what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | February 18, 2010
BC Heritage Week continues right through Saturday and that other big event that’s happening here? Well you’ve still got lots of time to soak up the sights and sounds. There aren’t as many family-friendly happenings as usual, but we’ve still found some fun and there are lots of ongoing events on our Olympic List and also in last weeks what to do.
Arctic Storyteller
Thursday February 18th, 10:30 am, Welsh Hall, West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
The Yukon’s Gramma Susie (Sharon Shorty) and Cash Creek Charlie (Duane Ghastant Aucoin) bring the stories and songs from their Tlingit heritage to create an animated, engaging storytime that’s feisty, opinionated and funny: www.westvanlibrary.ca
Chinese Lion Dance Tour of Marpole
Thursday, February 18th, 11 am, Marpole area on Granville Street, Vancouver
In celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Tiger, the Lion will be wending its winding way along Granville Street stopping to perform its blessing ritual at participating merchants. There’ll be dance, music, blessings and good luck for everyone in the Marpole community: www.marpoleonline.com
Pop Up Dances
Thursday, February 18th, 4 pm, various locations around Granville Island, Vancouver
Prepare to be amazed as some of Vancouver’s favourite dancers pop up in surprising places around the Island. Catch one performance or catch them all. You’ll see dancers in the Carousel Theatre Window at Noon, Origins Coffee window at 12:15, Halfmoon Yoga window at 12:30 pm, i.e. creative window at 12:45 pm and then they start it all again at the Carousel Theatre. Check their site for all the times and locations: www.newworks.ca
Winterruption Kids Zone
Saturday, February 20th to Saturday, February 27th, various events and times.
Winterruption Kids Zone, next to the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, Vancouver
There’ll be face painting, mask and instrument making, Mortal Coil’s Rainforest Procession, the larger than life The False Creek Bride Sculpture, a local storyteller, dance, theatre, live music, Cultural Olympiad events and more. And hockey fans will want to check out the 9- foot-tall team of Canada’s most kooky players – “Duh Hockey Guys.” And it’s all free. Check their site for times and details of all the different events. We were very disappointed to visit Granville Island this past weekend and find the KidsZone was closed a full hour and half before their site said it would be. In addition the signage is confusing, so keep your eyes peeled if you head down: www.granvilleisland.com
Kinesphere
Saturday, February 20th, Sunday, February 21st, 2 pm, Place de la Francophone main stage on Granville Island, Vancouver
This music and dance creation features about 30 dancers and musicians from Arts Umbrella and the Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach program creating a unique piece that’ll be an interpretation of young performing artists’ diverse perspectives on their place in a diverse world: www.artsumbrella.com
Blim Monthly Community Market
Sunday February 21st, 11 am – 5 pm, Heritage Hall, 15th and Main, Vancouver
Catch 48 vendors from our local and creative community. They’ll be selling everything from food to fashion and accessories to fine art. In addition there’ll be music, hot food, beverages and entertainment. Blim aims to appeal to everyone from babies to hipsters to pets: blim.ca
Special Evening Storytime with Michael Kusugak
Wednesday February 24th, 7:00 pm, Storyhouse, West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Michael Kusugak was raised in a traditional Inuit world of igloo building, seal hunting and dog sledding and he’ll be in town sharing Inuit stories and real life adventures from the pages of his books: www.westvanlibrary.ca
Farther Afield:
The Hockey Hall of Fame
Thursday, February 18th – Sunday, February 21st, open during mall hours, Grand and Atrium Courts, Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
It’s the Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit with NHL trophies, interactive games and a huge collection of hockey photos. Tiny hockey fans will love the themes of NHL hockey history that capture the essence of the games and it’s all free: www.metropolisatmetrotown.com
Kids Swap Meet
Saturday, February 20th, Early Admission at 9 am, Regular Admission at 10 am, Shannon Hall, Mackay Bldg, Cloverdale Fair Grounds, 6050A-176th Street, Surrey
These swap meets featuring over 150 vendors draw crowds from far and near. Call 604.588.9919 for table rental and more info, like how to get in on the early admission: www.cloverdalerodeo.com
Winter-brrration at Lansdowne Centre
Saturday, February 20th – Sunday, February 28th (weekends only), times vary, Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Road at Alderbridge, Richmond
This Saturday they’ll be celebrating the Year of the Tiger with the Lion Dance, Chinese Opera, Hip Hop Dance, Folk Dance, Kung Fung, Chinese Brush Paintings and more. On Sunday it’ll be all about celebrating our multiculturalism. We’ll update you on next weekend’s events next week: tourismrichmond.com
Heritage Week – Open House
Saturday, February 20th, & Sunday, February 21st, 12 noon – 4 pm, Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
Find out more about Victorian social etiquette at this 1894 farmhouse and recreate traditional Victorian sachets, bookmarks and cards using potpourri, ribbons and lace: www.surrey.ca
The Cannery Celebrates Steveston Revealed
Saturday, February 20th, – Wednesday, February 24th, various times, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Richmond
The Cannery will be hopping with live music, local artisans, family activities and Lumberjack shows from the 21st – 23rd at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. The Martin Mars Bomber will be doing water drops at 2 pm on the 23rd and 4 pm and the 24th and check their site for more of the fun: gulfofgeorgiacannery.wordpress.com
And we wanted to remind you to always call or visit the website for event info before you head out just in case any changes have been made since we posted it. And of course, have fun!
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