There is never a dull moment in Vancouver, grab a Mobi and start exploring this February!
1) The 45th Vancouver Chinatown spring festival parade
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The Chinese New Year Parade will return for the 45th time on Sunday, February 18, 2018. This signature event of Vancouver's Chinatown will feature lion dances, cultural dance troupes, marching bands, martial arts performances and much more.
Date: February 18, 2018 at 11am
Closest station: #53 Keefer & Abbott
2) Science of Cocktails of Science World
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Science World is playing host to Vancouver’s top bartenders at its evening cocktail event on February 8. The Science of Cocktails will showcase the physics, chemistry and biology behind their award winning drinks. Proceeds will help provide cost-free field trips to schools in need across the Lower Mainland.
Date: February 8, 2018 at 8-12pm
Closest station: #11 Ontario and Seawall
3) Vancouver International WIne Festival
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One of the city’s largest annual food and wine events, the Vancouver International Wine Festival, returns to the city for its 40th year. Spanning over a week, from February 24 to March 4, the wine-focused affair will once again bring together the top names in wine making, as well as a collection of wines from round the world.
Date: February 24 to March 4, 2018
Closest station: #201 Shaw Tower
4) Climb the Wall: the Stairclimb for Clean Air
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Join the BC Lung Association for the 17th annual Climb the Wall: Stairclimb for Clean Air event. The Stairclimb is the perfect opportunity to bring your friends together and kick start your morning while fundraising for a great cause. Open to all abilities, the 491-foot Sheraton Wall Center is an iconic landmark in downtown Vancouver that you can only climb with the BC Lung Association.
Date: February 18, 2018
Closest station: #39 Helmcken & Burrard
5) BrainStation: From Fine Art to UX - Jamie Currie, Amazon
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Looking to advance your career growth with UX Design skills? BrainStation Vancouver is excited to host an intimate discussion with one of Canada's leading UX designers, Jamie William Currie, as Amazon's Design Manager. Check it out at 455 Granville Street.
Date: February 15 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m
Closest station: #24 Hornby & Pender
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