I'm out of hibernation. Time to go to events again!
 

Friday, February 10, 2012

Illuminate Yaletown 2012
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Yaletown, Vancouver
From Feb 10 to 11, enjoy contemporary light art installations throughout the streets of Yaletown. Come enjoy beautiful lights used in innovative ways, interact with exhibits, and capture Illuminations in photos. Bring your A-game to your photos because there is also a photo contest! 

Book Launch: Stan Douglas: Abbott & Cordova, 7 August 1971
7:30pm
READ Books at the Charles H. Scott Gallery
1399 Johnson Street, near Emily Carr University on Granville Island
Official launch of the new art book on the politics of urban conflict, is based on the work of Stan Douglas, one of Canada's most revered contemporary artists. Mr. Douglas will be in attendance -- Refreshments will be served




Saturday, February 11, 2012

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada
10:30am - 10:00pm
Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road
Celebrate all things hockey at the Richmond Oval! Meet Trevor Linden, Canucks mascot Fin and other Canucks alumni including Dave Babych, Tony Tanti, Orland Kurtenbach and Jack McIlhargey. Win a trip for 2 to Japan, Canucks hockey tickets and more! Stroll through the Hockey Hall of Fame exhibits and over 50 vendors of collectibles and memorabilia Play Games, enter contests, test your hockey skills. 

Cinder Book Signing
2:00pm
Chapters at Metrotown, Burnaby
Join Cinder author Marissa Meyer as she autographs her new book for fans and possibly do some Q&A. Seating is first come first serve basis.

Illuminate Yaletown 2012





Sunday, February 12, 2012

Vancouver 2010 Legacy Celebration
11:00am - 3:00pm
Creekside Community Recreation Centre
1 Athletes Way Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1
Commemorate the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in the former Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Village! Pin trading, play back of Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, craft stations for children and more! A great event for all ages.

Family Storytime: Stories About Joe Fortes 
2:00pm
Vancouver Public Library - Joe Fortes Branch 
870 West Denman Street 
Celebrate Black History Month at the library named after Vancouver's most famous black historical figure, Joe Fortes. Enjoy books and stories from African history and find out more about Joe Fortes!