Say hello to the weekend!
Various Chinese New Year celebrations highlight another fun weekend across the city. Here are 26 awesome events taking place in metro Vancouver this weekend.
Events In Metro Vancouver This Weekend
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Friday, February 16
Lanterns | Lanterns In The Garden
Vancouver’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is hosting Lanterns in the Garden for three weekends beginning this Friday.
Guests will go back in time to enjoy an authentic and traditional Yuanxiao festival. It marks the end of the New Year celebrations and also the first full moon day in the Lunar Calendar, which symbolizes the coming spring. The festival started since more than 2000 years ago and had become a festival with significance.
Art | Threshold Exhibition
Eight individual artists explore paint, sculpture, installation, photography, and video. See it at Icebox Gallery from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Skating | Robson Square Ice Rink
The Robson Square Ice Rink is open this weekend and will host free skates daily until Wednesday, February 28th, 2018. Skating is free for all ages. Those who own their own skates are welcome to use them. Skate rentals are $4, and rentals end 30 minutes before closing time. Furthermore, helmets are mandatory for children 12 and under. Robson Square Ice Rink will offer rentals and accept cash only.
Exhibition | The Fabric of Our Land
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC with the Musqueam Indian Band present the remarkable new exhibition The Fabric of Our Land: Salish Weaving. It’s on display from Sunday, November 19th – Sunday, April 15th, 2018. Curated by Susan Rowley in collaboration with Salish weavers, this exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the past 200 years of Salish wool weaving.
Concert | Dua Lipa
English pop singer Dua Lipa takes to the stage at the Vogue Theatre. Tickets are $29.50.
Exhibition | City on Edge
The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) explores the history of our city’s street protests with City on Edge: A Century of Vancouver Activism. It’s a major, new photo-based exhibition on display until Sunday, February 18th, 2018.
Comedy | Legally Blonde
Align Entertainment presents the romantic & hilarious Broadway hit, Legally Blonde, the musical adaption of the 2001 blockbuster film.
It plays until Saturday, February 17th, 2018 at the Michael J Fox Theatre. Join a fabulous cast of local theatre luminaries in this bright and boisterous celebration of beauty that embraces brains.
Performance | Onegin
This hit musical leaves audiences wondering what’s next. Catch it at Kay Meek Centre this weekend on Friday, February 16th and Saturday, February 17th, 2018. Tickets start at $29.
Concert | Black Wizard
Catch Vancouver’s very own Black Wizard at the Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets are $15.
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Saturday, February 17
Riding | Grouse Mountain 24 Hours of Winter Festival
Grouse Mountain is hosting their annual 24 Hours of Winter Festival this weekend on Saturday, February 17th, 2018. Until Sunday night, attendees will be able to celebrate the weekend on the slopes and dance away under the starry skies as DJs keep the party going.
Celebration | Wesbrook Village Lunar New Year
The village will be bustling with festivities this weekend from 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.! Lions will leap and roar throughout the village from shop to shop, starting in Norman MacKenzie Square, and you can leave with a lucky red envelope of your own too.
Crafts | Lunar New Year at the Market
Lonsdale Quay Market is excited to celebrate Lunar New Year! On Saturday, February 17th, they will welcome a traditional Chinese Fan Dancing performance and workshop from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. From 12:00 p.m. – 3pm, they’ll be holding traditional lunar new year’s crafts for all ages.
Nutrition | The Wellness Show
The 26th annual Wellness Show takes place this weekend on Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th, 2018. It includes 250+ exhibitors, 100+ speakers and demos covering nutrition to exercise to emotional well-being. Tickets are $12.50.
Family-friendly | West End Chinese New Year
Come and celebrate the Year of the Dog at the West End Community Centre with crafts and activities for the family, a good luck lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, musical performances, and refreshments. Admission is free.
Games | Play LEGO Games on the big screen at Cineplex
Come to SilverCity Metropolis Cineplex on Saturday, February 17th to play in LEGO Leagues and win some great prizes! Challenge friends in the Battle Arenas for a fun-filled weekend. Admission is free.
Music | Blues Brunch
Enjoy brunch and live blues every Saturday with Rob Montgomery at Railway Stage and Beer Café.
Band | Avenged Sevenfold
Heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold perform at on its Stage World Tour at the Pacific Coliseum. Tickets start at $49.50.
Gala | For the Love of Dog Gala 2018
For the Love of Dog is a fundraising gala event that helps support ongoing care and training of PADS service dogs. It is a glamorous evening for their amazing PADS supporters and sponsors. The night will be filled with live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing, and of course…adorable puppies!
Hockey | Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks host the Boston Bruins at Rogers Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Yoga | Yoga Date Night
Experience the original partner yoga practice that focuses on trust, support, play, and evolution between partners. Tickets are $50.
Music | Saturday Blues and Rock Night
Saturday Blues and Rock Night is happening at Savoy Pub this Saturday night. The lineup includes The Eastside Ramblers, Killing Floor Blues Band, and Sly Detrick. Tickets are $10.
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Sunday, February 18
Parade | Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade
The 45 annual Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade returns to Chinatown on Sunday, February 18th, 2018. This signature event of Vancouver’s Chinatown will feature lion dances, cultural dance troupes, marching bands, martial arts performances and much more.
Fundraiser | Climb The Wall
The 17th annual Climb the Wall: Stairclimb for Clean Air takes place this weekend on Sunday, February 18th, 2018. It’s a perfect opportunity to bring your friends together and have a kick start to your morning while fundraising for a great cause.
Fair | Year of the Dog Temple Fair
The Year of the Dog Temple Fair celebration is filled with barks of joy. Er nao, or “hot and noisy”, is the spirit behind the public event at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Everyone is invited to wish each other good fortune, prosperity, and good health. Admission is by donation.
Festival | 2018 LunarFest
For one day only, enjoy some fantastic activities and experiences for you and your dog! Take a photo with Canadog – the Space Husky, while picking up some new toys and trinkets for your walking buddy. Catch all the fun at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Art | Get Lucky Art Show
In celebration of Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dog 2018, we’re bringing back Get Lucky, a free one-day art show, for a second year. It takes place at Fortune Sound Club from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Upcoming Events
February 23 | WWE Vancouver
WWE will visit Rogers Arena on the “Road to WrestleMania” on Friday, February 23rd, 2018. Superstars expected to perform include The Shield, Samoa Joe, Braun Strowman, and many more.
February 24 | Miguel
His concert will take place at the PNE Forum on Saturday, February 24th, 2018. Special guests SiR and Nonchalant Savant will also be joining Miguel on stage.
