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It's the begining of February and if you're looking for ways to beat the winter blues, look no further! Here are some picks for things you can see and do in Burlington this month. Also, check out our blog for more ideas.

Featured Events

Taste of Burlington

Taste of Burlington is on now until February 11. Visit over 20 restaurants across the city to try prix-fixe dining with 2-3 course lunches and dinners. See all the participating restaurants and their menus here, and make the most of your experience with our blog: Spice Up Your Winter: Your Guide to Taste of Burlington 2024.

WinterTide

From February 8 to March 16, the Rock Garden turns into an elegant indoor and outdoor jazz lounge experience with WinterTide. On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, enjoy live music, classic cocktails, and a seasonal winter offering at the Rock Garden Bistro. This event is ticketed and is 19+.

Nature's Superheroes: Life at the Limits

The Royal Botanical Garden's winter exhibit this year focuses on the most extraordinary plants and animals found on the planet. Nature's Superheroes: Life at the Limits, on until April 21, looks at species whose homes range from the mountaintops to the depths of the ocean, and how they have evolved and adapted to the world around them. This is a time-ticketed exhibit.

Arts & Culture in Burlington

Art Gallery of Burlington


The Art Gallery of Burlington is Burlington’s public art gallery and community centre. It is a place of intersection where creators, cultures, and communities meet and share in the wealth of human creativity.


Current exhibitions and events for you to explore:


Until April 7: Stockroom

Until April 28: How Can I Know You?

Until Jan 12, 2025: Living Lab

Burlington Performing Arts


With a decade of song, dance, comedy, magic, intimate performances, and grand spectacles to celebrate, the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) always has something to enjoy for all ages.

 

Check out BPAC's lineup for upcoming shows and events:


Feb 2-4: BPAC PRESENTS: The Land Acknowledgement or As You Like It, 7:30 pm

Feb 4: Merriam School of Music: Groupfest

Feb 8: Innovative Arts: 10 Year Anniversary Gala, 7 pm

Feb 9: Halton Food for Thought: The Essence of Cohen, 8 pm

Feb 10: Redleaf Cultural Integration: Year of the Dragon Celebration, 3 pm

Feb 11: Burlington Symphony Orchestra: An Afternoon at the Opera, 3 pm

Feb 13: Icon Productions: American Icons, 8 pm

Feb 14: BPAC PRESENTS: THE DREAMBOATS, 8 pm

Feb 17: BPAC PRESENTS: DWAYNE GRETZKY, 8 pm

Feb 18: BPAC PRESENTS: JS Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow, 4 pm

Feb 27: Darcy Oake: Illusionist, 7 pm

Feb 29: Dizzy & Fay, 7:30 pm

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Museums of Burlington


The Museums of Burlington seek to engage and serve our culturally rich community by sharing heritage, perspectives, stories, objects, and experiences.


Upcoming activities at the museums:


Joseph Brant Museum:

Feb 17: Family Day Weekend

Saturdays until Mar 2: Movies and the Museum!

Until Mar 30: Sound, Just Sound

Ongoing: Children's Discovery Gallery

Ongoing: The Costume Gallery

Ongoing: The Burlington Gallery


Ireland House

Feb 18: Family Day Weekend

Ongoing: Ireland House: Home, Family, History

Royal Botanical Gardens


RBG hosts events year-round, from blooms, festivals, performing arts, holiday celebrations, and more!


Many special events require tickets. Please check the event details before planning your visit.


Upcoming activities:


Until Apr 21: Winter Exhibit: Nature's Superheroes

Thurs-Sat, Feb 8 to Mar 16: WinterTide

Feb 8: RBG After Dark: Nature's Superheroes

Feb 24-25: Orchid Society Annual Show

Burlington Public Library


Burlington Public Library belongs to everyone in the community and is free to join.


Six branches and a rural lending location offer welcoming spaces where you can explore, discover, reflect, learn, improve, create, and connect with others


Upcoming activities:


Feb 8: Happily Ever After with Tessa Bailey

Feb 10: You Make a Difference

Feb 18: Black History for All Ages

Feb 20: Identity, Love, and Being Black in America

Events Calendar

Get your Burlington Merch!

Show your Burlington pride with our ball caps, shirts, hoodies, and more. Visit us at 414 Locust St. to shop Burlington Merchandise.

Nominate Someone Today


Keep those nominations coming! Just email us with the name of the server/front-line worker, the restaurant where they work, and why you feel they are deserving.


Throughout the year we’ll be selecting one and recognizing them. They will win a prize pack from Nickel Brook Brewing containing their Wickedly Awesome IPA and gift cards thanks to sponsorship from PV&V Insurance and the Downtown Burlington BIA.


Congratulations to our winners featured here. Give them a round of applause.

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