Mood Swing (February 26, 2026)
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CATCH THE NEXT SEE LAI COMEDY SHOW AT VS. CREATIVE LABS ON FEB. 28! IMAGE COURTESY OF CARMEN LEE.
No need to adjust your screens — February really is almost over. The shortest month of the year has flown by, but on the brightside, we’re another week closer to the clouds parting and welcoming the sweet bloom of spring.
This week’s list marks some final chances to celebrate Black History Month while leaning into that Lunar New Year energy with community, joy and a packed weekend of the best arts and culture events the city has to offer. Keep reading for more and don't forget to subscribe to the Mood Swing newsletter to get the full list straight to your inbox every Thursday!
BHM OPEN DECKS ☆ The Birdhouse is closing out Black History Month with a bang at this open decks night for aspiring Black queer and trans DJs this Friday, Feb. 27. Celebrate the city’s Black creativity with genre-bending spins from first-time DJs, up and comers and veterans testing new beats.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 10PM - 2AM ☆ THE BIRDHOUSE, 44 W 4TH AVE ☆ TICKETS ($7)
LUNAR NEW YEAR FUNDRAISER ☆ Lunar New Year may have passed, but Asians4Palestine is keeping the celebrations going at this community fundraiser for Apartheid Free Communities. Lean into the spirit of togetherness and community over food, drinks, karaoke, vision boarding and a Big 2 tournament!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 7PM - 9PM ☆ CENTRE A, 205-268 KEEFER ST ☆ BY DONATION
QTBIPOC ART MARKET ☆ hotmothertruckers is hosting their first community art market this Saturday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Playground Studio. Shop homemade goods from local QTBIPOC creatives, including dreamy chainmail pieces from SAD’s own Kristi Wong of gutpunch daydream studios! Browse art, prints, stickers, ceramics and more and grab a treat from their bake sale to support more low-cost community art events.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 11AM - 5PM ☆ THE PLAYGROUND STUDIO, 108 E BROADWAY ☆ FREE!
SEE LAI COMEDY ☆ Vancouver’s best all-Asian comedy show is back with their next monthly show this Saturday, Feb. 28, at VS. Creative Lab. Produced and hosted by local clown Carmen Lee, See Lai Comedy brings a lineup of some of the city’s best comedic talent to the stage with three showtimes in one night — hit up the 10 p.m. show for a special two for one deal on tickets!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 7PM / 8:30PM / 10PM ☆ VS. CREATIVE LABS, 1884 MAIN ST ☆ TICKETS ($25)
BAIJIU TASTING ☆ As part of Vancouver Cocktail Week, contemporary Vietnamese cocktail bar Good Thief is hosting a Fenjiu baijiu tasting this Tuesday, March 3, at 1:30 p.m. Learn the 6,000-year history of the world’s most popular spirit at this expert-led tasting with cocktails and snacks!
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1:30PM - 3PM ☆ GOOD THIEF, 3336 MAIN ST ☆ TICKETS ($15)
