FESTIVALS

Vancouver International Puppet Festival

Features puppetry for the family and some for the big kids as well, with performances workshops and a Gala Puppet Slam. • Performance Works, Granville Island, until Feb. 18 • vipuppetfest.com

17th annual Talking Stick Festival

This annual multi-disciplinary Indigenous arts festival showcases and celebrates Indigenous art and performance through visual arts, dance, theatre, music, powwow and film. • Feb. 14-24, talkingstickfest.ca

18th Annual Chutzpah! Festival

Dance, theatre, comedy and music highlight this year’s festival with world-class performances and workshops by international, Canadian and local artists. • Feb. 15-March 15, chutzpahfestival.com

Lanterns in the Garden

Experience an authentic Chinese lantern festival with a dazzling display of handmade lanterns showcasing various Chinese legends. Enjoy live performances, activities, festive nibbles and beverages. • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Feb. 16 and 17 | Feb. 23-25 | March 2-4 • $15/$12, lanternsinthegarden.com

Year of the Dog Temple Fair

The Year of the Dog Temple Fair celebration is filled with barks of joy. Highlights include a lion dance performance, Chinese music performance, exhibitions and storytelling. • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Suggested $5 donation, vancouverchinesegarden.com