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25 things to do in Kingston this February

By Visit Kingston

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Join the fun in Kingston this February, where the city is bursting with events, activities, and festivals that span film and culinary delights.

1. Kingstonlicious prix fixe menu

  • Celebrate the city’s vibrant culinary community
  • Offering menus at a range of price points, from casual meals under $25 to elevated dining experiences at $75
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    Kingstonlicious prix fixe menus

    Throughout Kingston
    Starts Feb. 2

2. Trivia at the grad club

  • Test your knowledge in categories from history to politics to pop culture
  • Join on Facebook Live or in-house
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    Trivia at the grad club

    The Grad Club
    Every Thursday 8:00pm

3. ReelOut Queer Film Festival

  • Nationally and internationally recognized celebration of 2SLGBTQ+ stories
  • Buy tickets online
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    ReelOut Queer Film Festival

    Downtown Kingston
    January 29–February 7

4. Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

  • Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retelling of Sleeping Beauty
  • Buy tickets online
     
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    Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

    Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
    February 20, 6 & 8:30 pm

5. Winter Trail Walk

  • A beautiful and peaceful location for communing with the natural world
  • 136 hectares of forest, field and marsh, with a spectacular waterfront
     
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    Winter Trail Walk

    Lemoine Point Conservation Area
    Throughout February

6. Women Fully Clothed - Comedy Show 

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    Women Fully Clothed - Comedy Show

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    February 13, 7:30 pm

7. Open Stage Drag Show

  • Kingston’s only Open Stage drag show – for performers of all experiences to showcase their art and talent
  • 19+ event for performers and patrons
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    Open Stage Drag Show

    The Grad Club
    February 4, 8–10:30 pm

8. The Pump Room

  • Discover how pumped water played a key role in Kingston’s history
  • Skilled guides demonstrate how steam power was an essential element of the industrial development of Canada
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    The Pump Room

    The Pumphouse Museum
    Tuesday-Saturday 10:00AM to 5:00PM

9. A Fantastical Medical Bestiary

  • From unicorns to mermaids to dragons, step into a world where medicine, natural history, and mythology come together
  • This exhibit explores how ideas about mythological animals have intersected with healing traditions through history
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    A Fantastical Medical Bestiary

    Museum of Healthcare
    Throughout February

10. Kingston Canadian Film Festival

  • The largest festival in the world dedicated exclusively to Canadian film
  • An annual whirlwind of movies and special events that spark curiosity, ignite discussion and provide a fresh experience of Canadian film
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    Kingston Canadian Film Festival

    Downtown Kingston
    February 25–March 1

11. Bruce Macdonald book talk/signing of Sound Like A Sailor

  • Insight, laughter, and a deeper appreciation for the language that has sailed through centuries
  • Buy tickets online
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    Bruce Macdonald book talk/signing of Sound Like A Sailor

    Great Lakes Museum
    February 5, 7–9 pm

12. Black Umfolosi International

  • One of the African continent’s greatest vocal groups
  • Their live performances blend a cappella singing with traditional dance and costume and featuring several languages from southern Africa
  • Buy tickets online
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    Black Umfolosi International

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    February 21, 7:30 pm

13. Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

  • A fresh look of gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks against the Generals
  • Buy tickets online
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    Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

    Slush Puppie Place
    February 3, 7 pm

14. Cabin Fever: Winter Antiques Show 

  • Canada's premier winter antiques show
  • $10 cash at the door
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    Cabin Fever: Winter Antiques Show

    Portsmouth Olympic Harbour
    February 7, 10 am–5 pm, Febuary 8, 11 am–4 pm

15. Dominique Fils-Aimé

  • A Montreal singer-songwriter who puts the history of African-American musical culture into the heart of her work
  • Live music
  • Buy tickets online
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    Dominique Fils-Aimé

    Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
    February 27, 7:30 pm

16. Public Skating

  • Free skating, skates available for rent at Trailhead

  • Open to everyone

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    Public Skating

    Springer Market Square
    Throughout February 8am-10pm

17. An Evening with Kellylee Evans

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    An Evening with Kellylee Evans

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    February 6, 7:30 pm

18. Drag Bingo

  • Free-to-play Drag Bingo, hosted by the amazing Rowena Whey
  • Open to everyone 19+, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere
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    Drag Bingo

    Daft Brewing
    February 12, 7:30 pm

19. 40th Carr-Harris Cup

  • Queen’s University Gaels VS. Royal Military College Paladins in a thrilling matchup that celebrates its historic 140th year
  • Hockey, school spirit, and connection
  • Buy tickets online
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    40th Carr-Harris Cup

    Slush Puppie Place
    February 7, 7 pm

20. Shaun Majumder - Comedy Show (KCFF)

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    Shaun Majumder - Comedy Show (KCFF)

    Kingston Grand Theatre
    February 26, 7:30 pm

21. Side by Side exhibition

  • Formerly Cézanne’s Closet
  • Each ticketholder is guaranteed to take home a one-of-a-kind artwork
  • Buy tickets online
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    Side by Side exhibition

    Union Gallery
    January 13–February 7

22. Roomful of Teeth

  • New collaborative projects that focus on the stories of place, home, and community
  • Live performance
  • Buy tickets online
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    Roomful of Teeth

    Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
    February 5, 7:30 pm

23. Kingston Food Tours 

  • Walking tour of Kingston's hip and historic downtown
  • Get an insider's perspective on our city's history and culture
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    Kingston Food Tours

    Starts at Visitor Information Centre
    Wednesday–Sunday

24. KASADOR

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    KASADOR

    The Broom Factory
    February 14, 7 pm

25. Tett Tuesdays - Open Studio

  • An evening of creativity, conversation, and connection
  • Share what you've been working on, seek and offer advice, and participate in a variety of art-focused group discussions
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    Tett Tuesdays - Open Studio

    Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning
    February 10, 6:30–8:30 pm

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