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26 | BIV MAGAZINE: THE EDUCATION ISSUE 2020 PUBLISHED BY BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER
AROUND TOWN IN FEBRUARY Three February festivals and events HAYLEY WOODIN
LAUGHING OUT LOUD
Just For Laughs (JFL) NorthWest launches 12 days of standup, screenings and snickers on February 13. Last year, the comedy festival brought more than 110 shows and more than 200 artists to streets and stages throughout the region. This year’s lineup includes performances from Bill Burr, Margaret Cho, Jay Pharoah and Patton Oswalt. jflnorthwest.com
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BREAK OUT THE BORDEAUX
This month, the world visits Vancouver for one of the oldest wine events on the planet. The 41st annual Vancouver International Wine Festival kicks off nine days of seminars, tastings and events on February 22. For 25 years, the festival has chosen to highlight wines from a specific country or region. The inaugural theme featured wines from Bordeaux; this year, wines from France will take centre table. vanwinefest.ca
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HONOURING THE LEGACY OF BLACK CANADIANS
A number of events throughout B.C. recognize Black History Month this February. They include the 19th annual Black History Market & Cultural Showcase, special musical performances throughout Greater Vancouver and films at The Greater Vancouver Film Festival Society’s Vancity Theatre. The theme of this year’s Black History Month in Canada is “Canadians of African Descent: Going forward, guided by the past.” blackhistorymontheventsvancouver. wordpress.com É
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