There are numerous Vancouver events this weekend that’ll make the first few days of February exciting for you.
From bar crawls to live wrestling, here are 20 Metro Vancouver events to check out over the next few days.
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Metro Vancouver Events This Weekend
Friday, February 1
About: Running from Friday, February 1st – Thursday, February 7th, hundreds of restaurants throughout Canada will participate in the poutine festival and people get to vote for their favourite one.
Cost: Various
About: Guest curated by Haida Curator Kwiaahwah Jones in collaboration with Viviane Gosselin, Co-curator and Director of Collections & Exhibitions at MOV, this exhibition features an unparalleled collection of Haida art boasting more than 450 works created as early as 1890.
Cost: $9 – $19
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ice Skating at Robson Square Ice Rink
About: Skating is free for all ages. Those who own their own skates are welcome to use them. Skate rentals are $5 and rentals end 30 minutes before closing time.
Cost: Free
Time: Various
About: The annual restaurant and food festival will showcase flavours from across the world beginning January 18th and runs until February 3rd.
Cost: Various
Time: Various
About: This is the Point is a joyous and unflinching portrait of four individuals whose lives have been shaped, in part, by cerebral palsy.
Cost: $24 – $51
Time: 8:00 p.m.
About: UBC’s official Pajama Day is taking place on Friday, February 1st, 2019 and it’s exactly what it sounds like.
Cost: Free
Time: 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival
About: While there will be a litany of delectable hot chocolate concoctions to sip, each venue will have numerous treats on the menu.
Cost: Various
Time: Various
About: Metropolis at Metrotown’s Grand Court will be the home to a large Instagram-worthy lantern display. Hundreds of lanterns will be the backdrop for beautiful photos visitors can take with their family or friends!
Cost: Free
About: Canadian folk musician Sarah MacDougall performs at St. James Hall.
Cost: $22 – $26
Time: 8:00 p.m.
About: Jillian Lake performs at Havana Theatre.
Cost: $11
Time: 10:00 p.m.
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Saturday, February 2
About: From 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., the Imperial will be transformed into a massive dance party featuring music from DJ A$H, O Show, Angle, Krista, and Dezi Desire.
Cost: Starting at $27
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
About: Experience Vancouver’s unique waterfront attractions showcasing art, history, crafts, science and performances from Bard on the Beach.
Cost: $5
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
About: Themed DJ parties will fill your night with music from the 80s, 90s, 2000s and even a neon party to look forward to!
Cost: $20 – $30
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Chinese New Year at Kingsgate Mall
About: Celebrate with lion dances, martial arts and more!
Cost: Free
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
About: WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania will take over Rogers Arena on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019.
Cost: Starting at $20
Time: 7:30 p.m.
About: Rockets Arkells perform at the Pacific Coliseum.
Cost: $54.95 – $100.70
Time: 7:30 p.m.
About: The Grand Whisky Hall is the anchor event of Whisky Global. Walk the room and taste many of the premium and delicious whiskies available to be sampled.
Cost: $125 – $140
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Sunday, February 3
About: Whether it’s grabbing a bite, making the most of $5 drinks features or trying your luck at a prize draw, Vancouver’s entertainment destination is bringing it home for the fans.
Cost: Various
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m.
About: Find one of a kind artisanal products grown, baked, caught or crafted locally.
Cost: Free
About: Watch the Super Bowl at the massive River Rock Show Theatre.
Cost: $24.95
Time: 2:00 p.m.
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