Vancouver Adventures: Our Picks for February 29 to March 6

Take a trip across a lunar-like landscape, work up a sweat, go behind-the-scenes + more

 

1. FlyOver Iceland — Until May 3

Experience Iceland at this special showing of FlyOver Iceland’s trip across the lunar-like landscape. Showing twice an hour, the special Icelandic show highlights the beautiful scenery of the country and will be at FlyOver Canada for a limited run this spring. 
FlyOver Canada, Canada Place; Details online 

 

2. Cypress Pool Party 2020 — Saturday, February 29

Inspired by old-school skate pool jams, this event lets boarders show off their best tricks and lines at the snowboarding terrain park. Redbull will be providing the DJ and there will be contests all day long with prizes provided by Lobster snowboards.
Sunrise Park, Cypress Mountain; Register 9 a.m., event 12 p.m.; Details online  

 

3. Repair Cafe Vancouver — Saturday, February 29

Bring your broken bits and pieces and repair them with the community. During this do-it-together, hands-on workshop volunteers repair one item per visitor for free. These are participatory events – visitors are required to be present for the repair and are encouraged to get involved for a full learning and skill building experience. 
Marpole Neighbourhood House, 8585 Hudson Street; Details online

 

4. LED lantern workshop — Saturday, February 29 & March 7

Get hands-on in creating a unique animated display that will be exhibited at the upcoming Luminescence V in March. Using LED lights, attendees will make their lanterns using materials such as grape vines, bamboo and round reed.
Deer Lake Art Gallery; $75; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Details online  

 

5. Holy Crab’s Third Anniversary — Sunday, March 1

Celebrate Holy Crab’s third birthday by snapping up a free Stuffed Deviled Crab dish, available exclusively to the first 30 customers starting at 11 a.m. The limited-edition entrée will showcase a premium Dungeness crab shell stuffed with The Holy Crab’s signature house-made seafood gumbo (Louisiana Creole seafood stew), topped with tasty morsels of crab meat and baked cheese. Available in limited quantities, the free feature dish will only be on offer to the first 30 customers who arrive at the restaurant, with a limit of one per person.
Holy Crab, 1588 Robson Street; 11 a.m; Details online 

 

6. Urban Grind — Tuesday, March 3

Every Tuesday in March, energetic visitors can climb the stairs of the Vancouver Lookout and be rewarded at the top with a stunning 360º aerial view of Vancouver, a refreshing beer, and DJ entertainment. Every participant also receives a $5 Harbour Centre Food Court voucher to redeem at any of the Food Court vendors on site. Coat check will be available by donation. All proceeds will benefit The Kettle Society, a local mental health charity.
Harbour Centre lobby, 555 West Hastings Street; $5 cash only (includes unlimited circuits between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.); Every Tuesday in March: 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; Details online 

 

7. Hinamatsuri’ (Girls Day) — Tuesday, March 3

In honour of Hinamatsuri, or ‘Girls’ Day’ — a Japanese cultural tradition that honours girls and involves rituals believed to bestow and promote their health, happiness and longevity — Yuwa Japanese Cuisine will offer several features at the award-winning Kitsilano restaurant this March. The colourful and customary main dish of the Hinamatsuri feast, Chirashizushi (sashimi, vegetables and ikura on rice) will be available exclusively on the official date of Hinamatsuri. 
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine, 2775 W 16th Ave; Details online 

 

8. Distillers Dinner: Russian Roots & Cocktail Pairings — Wednesday, March 4

Enjoy pairings of unique courses and exquisite craft cocktails – all themed around classic Russian dishes viewed through a plant-based lens. Vancouver’s “Top Chef Canada’s Allstar”, Chef Curtis Luk and Long Table Distillery’s own awarded Bartender/Brand Ambassador, Tarquin Melnyk collaborate for an evening of plant-based cuisine and craft cocktail expressions, all paired across a four-course meal, held inside this cozy West Coast distillery.
Long Table Distillery, 1451 Hornby Street; $92; Details online 

 

9. First Friday Tours — Friday, March 6

Held on the first Friday of every month, the Vancouver Art Gallery stays open until 9 p.m. and runs free tours at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibits. 
Vancouver Art Gallery; Free with admission; Details online 

 

10. Festival du Bois — Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8

Celebrate all things Francophile at the annual Festival du Bois with lively music and dance, as well as concerts and workshops featuring French Canadian and francophone folk, world and original music – both traditional and new. Discover the community of Maillardville, the cradle of francophone culture in B.C., take part in activities, sample delicious food, and enjoy the traditions. 
Parc Mackin, Coquitlam; Details online