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Another week, another roundup of fun events to check out in the city! From a pop-up art show to a Valentine’s Day-themed improv performance, here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (February 18-21).
There’s an art pop-up show coming to Progress Lab 1422 featuring a group of local artists who had one month to create new pieces of art. According to the event page, each was given the same prompt; “circle.” And for one night only, art lovers can check out what they came up with – be it visual art, performances, digital art, stand-up, and more.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
Where: 1422 William Street
Cost: $20-$25
Canadian artists Odds and Limblifter have joined forces for a rock band collaboration called “Listening Party,” and they’re performing at The Commodore this Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
When: Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
Where: 868 Granville Street
Cost: $60.50
The Improv Centre on Granville Island has a new show called “Single, Not Single” that’s on every Friday and Saturday until Feb. 28, perfect for date night or a fun end-of-week treat regardless of who you’re with.
When: Fridays and Saturdays until Feb. 28, 2025
Where: 1502 Duranleau Street
Cost: $28 per person
From Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can check out MONOVA’s rich museum collection, Echoes of Memory, which weaves together over 100 pieces telling untold stories of aging and memory loss, and the power of community in the human experience.
When: Wednesday to Sunday until June 2025
Where: 115 Esplanade West, North Vancouver
Cost: Free with museum admission
It’s not too late to check out the Museum of Anthropology’s multimedia exhibition (and world premiere of), To Be Seen, To Be Heard, which tells the stories of First Nations communities across BC during the period of “potlatch prohibition” and other forms of erasure in Canada.
When: Now until March 31, 2025
Where: 6393 North West Marine Drive
Cost: $25 per adult
Known for his 2023 hit single “One Call,” up-and-coming rapper, singer, and songwriter Rich Amiri is coming to Vancouver at the end of the week, performing at The Hollywood.
When: Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
Where: 3123 West Broadway
Cost: $43.51+
Just For Laughs is Western Canada’s largest comedy festival, and there’s a whole roster of talented comedians across genres (stand-up, live podcasts, improv, sketch, and more) performing at venues across the city this week.
When: Now until Feb. 23, 2025
Where: Venues across Vancouver
Cost: Varies per show
You don’t have to be coupled up to enjoy the transformed Capilano Suspension Bridge for Valentine’s Day. Walk high above the forest floor with a loved one and commemorate your visit with some fun pics under the K.I.S.S.I.N.G Tree or themed light displays.
When: Now until Feb. 23, 2025
Where: 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Cost: $59.95 to $66.95 per adult
Robson Square’s ice skating rink is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until the end of the month, so be sure to get your skate time in!
When: Open all week
Where: 800 Robson Street
Cost: $5 for skate rentals
Speaking of ice skating, it’s not too late to lace up at the Shipyards’ popular skate plaza.
When: Open all February
Where: 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
And that’s a wrap on the week, Vancouver!
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