filled with hand-made chocolate truffle bonbons. You’ll also learn how to make chocolate-paste roses.
When: February 8
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts — 1505 W 2nd Avenue #101, Vancouver
Cost: $185
Ballet Jörgen’s Sleeping Beauty
What: Ballet Jörgen: Sleeping Beauty: The Ballet takes to the stage for a magical interpretation of the timeless story of Aurora and her prince. The performance will include the original 1890 score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and is set to a libretto based on Charles Perrault’s story La Belle au Bois Dorman.
When: February 8, 2025
Time: 4 pm
Where: Massey Theatre — 735 8th Avenue, New Westminster
Tickets: $35 to $55, 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 who are knowledgeable about 21st-century slang. They discuss everything about life, love, and Louis Riel while stuck in a fort and 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
Lunar New Year at the Museum of Surrey
What: The Museum of Surrey, in partnership with the Chinese Village Club, hosts a free Lunar New Year event on February 8. Check out several live performances, including dragon dance teaching, poetry, dance, tai chi, storytelling and more. Guests will also learn about the history of the Lunar New Year and Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.
When: February 8, 2025
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Where: Museum of Surrey – 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey
Admission: Free