COMEDY/CABARET

Hip.Bang! The History of Romance

Fresh off showcasing at Just For Laughs and Comedy Central, duo Hip.Bang! presents their critically acclaimed show The History of Romance - the authoritative history of romantic thought you never realized you wanted but have always truly needed. • Feb. 15: Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, $15-$33 evergreenculturalcentre.ca | Feb. 16: Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall, $25-$35 tickets.surrey.ca

Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders X

Settle in for a night of wonder and delight at this intimate evening showcasing a stellar combination of magicians, from world-renowned performers to local talent. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. • $25 chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

Spark: Valentine Circus Cabaret

Vancouver Circus School presents a cabaret-style circus showcase exploring the many facets of this thing called love. • Columbia Theatre, New West • Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. • $15-$25 vancouvercircusschool.ca

Warm Hearts Variety Show

Eight stellar acts showcase dance, improv, singing, comedy, drama and magic all in support of Metro Theatre. • Metro Theatre, Feb. 17, 8 p.m. • $25 metrotheatre.com

The Fictionals: Improv Against Humanity - Cupid’s Revenge

Looking for love in a Horrible place? Join The Fictionals for Rambo-style romance, give away chocolatey prizes, and crown the next Most Horrible Person in Vancouver. • Rio Theatre, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. • $12/$14 riotheatre.ca