It might be a short week after Family Day, but the upcoming weekend is jam-packed with fun Lunar New Year celebrations, big-name concerts, and comedy shows. So grab your rain boots; here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend (Feb. 20-22).<\/p>\n
On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival and Parade takes over the city to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with Canada\u2019s largest assembly of traditional lion dance teams. Spanning 1.3 km, the annual parade will kick off at Millennium Gate in Chinatown at 11 a.m., winding its way through Chinatown to the intersection of Keefer and Carrall Streets.<\/p>\n
The Spring Festival Cultural Fair will take place at the Chinese Cultural Centre and Dr. Sun Yat-sen Garden Courtyard (50 East Pender St.) following the parade, from 2 to 4 p.m., and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden will be transformed for the two-day LNY festivities<\/a>.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 The Grammy-winning queen of rap is coming to Vancouver on her Little Miss Drama Tour, and fans won\u2019t want to miss it. Tickets are still available and cost an arm and a leg, but it might just be worth the splurge.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 What better way to usher in spring than at the Japan Market this weekend? There will be tons of authentic food, beautifully-made local art and crafts, and traditional performances like Yosakoi dancers, Katori Shinto Ryu (martial arts), Taiko drumming, and much more<\/a>.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 The Vancouver Warriors are up against the Buffalo Bandits this week, and it\u2019s sure to be an intense showdown on the turf. Cheer on our home team and kick off the weekend at an energy-packed arena.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 Hanumankind is an Indian rapper whose sound blends global hip-hop with his South Asian roots, gaining international fame with his hit \u201cBig Dawgs.\u201d Now, he\u2019s going on tour across North America, and he\u2019s coming to the Commodore on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 Coming off a strong season, the Whitecaps are back at BC Place this weekend, and they\u2019re up against Real Salt Lake. So get ready to don your blue and white and watch the action unfold.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 Just For Laughs Vancouver is turning 10 this year, and to celebrate, the iconic comedy festival has what is perhaps its most star-studded lineup yet. From\u00a0David Letterman<\/a> to Atsuko Okatsuka to Zach Galifianakis, there are tons of big-name comics doing sets at this year\u2019s festival. This weekend marks your last couple of days to check out a show!<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Until Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 The Dance Centre and O Dela Arts present the eighth annual Matriarchs Uprising Festival, a celebration of contemporary dance by Indigenous women from across Canada and Australia. There are six programs of live performances from Feb. 18 to 21, along with artist-led talks, dance masterclasses, workshops, and IndiDance on Screen from Feb. 16 to 21, 2026.<\/p>\n When: Until Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 Want to put a new relationship to the test, expose a situationship, or just have a laugh watching others do it? The Improv Centre on Granville Island has a show running on Fridays and Saturdays that explores the ups and downs of relationships, or lack thereof. No matter what your relationship status is, it\u2019s bound to be a blast.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Fridays and Saturdays until Feb. 28, 2026 Love Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge is still in full swing with whimsical, romantic lights and decor through Feb. 22, 2026.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Until Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 Recent Posts: Isabelle Vauclair<\/p>\n Staff Writer, Vancouver \u2013 Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver\u2019s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a0Parade starts at 11 a.m.
Where:\u00a0Parade travels along East Pender, Gore, and finishes at the intersection of Keefer and Carrall streets
Cost:\u00a0Free admission<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a07:30\u00a0p.m.
Where:\u00a0800 Griffiths Way\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$268.95<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:\u00a0800 Robson St.\u00a0
Cost: $4 to $5 per person, or $7 to $9 for two<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a07 p.m.
Where:\u00a0800 Griffiths Way\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$29<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a07 p.m.
Where:\u00a0868 Granville St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$47<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a04:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a0777 Pacific Blvd.\u00a0
Cost: $44.75<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a0Varies per show
Where:\u00a0Venues across Vancouver
Cost:\u00a0Tickets<\/a>\u00a0vary per show<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a0Varies per event
Where:\u00a0677 Davie St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0Tickets<\/a>\u00a0vary per show<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a09:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a01502 Duranleau St.\u00a0
Cost:\u00a0$31.50+ per person<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:\u00a03735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver
Cost:\u00a0$75 per adult<\/p>\n
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